No public comment offered.

Deborah discussed proposed statement in regards to equity policies.  Motion made by Tasha Void made to consider statement, seconded by Ed Buchan.  Josh Corbat read draft statement to board. Board approved statement with no changes.   Deborah went on to discuss teacher recruiting efforts and indicated there are several strong candidates.  Deborah, also discussed the Foundation placing Susan Singer in the position as Foundation Chair.  .  

Josh discussed proposed changes to the lottery process - including allowing grandchildren of board members to have priority in the lottery and expanding lottery priority for applicant siblings.  

Koren discussed financial report, including ongoing tax preparations.  Stephen pointed out the school remains in a strong financial position.  

Josh discussed updated educational benchmark data for all grade levels.  Overall positive trends and accomplishments.  

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Josh provided update.  Due diligence process continues for potential new campus sites.  Kindly St location still being evaluated from a TIA perspective.  Stephen asked about how vouchers would impact Exploris.  Josh described how the voucher funding system works (i.e. public funds would be used for private schools in these cases).  

Tasha provided the update from the January meeting, which included FAM-S data.  Set up outcomes and goals for the Spring months.

Josh referenced benchmark data and discussed aspects of exchange program.  Board also discussed resignation of Mary and long-term sub Sharice.  Josh discussed applicant numbers, which have increased 528 from 519.  A plan has been implemented to increase application submissions, including "Meet the Teacher" opportunities, informal discussion via Slack.  Discussed the need to potentially have sports, music programs, etc...to improved submission trends.

Stephen discussed the importance of committees and how they can connect with parents and the community.