The Exploris School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM EDT

Location

 
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Approve Minutes from last board meeting
    Minutes for Board Meeting on April 28, 2020
  D. Public Comment
   
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.

Specific issues about a particular student or teacher should be addressed to the school’s executive director, rather than the Board of Directors.
 
II. Board Business
  A. Board Business
   
Nomination of New Officers for Board - vote in June
Reminder to complete Board on Track Assessment
III. Executive Director Report
  A. Personnel/ Operations
   

 

Personnel
  • Board approval is requested to accept the appointment of Sadie Lang to the position of Teacher for 7th grade.
  • Board approval is requested to accept the resignation of kindergarten teacher, Valerie Contreras, effective at the end of the 19-20 school year.

 

Operations
  • Board approval is requested to renew and approve the following contracts to support EC for next year
    • Speech Services – Jenn Grellner
    • Speech Services – Integrated Speech Services, Lisa O’Connor
  • Board approval is requested to amend the 20-21 school calendar and designate October 23, February 15, March 12, and May 13, 14 as remote learning days. 
  • Board Approval is requested to approve the contract package provided by The Insurance People for insurance coverage from Utica Insurance Company and The Hartford Insurance Company for the 20-21 school year.

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  B. Finance
   
2019-2020 Budget Update
The Finance committee met on 4/15/20 to review the year to date revenue updates, expenditures, and project future impacts. Based on YTD activity, we are projecting an end of year surplus of $195,960.96. The balance sheet and income statement along with the YTD budget report are attached for your review. 

 

Board approval is requested to renew and approve the audit engagement letter and contract for audit services for the 2020 year.  Engagement letter and contract are attached in packet for your review.

 

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
IV. Update on Leadership Transition
  A. Team Leadership Model
   
Update on Interim Leadership Team
HR Position
Plans for Future 
V. Committee Reports
  A. Facilities
   
Update on 19-20 Projects
Committee recommendations for 20-21
  B. Governance
   
Update on 19-20 Projects
Committee recommendations for 20-21
  C. Development
   
Update on 19-20 Projects
Committee recommendations for 20-21
  D. Education Excellence
   
Update on 19-20 Projects
Committee recommendations for 20-21
  E. Finance Committee
   
COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit
Update on 19-20 Projects
Committee recommendations for 20-21
VI. Passage Portfolio Process
  A. Passage Portfolio - 8th Grade
   
Overview of Passage Portfolio process
Board Member Volunteers
VII. Closed Session to Discuss ED Bonus
  A. Board to vote on proposal from committee
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting
   

Future Meetings:
The next  Board meeting is scheduled on June 16, 2020 at 4:30 pm via zoom.