MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday April 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Location

virtual

Directors Present

Cassandria Hansbrough (remote), Erica Plybeah Hemphill (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)

Directors Absent

Emily Cupples, Erin Mulligan, Jacquelyn Brownlow, Williams Brack

Guests Present

Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote), Tosha Boyd (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

McKinley Martin called a meeting of the board of directors of MS Delta Academies to order on Monday Apr 8, 2024 at 5:34 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the agenda.
Cassandria Hansbrough seconded the motion.

McKinley Martin will be presenting on behalf of the Board Chair

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 03-11-24.
Tracy Mims seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Board Chair/Vice Chair's Report

A.

CEO Evaluation Process

McKinley Martin reminded members to complete the Executive Director survey if they have not already. 

III. Financial Report

A.

Review and Approve Financial Reports

Katie Wise of GT3 presented financial reports and drew attention to key expenditures and income line items. She presented all expenses over $5,000. 

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the financial reports.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Executive Director's Report

A.

General Updates

Dr. Shaw shared the draft calendar for next school year, and members asked follow up questions. She then shared a letter from the authorizer board and the school's response. She provided an update about assessment methods and measures being implemented to improve scholar achievement levels. 

B.

School Calendar Approval

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the school calendar with flexibility.
Cassandria Hansbrough seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Committee Reports

A.

Development Committee - Vision Meeting

Dr. Mims and Dr. Shaw shared a recap of the Vision Meeting.  

B.

Governance Committee

McKinley Martin reminded the board of the retreat scheduled for June 21-22. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Meeting Date & Topics

May 13th. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw