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Governance

 

Roots Public Charter School (RPCS) is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board works with the Executive Director and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure the long-term financial and programmatic success of the school. Some of their specific responsibilities include evaluating the executive director, overseeing school finance, approving the budget, tracking school performance, and representing RPCS in front of the Public Charter School Board.

Board of Directors
 PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITY

The primary role and responsibility of he Roots Public Charter School Board of Directors is to provide oversight over and accountability for the operation of the school, PCS and assess the school’s successes/areas for improvement. We participate in the school's strategic planning to ensure impact, growth, sustainability, implement and review policy, assist with fundraising, and provide financial oversight. Finally, we, the Board of Directors, speak with one voice in providing and promoting the strategic vision for the Roots Public Charter School.

Members of the Board of Directors

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  1. Mr. Cameron C. Poles - (Interim Chairperson/Treasurer), cameron.poles@gmail.com

  2. Ms. Khadija Bryant-Hughes - (Teacher Rep.), kbryant@rootspcs.org

  3. Ms. Selena Lipscomb - (Community Rep), Selenaspencerlipcomb@gmail.com

  4. Dr. Otto Wilson - (Community Rep), wilsono@cua.edu 

  5. Ms. Deidra McEachern, Esq. - (Attorney), mceachernlaw@aol.com

  6. Ms. Yamrot Mamo - (Parent Rep), gebi47@yahoo.com

Scheduled Meetings

The Board of directors meet on a quarterly scheduled. Regular Meetings are open to the public. Notices for time and place of the meetings are sent via email.

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​1st Quarter Meeting: Thursday, August 14, 2025
2nd Quarter Meeting: Thursday, December 11, 2025 (postponed)
3rd Quarter Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2025 (via Zoom)

4th Quarter Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025

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