BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR SCHOOL

The only Raleigh Oak Charter School is governed by its own Board of Directors (BOD) composed of highly-qualified members dedicated to the mission of the school. The BOD is the exclusive governing body of the charter school and is responsible for ensuring student and organizational success. The BOD delegates authority to the Executive Team for all aspects of school operations and management.

Board Meetings

2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule Calendar

Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Saturday, November 14th, 2026 @9:00AM: Quarterly Board Strategy Meeting
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 @ 9:00AM: Quarterly Board Strategy Meeting
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 @ 9:00AM: Quarterly Board Strategy Meeting
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 @ 9:00AM: Annual Board Retreat
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 @ 6:00PM: Monthly Board Meeting

ROCS Board meetings are conducted for the purpose of carrying out the official business of the school and will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

The public is cordially invited to attend Board meetings in person or virtually (link below) to observe the Board as it conducts its official business.
Attendees may only comment during the public comment period during each regular monthly meeting, per the school’s Rules for Public Comment. While signup is not required in order to comment, it does help the Board plan for time. You may choose to speak yourself, or you may submit comments in writing, which we will read or summarize for you to fit into the allotted time. Please click on the Public Comment link on the right learn more.

Please note that the board will make its best effort to allow virtual access to each regular monthly meeting via Google Meet. The public can join via:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hmj-deew-vyn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 262-546-6338‬ PIN: ‪774 068 102‬#

Past Meeting Minutes

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BOARD MEETING NOTICE: The ROCS Board of Directors will meet on Sunday, August 31st, at 12:00 PM for a special session.

Members of the public are welcome to join for the open session.

ROCS Special Session Board Meeting

Sunday, August 31 · 12:00 – 1:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/abw-wdww-ydv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-277-8378‬ PIN: ‪618 627 273‬#

You can review the agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nx4fepjX7kih_pbX33zsyDt02DRfD14z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105813546379865311682&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Committees

ROCS’ Board relies on its committees to help advise and manage certain school functions. Click here to learn more!

QUICK LINKS

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

You may contact the full board at any time with governance related concerns (e.g. board composition, committee membership, governance policies, etc.) via the Contact Page or by emailing board@raleighoakcharter.org.

RICH ANTOINE

Chair/Treasurer/ Governance

rantoine@raleighoakcharter.org

Rich Antoine serves as Co-Chair of the Board and Treasurer at Raleigh Oak Charter School. He is an executive leader and entrepreneur who has led and continues to advise private equity-backed organizations through expansion, operational restructuring, long-term financial strategy, and performance improvement to drive disciplined growth and lasting impact.

Rich moved to Raleigh, NC 8 years ago with his wife and two children, who proudly attend ROCS. As both a board leader and parent, he is deeply committed to the school’s mission and to helping it flourish for generations to come. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys playing tennis and staying active in the local community.

EWEN FINSER

Chair/Enrollment & Outreach

efinser@raleighoakcharter.org

Ewen Finser serves as Co-Chair of the Board and Enrollment & Outreach Chair at Raleigh Oak Charter School. He is an entrepreneur and strategic advisor to companies in the AI visibility, digital marketing, and agentic commerce sectors, and previously served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army, bringing experience in leadership, service, and organizational development.

Ewen moved to Raleigh in 2018 and will have three children enrolled at ROCS. A product of Waldorf education (K–12), he is a strong advocate for the public Waldorf mission of meeting each child where they are and supporting the development of the whole human being. Outside of work, Ewen enjoys spending time in nature, family life, civic engagement, and exploring local thrift shops.