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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday November 16th, 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 not present secretary
Stephen Pritchett present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Michael Daniels present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Khaliff Davis not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

Quorum is present and the meeting will be called to order at 8:06 pm.

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 approve the November 16th Board meeting as written.

By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Motion made to approve the October 26th board meeting minutes with the modification of the language in minutes that the motion was made and adopted as presented in writing and signed by the treasurer.

By: Michael Daniels 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.


8 members of the public present

Comments made included the following;

  • Would like communication regarding construction to be better explained
  • Would like there to be school road signs and safety precaution signs to be added
  • Would like the school to consider remote learning during extended absences and school closings

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.


CCRPI- 87.6 Content Mastery (24 points higher than the state) 

English LA- 79.85

Mathematics- 95.34

Progress measures and closing gaps scores have been waived

Readiness 79.2- Measured by literacy (58.91), student attendance (waived), and beyond the core (99.48)


Construction

This week

  • Continued saw cutting for curtain wall openings
  • Continued lintel installation for curtain wall openings
  • Completed ground level steel column erection
  • Completed ground level joist rework
  • Began sanctuary level steel column erection
  • Completed handicap ramp wall pour
  • Completed shoring for steeple slab demolition
  • Completed lobby S.O.G. concrete pour back
  • Completed sanctuary level concrete infill at columns

Next week

  • Continue saw cutting for curtain wall openings
  • Continue lintel installation for curtain wall openings
  • Continue sanctuary level steel column erection
  • Begin steeple slab saw cutting

Substantial completion- March 2023, month extension largely due to IOCs

Giving Tuesday- expand playground, shed demo, space next to parking lot to build and beautify once RHMA is complete, Goal for FY23?

Mighty Cause, IG posts, track donations, thank you letter follow up and magnet information request, magnet display


Committee Reports

Academic / Recruitment


Resurgence Hall Charter School: Review 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 FY23.

  • Enrollment RHPA Update- 400 (82- K, 82-1st, 82-2nd, 79-3rd, 76-4th)

Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Review academic dashboard, which includes schoolwide enrollment, attendance averages, demographic data, RHMA entry year, attrition rate and reason for both students and staff, school climate indicators, parent engagement indicators, and staff engagement indicators. Enrollment FY23.

  • Enrollment RHMA Update- 76- 5th


Historical Application Submission reviewed- 141 Applications

Next recruitment event- Leafy Green Fall Festival this Saturday



Governance


Resurgence Hall Charter School: Review board membership, board recruitment, board fundraising progress, and the review of policies that govern Resurgence Hall Charter School.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Review board membership, board recruitment, board fundraising progress, and the review of policies that govern Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.


New headshot and bio and resume by Friday

New contract- first renewal with the state, have not received the final interview date yet

Timeline- December- interview schedule, Jan 3rd- Renewal Application, Recommendations- February, End of Feb.- Vote on

the renewal application

Must meet financial and operational standards, must meet academic standards

Ever since the first year, we have earned all A’s



Finance


Resurgence Hall Charter School: Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, October financials, October bank reconciliations and registers -which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY23 Balance Sheet.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, October financials, October bank reconciliations and registers -which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY23 Balance Sheet.


Adjustments in staffing between primary and middle school

Projecting 59K increase in operating income vs budget

Moving forward, personnel should look the same

Scholar Supports and Directors share

Adding in comments in current forecast vs budget

2 grants received from Charter School Growth and FinEd for RHMA

Audit was successfully submitted and confirmed receipt

Approval of Financials Resurgence Hall Charter School

Motion made to approve and adopt the October financials and all supporting documents for RHCS as presented.

By: Michael Daniels Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Financials Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

Motion made to approve and adopt the October financials and all supporting documents for RHMA as presented.

By: Michael Daniels Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Chairman's Remarks

Thank you all for the 6 years of dedicated service provided to the school. Thank you Tori as the ED and leader of the school who has navigated the school through a number of uncertain times.

Adjournment

End of meeting.

Motion made to adjourn the November 16th board meeting at 8:42 pm.

By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:42 PM.

Motion to adjourn

By: Nelmaris Alvarez Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.