Our Vision
Deep Roots is an actively anti-racist and inclusive organization. We serve all students, support all families, and advocate for our communities. Our learners and team will discover their purpose, potential and actively work to dismantle barriers within and beyond our walls.
Quick Facts
We will be located in the Kensington catchment community.
The focus of our DRCS community will be college preparatory, preparing students for success at a selective institution.
At DRCS, the driving force in our community will be world class teaching in every classroom.
Formerly of Jounce Partners, G. Logan Blyler will serve as the DRCS school leader.
At DRCS, we will be utilizing the extended school day and extended school year.
School Leadership
Board of Trustees
Adonis Banegas, Board Chair
Eric White, Treasurer
Kim Griffin, Secretary
Gwen Bailey
Victoria Sipes
Valerie Joell
Soledad Alfaro
Debi Durso
Board Meetings
All meetings will take place at Deep Roots Charter School, located at 3556 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134. To register for public comment at a Deep Roots Charter School board meeting, please call (267) 399-3727 no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the scheduled meeting. For more information, email info@deeprootscs.org or submit an inquiry at https://deeprootscs.org/contact-us/.
Sub-Committee Meetings:
- Finance: April 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM (Link to Join)
- School Oversight: April 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM (Link to Join)
- Governance: May 5, 2021 at 2:30 PM (Link to Join)
Board Minutes
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019 – None
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020
July 2021 (No Meeting)
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
November 2021 Special Meeting
December 2021 (No Meeting)
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
June 2022
July 2022
August 2022
September 2022
October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
January 2023
February 2023
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June 2023