The Exploris School
Minutes
The Exploris School Board Meeting for Aug. 24th, 2021
Date and Time
Tuesday August 24, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
In Person at 17 S. Swain St. Raleigh, NC
Topic: Exploris School Board Mtg
LOCATION: Exploris Elementary School 17 S. Swain St. Raleigh, NV
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Directors Present
A. Cioffi, A. Rodriguez, D. Deaton, E. Buchan, J. Hwang, M. West, S. Darroch, T. Kingsberry
Directors Absent
C. Napier, L. Friedman
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Non Voting Members Present
D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Guests Present
C. Greer-Banks, K. Morgan, ashley@exploris.org
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Hwang called a meeting of the board of directors of The Exploris School to order on Tuesday Aug 24, 2021 at 4:40 PM.
C.
Approve July Minutes
S. Darroch made a motion to approve the minutes from J. Hwang The Exploris School Board Meeting for July 27th, 2021 on 07-27-21.
E. Buchan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
II. Leadership Report
A.
Leadership Report
J. Hwang made a motion to add updates from the Directors on the Return to Learn Plan to the agenda.
S. Darroch seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D. Brown shared reports on enrollments, campus updates, policy, and updates on the Covid Rapid Response plan.
D. Brown provided an update on a resignation and new hires and asked the Board for its approval.
J. Hwang made a motion to approve resignation and new hires.
E. Buchan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D. Brown provided updates on the changes that were made to the Personnel, Student, and Family handbooks updates. A summary of language changes and updates are included in the packet.
A. Rodriguez made a motion to approve Personnel, Student and Family handbooks updates.
S. Darroch seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Finance
K. Morgan provided an update on the School's fiscal year end, June financials, and projections for the budget year ahead. Please refer to the packet for additional details.
C.
Board Business
J. Hwang shared the details and purpose of the Truist Letter of Engagement
J.Hwang opened up a item for further discussion regarding crew size and the impact on facilities and budget and how to stay in alignment with Exploris School values.
S. Hardy shared the Engagement Letter from Performance Charter School Development and requested feedback from the Board.
S. Darroch made a motion to Execute engagement letter with Performance, pending resolution of any feedback.
A. Rodriguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Hwang opened discussion about creating more organization of current committees and the need for recruiting members for Board committees where there are gaps, specifically in education for our Educational Academic Excellence Committee.
III. Committee Reports
A.
Facilities
Report will be given in closed session
IV. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
J. Hwang made a motion to move into closed session.
M. West seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
During closed session, the Board discussed the status on our facilities options. We also discussed the next steps of resolving a personnel issue.
A. Rodriguez made a motion to exit closed session.
S. Darroch seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. 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 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. West
However, we did discuss what our approach and policy would be around keeping open Zoom chat during public comment. This would be revisited.