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The Exploris School

The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

Location

The Exploris School: Elementary Campus

17 S Swain St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

5th Grade Classroom

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Edward Buchan 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Steven Darroch 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Edward Buchan 2 m
    Approve minutes for The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting on August 28, 2025  
  D. Public Comment   Steven Darroch 15 m
   

PUBLIC COMMENT

Fifteen minutes will be allocated on the agenda for public input at each meeting. Additional time may be added at the discretion of the Chair.

Public comment may be oral, in person, or in written form to be read by the Chair.
Public comment is limited to no more than 3 minutes per person.
It is recommended that public comment be written out and provided to the board following the three minutes to ensure the entire message is heard by the board. 

Each speaker will clearly state their full name and county of residence.

All public comment should be factual and should not include personally identifiable 
information of students or personnel in order to maintain confidentiality. Speakers 
should avoid using names of students or staff and maintain confidentiality and 
privacy standards.

All public comments will be taken under advisement by the Board, but will not elicit 
an immediate written or spoken response. The names of persons providing public comment and
a brief summary of topics or input will be included in the meeting minutes published.

A response will be provided to the stakeholder within seven (7) days. Those providing public comment are asked to provide in writing (either in person or via email to board@exploris.org) their contact information including name, County of residence, and address (either email or postal, whichever is preferred).

Specific issues about a particular student or teacher should be addressed to the elementary or middle school director, rather than the Board of Directors.

  
II. Committee Reports 4:49 PM
 
  • The Board oversees the membership and work of each Committee.
  • Committees present their latest minutes and action items to the Board. The Board makes all official decisions regarding Committee recommendations.
  
  A. Finance FYI Koren Morgan 10 m
   
  • Monthly Financial Reports
  
  B. Educational Excellence FYI Eric Grunden 10 m
  C. Governance FYI Deborah Brown 10 m
   

 

  • Recommended modifications to the board recruitment and application process (see page in packet) 
  
  D. Community & Connections FYI Deborah Brown 5 m
  E. Director Evaluation & Support Discuss Steven Darroch 5 m
  F. Facilities FYI Josh Corbat 10 m
   
  • Updates on Facilities Project
  
  G. Kaizen FYI Shawna Scipione 5 m
   
  • Kaizen leaders will give an update to the Board.
  
III. The Exploris Foundation 5:44 PM
 
  • The Exploris Foundation Board will give an update 
  
  A. Foundation Update FYI Richard Averitte 5 m
IV. The Exploris Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) 5:49 PM
 

The Exploris PTO leadership will give an update 

  
  A. PTO Update FYI PTO President 5 m
V. Meeting Items 5:54 PM
  A. Directors Report FYI Deborah Brown 15 m
   
  • Monthly Report & Updates (The Directors Report will not be made verbally during meetings. Please review the written report prior to the meeting. We will answer questions and provide critical updates and vote on any requested items.)
  
  B. Board Business Discuss Steven Darroch 10 m
   
  • Strategic Plan Update & Discussion
  • General Discussions

 

  
VI. Closed Session 6:19 PM
  A. Facilities & Legal Items Discuss Josh Corbat 5 m
   
  • Updates on Facilities
  • Updates on Personnel 
  • Updates on any Open Legal Items
  
VII. Closing Items 6:24 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote