SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday December 14th, 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 present member On Time At Adjournment
Karen Womack present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment

Approval of the Agenda

So there is agreement between Board Members on the Agenda, and the amount of time spent o 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. ACTIONS: Approve the Agenda as submitted

to approve the agenda.

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order. Mrs. Ervin attended virtually.

Public Comment

No public comment

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

to approve the October 17th, 2023 minutes.

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Charles Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Monthly Financial Reports

Ana Martinez presented the financials to the board. At the end of December, the board will have a positive cash balance.



Discussion and Action to accept the 23SY Audit

Juliana Delmas from HLB Gravier presented the 23 SY Audit to the board. Board Chair asked what was the biggest difference over last year. Juliana explained it was the amortization and pension.

to approve the 23 SY audit.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Academica Update

Frankie Mestre provided with the board an update that the HVAC unit will be replaced over winter break and that Academica is working with the school on the renewal and CPF results.

SLAM Foundation Update

Millie Sanchez shared with the board that the SLAM Foundation has helped the school find an ELA coach. The Foundation has been having data chats with the school. The climate and culture for the Foundation have been sent out. The annual principal summit announcement will be coming. Ms. Grimes wants to make sure SLAM Foundation has a plan for recruiting the next principal. Millie shared the plan to begin recruitment once the school gets back form break.

Superintendent's Update

Superintendent Womack wanted to share with the board to thank Mrs. Roberts for her help in helping with the instructional coaching. The school had a meeting with Raising the Barr to review the school data on where the students currently are and where they need to be. She also provided the board an update on how the CSI goals are going.

School Leader Report

Ms. Walker shared with the board that the school had their holiday show today. Mrs. Roberts shared with the board the iReady diagnostic results from last week. Mrs. Roberts also shared the data from the common assessments. The data shows students are heading in the correct direction. Ms. Walker talked about the PTO and some of the work they are doing to build school spirit. The school is having a mental health fair. The school has a basketball and cheerleading team. The school currently is at 171 students. The school is opening applications earlier than they have in the past to give families more time to apply.

Announcements

No announcements.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:38 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mamie Grimes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.