The Exploris School
Minutes
The Exploris School Board Meeting for July 28, 2022
Date and Time
Thursday July 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Location
Virtual Google Meet Meeting
The Exploris School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 28 · 16:30 – 18:00
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Topic: The Exploris School Board Month Meeting June 2022
Time: June 23, 2022 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://meet.google.com/bgb-guhp-apd
Virtual Google Meet Meeting
The Exploris School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 28 · 16:30 – 18:00
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bgb-guhp-apd
Or dial: (US) +1 954-266-8406 PIN: 198 120 836#
Directors Present
A. Rodriguez, D. Deaton, E. Buchan, E. Grunden, J. Hwang, L. Friedman, R. Boyce, S. Darroch, T. Kingsberry
Directors Absent
M. Townley
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Greer-Banks, D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Non Voting Members Present
C. Greer-Banks, D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Guests Present
Stacey Carothers
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Public Comment
II. Meeting Items
A.
Directors Report
D. Brown and E. Burton presented the Leadership Team Report. Key discussion items included:
- An overview of enrollment figures by grade with a total of 443 enrolled
- The elimination of Board approval for masking polices per the NC Office of Charter Schools
- An overview of summer work relative to parent engagement and Title 1 review, MTSS review and scheduling recommendations, a reorganization of the student services team, and a new school lunch provider
- A recap of summer learning initiatives including ES Read to Achieve Summer Camp, Kindergarten Readiness Camp, and 6th grade readiness camp
- An overview of summer leadership team work inclusive of grant applications and maintenance, administrative needs, professional development, and community engagement work
- Personnel changes
- New Hires: Denise Ziemak, Jacquie Wainwright, ZanDrea Fleeton
B.
Finance Report
K. Morgan provided an overview of the school's financial statements.
C.
Board Business
S. Darroch welcomed Stacey Carothers to the Board.
The Board also discussed the size and composition of the Board and whether new members would be needed in light of recent resignations.
The Board held a discussion on officer positions and nominated the following individuals:
- Steven Darroch - Chair
- Leah Friedman - Vice Chair
- Alannah Rodriguez - Treasurer
- Eric Grunden - Secretary
The group discussed the creation of a Director Feedback and Support Committee to provide more coaching, guidance, and development for the leadership team.
The Board also discussed tentative dates for an upcoming Board retreat.
III. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
D. Brown provided details around updates to the school's policy manual and handbook. These updates should be available for Board review by the next meeting.
B.
Educational Excellence
E. Burton provided a recap of changes to the School Improvement Plan.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Facilities & Legal Items
The Board discussed its real estate options and a personnel item. No decisions were made relative to the real estate discussion.
S. Darroch opened the session to public comment.
Karen Barlow from Wake County provided a comment on the school's management structure and personnel decisions.