The Exploris School

Minutes

The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Location

The Exploris School: Elementary Campus

17 S Swain St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

5th Grade Classroom

Directors Present

E. Buchan, E. Grunden, G. Bayo (remote), S. Darroch, T. Void, W. McLamb

Directors Absent

S. Carothers, S. Scipione

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

D. Brown, E. Burton, J. Corbat (remote)

Guests Present

K. Morgan (remote)

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 Oct 24, 2024 at 4:36 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

W. McLamb made a motion to approve the minutes from The Exploris School Board Regular Monthly Meeting on 09-26-24.
T. Void seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Public Comment

E.

Board Development: Survey of Development Priorities

II. Committee Reports

A.

Governance

B.

Finance

T. Void made a motion to approve finance reports as submitted.
E. Grunden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Educational Excellence

D.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

E. Grunden made a motion to Approve Equity Statement as proposed.
E. Buchan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Director Evaluation & Support

F.

Facilities

G.

Kaizen

III. Meeting Items

A.

Directors Report

E. Buchan made a motion to Approve new hire.
T. Void seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board Business

Update on environmental testing in both school sites. (JC)

IV. Closed Session

A.

Facilities & Legal Items

E. Buchan made a motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate and legal issues.
W. McLamb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E. Buchan made a motion to exit closed session.
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 5:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Grunden