Susan Singer requested that more time is allotted to public comment in excess of the traditional 15 minutes.  Mr. Darroch granted this request.

Abby Burka - provided comments regarding conditions of facilities and janitorial services.  Also indicated that school leadership has not been responsive.   Asked for an independent review of the leadership structure and create a transparent budget process.

Andrea Wise - complained about lack of program funding. Asked for the following:  Fund utilization report, biannual financial report and the development of a multiyear business plan 

Shawn (parent of former student) - reported his son was bullied at Exploris and the issue was not addressed by the teacher and school leadership.  This issue led him to remove his son from the school.

Sarah Goucher (sp?) - criticized lack of transparency and poor school leadership.  Cited poor academic rankings and overall declining trend in various metrics.  Expressed concern about over-enrollment, specifically in 1st grade.

Andrea Merkle (sp?) - expressed concern about the overall trajectory of the school.  Cited loss of teachers and families.  

Brittnany Ruter - asked how decisions are made and suggested a new process is needed.  Identified the Governance Committee as needing a new structure and member composition.

Shannon Hardy - former instructor described her experience at Exploris and indicated she 

Anna Thiesson - asked the board to take several steps to improve overall performance.  

James Michael - parent of 6th grader.  Pleased with overall school experience but hopes the facility conditions and communication are improved.

Kenneth Ball - overall pleased with the school but hopes improvements can be made.

Kira Crobaw (sp?) - cited her previous concerns that her and other parents had identified.  Reported 5 items they cited have not been properly addressed.

No update available.

Mr. Darroch indicated 2 board member candidates have been offered a tour.  

Koren provided the update on the budget.  Indicated revenues have increased enough to no longer need a $65K fund transfer.  The revenues are also adequate to meet all employee compensation needs.  The School Foundation requested $22K to cover predevelopment charges for new facility.  

Susan Singer asked for easier to understand financial reports.  

Josh summarized the latest educational benchmark data, and overall positive trends.    

Dr. Harden will be moving this committee forward.  

Mr. Darroch discussed evaluation process.  

Josh provided the update.  Described the process of working with COR on the TIA for the Kindly St. property and the traffic management plans were accepted.  Susan Singer asked if we are still evaluating other sites.  Josh indicated we are still looking at a "B site".  Susan Singer pointed out we cannot truly start fundraising until a site has been formally selected.  Josh continued that Rosewood is continuing to further evaluate the "B site".  Susan Singer asked if there was a volunteer to help manage this process and Josh indicated he does have some assistance in this area.

Shanwa - Kaizen has broken up into separate working teams including data management and survey information.

Scheduled an EOY retreat.