Motion made to adopt the agenda as written
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Resurgence Hall- Resurgence Hall Charter School (K-4) Resurgence Hall Middle Academy (5-8)
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday January 26th, 2022 @8:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Murphy | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Tony Jones | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Nelmaris Alvarez | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Natasha Fenili | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Stephen Pritchett | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Michael Daniels | not present Treasurer | ||
| Khaliff Davis | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order.
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.
Approval of Minutes
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
Motion made to approve the minutes from the November board meeting as written.
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting by requesting an opportunity to comment by email to the board chair or by sign-up prior to the welcome and call to order, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.
- No public in attendance
School Leader Report
The school leader reports on the status of the school.
Phoenix 360 Wellness Parent Community
- Continued partnership with The Wellness Spot and Dr. RJ
- Resurgence Hall Nights at The Wellness Spot - Feb 11th, 18th, and 25th
- Dr. RJ Wellness Circles - February Small Group Workshop Offerings
Confident Parents, Confident Kids
If only parenting came with a manual. Learn how mindfulness, affirmations, and relaxation will raise confidence and self-esteem for the whole family.
Don’t Worry Be Happy
Is anxiety making your days more difficult than necessary? Does worry keep you up at night? Learn what anxiety is and how to eliminate it.
Coping with Grief and Loss
Grief is one of the most complex feelings to exist within human nature. Learn about the stages of grief and how to cope during tough times.
Let’s Talk About Stress
Stress affects all of us. Learn the signs of stress in children and adults and how to make it all but disappear.
- CSGF Invitation to Present in NOLA conference
- Staff Wellness Space
Committee Reports
Academic / Recruitment- Review the academic dashboard, which includes schoolwide enrollment, attendance averages, demographic data, RHCS entry year, attrition rate and reason for both students and staff, school climate indicators, parent engagement indicators, and staff engagement indicators. Enrollment FY22.
- Application submissions update- 248 applicants
- FY23 Calendar - Discuss hours of PA vs. MA in preparation for calendar
- Enrollment, Application, and Lottery Policies - Review PA vs. MA enrollment policies. Note difference in attendance zones for FY23
- Special Education Policies - Current policies underwent thorough review in partnership with GaDOE in conjunction with triennial monitoring. Policies apply to PA and MA campus
- Special Populations Policies - Current policies submitted to SCSC as part of annual monitoring visit. Policies apply to PA and MA campus
- Student Health Policies - Current policies reflect extensive review and nurse Kim review. Policies apply to PA and MA campus.
Governance- Review board membership, board recruitment, board fundraising progress, and the review of policies that govern Resurgence Hall.
- FY22 Board Fundraising - Nelmaris volunteering to lead this on behalf of the board
- Bylaws - Adopting current policies to apply to PA and MA
- Conflicts of Interest Policies - Adopting current policies to apply to PA and MA
- Grievance Policies - Adopting current policies to apply to PA and MA
- Criminal Background Check of Board Members - Adopting current policies to apply to PA and MA
Finance- Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement for November and December. Review of FY22 Balance Sheet.
- 177K increase to projected operating income vs. previous forecast
- Average cash balance of 3.1M
- Enrollment Variance at 0 points, SCSC named waiver for FY22
- 85/100 - performance points
Approval of Financials
Motion made to approve and adopt the financial statements and all supporting documents as presented for the months of November and December.
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote RE: FY23 Calendar
Motion to approve and adopt changes for the hours for the start and end time for both Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy beginning for the 2022-2023 school year.
By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote RE: Enrollment, Application, and Lottery Policies
Motion to approve and adopt the enrollment, lottery, and application policies for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion.
Discussion And Vote RE: Special Education Policies
Motion to approve and adopt the Special Education Policies for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Khaliff Davis
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote Re: Special Populations Policies
Motion to approve and adopt the Special Populations policies for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Natasha Fenili
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote Re: Student Health Policies
Motion to approve and adopt the Student Health Policies for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Natasha Fenili
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote Re: Bylaws
Motion to accept and adopt the Bylaws for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Khaliff Davis
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote Re: Conflicts of Interest Policies
Motion to accept and adopt the Conflicts of Interest policy for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Khaliff Davis
No notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion and Vote Re: Grievance Policies
Motion to accept and adopt the Grievance policies for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion on the motion.
Vote and Discussion Re: Criminal Background Check of Board Members
Motion to accept and adopt the criminal background check policy for board members for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Khaliff Davis
No notable discussion on the motion.
Vote and Discussion Re: February Board Meeting Date Change
Motion to reschedule the 2/23/2022 Committee of the Whole and Governing Board meeting to 3/2/2022.
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Session - Real Estate and Personnel
Motion to enter Executive Session for real estate and personnel.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Tony Jones
No notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve action regarding Real Estate as discussed in Executive Session
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion.
Motion to approve action related to personnel matter as discussed in Executive Session
By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez
No notable discussion on the motion.
Chairman's Remarks
Closing remarks from board chair.
Adjournment
End of meeting.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Natasha Fenili
No notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:55 pm
Motion to adjourn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.