SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Special Called Board Meeting - Tuesday July 27th, 2021 @7:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Karen Womack present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment
Altrenesha Ervin present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Pardes Sulaiman present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Henry Burkes present member 10 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Charles Jones not present member
Corvis Coleman not present member
Mamie Grimes not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the orders by the Board Chair at 7:37 pm

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

To approve the Agenda

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Pardes Sulaiman

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Revised FY21-22 School Budget Discussion and Approval

Approve the revised FY21-22 School Budget

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Pardes Sulaiman

j@Pardes per the recommendation of the SCSC we had to submit a budget that is 65% of the original budget that was submitted in July.  Grants are not impacted.  We are down to a$200,000  for the year with the cuts that were administered.  The SLAM Foundation has submitted a letter of support that will help us if needed.  With depreciation we are at a 17,630 profit with depreciation we are at a loss



Budget Narrative Letter discussion

Meeting adjourn

Public Comment

There were no public comments made during this time.

Discuss the SCSC attached Letters dated 7/26/2021


 

1. A revised school budget based on 65% enrollment that is approved by the school’s governing board; 

2. A narrative about the school’s revised budget that explains how a budget shortfall will not impact the school’s ability to provide a high-quality education for its students. This narrative should include information about any changes to the school’s academic program and staffing made in light of the budget shortfall; 


3. The school’s plan and timeline for increasing enrollment; 

4. An executed MOU from the SLAM Foundation and/or Academica pledging the organization(s) to provide monetary assistance to the school during the 2021-22 school year to assist the school should it experience a budget shortfall; and 

5. A narrative about the Ramp It Up program, including information about the nonprofit partners, the physical location where students will be served, and communications to families. 

6. Any other documents or information SLAM would like the SCSC to be aware of or to take into consideration

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:02 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Pardes Sulaiman Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.