MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Monday April 14, 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), Williams Brack (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Brianna Moore (remote), John Beard (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.
Charter Renewal
III. Feasibility Study
A.
Final Study
John Beard presented the results of the feasibility study. He shared the context that this study, funded by a grant, is exploring the feasibility of the Historic Greenwood Library and the Confederate Memorial Building being renovated/restored for use by the school. Dr. Shaw and Board Members asked follow up questions.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Review and Approve Financial Reports
Dr. Shaw shared the monthly financial reports including cashflow, cash on hand, fundraising update, and expenditures greater than $5,000.
V. Executive Director's Report
A.
General Updates
Dr. Shaw shared updates about the charter renewal process, scholar enrollment for 2025-26, personnel recruitment and hiring, and fundraising strategies.
VI. Policy Point
A.
Charter Contract Review
The board reviewed and discussed section three of the charter contract together to ensure all board members are familiar with the contract details.
As an action item, the committees will each review a section in greater depth and report at the May meeting:
Governance Committee: Sections 1-2
Academic Committee: Sections 4-5
Development Committee: Sections 6-7
VII. Committee Reports - Breakout Sessions
A.
Governance
Mr. Martin said the Governance Committee will reach out to Attorney Dorsey about support with charter contract compliance.
B.
Academic
Ms. Hansborough and Dr. Mims said they will read the committee's job description to ensure they are fulfilling their duties.
C.
Development (Fundraising)
Ms. Mulligan said the committee members will compare availability to schedule a meeting. They will also review signature fundraising event options.
D.
Finance
Mr. Brack said the committee members will start meeting regularly.
VIII. Executive Session (if needed)
A.
Executive Session
The members voted to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
The board entered executive session at 7:20pm and exited executive session at 7:29pm. No decisions were made. No actions were taken.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12th.
Mr. Martin shared that he received notification that the charter evaluator will recommend the charter be renewed for an additional five years. The final vote will take place on April 30th.
Cassandria Hansborough added her congratulations and kudos to Dr. Shaw and school staff.