SLAM ATLANTA

Governing Board

Strategic Planning - Thursday January 16th, 2025 @9:00 AM

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 at 9:23am.

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.


Strategic Planning Goal: To finalize a 5-year plan for the school to grow academically, operationally, and financially in a sustainable manner. 

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Lakia Washington

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

1. Role Definitions of SLAM ATL, SLAM Foundation, Academica

CPF FIndings

Principal Jones shared the operational findings and discussed how they will be addressed for the CAP in the February board meeting.

2. Marketing

  1. Marketing Plan (Outreach, Social Media, Enrollment Goals) 
  2. Bussing 
  3. Fundraising Plan 
  4. New Partnerships 
  5. New Sports and Leagues 


3. Finance and Budget 

  1. Update on current finances, projections for end of this year
  2. Discussion on how different initiatives affect the budget. 


4. School Structure 

  1. School Wide Systems and Structures 
  2. Leadership Roles
  3. Staff Roles and Responsibilities
  4. Climate and Culture 
  5. Current state of school analysis and restorative practices (SEL)


5. Academics and Extracurriculars

  1. Renewal Contract Goals:
  2. Goal 1: During each year of the charter term, 100% of scholars will receive a minimum of 30 minutes weekly of Social Emotional Learning, character development, resiliency, and/or leadership development.
  3. Goal 2: During each year of the charter term, the Charter School will have a lower in-school suspension and out-of-school suspension rate that Atlanta Public Schools and Fulton County School District.
  4. Goal 3: During each year of the charter term, any student whose documented achievement indicates below grade level on an assessment tool in reading and/or math will receive a minimum of 150 minutes of additional instruction weekly per subject (reading and/or math).
  5. Pedagogical Support 
  6. Professional Development and instructional coaching
  7. Intervention Plan for Georgia Milestones 


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:35 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Quinn Cartall Seconded by: Lakia Washington

There was no notable discussion on the motion.