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.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order by Chairwoman Karen Womack

Public Comment

There were two members of the public that were present and signed up to speak at the meeting.

(1) Ms. Joy McClendon - wanted to know if SLAM Academy of Atlanta was zoned to include students who lived in Fulton County. Her son is a current student at the school and they live right on the border of APS and Fulton County. She wanted to know if her son will still be able to attend the school next school year.

(2) Ms. Alicia Butler - wanted to know if SLAM would continue to be located at Shiloh next school year and if the school would be including a playground for students on next school year.

Approval of Meeting Minutes From February 5, 2019

School Leader Report

Mrs. McLauhglin was unable to attend the board meeting in person however instead, she prepared a pre recorded video presentation of the report. The report included general information about a new school uniform vendor, the latest student data, fundraising update, upcoming STEM Fair and Moving On Ceremony for the Kindergarten class.

Because Mrs. McLaughlin was not present to answer questions, the Board had the following questions that will be emailed:

• How are we hitting our targets?
• What are we using to address the students that are declining on the student growth chart?
• Are there any students currently going through the RTI process?

February Financial Reports

SLAM Promissory Notes

Lottery Update

The Lottery ran last Wednesday and the list was verified and made public on Friday. Families have 72 hours to confirm seats (end of tonight), otherwise the seat goes to the first person on the waitlist. Currently there are no waitlisted students.   

Here are the must up to date enrollment information:

Kinder: 38 accepted via lottery (22 have confirmed seat)

1^st: 8 accepted via lottery (6 confirmed seat)

2^nd: 5 accepted via lottery (3 confirmed seat)

3^rd: 9 accepted via lottery (8 confirmed seat)

4^th: 8 accepted via lottery (6 confirmed seats)

SLAM Foundation Update

Updates from the SLAM Foundation

Academica Update

Bright From the Start Exemption Certificate was approved on March 12, 2019

SCSC Monitoring Visit Letter Response

Financial Policy and Procedures Update

Included in the SCSC Monitoring visit letter

Approval of Updated Parent/Student Handbook

To reflect the requirements to be in compliance with findings in SCSC Monitoring Visit.

Shiloh 2019-2020 School Lease

Daniel has been speaking to Deacon Chambler regarding the 2019-2020 school lease. Options on the table are, the need for 2 additional classrooms for the new school year. Possibly adding permanent classrooms in the back of the Fellowship Hall. This idea has been denied because the church feels that it would eliminate too many seating spaces for special events. We have asked for consideration of extending the lease for 6 more years. We are waiting to see what the outcome will be. If an extended lease is granted SLAM would do the fireproof renovations needed in order to use the classrooms on the 2nd floor. This is a consideration only with an extended lease. Angelia and Daniel will continue to work with Shiloh towards agreeable terms of the lease.

Executive Session

Motion to Enter Executive Session at 7:40 PM to discuss Personnel

Resume Public Board Meeting

Announcements

March 28th SLAM Sports STEM Fair/Curriculum Night

6:00 PM

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:08 pm