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

Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting - Wednesday November 29th, 2023 @6:30 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 present member On Time At Adjournment
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

The meeting will be called to the order at 6:35 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 November 29, 2023 agenda as written.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Motion made to adopt and approve the October 25, 2023 Committee of a Whole meeting minutes as written.

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Natasha Fenili

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, October financials, October bank reconciliations and registers - which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY24 Balance Sheet.

  • $1M Increase to projected operating income vs budget due to federal revenue and increased enrollment at the primary level, savings in insurance 
  • Monthly cash balance of 5.5M - strong standing
  • SCSC - 90/100, removal of enrollment variance


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: Presentation includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, October financials, October bank reconciliations and registers - which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks. Review of FY24 Balance Sheet.

  • RHMA
  • $246K decrease to projected operating income vs budget due to a decrease in enrollment
  • Monthly cash balance 1.8M- strong standing
  • SCSC- 90/100


Introduction of Peter from EdTec

Completed monitoring and results are slated to come back in early 2024


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 FY24.


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 FY24.


  • 2024-2025 Applications Total: 235
  • PreK Directors Breakfast held and learned about reduced enrollment in prek from directors
  • Does this change the recruitment strategy? Siblings are high enrollment so continuing to keep an eye on family, homeschooling network, keeping a pulse on technology ie considering newsletters for engagement
  • Tours are held every Thursday at 9am (K-4) and 10 am (5th-7th)
  • Winter MAP and STEP data results will be at the February board meeting


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.


SCSC training- hybrid scenario, begin process, have until April 30th, Paula and Blossom will check periodically for update on progress


Adjournment

Motion made to adjourn the Committee of a Whole meeting at 6:58 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 6:58 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Fenili Seconded by: Khaliff Davis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.