St. Louis Voices Academy of the Media Arts
Minutes
SLVA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 6:00 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), S. Jackson (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Good (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
M. Good (remote)
Guests Present
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 Aug 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Payne made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-03-26.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
FY 2026 Budget Amendment
D. Mullins made a motion to amend the budget for fiscal year 2026 to reflect the actual expenses and revenue.
R. Payne seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Governance
A.
Closed Session: Legal Matters & Personnel Matters
R. Payne made a motion to enter closed session under §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: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
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| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
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| R. Payne |
Aye
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| S. Jackson |
Aye
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R. Payne made a motion to approve the agenda for closed session.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
|
| R. Payne |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
D. Mullins made a motion to EDIT: Authorize Mahlik Good to submit payment for the outstanding legal settlement pursuant to the signed settlement agreement for case XX, as the sole signer.
K. Johnson Monroe seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
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| R. Payne |
Aye
|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| D. Mullins |
Aye
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D. Mullins made a motion to EDIT: Authorize Mahlik Good to submit payment for the outstanding legal settlement pursuant to the signed settlement agreement for case XX, as the sole signer.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| D. Mullins |
Aye
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| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
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| R. Payne |
Aye
|
D. Mullins made a motion to authorize Mahlik Good to submit payment to resolve outstanding vendor payments, as the sole signer.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| R. Payne |
Aye
|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
R. Payne made a motion to set the Executive Director’s annual full-time salary at $150,000, for the period of July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| R. Payne |
Aye
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| D. Mullins |
Aye
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| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
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R. Payne made a motion to approve the consultant agreement with ROCK Legacies, for the period of October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, as presented, with Section 8.2 amended to provide for a 30-day termination notice provision.
S. Jackson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Payne |
Aye
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| D. Mullins |
Aye
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| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
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| S. Jackson |
Aye
|
R. Payne made a motion to approve professional development for Mr. Good with DK Solutions, capped at $4000.00.
D. Mullins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-0
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Payne |
Aye
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| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
R. Payne made a motion to adjourn closed session at 7:04 p.m.
K. Johnson Monroe seconded the motion.
Roll Call: 4-1
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Payne |
Aye
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| S. Jackson |
Aye
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| K. Johnson Monroe |
Aye
|
| D. Mullins |
Aye
|
B.
Return to Open Session
IV. Board Action
A.
Approve Plan of Dissolution
R. Payne made a motion to approve the plan of dissolution for SLVA effective August 12, 2026.
D. Mullins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Adopt FY 2027 Board Meeting Calendar
R. Payne made a motion to adopt the 2026-2027 board meeting calendar.
D. Mullins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Contracts & Proposals
V. 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 7:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Payne
M. Good was excused from the closed session at approximately 6:37 pm.