Explorations Charter School
Minutes
Governing Board Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Directors Present
Ginni Block (remote), Hilary Paden (remote), Lori Noto (remote), Robert Peterson (remote), Sarah Annis Haynes (remote)
Directors Absent
Bill Hallam, Melony Brady-Shanley
Guests Present
Jill Johnson (remote), Joe White (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 Thursday May 18, 2023 at 5:02 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Ginni Block made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Regular Meeting on 04-18-23.
Hilary Paden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Financial
A.
Monthly Report
III. Committee Updates
A.
Finance Committee
See Finance Meeting Minutes
B.
Education Committee
None
C.
Policy Committee
Ginni Block made a motion to approve Policy 4118.232 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
Robert Peterson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Robert Peterson made a motion to approve Policy 3542.41 Food Service Personnel Standards.
Ginni Block seconded the motion.
Policy to be given to Ed Advance
Ginni Block made a motion to Approve policy Graduation Requirements.
Lori Noto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Personnel Committee
None
IV. School News
A.
Attendance/Chronic Absenteeism Update
Chronic Absenteeism is down 4%. See Report.
V. Other Business
A.
Upcoming Events
Prom - May 25th - Torrington Elks Club - 5-10 pm
Graduation - June 19th, Thomaston Opera House - 6pm
B.
School Happenings
- 5/1/23 - School Psychology Intern from Fairfield University has joined the staff - 2 days a week
- 5/3 First Day Ed/Advance School Counselor started: Dylan Duclose. This position is from the Ed Advance grant.
- 5/18 - Field Trip to Manufacturing Career Expo-WCSU
- Mr. Paine has agreed to stay on next year as an English Teacher. He is certified.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Peterson
Documents used during the meeting
- 4118.232 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.pdf
- 3542.41 - Food Service Personnell Professional Standards.pdf
- _6146 - Graduation Requirements (new).pdf
No report at this time. Susan is away. Tabled to next meeting.