MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Monday June 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location
virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885678291?pwd=UDZ5UXNaZDNSNWxJYW9SSEx5UUVRQT09
Meeting ID: 838 8567 8291
Passcode: 580498
Directors Present
Cassandria Hansbrough (remote), Erica Plybeah Hemphill (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)
Directors Absent
Emily Cupples, Williams Brack
Guests Present
Ann Krafcik, Dr. Tamala Boyd Shaw (remote), Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Board Chair/Vice Chair's Report
A.
CEO Evaluation Process
III. Financial Report
A.
Review and Approve Financial Reports
Katie Wise of GT3 provided an on-screen summary of the income, expenses, cashflow, and other financial information. She also shared information about key state-level changes being implemented next year.
IV. Executive Director's Report
A.
Historic Building Grant
Dr. Shaw announced the historic grant was awarded and the June retreat will include a vision meeting prior to the feasibility study.
B.
Strategic Planning Proposal
Dr. Shaw shared a proposal about MKS Partners and reminded the board that communicating the strategic plan to all stakeholders is an important aspect of the upcoming accreditation review process.
C.
General Updates
Dr. Shaw shared updates about the LIT grant received and allocating the remaining grant funds. She also provided enrollment updates and personnel/hiring updates.
Board members asked questions about potential expansion and Dr. Shaw provided responses.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee
Retreat agenda is under development.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
To be determined.
McKinley Martin provided an update about the process.