On Tuesday, I met with Joey Huot to learn more about the Fayetteville Marksmen's opportunities for our students: College and Career Fair, School Day Game, and various Performance and Spirit Nights. Later on Tuesday, I attended the Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) virtual film screening and community conversation about "To Serve and Protect." To learn more about the event, click here. On Wednesday, I attended the Cary Chamber of Commerce 2021 Leadership Dinner. On Saturday, I will be wrapping up my week at Northwoods Elementary Beautification Day.
This week as a Board, we had one meeting: Facilities Committee.
At the Wednesday, August 11th Facilities Committee Meeting:
- Douglas Congdon, Facilities Design and Construction, Program Executive; presented an update that included projects completed in the last two years, projects in progress, and projects specific to the FY22 Appropriation. On Monday, August 16th, this presentation will be provided to the Wake County Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners will also be voting on FY22 Appropriation at the meeting on August 16th. Use this link to view the presentation.
- Marcella Rorie, Senior Director of Long Range Planning, provided an overview and visualization of the Facilities Utilization Report (FUR). To view the presentation, click here.
- Chris Heagarty facilitated a discussion about possible topics for future Facilities Committee Meetings.
- Douglas Congdon provided an overview of the Facilities three month forecast. Use this link to review the presentation.
To watch the recording of the August 11th Facilities Committee Meeting, click here.
This week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be live streamed on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
- Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 pm: Finance Committee. Use this link to view the agenda. There will be an overview of WCPSS Employee Benefits and a review of the 2021-22 proposed state budgets.
- Tuesday, August 17th at 3:30 pm: Work Session. To access the agenda, click here. The topic on the agenda is Opening of School 2021-22, which will include a wide range of information related to transportation, staffing, family engagement activities, and health guidance procedures and protocols.
- Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 pm: Board Meeting. Use this link to view the agenda. There are several items related to finance and facilities, data use agreement with the ABC Science Collaborative, and more.
This week, the Board was informed of the following changes related to attending Board meetings. Face coverings are now required for those attending Board of Education meetings. Board members, WCPSS employees, and the public must wear a face covering even if vaccinated. If you are unable to wear a face covering because of a disability or other reason, you may watch the livestream or listen by phone. Approximately 24 hours prior to the start of a Board Meeting, there will be a phone number posted on this website to access live audio of the meeting.
If you are interested in attending the Work Session, please complete this form. The link should go live 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting and close at 5 pm on Monday.
If you are interested in attending the Board Meeting and/or make a public comment in person, please click here and scroll down to select the correct form. The form should be live 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting and will close at 5 pm on Monday.
I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on Monday, August 16th at 7:30 pm. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to you. If you live in D9, have a student in a D9 school, or work at a D9 school, please join us using this Google Meet link.
If you have any questions or comments, please email me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.
