RePublic Schools
Minutes
August RCM Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Location
https://republiccharterschools-org.zoom.us/my/katpowers1
Directors Present
A. Schilling (remote), E. Huffman (remote), R. Pettey (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Harbin, A. Harper, D. Anosike, J. Marcellus, L. Hamilton
Guests Present
A. Gallimore (remote), J. Carter, J. Thornton, K. Brawley, K. Powers, K. Vernon, M. Ochoa (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 Thursday Aug 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Pettey made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Session on 06-30-25.
A. Schilling seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
New Board Member & Staff Introductions
- RCM board members introduced themselves.
- RePublic Schools staff members introduced themselves.
II. Mission Moment
A.
Mission Moment
- K. Powers shared videos from the summit, highlighting three teachers.
III. Organizational Updates
A.
Organizational Updates
- RePublic team shared information regarding the Launch.
- R. Pettey asked a question regarding comparison data.
- M. Ochoa shared a note on financial adjustments being made as enrollment solidifies.
IV. Academic Updates
A.
Accountability Scores
- J. Carter shared an update on academics and instructional coaching and development happening for teachers.
- E. Huffman asked about intellectual prep.
- R. Pettey asked about how teachers are receiving HQIM.
V. Other Business
A.
Upcoming Events
- K. Powers shared the calendar of events & board member survey.
VI. 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 1:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Huffman