Resurgence Hall- Resurgence Hall Charter School (K-4) Resurgence Hall Middle Academy (5-8)

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday July 27th, 2022 @7:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Paula Murphy present chair On Time At Adjournment
Tony Jones not present member
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 at 7:04 pm.

Quorum is present, motion made to start the meeting at 7:04 pm.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.

Motion made to modify the agenda to add in "personnel matters" in the executive session.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Motion made to approve the minutes from the June 22nd Governing Board meeting.

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

American Rescue Plan Community Input - 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, 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. Resurgence Hall continues to solicit  feedback as we continue  to improve our plan for funds received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the third COVID-19 relief bill.


  • No public in attendance

Discussion and Vote RE: Protect Students First Act

Legal advised to adopt GADOE's model template policy.

Motion made to adopt the Protect Students First Act.

By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

BLANK made a motion to enter into Executive Session at ENTERTIME in accordance with GA Code § 50-14-3, meeting to discuss, deliberate upon the employment and compensation of an employee. ENTERNAME seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

The Executive Session of the board of The Resurgence Hall School meeting was closed at ENTERTIME and Board Chair Paula Murphy declared the Board “open” pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, GA Code. §§ 50-14-1 et seq. No votes were taken in Executive Session. 

Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

Adjournment

End of meeting.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:04 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Nelmaris Alvarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.