The Exploris School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 4:30 PM EDT

Location

Middle School

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Agenda
  D. Approve Board Meeting Minutes April
    Minutes for Board Meeting on April 24, 2018
  E. Public Comment
   
The Board will allow for opportunity for comments from the public.

Individuals will be provided three minutes of time to state their comment. There will be no rebuttal or discussion. 

Note: 
Comments shall be focused on issues identified by the public as areas for growth for the organization. 
Public comments should not be grievances regarding staff members or leadership. These issues should be brought to the operations team. 
 
II. 2018-2019 Budget Discussion
  A. 2017-2018 Budget Review
   
Budget surplus anticipated - $59,723  

Board approval is requested to utilize $31,655 ($19,305 ES Renovation + $12,350 security upgrades) of the surplus to fund the elementary renovation and the security upgrades freeing up next year’s operating budget.

Board discussion is requested to get input on plans for any remaining surplus at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
   
   
   
  B. ED Contract extension Discussion: Closed Session
   

The board will receive a draft of the Executive Director's contract and discuss the terms to be formally approved in the upcoming school budget. 

A closed session motion to discuss information related to negotiations with employees will be required.

 

  C. 2018-2019 Budget Presentation
   
Board will be presented the proposed 2018-2019 budget and ask questions. 

The net surplus is currently projected to be $16,651.47

Key discussion items:
Technology, CASM Grant, PTO
   
III. EEC Diversity -Weighted Lottery
  A. Presentation Of Recommendations
   
IV. ED Report
  A. ED Report
   
Board approval is requested for the following new personnel:
Adele Agbaw – Elementary Teacher
Robert Tant – Elementary Teacher

Board approval is requested to purchase the upgraded security package from Sonitrol for $12,006 for equipment and installation.  An incremental $200 per month monitoring fee will also be charged.  
Board approval is also requested to add 39 locks to classroom doors throughout both campuses to protect students and staff in an emergency and to comply with minimum expectations for lockdown drill procedures.  Cost of locks and installation using Busse’s Lock Service - $5,175.
The PTO has generously offered to donate $10,000 to support the school with security initiatives so the net cost to the school would be $7,175

Board discussion on Telephone/Speaker/Intercom System
   
   
   
   
   
   
  B. Closed Session
V. Governanace Committee Update
  A. 2018-2019 Board Calendar
   

 

Proposed Dates 
July 24, 2018
August 28, 2018
September 25, 2018
October 30, 2018
November 27, 2018
January 29, 2019 (Potential Retreat Date?)*
February 26, 2019
March 26, 2019
April 30, 2019
May 28, 2019
June 18, 2019 or June 25, 2019*

  B. Appointment of Officers for 2018-2019 year.
   

Appointments for the 2018-2019 officers will be heard. A potential vote may occur.  

  C. ED Evaluation Update
   
Create the CEO Support and Evaluation Committee (Kim Von Weihe, Camesha Jones, Jessica Frawley and Tom Miller)
Start the CEO Self Evaluation (Completed) 
Share the CEO Self Evaluation with Committee (Waiting on potential edit access) 
Start the Board CEO Evaluation (Due Date is 5/25)
Start the Direct Reports CEO Evaluation (13 staff members have access – due 5/25)
Compile and share all date (Including data on Personal Goals Set by Ellie) Due Date: June 15, 2018

Note: Ellie has requested access to the raw data. The memo compiled by the Evaluation Team will consist of themes demonstrating strengths and areas for growth for the upcoming school year. Ellie will create her personalized plan and present prior to the start of the 2018-2019 school year. 
 
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting