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

W. Newman-Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of Atlanta SMART Academy to order on Monday Aug 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

W. Brasher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-15-26.
V. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E. Ross made a motion to Amend agenda to add strategic plan and remove bylaws review.
W. Brasher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Academic Oversight and Governance Committee

A.

Updates

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 

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 

A. Kennedy made a motion to approve ASA calendars.
W. Brasher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Newman-Johnson
Documents used during the meeting
  • ASA_Board_Calendar_2026_2027_Meeting Schedule.docx
  • ASA_Board_Calendar_2026_2027_Professional.docx