Explorations Charter School
Minutes
Special Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
Special Meeting
Wednesday, July 22 · 5:30 – 6:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Directors Present
Bryan Raydenbow (remote), Hilary Paden (remote), Lori Noto (remote), Marc Pruchnicki (remote), Robert Peterson (remote), Sarah Annis Haynes (remote)
Directors Absent
Ginni Block, Julie Luby
Guests Present
Jill Johnson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Executive Session (Closed Session)
A.
Motion
III. Action Item
A.
Motion based on Executive Session Discussion
Mr. Peterson made the motion reluctantly and it was reluctantly seconded by Hilary Paden and Sarah Annis Haynes.
The board congratulated Jill as she moves on to a new role in another district.
B.
Timeline for next steps
Bob and Sarah will meet with Bill and Joe next Tuesday to discuss next steps related to the transition and the transfer of leadership.
Sarah noted that a finance committee meeting is necessary before Jill's departure to finalize the 26-27 budget.
Lori discussed that there may be an individual who could serve as a consultant to help with the transition, and Bob and Sarah thanked her and will keep that in mind during the conversation with Bill and Joe.
Jill indicated that she would be available to help in any way necessary and will ensure that items related to the audit are finalized with Susan.
The board moved out of Executive Session at 5:45PM