January 8, 2021

This week, we had two meetings on Tuesday, January 5th, the Work Session and our Board Meeting. 

At the January 5th Work Session:

• Dr. Zimmerman provided an update from the ABC Science Collaborative.
• Mr. Koh, the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, and Ms. Creech, the Director of Health Services, presented an update on case investigation and contact tracing. They also reviewed the decision-making process for when a classroom, grade level, or school might close.
• Dr. Muttillo, the Assistant Superintendent of HR, shared the substitute teacher survey results and details about the new sub recruitment plan and proposed incentive plan.
• Mr. Coe, the Director of Athletics, and Mr. Fitts, Senior Director of Middle School Programs, provided an update on high school and middle school athletics. Additional details about middle school athletics can be found here.
• Superintendent Moore reviewed reopening plans for Second Semester.

Due to time constraints, some of the board discussion was moved to the Board Meeting. The presentation used for the Work Session can be found at this link. The recording of the Work Session is here.

At the January 5th Board Meeting:

• Board Policy 1610/7800 Professional Learning was given final approval. Revisions to the policy reflect changes in WCPSS practice and philosophy regarding professional learning as well as updates made by the NC School Boards Association. 
• Board Policy 1710 Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying was given final approval. The revisions reflect recent major court decisions regarding the rights of transgender employees and students.
• Board Policy 7100 Recruitment and Selection of Personnel was given final approval. The revisions reflect major court decisions regarding the rights of transgender employees and students.
• In order to provide additional incentive for substitutes to fill daily job openings from January 6th through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the following incentive plan was approved:
• Substitutes who work at least 5 full days in a calendar month will receive $100 of additional pay each month.
• Substitutes who work at least 10 full days in a calendar month will receive $250 of additional pay each month.
• Substitutes who work at least 14 full days in a calendar month will receive $425 each month. 

The video of the Board meeting can be viewed here. 

This upcoming week we have a Special Called Board Meeting to discuss Second Semester Plans on Thursday, January 14th, at 3:30 pm. The agenda has not posted yet. It can be watched on the WCPSS YouTube Channel. 

Please remember you can now sign up to receive an email notification of upcoming board meetings by completing this form. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.

*Virtual D9 Connection meetings will begin in the near future. Be on the lookout for more details soon.