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

Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting - Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 @7:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Stephen Pritchett present member On Time At Adjournment
Paula Murphy present member On Time At Adjournment
Nelmaris Alvarez not present member
Khaliff Davis present member On Time At Adjournment
Natasha Fenili present member On Time At Adjournment
Tony Jones not present member
Michael Daniels present member On Time At Adjournment
Tori Jackson Hines present member On Time At Adjournment
Blossom Barker present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

Quorum is present. The meeting will be called to order at 7:09 pm.

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.

Motion made to approve the agenda as written.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Motion made to adopt and approve the minutes from the January 25th Committee of Whole meeting.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion RE: Finance Committee

Resurgence Hall Charter School: Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, January financials, January bank reconciliations and registers -which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY23 Balance Sheet.

  • $414K Increase to projected operating income- Primarily driven by a decrease in personnel due to the reallocation of staff between two
  • Monthly cash balance strong
  • SCSC Financial Points 80- SCSC will take the enrollment count that is most supportive of the school 
  • Enrollment variance needs to be updated
  • Add October count numbers for future



Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, January financials, January bank reconciliations and registers -which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY23 Balance Sheet.

  • 1.2M increase to projected operating income
  • Primarily driven by CSP grant
  • Monthly cash balance projection to $865K
  • SCSC Financial Points 85
  • Enrollment variance needs to be updated


Update on reconciliations- to date there should be only 1 check to do a stop payment on


Account Updates- Consolidating accounts

Discussion RE: Academic Committee

Resurgence Hall Charter School: Review 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 FY23.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Review 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 FY23.



  • High scholar attrition due to a lot of McKinney Vento scholars’ relocations
  • Ask went out to legal regarding transportation liability and process
  • Possibility of contracting with a daycare center/transportation service provider
  • The benefit of partnering with a daycare provider 
  • Accept CAPS
  • Offer before and aftercare along with pickup and drop off
  • Possibly no charge to families


  • 2023-2024 Calendar

Discussion RE: Governance Committee

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


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


  • Renewal of RHCS contract for another 5 years
  • SCSC Governance training registration for 4/12-4/13 in Atlanta


Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 pm.

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.