MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Monday January 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location
in person at Leflore Legacy Academy
500 W. Washington St.
Greenwood, MS 38930
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885678291?pwd=UDZ5UXNaZDNSNWxJYW9SSEx5UUVRQT09
Meeting ID: 838 8567 8291
Passcode: 580498
Directors Present
Cassandria Hansbrough, Erin Mulligan, McKinley Martin, Tracy Mims, Williams Brack
Directors Absent
Erica Plybeah Hemphill, Jacquelyn Brownlow
Guests Present
John Beard, Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw, Tosha Boyd
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Financial Report
A.
Review and Approve Financial Reports
B.
ED Compensation Package
Dr. Shaw stepped out of the meeting for this discussion at the Chair's request, but the board did not enter executive session. Board members reviewed the vendor proposal 457(b) for Key Employees with Katie Wise. Members discussed and Ms. Wise provided clarifying information.
C.
Facilities Report
John Beard presented the findings from the feasibility study that looked at the possibility of converting a historic building for use by the school, including the estimated budget for the project. Mr. Beard will also make a presentation to the City of Greenwood. Members discussed.
III. Executive Director's Report
A.
General Updates
Dr. Shaw shared an update on the charter renewal process.
She also shared an update about enrollment and the MCSAB-approved amendment regarding enrollment targets. Katie Wise shared related budget impacts.
SACS regional accreditation has been officially awarded and enables Leflore Legacy to be an ESCO and receive tax credit donations from businesses.
The school received official recognition certificate and a letter of congratulations from the State Superintendent of Education for improving two letter grades.
Dr. Shaw shared that some Legacy board members with Candace Robins, a member of the MCSAB board.
Dr. Shaw shared an update about the Performance Framework revision process.
She shared an update about the sign in front of the school and possible replacement.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
None
B.
Academic
None
C.
Development (Fundraising)
Erin Mulligan provided a report on the annual philanthropic goal and the current strategy to contact businesses for ESCO tax credit donations.
D.
Finance
None
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
Next meeting will be virtual on the second Monday of February.
Katie Wise of GT3 presented the financial reports through Nov. 30th, 2024, including expenses over $5,000, cash flow, income, days of cash on hand, and anticipated ad valorem payment. Dr. Shaw asked clarifying questions. Dr. Mims posed questions about the philanthropy line item. Ms. Wise provided additional information.