This week, we had two meetings on Tuesday, January 19th, the Work Session and the Board Meeting. At the January 19th Work Session: Wade Martin, Assistant Superintendent for School Choice, Planning and Assignment, Kimberly Lane, Senior Director – Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs, and Tamani Anderson-Powell, Director – Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs provided an update regarding the district's Magnet and Early College recruitment for 2020-2021. Their presentation can be viewed here. Danya Perry, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity-Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce presented information about the A Better Wake initiative. Please click here to access their PowerPoint. The Wake County Human Services Health Team provided an update about the COVID vaccine. Their presentation can be viewed here . Dr. Benjamin with the ABC Science Collaborative presented an update, which can be accessed here. You can view the recording of the Work Session at this link. A
This week I had several meetings. On Wednesday, January 13th, I met with Wake NCEA to listen to feedback and learn more about their staff survey and results. Later that day, I had the first D9 Connection Virtual Meeting for community members in District 9. I appreciated hearing directly from parents, concerned citizens, and educators. At the Thursday, January 14th, Special Called Board Meeting: Staff presented their considerations, context, and recommendation for Second Semester. Staff recommended remote learning for all WCPSS students until at least mid-February. To view the presentation click here . The board approved the staff recommendation. To view the recording of the Special Called Board Meeting, click here. Next week, we have two meetings: a Work Session and a Board Meeting. Both meetings will be live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel . Tuesday, January 19th at 2:30 pm -Work Session. The agenda can be found here. Tuesday, January 19th at 5:30 pm- Board Meeting. To view the a