Durham Charter School
Minutes
Durham Charter School Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
807 W. Chapel Hill St.
Durham, NC 27705
Library
Directors Present
C. Cain, E. Lembert, G. Wicker, J. DeBerry, J. Miller, L. Morey (remote), M. Bailey, P. Edwards, R. Ford
Directors Absent
M. Lesesky
Guests Present
A. Quigley, P. Adkins (remote), Steve Hubrich (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Morey called a meeting of the board of directors of Durham Charter School to order on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM.
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Privilege of the Floor
No one present for priviledge of the floor.
E.
Approve Minutes
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the minutes from Durham Charter School Monthly Board Meeting on 02-22-24.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of Agenda
J. DeBerry made a motion to approve the agenda.
R. Ford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Mr. Quigley presented and discussed with the board:
- the Executive Director Report: Testing data and academic performance, Enrollment and Recruiting, and Financing (budgeting items current and 24-25 school year)
- Charter School Grouth Fund process and update
- Reimbursement Resolution for approval in closed session
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Report
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Excellence Committee Meeting on 03-05-24.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Excellence Committee Meeting on 04-02-24.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Summer School Initiative discussed by Ms. Gwendolyn Wicker.
B.
Educator's Handbook Report
No information presented. Move to May Board meeting.
IV. Closed Session for Real Estate and Personnel Matters
A.
Enter Closed Session
P. Edwards made a motion to enter into closed session 6:07 pm.
J. DeBerry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Adjourn Closed Session
P. Edwards made a motion to adjourn closed session at 6:57p.m.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Finance & Operations
A.
Committee Report
P. Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance and Operations Meeting on 03-04-24.
J. DeBerry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
P. Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance and Operations Meeting on 03-11-24.
J. DeBerry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
P. Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance and Operations Meeting on 04-08-24.
J. DeBerry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
All discussion was in closed session.
VI. Governance and CEO Evaluation
A.
Committee Report
C. Cain made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee - In person on 03-06-24.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C. Cain made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee on 04-03-24.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Mr. Cary Cain discussed:
- Onboarding process for new board members (Mr. Quigley talked about the particulars)
- Ms. Ana Gutierrez joining the Board as a Director
- Board Retreat date and time
- CEO Eval Tool in Board on Track has been activated.
- Still reviewing Bylaws
VII. Other Business
A.
Charter School Review Board and State Board of Eduction Updates
No updates provided.
B.
EFF - Credit Committee Supplemental Materials
Reimbursement Resolution discussed in closed session.
VIII. Board Votes
A.
Approve Ana Gutierrez to Join Board of Directors
B.
Approve National Summer School Initiative (NSSI)
C.
Approve June 7, 2024 Board Retreat Date
D.
Approve 24-25 Teacher Pay Scale
E.
Approve Reimbursement Resolution
F.
Approve the hiring of these staff: Shannon Pearsall, Yenny Tatiiana Gamba Betancourt, Karlene Parkinson, Omar Morris, Alexander Ofisa, Ife Presswood, Mayely Cardona, Adriana Antolinez, Samantha Samuels, Ann-Marie Cadien-Williams, Stacy Corren Collins
approval continued: Carole Hendricks-Ebanks, Charmaine Greenidge, Shorna Smith-Treasure, Oswald Lewis, Dayne Thomas Lewis, Chloe Furze-Russell, Peter Lewis, Melissa Richards, Loytoya Lafae Henry, Lloyd Carter, LaToya Maxwell, Molly Teague, Venesa Prussia-Thompson, Summer Dilwood, Danny Cleghorn, Ryan Lenzmeier.
G.
Approve Mr. A. Qiugley sending an email to Christ Central Church and the Emily K. Center concerning the purchase of school real estate.
G. Wicker made a motion to approve the above slate listed items.
E. Lembert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Cain made a motion to adjourn meeting.
J. Miller 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 7:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Cain
Pledge of Allegiance rendered.