St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.
Directors Present
B. Allen (remote), D. Mullins (remote), D. Neal (remote), D. Nolan-Echols (remote), D. Payne (remote), D. Spence (remote), K. Johnson Monroe (remote), L. Jackson (remote), M. Good (remote), S. Jackson (remote)
Directors Absent
T. Cauley
Ex Officio Members Present
H. Russell-West (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
H. Russell-West (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Payne called a meeting of the board of directors of St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts to order on Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-18-25.
D. Neal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Finance Committee
A.
Controls Approvals
L. Jackson made a motion to approve updating the authorized signers on all Midwest Bank Center Bank accounts, effective December 30, 2025, to reflect current leadership. In this action, the board hereby authorizes the following individuals as signers: Dr. Nolan, as the executive director, and Diamond Spence, as the board treasurer. In this action, the board hereby removes the following individuals as authorized signers: Dr. West, as the former executive director, and Latonya Jackson, as the former finance chair.
D. Nolan-Echols seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Contract Updates
L. Jackson made a motion to approve Reed Tax Services' MOU and acknowledge the current and canceled contract terms effective 12/31/25.
D. Nolan-Echols seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Fundraising Adhoc Committee Creation
L. Jackson made a motion to establish a fundraising ad hoc committee with the members, with an initial meeting date outlined in the board packet, for the purpose of developing a capital campaign and a sustainability plan.
D. Neal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Governance Committee
A.
Policy Approvals
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to approve and accept the board signature document, updated school policies, updated board policies, and updated HR policies.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Commission Updates
C.
Officer & Chair Appointments
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to appoint Mahlik Good as board secretary for his term of the next two years.
D. Payne seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to appoint Diamond Spence as the board treasurer for her term.
L. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to appoint Bethany Allen as the governance chair for her term.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to appoint Sheldon Jackson as the board vice chair for his term.
L. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to appoint Danielle Mullins as the finance chair for her term.
M. Good seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closed Session: Legal Matters
A.
Motion to enter closed session
D. Payne made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to §610.021(1) for consultation with legal counsel regarding legal matters.
D. Nolan-Echols seconded the motion.
Roll-Call Vote: 10-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Cauley |
Absent
|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
|
| D. Neal |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
| L. Jackson |
Aye
|
| B. Allen |
Aye
|
| D. Nolan-Echols |
Aye
|
| M. Good |
Aye
|
| D. Payne |
Aye
|
| D. Spence |
Aye
|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
M. Good made a motion to accept and approve Dr. Jazzmine Nolan's contract effective 12/31/25.
D. Neal seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: 9-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
| D. Payne |
Aye
|
| B. Allen |
Aye
|
| L. Jackson |
Aye
|
| D. Nolan-Echols |
Abstain
|
| M. Good |
Aye
|
| D. Spence |
Aye
|
| T. Cauley |
Absent
|
| D. Neal |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
V. Return to Open Session
A.
Motion to return to open session
D. Nolan-Echols made a motion to return to open session at 7:34pm.
D. Neal seconded the motion.
Roll-Call Vote: 10-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Payne |
Aye
|
| M. Good |
Aye
|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
| L. Jackson |
Aye
|
| T. Cauley |
Absent
|
| B. Allen |
Aye
|
| D. Neal |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
| D. Nolan-Echols |
Aye
|
| D. Spence |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Good