The Exploris School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Location
Middle School
Directors Present
A. Hennen, B. Kingery, C. Hutchens, C. Jones, K. Byars-Nichols, K. Furr, K. Von Weihe, L. Perry-Lawless, M. Mitchell-Neal, T. Miller
Directors Absent
C. Gray, J. Frawley, J. Gerdts
Ex Officio Members Present
E. Schollmeyer
Non Voting Members Present
E. Schollmeyer
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 Apr 24, 2018 at 4:34 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
K. Furr made a motion to approve agenda.
M. Mitchell-Neal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes March
K. Byars-Nichols made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-27-18 Board Meeting on 03-27-18.
B. Kingery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
II. EEC Diversity -Weighted Lottery
A.
Presentation
III. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Committee: Budget Updates
Ellie presented a financial report. Tom asked Christine to incorporate a 2%-3% surplus into upcoming budget.
Christine updated the group that Cal is rolling off the Exploris Foundation Board as Chair. She states that the Foundation Board is looking for more members and a new Chair. Current members: Ellie S., Leigh-Ashley B. (also end of term), Antje F., Shannon H., Sonja M., Christine H.
IV. Governanace Committee Update
A.
Transportation Policy
K. Furr made a motion to accept the revised Transportation Policy as presented (see board packet).
K. Byars-Nichols seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Kelly also asked what the board thought about doing background checks to be a volunteer. We agreed it was a good idea. Tom suggested being specific about what "volunteer" meant.
Kelly updated the group that there are 9 applicants for board seats. Officer positions will also be open. These positions need to be determined in the June meeting.
Kelly updated the group that there are 9 applicants for board seats. Officer positions will also be open. These positions need to be determined in the June meeting.
V. ED Report
A.
ED Report
Science Olympiad did well in recent event.
Ellie announced a donation to name the Center of Innovation.
Ellie also stated that they are recruiting in various venues for new hires we are trying to fill in ES and MS, and a new partnership with Fletcher to provide free tutoring services.
Ellie announced a donation to name the Center of Innovation.
Ellie also stated that they are recruiting in various venues for new hires we are trying to fill in ES and MS, and a new partnership with Fletcher to provide free tutoring services.
K. Furr made a motion to move into Fletcher Academic partnership as presented by Ellie.
B. Kingery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Ellie updated the the group that she is in conversation with Gordon about extending the lease for the ES land.
B.
Closed Session
The board moved into closed session at 6:15pm to discuss confidential legal matters. (Tom moved, Kelly seconded).
Keely moved to come out of closed session, Keely seconded. The board came out of closed session at 6:54pm.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Items for May:
Funding of PTO
Budget
Facilities
ES lease agreement
Funding of PTO
Budget
Facilities
ES lease agreement
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Miller
Kelly moved to accept revised policy as stated: The Exploris School will implement a priority lottery in such as way as to achieve 25% of our students meeting the “Economically Disadvantaged” criteria, defined by meeting national Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) criteria, by the school year 2023-2024.
Camesha seconded. Motion passed.