SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday December 19th, 2024 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Altrenesha Ervin not present secretary
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 by Mia Boussfel at 6:30pm

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 agenda.

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Lakia Washington

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

Ms. Cofield, parent of Mr. Reid, spoke to the board that she believes Mr. Jones does not represent the safety of his staff, and allows students to have control over staff.


Mr. Reid spoke to the board. He was a teacher at the school. He shared that he would like a meeting with the board for an unjust investigation.

Meeting Minutes Approval

Approval of the previous months Board Meeting Minutes

to approve the minutes.

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Lakia Washington

Passes Unanimously

School Leader Report

Principal Jones shared with the board the current academic progress of the school. He shared with some facility updates, along with a marketing plan for the upcoming school year. The school has submitted the Annual Report and is working on the High Risk Finance Report. Principal Jones discussed and shared the school's attendance report, and his plan to improve student attendance. Member Cartall asked what is current enrollment. Mr. Jones stated current enrollment is 132 students. Member Washington asked how are we marking teachers who can provide resources to some newer teachers who may need assistance. Principal Jones said the school is focusing on learning targets and working with co-planning for the teachers and staff.

Discussion and possible action on reception and filing of the 23-24 audit.

Ana Martinez stated that the school came back with a clean audit. The school ended with a positive cash balance. The school is showing a positive trend on their financials.

to approve the 23-24 audit.

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Altrenesha Ervin

Passes Unanimously

Monthly Financial Reports

Ana Martinez shared the finances through November and shared there is no current concern.



Discussion and possible action of the revised 24-25 board calendar.

to approve amended calendar.

By: Lakia Washington Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

Passes Unanimously

Discussion And Possible action of the placing of Altrenesha Ervin's board seat on hold.

to place Altrenesha's Ervin on hold as a nonvoting board member.

By: Lakia Washington Seconded by: Quinn Cartall

Passes Unanimously

Academica Update

Updates from the Education Service Provider

SLAM Foundation Update

Kelly Pierce provided the board with an academic support update along with a Federal Grant update. Maggie Abhorante also shared Federal Drawdowns will be beginning.

Announcements

SLAM Atlanta will have a Strategic Planning meeting January 16th.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Lakia Washington

There was no notable discussion on the motion.