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

Governing Board

Regular Meeting & Budget Hearing - Wednesday May 20th, 2026 @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 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: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Approval of Minutes for April 29th Meeting

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Natasha Dowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of May 7th Budget Hearing Minutes

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Lavita Williams

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

FY27 Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Proposed Budget Presentation

Discuss FY27 Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Proposed Budget

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.

Discussion and Vote FY27 Budgets

Discussion and Vote for FY27 Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Budgets

Approve the FY27 Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Budgets

By: Natasha Dowell Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.


Finance

  • Resurgence Hall Charter School: FY26 April Financials
  • Reviewed the April FY26 financial performance and updated year-end forecast.
  • Year-end forecast increased due to additional scholar fee revenue, partially offset by minor overspending in assessment supplies.
  • First grant drawdowns have been submitted, with Title II and Title IV fully reimbursed and additional Title I and IDEA drawdowns in process.
  • RHPA continues to maintain a strong cash position and is projected to meet all Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) fiscal performance standards with a projected Fiscal Viability Score of 90.
  • Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: FY26 April Financials
  • Reviewed the April FY26 financial performance and updated year-end forecast.
  • Year-end forecast was adjusted slightly due to depreciation associated with newly capitalized furniture and minor increases in services and supplies expenditures.
  • Grant reimbursement requests are prepared but remain pending due to a Georgia Department of Education portal issue. Drawdowns will be submitted once the system becomes available.
  • RHMA continues to maintain a strong cash position and is projected to meet all Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) fiscal performance standards with a projected Fiscal Viability Score of 90.
  • SCSC adds +5 if debt is related to property
  • IRS depreciation schedule
  • Refinance Updates
  • EFF meeting review - consider processing time, tenure, costs, rate
  • Mission alignment
  • EdTec Agreement
  • Vertex agreements - SoW aligned to needs
  • Counsel to review

Governance

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

that governs Resurgence Hall Charter School.


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

that governs Resurgence Hall Middle Academy.


SCSC Training Status Update

Adopt the April Financials for Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Stephen Pritchett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

  • K and 8th-grade parade
  • 8th-grade spring dance
  • Celebrations throughout for academic awards & character
  • Full Circle celebration

Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:48 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Dowell Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.