RePublic Schools
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Location
https://republiccharterschools-org.zoom.us/my/lauriefbrown
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,6244010233# US (New York)
+13017158592,,6244010233# US (Germantown)
+19292056099,,6244010233# US (New York)
+13017158592,,6244010233# US (Germantown)
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 624 401 0233
Find your local number: https://republiccharterschools-org.zoom.us/u/aOlr3ihNq
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 624 401 0233
Find your local number: https://republiccharterschools-org.zoom.us/u/aOlr3ihNq
Directors Present
D. Jarman (remote), M. Christy (remote), S. Hood (remote), W. Caldwell (remote), W. Morrow (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Mangana, C. Moss, R. Corbin, S. Bossier
Guests Present
J. Rybka (remote), L. Brown (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Hood called a meeting of the board of directors of RePublic Schools to order on Thursday Oct 22, 2020 at 10:12 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Hood made a motion to approve the minutes from August Board Meeting on 08-27-20.
D. Jarman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. CEO Updates
A.
CEO Update
- Welcome potential board members
- Reopening decision: Scholars 1-12 will remain virtual through Q2 in Jackson + Nashville and some kindergarten scholars will return to school in person
- Next steps for reopening teams: K-reopening team, Distance Learning 2.0, and Reopening 2021 (grades 1-12)
- Registered 489 families to vote in the RePublic Vote Campaign
- Nashville charter renewal vote in November 24th board meeting
III. Mississippi Expansion
A.
Building Purchase
- Mississippi expansion for a future elementary
- Population density is shifting in Jackson
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
- Update on the financial status of RSN and RSI
V. Talent Updates
A.
Talent Updates
- 98% of all school vacancies filled by the first day of school for the second year in a row
- 100% of all school leadership hires were made via internal promotion
- The most diverse team we've ever had
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 11:53 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Brown