RePublic Schools

Minutes

Special Session

Date and Time

Friday June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Directors Present

A. Green (remote), A. Harbin (remote), A. Harper, E. Huffman (remote), J. Hanks (remote), M. Tatum (remote)

Directors Absent

D. George

Guests Present

A. Gallimore (remote), Chris Whitson (remote), K. Powers, M. Ochoa (remote), Trey Vernaci (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

E. Huffman called a meeting of the board of directors of RePublic Schools to order on Friday Jun 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Tatum made a motion to approve the minutes from June Board Meeting on 06-18-25.
A. Harbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Governance

A.

RePublic Schools Jackson (RSJ), RePublic Schools Nashville (RSN), Bylaws and Contracts

J. Hanks made a motion to consider executive session based on legal discussion needed.
M. Tatum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Harbin made a motion to move into executive session.
A. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Tatum made a motion to leave the executive session.
A. Harbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Tatum made a motion to approve the Charter School Service Agreement between RePublic Charter Management, Inc. and Revive Prep, and authorize that the same structure and terms be adopted and replicated for Smilow Prep, Smilow Collegiate, and Reimagine Prep.
A. Harbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Tatum made a motion to approve the Charter School Contract between the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board and the Governing Board of Reimagine Prep Charter School, and authorize that the same contract structure and substance be adopted as needed.
A. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

RePublic Schools Jackson (RSJ), RePublic Schools Nashville (RSN), Board of Director Election

A. Harbin made a motion to elect Richard Pettey to the RCM Board of DIrectors.
J. Hanks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Hanks made a motion to elect Anna Schilling to the RCM Board of DIrectors.
A. Harbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Hanks made a motion to elect John Marcellus to the RSN Board of DIrectors.
A. Harbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Harbin made a motion to elect John Marcellus to the RSN Board of DIrectors.
M. Tatum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Harbin made a motion to Lindsey Hamilton to the RSN Board of Directors.
M. Tatum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Harper made a motion to Diana Anosike to the RSN Board of Directors.
M. Tatum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Green made a motion to KaShonda Day to the RSN Board of Directors.
M. Tatum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hanks