The Exploris School
Minutes
The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Location
The Exploris School: Elementary Campus
17 S Swain St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
5th Grade Classroom
Directors Present
D. Deaton, D. Hencher, E. Grunden, G. Bayo, S. Carothers (remote), S. Darroch, T. Void, W. McLamb
Directors Absent
A. Rodriguez, E. Buchan, M. Townley, R. Boyce
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Non Voting Members Present
D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat
Guests Present
K. Morgan
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Darroch called a meeting of the board of directors of The Exploris School to order on Thursday Feb 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Grunden made a motion to approve the minutes from The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting on 01-25-24.
D. Deaton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
E.
Board Development: Capital Campaign Proposal Presentation and Q&A with CapDev
Guest: Allen Burrows from CapDev to discuss proposed capital campaign.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
B.
Finance
D. Deaton made a motion to accept the presented financial reports.
W. McLamb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Educational Excellence
D.
Director Evaluation & Support
E.
Facilities
T. Void made a motion to Accept CapDev proposal and refer it to the Exploris Foundation for execution.
E. Grunden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E. Grunden made a motion to Accept traffic impact analysis proposal from McAdams.
S. Darroch seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Kaizen
III. Meeting Items
A.
Directors Report
D. Deaton made a motion to Approve reservation expenses for student camp.
W. McLamb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E. Grunden made a motion to Approve slate of new hires as submitted in the Directors' Report.
D. Deaton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Business
William to take on treasurer position
Geoff to take on foundation liaison position
IV. Closed Session
A.
Facilities & Legal Items
D. Deaton made a motion to Enter closed session to discuss real estate issues.
W. McLamb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 6:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Grunden
Parent asked about extended opportunities for AIG students: science olympiad, battle of the books, etc.
Referred to Education Excellence committee