The Exploris School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 4:30 PM EST

Location

The Exploris School - Middle Campus

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Minutes for Annual Board Retreat on January 29, 2019
  D. Public Comment Opportunity
   

The Exploris Board desires to hear from their stakeholders. Members of the general public are provided three (3) minutes of time to state a concern or bring ...

II. Facility Updates
  A. Building Updates
   
The board will receive updates based upon meetings over the last 30 days. 
III. Strategic Plan Updates
  A. Strategic Planning Process Update
   
Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, updates. 

We are seeking input from the board and potential vote on the amended mission, vision, and values
IV. Board Review
  A. Review of the Board Evalation and Skills Report
   

The board will review the Governance Evaluation results and begin to work on a plan for recruitment and improvement, led by the governance committee. 

   
   
V. ED Report
  A. Academic/ Personnel / Operations
   
Board approval is requested for the following positions:
  • Mariah Perry is being recommended to serve as the long term maternity leave replacement for Laura Lewis who is anticipated to be out from mid-April through the end of the year
  • Lisa Glass is being recommended to serve as the K Teaching partner through the end of the year replacing Mariah
  • Brittney Hartshorn (currently serving as EC Long Term Maternity Leave Sub for Alissa Schwartz is being recommended to remain as an EC long term sub to support the expanding EC population, this would be additional headcount.
    • ($6,500 – estimated additional cost)
NC ACCESS Grant Update
   
   
  B. Finance
   
The local revenue was updated and projections were increased due to the increase in local revenue from each County.   After reviewing the year to date expenditures and projecting future impacts, we are projecting an end of year surplus of $89,094.  The balance sheet and income statement along with the YTD budget are attached for your review

Board approval is requested to approve the 19-20 salary schedule using the 18-19 state salary guide and current Exploris supplement.  Additional details and supplement schedule are included in the ED report.
   
   
   
VI. New section
  A. Annual CEO Evaluation and Contract
   

Mid Year Results for ED School Improvement goals are attached.

   
VII. Committee Updates
 
Development
  A. Development Committee
   
The Development committee will share an update on their progress towards their 90 day goal and ask for specific support, if needed. 
  B. Governance Committee
   
Discussion of policy and procedure for children of Board members and staff members to receive priority during the admission process.
Details of procedure are included in the ED report.
  C. Educational Excellence Committee
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Closing and Commitments
   
The next Board meeting will be held on March 26, 2019 - 4:30 pm at the Middle School.
  B. Adjourn Meeting