SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Monday May 13th, 2024 @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
Mia Boussfel present member On Time At Adjournment
Quinn Cartall present member On Time At Adjournment
Lakia Washington present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order

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: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.

Approval of Minutes from Mar 28, 2024

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Mamie Grimes Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Resignation of Charles Jones and Mamie Grimes from the board.

to accept the resign Mamie Grimes.

By: Charles Jones Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

to resign Charles Jones from the board.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Nomination and election of Lakia Washington to the board.

to nominate Lakia Washington to the board.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Nomination and appointment of officer positions

to approve the new board positions.

Chair: Mia Boussfel Vice-Chair/Treasurer: Quinn Cartall Secretary: Altrenesha Ervin

By: Lakia Washington Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Superintendent's Update

Superintendent Womack wanted to thank Ms. Grimes for her service and helping the school. She also wanted to thank Mrs. Walker for always stepping up when needed. The school has worked to hire staff for next school year. The school has a full staff for next school year. The school is submitting the data for enrollment projection tomorrow. The school is continuing the relationship with William Walker Community Center.

Discussion and possible action on principal salary

enter into executive session to discuss or deliberating upon appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, discipline or evaluation of personnel at 7:27pm.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

motion to exit executive session at 8:17.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

to approve salary for new school leader.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

Ms. Walker provided the board with an update that Georgia Milestones are complete along with iReady and GKIDS. The school completed an Art Show, Talent Show and Prom. The school has graduation and field day upcoming. Enrollment is currently at 148 students. Mrs. Roberts provided an update on the academic data.

Monthly Financial Reports

Ana Martinex provided the board an update on the school's current finances.



Discussion and action on HLB Gravier as school auditor

to approve HLB Gravier as the school auditor.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on non-certified teacher pay.

to approve and make $47,000 the pay for non-certified teachers.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Mia Boussfel

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion and possible action on 24-25 School Academic Calendar

to approve the 24-25 academic calendar.

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Federal Grants Update

Comprehensive Needs Assessment 

Stakeholder Feedback 

Review Assessment Data 

CLIP- Review School 23-24 Goals

Set new goals 2024-2025 school year

Instructional Coach Grant approved for 2024-2025

Academica Update

Academica is helping the school with securing landscaping to be completed, quote for painting the interior, along with fixing the signage.

SLAM Foundation Update

Kelly Pierce updated the board with the academic support SLAM Foundation has provided.

Announcements

Upcoming school or Board events

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:27 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Altrenesha Ervin Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.