Durham Charter School
Minutes
Durham Charter School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
Durham Charter School
807 W.Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
Directors Present
A. Gutierrez, C. Cain, E. Lembert (remote), J. Miller (remote), L. Morey, M. Bailey, P. Edwards, R. Ford
Directors Absent
G. Wicker, M. Lesesky
Guests Present
A. Hill, B. Brown, P. Adkins
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 Oct 24, 2024 at 5:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approve Minutes
C. Cain made a motion to approve the minutes from Durham Charter School - Annual Board Meeting on 09-26-24.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of Agenda
P. Edwards made a motion to approve Agenda for October 24.
M. Bailey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Privilege of the Floor
Ewan Lilli (5th grade science teacher) spoke on the topic of the H1b and Permanent Resident Policy
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Presentation of Report
Mr.Quigley presented his written Executive Director’s Report to the board with discussion from the Board:
- Calendar
- Student and Staff Attendance
- Athletics
- New Building Permit
- H1b and Permenant Resident Policy, along with future staffing
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Report
Academic Committee Report did not meet in October.
IV. Governance and CEO Evaluation
A.
Committee Report
- CEO Goals Matrix discussed in closed session.
P. Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance and CEO Evaluation Committee Meeting on 10-09-24.
R. Ford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Finance & Operations
A.
Committee Report
- Mr. Quigley presented and discussed July, August, and September Financial Reports
P. Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance & Operations Committee Meeting on 10-14-24.
R. Ford 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 10-21-24.
R. Ford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. New Business
A.
Conflict of Interest
Mr. Quiqley discussed the Board Director Conflict of Interest Policy.
VII. Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 to real estate and personnel matters
A.
Enter closed session
R. Ford made a motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.
P. Edwards seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Adjourn closed session
C. Cain made a motion to adjourn from closed session.
M. Bailey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Board Votes
A.
The following items were presented as a slate for board approval: H1b and Permanent Resident Policy with revisions, draft 25-26 school calendar, and parental leave policy.
P. Edwards made a motion to to approved the above slate of items.
R. Ford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Edwards made a motion to adjourn board meeting.
C. Cain 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 6:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Cain
Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.