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

Robert Peterson called a meeting of the board of directors of Explorations Charter School to order on Wednesday Jul 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM.

II. Executive Session (Closed Session)

A.

Motion

Sarah Annis Haynes made a motion to Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a Personnel Matter at 5:36PM.
Lori Noto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

The board moved out of Executive Session at 5:45PM

III. Action Item

A.

Motion based on Executive Session Discussion

Robert Peterson made a motion to Accept the resignation of Executive Director / Principal Jill E. Johnson effective August 14, 2026.

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.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Lori Noto made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Sarah Annis Haynes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Johnson