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MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday February 17, 2025 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

Williams Brack

Guests Present

Ann Krafcik, 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 Feb 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Erin Mulligan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Erin Mulligan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 01-13-25.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Financial Report

A.

Review and Approve Financial Reports

Katie Wise presented the monthly financial reports, including expenditures that exceed $5,000. Board members and Dr. Shaw asked clarifying questions. 

Erica Plybeah Hemphill made a motion to approve monthly expenditures $5,000 and above.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board on Track Renewal

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve renewal of the BoardonTrack contract in the price range of $5,600-$6,100.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Entrance Sign

The board decided to wait and explore replacing the sign during the next budget cycle. 

D.

Facilities

No update

III. Executive Director's Report

A.

General Updates

Dr. Shaw reported on the charter renewal process and scholar enrollment. 

Dr. Shaw presented a personnel issue and the board discussed.

Erin Mulligan made a motion to decline the resignation of Barbara Duncan and move forward with the breach of contract process with the Department of Education.
Tracy Mims seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jacquelyn Brownlow
Abstain
Erica Plybeah Hemphill
Aye
McKinley Martin
Aye
Williams Brack
Absent
Cassandria Hansbrough
No
Tracy Mims
Aye
Erin Mulligan
Aye

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Governance

None

B.

Academic

None

C.

Development (Fundraising)

Dr. Shaw provided an update on the birthday fundraising campaign. She also shared an update on the ESCO business solicitations. 

D.

Finance

None

V. Closing Items

A.

Next Meeting Date & Topics

March 10, 2025

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
McKinley Martin