SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday March 9th, 2023 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Altrenesha Ervin present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Pardes Sulaiman present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Charles Jones present member On Time At Adjournment
Corvis Coleman present member On Time At Adjournment
Mamie Grimes present member On Time At Adjournment
Karen Womack present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order

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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Amend agenda

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve.

By: Corvis Coleman Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and a matter of public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.



Monthly Financial Reports

Balance Sheets 


Ana Martinez provided a financial update to the board. The loan to Building Hope has been paid completely. The school is still waiting to receive grant reimbursements from last year.


Superintendent's Update



The Superintendent provide's updates on the status of the School District


The school has received the scores for the 21-22 school year back from the state. Academic performance is still pending. Operationally and financially, did not meet. Looking at the renewal, the school should meet the criteria to renew. The CSI also requires us to implement a district plan of support. Superintendent Womack discussed the goals for the support plan.

Submit a contract amendment to ask permission to service 8th graders during the 2023-2024 school year as our current contract it for grades k-7.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school. Dr. Davis discussed the academic data of the school. After school tutorial has been implemented and the school had 60 kids involved today. All midyear walkthroughs and evaluations have taken place. The school is currently at 149 students. The school is holding a spring fling on March 25th and the school has radio ads have launched to promote the event.

Academica Update

Updates from the Education Service Provider


Julio Robaina presented to the board new team members who are assisting the school. He also discussed the expansion of the campus. With the expansion, the school should have a max number of students 250 students. @Pardes Sulaiman would like the exterior lights and signs looked at.

SLAM Foundation Update

Updates from the SLAM Foundation. Millie Sanchez presented about the SLAM Foundation Summit and the feedback that has been received from parents and professional development. The Foundation has identified areas that the teachers would like more support on. The library project to help literacy looks great.

Discussion and possible action to release an RFP for a school auditor

Authorize RFP for an auditor

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Corvis Coleman

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the National Lunch Procurement Plan

Millie Sanchez discussed the team who i helping support the NSLP program. The document is a procurement plan that meets GA and federal guidelines.

Motion to approve.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Wellness Plan

Millie Sanchez discussed the team who i helping support the NSLP program. The document is an update to the wellness plan that meets GA and federal guidelines.

Motion to approve.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action of the revision of the conflict resolution policy

Adopt revised Conflict Resolution Policy

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on a charter amendment to add 8th grade to the charter contract.

Due to the extension from the state, the school needs to submit an amendment to add the 8th grade for the next school year.

Announcements

Upcoming school or Board events

-Spring Break

-Georgia Milestones


Adjourn Meeting

Motion to adjourn at 7:31pm.

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Adjourn Meeting