Durham Charter School
Minutes
Durham Charter School Board Virtual Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
Durham Charter School Virtual Meeting
https://durhamcharterschool.zoom.us/j/9199565599?omn=88216323768
Our Mission: To Build a World-Class, K-12 School in Durham that Empowers Students to Thrive in College, Career, and Life.
Directors Present
C. Cain (remote), E. Lembert (remote), G. Wicker (remote), L. Morey (remote), M. Lesesky (remote), P. Edwards (remote), R. Ford (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Gutierrez, M. Bailey
Guests Present
B. Brown (remote), P. Adkins (remote), P. Cummings (remote), Sarah Machak (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegience was rendered.
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Approval of Agenda
F.
Privilege of the Floor
No one was present for Priveledge of the Floor.
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Mr. Quigley presented the Executive Director's Report
- Academic Assessment and Achievement
- Enrollment
- Attendence and Disciplinary Data
- Transportation improvements fo next school year
- YTD Budget Summary (including cash on hand)
- Mr. Quigley asked Ms. Machak to discuss the Durham Tech Partnership (courses, pathways, grade point averages, registration process, and current enrollment)
III. Old Business
A.
Phase II Project Update
Mr. Cummings presented and discussed the update on the Phase II construction project:
- Project Budget
- Architectural and Civil presented to the City of Durham for permitting
- AGMP presented to Bond Team
- Draft Hubrich Construction Contract
- E Rate Funding
- Timeline for contract approval
- Owner's Rep
- Modular removal
IV. New Business
A.
Senior Trip to New York City
Mr.Quigley discussed the Senior Trip New York City (for board approval)
B.
2026 Audit
- The Sharpe Patel Engagement and Planning Letters presented and discussed by Mr. Quigley and Ms. Morey
- Final year using Sharpe Patel
- Next year start using Thomas, Judy, and Tucker
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Report
Mr. Quigley presented:
- New Hires (for board approval)
- Health and Safety Reproductive Parent and Student Information (for board approval)
- High School Principal Search
VI. Finance & Operations
A.
Finance & Operations Committee Report
Matt Lesesky presented:
- Budgets (February and March Reconciled [for board approval], 25-26 Balanced, FY 27 Annual Draft
- EFF Financing
- S&P Report Bond Rating (for board approval)
- Mr. Quigley asked the Janelle Bosek be approved by board as Owner's Rep
VII. Governance and CEO Evaluation
A.
Governor and CEO Evaluation Report
Mr. Cain presented:
- 26-27 Administration & Operations Holiday Schedule (for board approval)
- CEO Mid Year Evaluation (closed session)
VIII. Closed Session pursuant to (G.S.) 143-318.11 (6) for Personnel Matter(s)
A.
Enter Closed Session for Personnel Matter
B.
Adjourn Closed Session
IX. Board Votes
A.
The following items are presented as a slate for board approval: February & March Reconciled Budgets,Senior Class Trip to NY City,Health & Safety Reproductive Youth and Parent Information,Hiring of Janelle Bosek as Owner's Rep, 26-27 Administration & Operations Holiday Vacation Schedule, Hubrich Construction Contract
the following teacher hires: Jackie Deravil, Taneisha Benjamin-Clarke,Richard Pidkameny III, Kristina Swinton,Shandelene Binns-Thompson, Paul Duhaney,Bibiana Rodriguez,Lina Del Mar Rosado Arias,Samuel Colli Chan,Nathan Bridle,Tyson Watson, Ruth Rodriguez Guevara,Barbara Diaz Flores Garcia,Gabriel Contreras, Radhika Sehgal, and March & April Committee Minutes
Quorum was reached with 7 of 9 board members present.