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St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts

Minutes

Weekly Brief Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

Virtual Only

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

D. Mullins (remote), K. Johnson Monroe (remote), R. Payne (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Jackson

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Good (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Good (remote)

Guests Present

Martha M. (Commission) (remote), mhesse@tuethkeeney.com (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Payne called a meeting of the board of directors of St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts to order on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM.

II. Governance

A.

Closed Session: Legal Matters & Personnel Matters

R. Payne made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to §610.021(1)(3)(13) to consult with legal counsel regarding legal matters and to consider personnel matters.
D. Mullins seconded the motion.

Roll Call: 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Mullins
Aye
R. Payne
Aye
K. Johnson Monroe
Aye
S. Jackson
Absent

B.

Return to Open Session

R. Payne made a motion to exit closed session.
D. Mullins seconded the motion.

Roll Call: 3-0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Payne
Aye
D. Mullins
Aye
K. Johnson Monroe
Aye
S. Jackson
Absent

C.

Early Conclusion of Student Instruction

R. Payne made a motion to affirm Mr. Good's decision to conclude student instruction early as effective 5/13/2026.
K. Johnson Monroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Payne made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
K. Johnson Monroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Payne