Atlanta SMART Academy
Minutes
ASA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87648689251?pwd=fIqDlNx25s76t5vZbVDOj0QYRbShFa.1
Meeting ID: 876 4868 9251
Passcode: 933469
Directors Present
A. Bruce (remote), A. Kennedy (remote), E. Ross (remote), I. Lee (remote), V. Williams (remote), W. Brasher (remote), W. Newman-Johnson (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Williams, L. Cofield
Guests Present
Guest - Michael from Vertex (remote), Guest- Diana from Vertex (remote), Lisa- SCSC (remote), P. Meadows (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Academic Oversight and Governance Committee
A.
Updates
B.
Approve ASA Board Calendar
Wanda elevated calendars for comparison and review.
One calendar will detail SCSC meetings + compliance
Additional calendar is combination of school + important board deadlines, and FYIs including assessment deadline -- working document for edits if needed.
Will add legislative updates to board on track
C.
Legislative Updates / Policy Handbook Status
SCSC monitoring has began. Reviewed document with timelines. Monthly items due will vary from board.
Discussed req. for Board Chair to be LEAKS certified-- Wanda has done this certification and is awaiting access to platform to complete task(s).
Will add SCSC monitoring updates to board on track
D.
SCSC Monitoring Updates
Reviewed SCSC monitoring updates + calendar.
Patrice will send out commitment letters by EOW to all board members for completion.
ASA is confirmed in the expansion cohort and the governance support program. Lisa will be supporting board and may reach out to individual members for conversations. Patrice will be supported through expansion plan
E.
Strategic Plan/Framework Status
Veronica shared the framework update for the plan and sourced any questions. Formatting change was affirmed by board members. Requested and feedback be shared by Sept. 1 to incorporate before next board meeting.
Will vote to approve at next board meeting.
III. Finance, Facility, Development, and Strategic Partnership Committee
A.
Finance Update
Wanda appointed Antionette and Lauren as co- treasurers for the board.
Ivan discussed last finance meeting updates.
Vertex introduced + provided overview of board support and what to expect (monthly financials, compliance, long term planning, capacity building, etc.)
Reported on 26-27 unaudited actuals (Prestige data)
Shared fiscal viability via dashboard graphic.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- ASA_Board_Calendar_2026_2027_Meeting Schedule.docx
- ASA_Board_Calendar_2026_2027_Professional.docx
Wanda discussed conflict of interest commitment letter for all board members - to be signed within the week it was sent
Wanda also reminded board to actively check Groupme for updates and communication