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January 22, 2021

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.

    At the January 19th Board Meeting:
  • Superintendent Moore provided an update about 2nd Semester. There are multiple items staff is working on providing such as survey/feedback process to seek input from all staff and families, dropout and engagement information, grade update, etc.
  • The board voted to extend the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) Leave. FFCRA provides 80 hours of paid sick leave for an employee who has to miss work for a COVID-related reason, which includes caring for a family member who is subject to a quarantine/isolation order or who has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19. FFCRA also provides up to 12 weeks of expanded Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) at 2/3 the employee's regular rate of pay where an employee is unable to work due to a need for leave to care for a child whose school or childcare provider is closed or unavailable for reasons related to COVID.  
  • The board approved spending $330,00 of grant funds on the YMCA of the Triangle Association Resource Center. The details of the contract can be viewed here.

    To view the recording of the Board Meeting, click here.

    This upcoming week, we have the following meetings (Remember all these meetings will be live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel):
  • Monday, January 25th at 3 pm-Student Achievement Committee
  • Tuesday, January 26th at 3 pm-Policy Committee
  • Wednesday, January 27th at 3pm-Safety and Security Meeting*
    *Please note, at the time of this entry, none of the agendas for the committee meetings have been posted online. When they are posted, you can find them by clicking here.

    On January 13th, the NC DHHS updated their fact sheet with additional information. You can access the fact sheet here. 

    This Thursday, January 28th, at 5:30 pm, there is a BAC9 meeting.

    • Please remember on Sunday, January 31st at 4 pm, I will be holding a D9 Connection Meeting. This is a very informal meeting for me to hear directly from people in District 9 about your concerns and feedback. If you would like to attend, please use this Google Meet link. 

    Don't forget to sign up for Board Meeting notifications to be sent directly to your email by completing this Google Form. 

    If you have any questions or comments, please email me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.





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