MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A meeting of the Explore Knowledge Academy Charter School Board of Trustees was held on Monday, May 21, 2007, 4:45 pm at 1711 Whitney Mesa Dr., Ste # 140, Henderson, NV 89014.

A. Call to Order: President Ben Day called the meeting to order at 4:46 pm and led the flag salute and silent meditation.

B. Organization

1. Roll Call: A quorum was established with six of seven board members present: Ben Day, Jill Nelson, Camille Wilson, Dee Anna Carey, Lauren Scheer, and David Osman. Kristine Browder was absent. Others in attendance: Directors Joan Sando, Danette Green, Constance Ewing, Marlo Tsuchiyama, David Price, Advisors Abbe Mattson, Heather Watkins and Sandra Watkins, and PASTE President Kristin Timmons.

2. Adoption of Agenda: David moved, Camille seconded a motion to accept the agenda as presented. Vote: All members voted "aye", none opposed. Motion carried.

3. Approval of Minutes of meeting on April 23, 2007

Dee Anna moved, Jill seconded a motion to approve the minutes.

Vote: All Board Members voted "aye", none opposed. Motion carried.

C. Reports/Presentations

1. Administration

Joan reported on Community Council's planning for the future, including plans for the board election. Connie reported on plans for graduation.

2. Students: Matt Engh and Corinne Mattson reported about Spirit Month, Penny Drive, Fun Awards, PEP Rally and Awards at Union Hall, Prom on June 1^st at the Ritz, and the Student Store. Also, they have scheduled a Secondary Picnic for June 5^th, using funds from Snack Shack, to celebrate "US".

3. Advisors

Abbe Mattson (Whitney Mesa) reported that secondary is completing the second round of NWEA assessments to compare beginning and end results. She reported on the self-evaluations, the HSPE Science results that show our students scoring higher than 92% of CCSD students, other NHSPE results OK, but we would like to improve in both math and reading.

Heather Watkins reported that Sandhill had planned Spirit Week.

4. P.A.S.T.E. (Parents, Administrators, Students, and Teachers for Education)

Kristin Timmons reported that the Spring Festival was successful with a $3800 profit. She is planning Teacher Appreciation Week activities. The PASTE Board will remain the same for the summer with election of officers in the fall.

5. Board Members

Jill Nelson said she appreciates receiving the scores of tests, but reminded us that our school teaches kids how to think and not what to think, so use the CRT and NWEA results carefully and only for what they are intended.

Ben Day said he knows no one who is more dedicated to students and staff than Dr. Price and expressed his thanks to Dr. Price for everything he has done for EKA, as a consultant and administrator. He commended Dr. Price for his accomplishments and his dedication and service to EKA.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS on agenda items:

Barb Brents: Barb said she has a daughter at Community Lane. She appreciates all you have done thru this year and suggested you have lessons to learn: couple of things to improve, no communication with parents since the change of program at C.L., only packets of papers for the child's deficits, parents feel alienated, please don't forget us, we need communication.

E. Response to Public Comments:

Jill explained that this is a school wide issue that we are working to improve. (communication)

Ben said he's not sure what she wants to know, but if it is personnel that is confidential. Barb explained she wants to know what is happening on a daily basis as far as learning, schedules, etc, and Ben suggested she contact the administration to get more information.

Amy Robinson said she has filed a formal complaint of a public concern about what happened at Community Lane and how the situation was handled that day. She also said she has a copy of a letter Jay Rosen had posted on MySpace and said if he is running for a position on the board, the other board members may want to know about his bias. Jay Rosen said, "I stand by everything I ever said." Ben interrupted and brought the meeting back to order.

F. Old Business

G. New Business

1. Financials: Marlo presented the financials and led a discussion. Lauren moved and Jill seconded a motion to file the financials for the records.

2. Use of Facilities: Joan presented a draft of a Use of Facilities policy and application form. This is needed for the renewal of our special use permit at Sandhill and our lease agreements, enforcement of laws regarding school properties, such as No Smoking, and our insurance requirements. Ben asked everyone to be prepared to make a decision on the policy at the next meeting.

H. CLOSED SESSION: President Day adjourned the public meeting at 5:30 pm.

I. Action on closed session: President Day reconvened the public meeting at 7:10 pm.

1. He asked for a motion to expel the student who had initially had the weapon on campus. Jill moved, Camille seconded the motion. VOTE: All ayes, none opposed, motion carried. Amendment: Jill moved to amend her motion to include "for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year". Lauren seconded the motion. Vote: all ayes, none opposed.

2. President Day asked for a motion to expel the student who was found in possession of the weapon for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year. Lauren moved, Dee Anna seconded the motion. Vote; all ayes, none opposed, motion passed.

3. President Day asked for a motion to expel the student who made threats against another student, for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year. Jill moved, Camille seconded the motion. Vote: all ayes, none opposed, motion carried.

J. Public Comments on Non-agenda items: none

K. Response to Public Comments: none

L. Agenda Planning:

Use of facilities policy

School Evaluation and Evaluation of Executive Director

New Board Members

Staffing for next year

Announcements:

Next Meeting: June 12, 2:30pm, 1711 Whitney Mesa Dr.

Adjournment: 8:05 pm