RePublic Schools
Minutes
April RSJ Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Committee Members Present
A. Green (remote), J. Purdum (remote), S. Spencer (remote)
Committee Members Absent
E. Phillips, M. Tatum
Guests Present
A. Gallimore (remote), K. Vernon (remote), M. Ochoa (remote), T. Vernaci (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Mission Moment
A.
Mission Moment Spotlight
III. RePublic Schools Jackson (RSJ)
A.
RSJ Org Health Updates
B.
RSJ Academic Updates
CAO shared most recent interim data for MS schools including subgroup data for growth and proficiency.
Board discussed how round 1 of 3rd grade reading test is going at SC and RC
A. Green asked about how high dosage tutoring support is being determine throughout testing windows.
C.
RSJ Scholar Retention and Enrollment
COO shared progress against scholar belonging goals (chronic absenteeism and SY27 enrollment across MS schools) including positive growth reducing RP CA since last board meeting.
D.
RSJ Financial Updates & SY27 Planning
CFO shared update on credit card policy and training for credit card holders, reviewed updated school forecasts, and SY27 financial planning updates.
A. Green shared appreciation for controls put in place around credit cards and ensuring alignment to responsibilities and expectations.
J. Purdum shared appreciation for credit card training put in place and getting additional insight during the finance committee and getting to ask questions and provide input on finance next steps.
Deonte Washington, Director of School Operations at Smilow Prep, shared his impact presentation with the board and work he's been leading at SP in operations.