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

Governing Board

Budget Hearing - Thursday May 7th, 2026 @6:30 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 not present secretary
Stephen Pritchett not present vice-chair
Michael Daniels present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Khaliff Davis not present member
Lavita Williams not present member
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 Dowell Seconded by: Michael Daniels

Strike approval of minutes from agenda - will be reviewed and approved at regular board meeting

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


  • Reviewed the FY27 proposed budgets for both academies, including budgeting priorities, revenue assumptions, staffing investments, projected expenses, and cash flow projections.
  • FY27 budget reflects a conservative budgeting approach focused on long-term sustainability and alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Board discussion included questions regarding the projected decrease in net income compared to prior years, reserve planning, and overall long-term financial stewardship.
  • Discussion regarding beginning-of-year versus end-of-year cash flow, depreciation impacts, and overall organizational financial position.
  • Reviewed key expense changes within the proposed budget, including professional development investments, staffing support structures, technology infrastructure, and ongoing security-related costs, including Centegix.
  • Updates regarding ongoing refinancing planning and the importance of maintaining strong reserves to support future financing efforts.
  • Board members expressed appreciation for the overall budget presentation, format, and level of detail.
  • Discussion reflected alignment between the FY27 budget priorities and themes emerging from the organization’s recent Decade of Excellence community visioning conversations.
  • No changes to the proposed FY27 budget were recommended by the Governing Board following discussion.

Public Comment

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Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Tony Jones Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.