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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday December 11th, 2024 @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 not present vice-chair
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: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

The Resurgence Hall Board Chairperson will recognize individuals who submitted a public comment request per the LEA's public

comment procedures as published on the website. Each person recognized to provide public comment shall direct comments to

the board as a whole and restrict comments to no more than three (3) minutes. 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.

Committee Reports

Academic - 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.


Demographic Data

Total enrollment

Gender

FRL

Race

Special Programs

Zones

Priority Enrollment

YOY Application submissions per month

Upcoming year applications per grade level


Governance - 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.


  • FY24 CPF results are expected early next year
  • New guidance released this month for governing board training -
  • Atlanta – Loudermilk Conference Center
  • February 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Training for All Governing Board Members



Finance - Resurgence Hall Charter School: October Financials. Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: October Financials.


Resurgence Hall Charter School: October Financials


Previous Forecast 266,164

  • Supplies (3,579) Higher staff joy and technology supply costs
  • Purchased Services (5,261) Increased professional development and HR costs
  • Benefits & Insurance (26,596) Associated with additional personnel
  • Three school services associates moved from RHMA to
  • RHPA; one new teacher associate position created Personnel (85,830)

Current Forecast 144,898


First Title Drawdown Prepared and Ready for Submission


Current Ratio 2.05 - 15 pts. Current Ratio is greater than 1.0. Compares current assets to current liabilities to measure if the school can pay short-term obligations.


Unrestricted Days Cash 309 - 20 pts. Days cash is greater than 60 days, Compares unrestricted cash to expenses per day to measure how many days a school can pay its operating expenses without an inflow of cash.


Enrollment Variance 2.86% - 10 pts. Enrollment Variance is between 2% and 8% Compares projected enrollment reported to the state to current enrollment.


Debt to Income Ratio 13.19% - 10 pts. Annual Debt to Asset Ratio is between 5% to 15% Compares total debt service to total revenue to measure

how much the school owes each month to how much they earn


Timely Repayment of Debt Yes - 10pts. Based on current loan covenants and debt service payments Measurement of if a school repays its debts on time.


Efficiency Margin 7.24% - 15pts. Efficiency Margin is greater than 0% Compares the change in net assets to the total revenue to measure if the school can use assets to generate income


Debt to Asset Ratio 85.07% - 20pts Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 95%. Compares total liabilities to total assets to measure the school's financial leverage.


80 - 100 points --Meets Financial Performance Standards

70 – 79 points -- Approached Financial Performance Standards

0 – 69 points -- Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: October Financials

Previous Forecast 21,143

  • Personnel 60,547 Three school services associates moved to RHPA
  • Benefits & Insurances 15,787 Associated benefits
  • Purchased Services 3,746 Lower professional development and HR costs
  • Supplies 2,931 Lower staff joy and technology supply costs

Current Forecast 104,154


Awaiting GaDOE approval to finalize Title budgets


Current Ratio 1.43 - 15 pts. Current Ratio is greater than 1.0. Compares current assets to current liabilities to measure if the school can pay short-term obligations.


Unrestricted Days Cash 198 - 20 pts. Days cash is greater than 60 days, Compares unrestricted cash to expenses per day to measure how many days a school can pay its operating expenses without an inflow of cash.


Enrollment Variance 8.26% - 0 pts. Enrollment Variance is between 2% and 8% Compares projected enrollment reported to the state to current enrollment.


Debt to Income Ratio 10.01% - 10 pts. Annual Debt to Asset Ratio is between 5% to 15% Compares total debt service to total revenue to measure

how much the school owes each month to how much they earn


Timely Repayment of Debt Yes - 10pts. Based on current loan covenants and debt service payments Measurement of if a school repays its debts on time.


Efficiency Margin 7.15% - 15pts. Efficiency Margin is greater than 0% Compares the change in net assets to the total revenue to measure if the school can use assets to generate income


Debt to Asset Ratio 87.35% - 20pts Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 95%. Compares total liabilities to total assets to measure the school's financial leverage.


80 - 100 points --Meets Financial Performance Standards

70 – 79 points -- Approached Financial Performance Standards

0 – 69 points -- Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards




Approve Resurgence Hall Charter School October Financials

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve Resurgence Hall Middle Academy October Financials

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

  • Resurgence Hall selected and featured in GCSA 2024-2025 Legislative Packet - See featured video!


  • Resurgence Hall partnered with Just Cause consulting for training and support with fundraising strategy (Thank you 1954 Project!)
  • Launched on Giving Tuesday
  • Shifting from Giving Tuesday only to Year Round annual fund
  • Shifting to general giving vs. special initiatives ie playground build
  • Shifting to giving tiers
  • Building awareness and buy - in vs. just give 
  • The Rise Report
  •  Founders Circle - $1,000+ Honor your Alma mater with exclusive College Room naming rights for the 2025-2026 school year and all benefits below


  • Phoenix Circle - $500+ Invitation to donor appreciation event and all benefits below


  • Advocates Circle - $50+ Recognition on "Take Flight" Donor Wall and all benefits below


  • Friends Circle - $25+ Recognition in our Annual Giving Impact Newsletter


  • Greatest number of participants for Giving Tuesday participation - 17 donors raising $2,725!


  • Donor committed re: $5,000 donation via check Two new College Room naming opportunities!



Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

Adjournment

End of meeting.

Adjourn meeting

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:38 pm

Motion to adjourn

There was no notable discussion on the motion.