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

Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting - Wednesday January 28th, 2026 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Stephen Pritchett not present member
Paula Murphy present member On Time At Adjournment
Khaliff Davis present member On Time At Adjournment
Natasha Fenili not present member
Tony Jones not present member
Michael Daniels present member On Time At Adjournment
Lavita Williams not present member
Natasha Dowell present member On Time At Adjournment
Tori Jackson Hines present Non-voting Administration 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: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Khaliff Davis Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Finance Committee


  • Resurgence Hall Charter School: FY26 November and December Financials


Forecast operating income increased from $920,589 to $962,562.

Primary drivers of improvement included

  • Savings from an unfilled personnel vacancy.
  • Lower-than-anticipated HR consulting costs.
  • Increased spending in supplies, primarily related to professional development, slightly offset overall gains
  • RHPA ended October with approximately $6.53 million in cash on hand
  • RHPA is forecast to end FY26 with approximately 391 days of cash on hand, significantly exceeding the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) benchmark of 60 days. 

RHPA received a total financial score of 90 points, indicating the school meets financial performance standards.

Key metrics included:

  • Current Ratio: 2.21
  • Days Cash on Hand: 372 days
  • Efficiency Margin: 15.04%
  • Debt service and repayment metrics remain strong.


Resurgence Hall Middle Academy: FY26 November and December Financials


Forecast adjusted from $413,619 to $388,818 due to:

  • Additional staffing hires mid-year.
  • Increased professional development supply costs.
  • Minor depreciation adjustments.

RHMA ended December with approximately $2.67 million in cash on hand. 

RHMA is projected to end FY26 with approximately 257 days of cash on hand, significantly exceeding required benchmarks. 

RHMA received a total financial score of 90 points, indicating the school meets financial performance standards.

Key metrics included:

  • Current Ratio: 1.69
  • Days Cash on Hand: 242 days
  • Efficiency Margin: 24.49%
  • Debt service and repayment metrics remain strong. 



Academic Committee

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.


  • FY27 Campus Calendar

Key Updates:

  • Continued use of Friday early-dismissal model.
  • Staggered onboarding for Kindergarten and new scholars.
  • Embedded professional development days throughout the year.
  • Major break structure (Fall, Winter, Spring) remains consistent.
  • Addition of an April break to improve pacing and staff sustainability.
  • Net increase of two instructional days due to calendar alignment.

Rationale:

  • Improved staff sustainability and pacing.
  • More intentional scheduling to support instructional effectiveness.
  • Increased clarity and predictability for family planning.


Governance Committee

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.


  • SCSC February Training
  • Sign up - Tenured vs. New

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:02 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Natasha Dowell Seconded by: Michael Daniels

There was no notable discussion on the motion.