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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday March 26th, 2025 @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
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 15 Minutes Late 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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Stephen Pritchett Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Approve Meeting Minutes from 2/26 Meeting

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

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, 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.

Committee Reports

Academic / Recruitment

Resurgence Hall Charter School: 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 FY25.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Review the 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 FY25.


Finance

Resurgence Hall Charter School: February Financials

  • Bottom line forecast increased to $760,883 (from $589,922)
  • Key drivers:
  • +$297,582 audited depreciation adjustment
  • +$74,053 in local sources (scholar dues)
  • -$70,635 due to unfilled staff departures
  • -$282,083 from lower-than-expected state QBE allotment
  • Allotment Midyear sheets unexpectedly low
  • GaDOE naming impact on many schools - may be clerical error in that
  • GaDOE funded more than was requested for the initial allotment
  • QBE overall decreased
  • SCSC advocating for hold harmless


Grant Drawdown Summary

  • Title I: 54% drawn down ($99,847 of $186,364)
  • Title II & IV: Fully drawn
  • IDEA 611 & 619: 0% drawn; ready to draw down

Cash Balance

  • Forecasted to end FY25 with 361 days’ cash on hand

SCSC Financial Dashboard (as of 2/28/25)

  • Current Ratio: 2.27
  • Unrestricted Days Cash: 386
  • Debt to Income: 12.83%
  • Timely Debt Repayment: Yes
  • Efficiency Margin: 17.83%
  • Debt to Asset Ratio: 82.48%
  • Total Score: 90 – Meets Financial Performance Standards


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: February Financials

  • Forecast revised down to $444,272 (from $515,786)
  • Key changes:
  • -$115,721 from depreciation adjustment
  • +$14,022 in local revenue (scholar dues)
  • +$13,767 from revised state/federal revenue

Grant Drawdown Summary

  • All grants (Title I, II, IV, IDEA 611) at 0% drawdown
  • Budget revisions and transfers approved
  • Drawdowns expected next month

Cash Balance

  • Forecasted to end FY25 with 277 days’ cash on hand

SCSC Financial Dashboard (as of 2/28/25)

  • Current Ratio: 1.56
  • Unrestricted Days Cash: 287
  • Debt to Income: 9.76%
  • Timely Debt Repayment: Yes
  • Efficiency Margin: 21.34%
  • Debt to Asset Ratio: 83.89%
  • Total Score: 90 – Meets Financial Performance Standards


26 K Escrow need to learn more on ability to drawdown funds from loan


Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Budget Hearing Dates May 7th 6:30 , May 15th 6:30 , regular meeting on May 28th 7PM - shift back to May 6th at 6:30, May 14th at 6:30, and regular meeting on May 28th at 7PM


Governance

Board Prospects - Natasha and Lavita

  • School Visits and College Room experience
  • Mission alignment and commitment to serve
  • Professional experience and contributions to board
  • Next Steps - April Meetings: Connecting with small groups of members to continue to explore membership and learn more about desire to serve

Approve the February financials for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve the Budget Hearing dates for FY26 budget for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy May 6th at 6:30 PM, May 14th at 6:30PM, and May 28th at 7PM during regular scheduled board meeting

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

Centegix follow up

Recap from Feb -

  • Concerns about post-contract costs after the 5-year agreement
  • Request for cost escalation examples from current clients
  • Questions about alert functionality in the absence of an intercom system
  • Inquiries about integration with local emergency services
  • Request for references from other Georgia schools using Centegix


Estimated cost post-contract: ~$8,000/year

Alerts communicated via:

  • Flashing red strobes installed throughout the campus
  • Messages on school network devices
  • Notifications to leadership via cell phones and personal computers


  • Most schools connect alerts to 911 dispatch during implementation
  • Used in 85% of Georgia schools
  • Key reference: APS Safety Specialist
  • APS has used Centegix for 2 years (except a few charters)
  • Positive support response time (under 20 minutes)
  • Internal emergency and lockdown use buttons exist
  • Importance of clear management around emergency protocol emphasized


School events and happenings recap: Legacy Club Induction & Reception, Innovation Night, launch of pilot musical instruments program


Upcoming school events and happenings: PFN Appreciation breakfast, PFN Night Out at the movies, Field Day, Carnival, Graduation!


Approve 5 year security contract with Centegix

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:38 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.