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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday May 28th, 2025 @7:00 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
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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes for the following meetings -

April 23rd Board Meeting

May 6th Budget Hearing Meeting

May 14th Budget Hearing Meeting

Approve April 23rd Board Meeting minutes

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve May 6th Budget Hearing Meeting minutes

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve May 14th Budget Hearing Meeting minutes

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

FY26 Budget Review & Discussion

Discuss and review the FY26 Budget for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.

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.

Finance Committee

Review April Financials for Resurgence Hall Charter School

Review April Financials for Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

FY26 Budget Vote

Approve April Financials for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve the FY26 Budget 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.

Academic Committee

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.

Discussion and Vote FY26 Scholar and Family Handbook

Discuss and Vote FY26 Scholar and Family Handbook

  • 8th Grade
  • Visitor Policy & Security (p.36): Visitors under the influence or showing signs will be denied entry and reported to East Point Police if noncompliant
  • Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policy (p.40): Staff trained and permitted to administer, with civil immunity per GA Code
  • Albuterol/Levalbuterol Use (p.41): Staff trained and permitted to administer, with civil immunity per GA Code
  • Cheating & AI Use (p.75): Prohibition of AI tools for academic work unless explicitly authorized
  • Purse Policy (p.33): Only RH-branded small purses/totes allowed


Motion to adopt the FY26 Scholar and Family Handbook

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Tony Jones

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Governance Committee

Resurgence Hall Charter School: Review board membership, board recruitment, board fundraising progress, and reviewing

policies that govern Resurgence Hall Charter School.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Review board membership, board recruitment, board fundraising progress, and reviewing of

policies that govern Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.


Prospective Board Members

  • Natasha Dowell – Community Development Lender / Public Health Planner
  • Lavita Williams – Computer Science Program Lead
  • Vote for new board members scheduled for July


Discussion and Vote FY26 Employee Handbook

Discuss and vote FY26 Employee Handbook

Updates include:

  • Per Diem Increase: $70 per day (+$10)
  • Sneaker Policy: Non-black sneakers now allowed


Motion to adopt the FY26 Employee Handbook

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Tony Jones

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 7:10 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.