SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Special Called Meeting - Thursday June 14th, 2018 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
William Greene present On Time At Adjournment
Travis Stroud not present
Daniel McKayhan present On Time At Adjournment
Karen Womack present chair On Time At Adjournment
Pardes Sulaiman not present Treasurer
Altrenesha Ervin present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Eboni Chillis present On Time At Adjournment
Lonnie White present On Time At Adjournment
Tiffany Russell not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

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.

Election Of Interim Officers

Elect Interim Chair Elect Interim Co-Chair

Dr. Eboni Chillis nominated Karen Womack as Interim Chair

Karen Womack nominated Dr. Eboni Chillis as Intermin Co-Chair

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 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.


There was no Public Comment at this time

School Leader Report

79 packets have been received already. 105 students have been confirmed to attend. Calling Post will go out this evening inviting parents to attend the Juneteenth event on June 15 - 17 and will be held at Mosley Park. Dr. White has contacted the Commission to request an extension to receive more time to submit the enrollment numbers. Terrance Washington was not in his office today but he spoke to his secretary who took the message. Atlanta Youth Festival Sponsorship fee is $1,500. The date is June 21st and we have been promoted to attend and we will be present. These two events together should host over 1,200 youth and we are excited to have the opportunity. Worse case scenario is to have 150 students to open. Cascade Skate night is Tuesday, June 26.


Financial Report

Planning Year 0 - June 30th



Academica Report

The 501(c) 3 has not been filed. Academica will work to help the board to file the paperwork for the 501(c) 3. Academica will also work with the SLAM Foundation on the 990. Danny will send a message to the board on the date that they can expect the filing of the the paperwork for both documents.


Executive Session requirements, Land, Legal, Personnel


We need to have clear direction on the plan for long term facilities by August 1st. Danny and Daniel will work together and bring the information back to the full board.

To accept the stipulations from the SLAM Foundation for the $90,000 with the expectations to repay when Finances are available.

By: William Greene Seconded by: Daniel McKayhan

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Insurance

Willis Towers works with 178 other schools for school insurance. Dr. White will be working with Academica to complete the application package and request for quotes ad bring back to the board.

Approve the proposed vendor for school insurance. See attached applications.

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action regarding SLAM Academy of Atlanta’s strategic plan in conjunction with the SLAM Foundation

Approve the SLAM Foundation Strategic Plan

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion of transition of exiting board members and continuing obligations

The school Board have four vacant seats on the board. The Board will need to decide if the seats are to be filled or filled. MOU should be used for all new board members that will outline their responsibilities and roles.

To fill only one of the vacancies at this time

By: William Greene Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

The Bylaws indicates that one board seat will be reserved for a parent.  Officially announce the vacancies to the public.  Applications should be received and vetted by the board.  Background screenings, in person interviews.

Post the Board Vacancies to recruit for a parent to fill the vacancy on the board

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Daniel McKayhan

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To amend the Bylaws to reflect that all board members will sign a MOU regarding their roles and responsibilities and that this document is sent to former board members

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: William Greene

This will require an amendment to the Bylaws to require the MOU be signed by all board members and future board members

Future Board Meeting Dates

Angelia will send the upcoming meeting due dates


Co-Chair Dr. Chillis recommends that the board utilize the Asana application

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: William Greene

There was no notable discussion on the motion.