SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday May 11th, 2023 @6:45 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

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.

amend agenda with an Executive Session.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No public comment.

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

Approve the Board Meeting Minutes from 4/12/23

By: Corvis Coleman Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Superintendent's Update

Superintendent Womack started the meeting by thanking the teachers and professionals at the school. She also shared with the board a potential partnership with Our Kid's Read. They provide 1 on 1 mentors with students, a book drive for back to school events.

School Leader Report

Dr. Davis shared with the board the work that the school has done for teachers this week. Math Georgia Milestone results have come out and the results were shared. The school is proud of the growth and results we have been able to achieve. The school is still working on hiring staff. The school currently at 224 students for next school year. Ms. Grimes said saw confidence in the students.

Monthly Financial Reports

The financials were presented to the board. Federal Grant drawdowns have come down to the school and have received $800,000.



Discussion and possible action on amending lease.

Discussion And Possible Action On 23-24 Academic Calendar

approve the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Corvis Coleman

Dr. Davis presented the calendar for next school year. 

Discussion And Possible Action on hiring auditor

Board discussed hiring a new auditor.

approve school auditor as HLB Gravier.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

The board had one firm respond to the school's RFP. HLB Gravier is a licensed firm in GA and have never submitted an audit late. The firm is $10,500 to submit audit and $2,200 for tax return. Charles confirmed that the audit form will not be any additional fees if the school needs any additional work.

Academica Update

Adri updated the board with a successful NSLP review. The school has received an Open Records Request by a former attorney and those documents will be provided to the attorney next week. The master calendar of deadlines is ongoing. There is also a webinar on proposed changes to the CPF and how the school will be rated in the future which will be attended. Julio provided the board with a construction update.

SLAM Foundation Update

Kelly Pierce congratulated Dr. Davis on behalf of SLAM Foundation to work he has done in the school. Culture and Climate Surveys round two have been sent out to staff.

Executive Session

Board entered executive session for an HR matter.

to enter executive session at 7:32pm.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

to rejoin the meeting at 7:45pm.

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order at 6:54pm.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.