No vote taken, approval needs to happen in subcommittee.

No vote taken, approval needs to happen in subcommittee.

No vote taken, approval needs to happen in subcommittee.

Jill Johnson reviewed adjustments that were reflected in the approved 2024-2026 budget and the possibility of future changes due to possible staffing changes.

The evaluation is complete.  Lori Noto plans to have a preliminary discussion with Jill Johnson.  Ginni Block suggested that we discuss this further at the Summer Board Retreat and Lori Noto said that the evaluation would be discussed later in the meeting in Executive Session.

Nothing new to report.

The Policy Committee hasn't met. and has nothing to report.

Robert Peterson, Kris Peterson and Jill Johnson plan to meet on Monday, June 3rd to discussion revisions to the By-Laws.

Current attendance is getting closer to the numbers at this time last year.  Beth Kelley, Joe White, along with Dylan Duclos (school counselor) and Katie Wallace (social worker) have been working daily with students.  

Recently, a few chronically absent students have chosen to pursue education opportunities through EdAdvance or homeschooling. 

The enrollment committee has added a supplemental questionnaire that will now be sent home to all accepted students that asks questions about the school Core Values.  

Bryan Raydenbow suggested finding ways to involve parents more in approving attendance and the board discussed altering the supplemental questionnaire so one could be sent to parents.  Kali Blakeslee said the changes could be made to the current form and discussed forming a PTO and holding events to engage parents and students. 

Further discussion included monthly vs. quarterly meetings (Kris Peterson), holding a parent appreciation night (Greg Skinner), not asking too much of parents at the events (Lori Noto), and managing parent past experiences with other schools (Robert Peterson). 

Wednesday, May 29 the State Charter School Office would like to meet virtually  with the representatives from Explorations that are attending the Charter School Hearing at 2:45.  

The renewal hearing is Wednesday, June 5 in Hartford with the State Board of Education.

Enrollment - The lottery was held and acceptance letters were sent out.  In the past week, we have had 7 new applications.

Troutbeck Symposium - Explorations was invited to participate in the 3rd annual Troutbeck Symposium.  Students from local middle and high school (both public and private) created and presented a variety of projects.  Kali Blakeslee’s Black and Latin Studies class did their project on former Winsted resident Daniel Smith, who is believed to be the last person in the United States who was the son of a slave.

Manufacturing Roadshow - Dylan Duclos and Greg Skinner took 13 students to a manufacturing fair in Waterbury. 

Jill Johnson and Dylan Duclos met with representatives from EdAdvance about their new College and Career Accelerator (CCA) program that is starting in the fall.  

Jill Johnson and Joe White met with Kris Griffin, the Executive Director of Winsted Health Center.  Discussion was held regarding their plans to offer a variety of programs that will be housed after their renovation of the Winsted Health Center.  This will open educational opportunities to our students.

5-24-2024 - Prom - Crystal Peak, 6pm - 10:00 PM

6-5-2024 - State Board of Education Meeting - 9:30 AM

6-12-2024 - Graduation - Five Points Art Center - 6:00 PM 

Summer Board Retreat Agenda - The date of the retreat is set for Saturday August 3, 2024 at 

9 am.  The location is to be determined. 

The Board exited Executive Session at 7:45PM