MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday June 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Location

virtual

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

McKinley Martin called a meeting of the board of directors of MS Delta Academies to order on Monday Jun 10, 2024 at 5:37 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve agenda as presented.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 05-13-24.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Board Chair/Vice Chair's Report

A.

CEO Evaluation Process

McKinley Martin provided an update about the 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. 

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the financial reports.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw