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Minutes

August RSN Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Directors Present

J. Hanks (remote), J. Marcellus (remote), L. Hamilton (remote)

Directors Absent

D. Anosike

Guests Present

A. Gallimore (remote), M. Gross (remote), M. Ochoa (remote), T. Vernaci (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Hanks called a meeting of the board of directors of RePublic Schools to order on Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Marcellus made a motion to approve the minutes from RSN August Strategic Planning on 08-13-26.
L. Hamilton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Mission Moment

A.

Mission Moment

Trey Vernaci shared information and photographs from the first day of school on Nashville campuses. 

III. Organizational Updates

A.

Academic Updates

Marlena Gross shared projected state assessment early projections, and academic priorities for SY26-27.

B.

Scholar Belonging Updates

Trey Vernaci reported enrollment numbers against SY27 goals. 

John Marcellus asked a question about recruiting and canvassing with elementary schools. 

 

Julia Hanks asked a question about recruiting at charter and independent schools. 

John Marcellus asked a question about recruiting and canvasing through clubs in Madison.

C.

Organizational Updates

IV. Finance Updates

A.

RSN Finances

Matt Ochoa shared financial health updates including the close of the 2026 fiscal year, financial sustainability, and a financial performance framework.

V. Other Business

A.

RSN Board Progress Against Goals

Julie Hanks reviewed board goals and progress toward goals. 

B.

Upcoming Events

Ashley Gallimore reviewed the email with upcoming events across all RePublic schools, and invited board members to attend.

C.

Board Composition

Julie Hanks proposed a new board member who is a former student of RNS.  The board will invite the prospective board meeting to an upcoming school event, and revisit a vote in the following board meeting.

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 3:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hanks

The RePublic Board of Directors will provide a period for public comment at every meeting where there is an actionable item on the agenda. The public comments must be germane to items on the agenda. The Board will be unable to entertain requests for public comment on matters that have an existing forum for resolution. Examples of such matters include, but are not limited to, appeals of administrative decisions, disability applications and appeals, personnel matters, pending litigation, and any matters deemed confidential under state law. 

 

Individuals who wish to address the Board must complete a Request to Make Public Comments via an email to the Board chair, Julia Hanks at julia.ann.hanks@gmail.com. Completion of this request requires the individual's name, contact information, affiliation, and a brief description of the nature of the individual's public comment. Any request to appear before the Board should be received at least 5 calendar days in advance of the next board meeting.