SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday February 16th, 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.

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.

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

Approve minutes from November and January meeting

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Monthly Financial Reports

Balance Sheets 



Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve Minutes from 1/17.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Corvis Coleman

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Corvis Coleman

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Superintendent's Update

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

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order

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.


No public comment.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

School Leader Report

Dr. Davis reports on the status of the school. Dr. Davis provided the board an update on the growth of students from the beginning of the school year until today based on iReady testing. The school is still looking for a school nurse. The school is currently has 140 students enrolled. The board also discussed with Dr. Davis what research-based curriculum and resources are being used to increase student achievement. The board also discussed extra tutoring time period strategies with Dr. Davis.

Monthly Financial Reports

Board was presented highlights from the balance sheet.



Academica Update

Updates from the Education Service Provider. Julio Robaina updated the board that yesterday Academica visited with the Director of Safety and Security to provide suggestions to the school. Academica is also working on a ramp up schedule for next school year and marketing plan. Chairman asked about an update about the expansion of site. There will be an update at the next board meeting.

Academica Update

Updates from the Education Service Provider

SLAM Foundation Update

Updates from the SLAM Foundation

Superintendent's Update

The Superintendent provided updates on the status of the School District.

SLAM Foundation Update

Updates from the SLAM Foundation. SLAM Foundation is currently working on supporting the school with documentation needed to be submitted for renewal and for CSI.

Announcements

The school has an upcoming event for students on 2/24 for all grade levels.

Adjourn Meeting

Motion to adjourn.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Announcements

Upcoming school or Board events

  • Silent Party & Field Day 2/27/23
  • Nearby charter school closing, will prepare to recruit

Adjourn Meeting

Adjourn Meeting

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.