Board of
Directors

our board

Public charter schools are different from traditional public schools in a number of important ways. One of the main differences
between public charter schools and traditional public schools is in the way governance is structured. Unlike traditional public schools, public charter schools are governed and operated by the Board of a private non-profit corporation. Board members are recruited or elected volunteers that are responsible for governance, budgeting, fiscal oversight, curriculum, operating procedures and strategic planning at the school, among other responsibilities.

We are always accepting applications, if you are interested in being on the ARS Board of Directors, click the link below:

The ARS Board of Directors meets the 2nd Monday of each month.

Board MEMBERS

Paul Renegar

Board Chair
Commercial Insurance Advisor,
Noble Insurance Advisors
Paul Renegar@arsnc.org

Falon Speaks

Vice Chair
Director, First Presbyterian
Church of Statesville Preschool
falon.speaks@arsnc.org

Felisha McDonald

Secretary
Preschool Teacher, Trinity Episcopal Church
falon.speaks@arsnc.org

Andrew Koontz

Board Member
Accountant, John M. Barnard CPA
Assistant Finance Director, City of Statesville
andrew.koontz@arsnc.og

Chad Nichols

Board Member
Lead Faculty of Accounting and Economics,
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
chad.nichols@arsnc.org

Katherine Smith

Board Member
Public Health Educator, Dove House
katherine.smith@arsnc.org

Anna Murdock

Board Member
Nurse Educator, Mitchell Community College
anna.murdock@arsnc.org

Kelly Hicks

Board Member
RN Care Managing Supervisor,
Managing Care Solutions

Martin Gottholm

Board Member
Attorney, Gottholm Law
martin.gottholm@arsnc.org