SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday July 18th, 2023 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Altrenesha Ervin present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Charles Jones present member On Time At Adjournment
Mamie Grimes not present member
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

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No public comment.

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly Financial Reports

CFO Ana Martinez provided the board with an update on the fiscal year financials for the 22-23 SY.

Superintendent's Update

Ms. Womack thanked the board, Dr. Davis, and staff for all their hard work. She is working with Dr. Davis on putting together the goals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Davis is working on School and District Improvement Plan. Working on an official template for the Superintendent report.

School Leader Report

Dr. Davis presented the board the data from the Georgia Milestones. All the equipment and resources have come in. The school currently has 160 students for the upcoming school year. Dr. Davis is working on the CPI report.

Federal Program Update

The board heard an update on federal programs including a review on School Policy's such as Parent Family Engagement Plan, Parent Compact, Foster Care Transportation Plan and School Improvement Plan.

Academica Update

Adri Lima presented to the board that there was a great meeting with the principal and Superintendent on the CPF updates and about support Academica is providing the school especially with the marketing side. Frankie presented the board with a facility update.

SLAM Foundation Update

No update.

Discussion and possible action on Governing Board Meeting Calendar.

The board will discuss the board meeting calendar.

approve board meeting calendar with the August date being moved to the 17th.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

Ms. Ervin wants to make sure that everything in the agenda is carefully thought out ahead of  time to  not have to call special meetings.

Discussion and possible action on resignation of Pardes Sullaiman and Corvis Coleman.

resignation of Pardes Sullaiman and Corvis Coleman.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on appointment of officers.

The board will discuss appointment of officer positions.

approve Charles Jones as Chair and Interim-Treasurer

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

Ms. Ervin nominated Charles as Chair and Interim-Treasurer, Charles Jones nominated Altrenesha Ervin as Vice-Chair and Secretary. 

approve Altrenesha Ervin Vice-Chair

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action of 23-24 Financial Policies and Procedures

The board will discuss the 23-24 Financial Policies and Procedures

approve the 23-24 Financial Policies and Procedures

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion And Possible Action On the Board Conflict Of Interest Policy

The board will discuss the Board Conflict Of Interest Policy 

approve the Board Conflict Of Interest Policy

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion And Possible Action on 23-24 Georgia Open Record Act Policies and Procedures

The board discussed the 23-24 Georgia Open Records Act Policies and Procedures

approve the 23-24 Georgia Open Records Act Policies and Procedures

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion And Possible Action on the 23-24 Student Code of Conduct

The board will discuss the 23-24 Student Code of Conduct

approve the 23-24 Student Code of Conduct

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion And Possible Action On 23-24 Parents Bill of Rights Act Policies and Procedures

The board will discuss the 23-24 Parents Bill of Rights Act Policies and Procedures

approve the 23-24 Parents Bill of Rights Act Policies and Procedures

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion And Possible Action On the 23-24 Protect Students First Act Policies and Procedures

The board will discuss the 23-24 Protect Students First Act Policies and Procedures

approve the 23-24 Protect Students First Act Policies and Procedures

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 McKinney Vento Policies and Procedures

The board discussed the 23-24 Policies and Procedures for serving students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence

approve the 23-24 McKinney Vento Policies and Procedures .

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

How does McKinney Vento affect transportation? Dr. Davis said we provide Marta cards to the families.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 School Safety Plan

The board will discuss the 23-24 School Safety Plan


approve the 23-24 School Safety Plan

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 Student Family Handbook

The board will discuss the 23-24 Student Family Handbook

approve the 23-24 Student Family Handbook

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 SPED Plan

The board will discuss the 23-24 SPED Plan


approve the 23-24 SPED Plan

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 Multilingual Students Plan

The board will discuss the 23-24 Multilingual Students Plan

approve the 23-24 Multilingual Students Plan

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the Safe Opening of Schools Plan

The board will discuss the Safe Opening of Schools Plan

approve the Safe Opening of Schools Plan

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on the 23-24 Federal Programs Handbook

The board will discuss the 23-24 Federal Programs Handbook

approve the 23-24 Federal Programs Handbook

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action employee manual.

The board will discuss the employee manual.

approve the employee manual.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

Highlights in the document are for the staff.

Discussion and possible action on operations manual.

The board will discuss the operations manual.

approve operations manual.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Announcements

Upcoming school or Board events

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.