Governance

Explore Schools is governed by two Boards of Directors. Collectively, members hail from fields including education, law, finance, talent management, and youth development—providing our schools and network with a wide range of expert perspectives. They are generous with their talent—and their time.

Explore Charter Schools Board of Trustees  

Officers

Angie Brice Thomas, Chair
Braven

Shawn Jenkins, Vice Chair
The College Board

Hank Mannix, Treasurer
Kelso & Company 

Directors

Kevin BryantThe College Board

Lindsay Danon, Pave Schools

Sherrard Zamore, United Hospital Fund

Lisa Lurie, ONPA Solutions

Karen Annette Francois, Explore Schools, Inc.

TBD, Parent Representative

Explore Schools is currently looking for new members to join the Explore Charter Schools Board of Trustees. Interested individuals can apply here

Explore Schools Inc. Board of Trustees

Officers

Reshma Patel, Chair
Impact Network

Shawn Jenkins, Vice Chair
The College Board

Brian Coad, Treasurer
Cartica Managment, LLC

Directors

Morty Ballen,
Founder, Explore Charter School & Explore Schools

Lindsay Matovich, 
The College Board

Jana Reed, 
iMentor

2023-24 Meeting Schedule and Minutes

We welcome families, staff, and members of the community to attend our scheduled board meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all our meetings will take place on the dates listed from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our central office at 20 Jay Street, Suite #211 in Brooklyn. All meetings of the Explore Charter Schools Board of Trustees are open to the public in accordance with the New York State Open Meeting Law. Board meeting minutes are available to the public following approval. Meeting locations, dates, and time are subject to change. Please reach out to Jeremy Thomas, our Senior Director of Special Projects, with any questions. 

For agendas and minutes from previous years, please visit our Board Meeting Archive below.

Invisible
September 19, 2023

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October 17, 2023

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November 14, 2023

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December 12, 2023

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January 24, 2024

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February 13, 2024

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March 26, 2024

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April 16, 2024

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May 21, 2024

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June 18, 2024

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Contact Us

Phone:
347-201-0744

E-mail:
information@explorenetwork.org
Mail:
Explore Schools
20 Jay Street, Suite 211
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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