Durham Charter School
Minutes
Durham Charter School Board Virtual Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
Durham Charter School Board Virtual Meeting link:
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
A. Gutierrez (remote), C. Cain (remote), E. Lembert, G. Wicker (remote), L. Morey (remote), M. Bailey (remote), P. Edwards (remote), R. Ford (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Lesesky
Guests Present
A. Quigley (remote), Andrew Egan (remote), B. Brown (remote), P. Adkins (remote), P. Jasin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Morey called a meeting of the board of directors of Durham Charter School to order on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
D.
Approve Minutes
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the minutes from Durham Charter School Board Virtual Meeting on 04-23-26.
C. Cain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of Agenda
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the 5/21/26 amended agenda at 6:27 pm.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Privilege of the Floor
No one was present for Privilege of the Floor.
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Mr.Quigley presented the executive director report;
- End of year calendar
- EOG testing next week
- Retesting dates
III. Old Business
A.
Phase II Project Update
Mr. Cummings presented and discussed the update of the 2nd phase of the construction project:
- health department application complete
- design complete
- modular demobilization date
- concrete tiltup package
- dedication platt
IV. New Business
A.
No new business was discussed.
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Report
Mr. Bailey presented the Academic Excellence Report:
- School Performance Grade
- Teacher Survey
- High School Transition
VI. Governance and CEO Evaluation
A.
Committee Report
Mr. Cain presented the Governance and CEO Evalulation Report:
- Board Annual Retreat Date
VII. Finance & Operations
A.
Committee Report
Mr. Edwards, Ms. Morey presented the Fianance & Operations Report:
- Borrow Resolution (Mr. Quigley discussed)(for board approval)
- Comprehensive Financial Policies (for board approval)
- FY 27 Condensed Final Budget (for board approval)
- April Reconciled Budget (for board approval
- Financing Overview (Mr. Jasin and Mr. Qiugley discussed)
- Hubrich Constuction Contract (additional conversation in close session)
VIII. Closed Session pursuant to (G.S.) 143-318.11(5) (6) for Real Estate & Personnel Matters
A.
Enter Closed Session
P. Edwards made a motion to to enter closed session for real estate and personnel matters.
E. Lembert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Adjourn Closed Session
P. Edwards made a motion to adjourn closed session.
E. Lembert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Amend Agenda
A.
Vote on most recent amended agenda
C. Cain made a motion to approve most recent amended agenda on 5/21/26.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Board Votes
A.
The following items are presented as a slate for board approval: FY27 Final Condensed Budget,April Reconciled Budget,the hiring of Ashley Dockery & Bobby Hill(1 year contract),Financing Overview,and May Committee Minutes
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the aforementioned slate of votes.
M. Bailey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Motion to approve the minutes from Academic Excellence on 05-19-26.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Motion to approve the minutes from Finance & Operations on 05-18-26.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Motion to approve the minutes from Governance and CEO Evaluation on 05-06-26.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Mr. Quigley's Mid-Year Evaluation Documentation/3 Year Employment Contract
P. Edwards made a motion to Mr.Quigley Evaluation/Employment Contract.
G. Wicker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Tuition Reimbursement
M. Bailey made a motion to approve Tuition Reimbursement.
C. Cain seconded the motion.
1 no - Preston Edwards
D.
Borrow Resolution
M. Bailey made a motion to approve the Borrow Resolution.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Comprehensive Financial Policies
C. Cain made a motion to approve Comprehensive Financial Policies.
E. Lembert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes (May)
M. Bailey made a motion to approve the minutes from.
G. Wicker seconded the motion.
Approval of this meeting's minutes 5/21/2026
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Edwards made a motion to adjourn board meeting.
G. Wicker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Cain
Quorum met with 8 of 9 board members present.