Durham Charter School
Minutes
September Regular Meeting Of The DCS Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Location
807 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
School Library
Directors Present
C. Cain, E. Lembert, J. DeBerry, L. Morey, M. Lesesky, P. Edwards, R. Ford
Directors Absent
G. McNair, G. Wicker, M. Page
Guests Present
A. Hill, K. Davies, Kim Griffin, P. Adkins (remote), Paul Jasin, Steve Hubrich
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Privilege of the Floor
No one present for Privilege of the Floor.
E.
Approval of Agenda
F.
Approve Minutes
II. Financial Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Ms. Davies presented the August Budget Report. The budget was planned on 725 with 52 more students to be added along with the associated revenue associated with them. Overall, there will be excess funds to work with once added. Adjustments are still being made. Final numbers should be clear in October. The state retirement costs were discussed.
Ms. Morey discussed bus purchase that was made because of a bus that was undependable in the fleet and was causing major disruptions.
III. Executive Director Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Mr. Quigley discussed enrollment. The final enrollment was 777 students. Academic data has been released for 2023-24. We are the 3rd highest in proficiency compared to Durham charter schools. We 18th in proficiency compared to all Durham Schools. A multitude of other data was also discussed. Mr. Quigley also mentioned that Board on Track has been rollout. The Finance Committee and the Committee have met. The Academic Exellence Committee will meet in October.
IV. Charter School Review Board and State Board of Education Updates
A.
There is not any information to share regarding Charter School Review Board or State Board of Education
B.
Board Updates
Mr. Quigley discussed neighbor complaints about the car drop-off and pickup traffic.
V. New Business
A.
High School and Orchestra Overnight Trips
Mr. Quigley discussed the High School and Orchestra Overnight Trips. These are presented for board approval.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Report Into Closed Session
B.
Adjourn from Closed Session
VII. Board Votes
A.
Bus Purchase, August Budget Report, Removing Michael Paige and Gerald McNair from the Board of Directors, Ms. Bailey's severence, New Hires, School Trips, Mr. Quigley's pay increase.
VIII. Announcements
A.
Events
- The Fall Arts Showcase is October 5th
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023_8_24_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- DCS Orchestra Tour - Spring 2024.pdf
Pledge of Allegiance was rendered