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The Exploris School

The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 26, 2026 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   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
    Approve minutes for The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting on February 26, 2026  
  D. Public Comment   Eric Grunden 15 m
   



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 4:47 PM
  A. Governance Vote Deborah Brown 10 m
   

Vote Requested: The Governance Committee has reviewed credentials and interviewed Samantha Graham, and we are recommending her for an appointment to The Exploris School Board. 

  
  B. Educational Excellence Discuss Eric Grunden 10 m
  C. Facilities FYI Josh Corbat 10 m
  D. Finance Committee Vote Alannah Rodriguez 10 m
   

Vote:  To approve the engagement contract with our auditor for the next year. (See attached letter in packet.) 

  
III. Director's Report 5:27 PM
 

The Director Team will make a report to the Board. Please note the report is submitted in writing and only high points or questions are discussed at the meeting.

  
  A. March 2026 Report to the Board Discuss Deborah Brown 10 m
IV. Community Reports 5:37 PM
  A. Kaizen Report Discuss Shawna Scipione 5 m
   

Kaizen leads will make a report to the Board. 

  
  B. PTO Report Discuss PTO President 5 m
   

The PTO President or their designee will make a report to the Board

  
  C. Foundation Report Discuss Richard Averitte 5 m
   

The Exploris Foundation will make a report to the Board

  
V. Board Business
 
  • April 7th: Scheduled Town Hall at Elem. Campus
  • April 12th: Exploris Spring Market; Board members welcome!
  • Board members REQUIRED for April 21st Charter Renewal Focus Group led by the team from Office of Charter School(remote meeting).  Details to come. 
  
VI. Closed Session
 

Discussion of HR and contract items

  
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote