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April 9, 2021

 As a Board, we had two meetings this week on Tuesday, April 6th: Work Session and Board Meeting.

At the Tuesday, April 6th Work Session:

  • Dr. Muttillo, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, shared an update on current recruitment efforts for teachers. 

  • Drew Cook, Assistant Superintendent for Academics, and Alicia Miller, Director, Curriculum and Instruction; presented an overview of District staff's current recommendations and planning for the 2021-22 Virtual Academy including operational considerations, key factors, and a general timeline for next steps.

  • *Please note that District staff has adjusted some of their recommendations since Tuesday.** To view the most recent information about the Virtual Academy for 2021-22, access this link. 
To view the Work Session presentation, click here. The recording of the April 6th Work Session can be accessed at this link.

At the Tuesday, April 6th Board Meeting:
  • Superintendent Moore and David Neter, Chief Business Officer, presented the proposed 2021-22 budget. It is a $1,938,822,321 total operating budget. There are requests for the County to make the $11.9 million one-time increase (from 2020-21) recurring and an increase of $16.3 million in County appropriation. It also invests $20.1 million of fund balance. To view the budget presentation, click here. To access the entire proposed budget, use this link.

  • Superintendent Moore provided a brief summary of the updates received in the Work Session.

  • David Neter, Chief Business Officer, and Bob Snidemiller, Senior Director for Transportation; presented the proposed 2021-22 bell schedules for approval. The Board approved the bell schedules 9-0. To view the bell schedules, click here.

  • David Neter, Chief Business Officer, and Mark Winters, Finance Officer; presented a recommendation of an external financial audit contract with Dixon, Hughes, and Goodman, LLP. To access an overview of the contract, use this link. The Board approved the contract 9-0.

  • Dr. Muttillo, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, recommended an extension of the Emergency Sick Leave Provision of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) through June 30, 2021. The Board approved the extension 9-0.
To watch the April 6th Board Meeting, click here.

On Thursday, April 8th, District 9 had a BAC Meeting.

At the Thursday, April 8th BAC Meeting:
  • Marlo Gaddis, Chief Technology Officer, assisted with registration, tech support during and before the meeting, and more.

  • I provided a brief Board update and reminders about our next BAC meeting on May 13th and the next D9 connection meeting this Sunday, April 11th at 4 pm.
  • Douglas Congdon, Program Executive, Facilities Design and Construction; provided a detailed presentation on the existing school prioritization rubric.

  • Nathan Slavik, Senior Director, Maintenance and Operations; presented information about maintenance and operations including work orders, priorities, and more.

    To view Mr. Congdon and Mr. Slavik's presentation, use this link. The 2021 Top 25 list, based on the rubric prioritization matrix, can be accessed here.
Next week, as a Board, we have the following meeting (Please remember the meeting will be live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Wednesday, April 14th at 3 pm: Facilities Committee. The agenda has not posted at the time of this blog entry. When it is posted, it can be accessed at this link.
Members of the public can request to attend the Facilities Committee Meeting in person. To access the Google Form to complete, click here, scroll down, and select #6. The form should go live by Monday, April 12th at 3 pm and close at 5 pm on Tuesday, April 13th.

I am seeking direct public feedback on Superintendent Moore's proposed 2021-22 budget. Please complete this form. The Google Form has a link to the budget for you to review and a place to provide any comments you may have regarding the budget.

This Sunday, April 11th, at 4 pm, I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to District 9 families, community members, and staff. To join us, use this Google Meet link. 

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



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