St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts

SLVA Board Meeting

Published on March 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM CDT
Amended on March 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM CDT

Date and Time

Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

Location

St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts 

1220 Olive Street, Suite 200 

St. Louis, MO 63103

PUBLIC NOTICE 

This meeting is open to the public. Notice has been posted on the school’s website and at the school facility at least 24 hours in advance, in accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law (RSMo §610) and the Board’s bylaws. 

 

CLOSED SESSION

The Board may vote to enter Closed Session pursuant to RSMo §610.021 for matters related to personnel, legal issues, contracts, or student information. 

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Visitors may attend the open session as observers. Public comment, if offered, will occur in accordance with Board policy.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Mahlik Good 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Dr. Robert Payne
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
    Approve minutes for SLVA Board Meeting on February 25, 2026  
  D. ReportWell Compliance Approval Vote Mahlik Good 1 m
II. Academic Committee 6:03 PM
  A. Approval of Q1 Academic Data Submission to the Committee Vote Demetrius Neal 1 m
  B. Approval of Counselor MOU-Resilient Minds Counseling LLC/ DBA Resilient Minds Center Vote Demetrius Neal 1 m
III. Finance Committee 6:05 PM
  A. Approve February Financials Vote Danielle Mullins 1 m
  B. Approval of Q1 CSP Grant Compliance Submission Vote Danielle Mullins 1 m
IV. Governance Committee 6:07 PM
  A. Nominations for Governance Chair Vote Dr. Robert Payne 5 m
  B. Approve DESE 4th Grade Expansion Appeal Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
  C. Approve Updated Policies Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
   

Anti-Nepotism Policy 

Student Attendance Policy 

 
  D. Approve Board Certifications & Resolutions Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
   

April Site Visit Schedule and Agenda 

Review of Sponsor Site Visit Protocol 

Request of Site Visit Team Compliance 

 
  E. Closed Session: Legal Matters Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
   

Closed Session: Legal Matters

The Board will specifically enter closed session under §610.021(1) for consultation with legal counsel regarding legal matters.

 
  F. Return to Open Session Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m
   

The Board will return to Open Session following the conclusion of Closed Session discussions. A motion and roll-call vote will be taken to exit Closed Session pursuant to RSMo 610.022.

 
V. Closing Items 6:17 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Dr. Robert Payne 1 m