The Exploris School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Location
Middle School
Directors Present
A. Hennen, B. Kingery, C. Gray, C. Hutchens (remote), J. Frawley, J. Gerdts, K. Byars-Nichols, K. Furr, L. Perry-Lawless, M. Mitchell-Neal (remote), T. Miller
Directors Absent
C. Jones, K. Von Weihe
Guests Present
L. Ferrando, M. Gargan, Students from 8th grade Japan trip
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Miller called a meeting of the board of directors of The Exploris School to order on Tuesday Mar 27, 2018 at 4:30 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
B. Kingery made a motion to approve agenda.
J. Gerdts seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes February
C. Gray made a motion to approve minutes from the Annual Retreat on 02-27-18 Annual Retreat on 02-27-18.
B. Kingery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Special Meeting 3/5
K. Furr made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Meeting on 03-05-18 Special Board Meeting on 03-05-18.
B. Kingery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Public Comment
8th grade students who went to Japan to learn with our sister school gave a presentation about their experience.
II. ED Report
A.
Academic Update
Amanda gave a detailed presentation to update the board on how Exploris is measuring Excellence (using board approved definitions of rigor, relevance and relationships).
B.
Operations
K. Byars-Nichols made a motion to approve the new Emergency procedures manual as presented by Ellie.
K. Furr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Personnel
K. Byars-Nichols made a motion to approve the following personnel decisions as presented by Ellie: Guidance Counselor Intern (no cost), and to reallocate some of Leigh-Ashley's responsibility to EC partner.
C. Gray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Capital Campaign and Center for Innovation
Ellie and Leah reported that a group is working on a written draft of this purpose and structure of this new center. The board reminded Ellie and Leah that it would be funded by the foundation.
Capital Campaign: Some grade levels are at 100% participation, and the school as a whole is at 77%.
E.
Closed Session
The board voted to go into closed session at 5:20 to discuss legal issues.
The board voted to come out of closed session at 6:00. (Both motions made by James and seconded by Bob)
The board voted to come out of closed session at 6:00. (Both motions made by James and seconded by Bob)
III. PTO Update
A.
PTO Requests Update
Alissa reported that the PTO has voted to approve to the transfer of $10,000 to the school operations funds pay for increased security around the Elementary School.
IV. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Committee
C. Gray made a motion to approve the use of the 17/18 salary guide to inform our budget decisions for 18/19, as requested by Christine and Ellie (finance committee).
J. Frawley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Retreat Commitment Updates
A.
Short Updates
Grievance Committee: Jessica updated us that she is now serving as committee chair, and Melissa has agreed to be parent liaison.
April meeting agenda items: 1) EEC presentation on Equity/Diversity and Priority Lottery. 2) Center for Innovation
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Byars-Nichols