I started my week visiting Weatherstone and Reedy Creek Elementary. It was fantastic to see all the staff and students. On Monday evening, I hosted a D9 Connection Meeting to hear feedback prior to our vote on Plan A for 4th and 5th grades. Wednesday evening was the District 9 BAC Meeting (Read below for more information.). On Thursday, I visited Green Hope High and Green Hope Elementary with Area Superintendent Dr. Sexton. It was great seeing several former DDMS students, the proposed site for a new outside learning space, and all the activities happening. I also attended a WakeEd Partnership Orientation for new public officials hosted by Keith Poston and Tim Lavallee.
As a Board, we had two meetings: Special Called Board Meeting and Facilities Committee.
At the Tuesday, March 9th Special Called Board Meeting:
- Superintendent Moore presented the staff recommendation for 4th and 5th grades: implement Plan A beginning March 15th. To view the presentation, click here. The Board approved the recommendation 8-1.
- Douglas Congdon, Program Executive, Facilities Design and Construction; presented an update on the Rubric Prioritization Rubric based on feedback from our last committee meeting. To access the presentation, click here. Additionally, he reviewed a document with the 2021 Top 25 Schools rubric results. The document can be viewed at this link.
- Jack McAleer, Director, Project Controls, Facilities Design and Construction; provided an overview of an in-depth 2021 Cost Model Update and executive summary. There were several documents shared. To view the presentation, click here. The access the detailed information regarding the cost model estimating guide, visit this link. The executive summary is available here.
- Elizabeth Wakeford, Senior Facilities Planner, Facilities Design and Construction; presented the master plan and schematic design for Fuquay-Varina Middle School replacement (M15). To view the information, visit this link.
- Shane Webster, Senior Facilities Planner, Facilities Design and Construction, shared the master plan and schematic design for Hilltop Needmore Road Elementary School. To access the presentation, click here.
- Douglas Congdon, Program Executive, Facilities Design and Construction; presented the three month forecast which includes items for upcoming Facilities Committee Meetings and Board Meetings as it pertains to WCPSS and the Facilities Department. To view the document, visit this link.
- I provided a brief update: upcoming BAC Meetings-April 8 and May 13th at 5:30 pm.; recent Board vote to approve Plan A for 4th and 5th grades, upcoming Board Meeting on March 16th, and pending (at the time of the meeting) legislation SB220.
- Mark Winters, Finance Officer, provided a detailed update on CARES funding and Terri Kimzey, Senior Director, Budget; presented budget development information. To view their presentation, visit this link
- Tom Huffstetler, Director for Translation and Interpretation Services; and Angela Mills, Administrator, Translation and Interpretation Services; provided vital support through translation services and simultaneous interpretation.
- Marlo Gaddis, Chief Technology Officer, arranged registration and the virtual platform, monitored the chat, and more.
- Tuesday, March 16th-1:30 pm- Budget/Finance Committee- To access the agenda, visit this link.
- Tuesday, March 16th- 3:00 pm-Work Session-To view the agenda, click here.
- Tuesday, March 16th-5:30 pm-Board Meeting-The agenda can be found at this link.