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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Wednesday December 3rd, 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 not present secretary
Stephen Pritchett not present vice-chair
Michael Daniels present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Khaliff Davis present member On Time At Adjournment
Lavita Williams present member On Time At Adjournment
Natasha Dowell 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: Michael Daniels Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Approve Minutes

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Michael Daniels

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

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, and parent engagement indicators and staff engagement indicators.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: 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, and parent engagement indicators and staff engagement indicators.


  • October scholar demographic data was reviewed, including Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility at the LEA level.
  • Scholar attrition and persistence trends were presented.
  • Enrollment composition by grade and entry cohort was reviewed.
  • Current enrollment application submission trends were discussed.


Finance

Resurgence Hall Charter School: FY26 October Financials

Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: FY26 October Financials

  • October FY26 financial update was presented for both the Primary Academy (RHPA) and Middle Academy (RHMA); overall financial performance remains stable and continues to meet SCSC financial performance standards .
  • RH Primary Academy (RHPA):
  • Operating income forecast increased to approximately $920,589, driven by returned escrow funds from the building loan and the addition of a shared Registrar Associate position.
  • Title I, II, IV, and IDEA budgets are approved; grant drawdowns will begin in Q3 of FY26.
  • Ended October with approximately $6.1M in cash on hand; projected to end FY26 with approximately 381 days cash on hand.
  • SCSC dashboard rating: Meets Financial Performance Standards.
  • RH Middle Academy (RHMA):
  • Staffing adjustments included discontinuing the Specialist of Culture and Instruction role and adding an Associate Teacher and shared Registrar Associate; minor overspend noted in professional development supplies.
  • Operating forecast increased to approximately $444,935.
  • Title and IDEA grant budgets approved; drawdowns to begin in Q3 of FY26.
  • Ended October with approximately $2.36M in cash on hand; projected to end FY26 with approximately 264 days cash on hand.

SCSC dashboard rating: Meets Financial Performance Standards


Governance

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


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


Adopt Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy October Financials

By: Michael Daniels Seconded by: Lavita Williams

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.


October

PFN in Action

  • Parent & Family Network engagement was highlighted, including a literacy event where 30 parents volunteered to read in classrooms.
  • The activity emphasized family partnership, literacy, and school culture.

Scholar Highlights

  • A scholar leadership and literacy achievement was recognized, including authorship and community contribution through donated books.

Team Impact

  • Staff members were recognized for instructional excellence, operational leadership, and cross-departmental contributions.


Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:24 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Michael Daniels Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.