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August 27, 2021

I kicked off my week at Green Hope High for the first day of traditional school. Prior to the school bell ringing, there was a wide variety of activities--a senior parade, the band playing, cheerleaders, dance team, volunteers with sweet treats, and more. I enjoyed seeing so many students excited to be back. On Wednesday, I headed to the WakeMed Cross Country Course in Cary to watch some fantastic Cary, Green Hope, Green Level, Holly Springs, and Willow Spring High student athletes compete. On Friday, I visited Cary Elementary. It was great to see students plotting coordinates to create designs, having a discussion about kindness, and all the amazing student artwork.

This week as a Board, we had one meeting: Student Achievement Committee.

At the Monday, August 23rd Student Achievement Meeting:

  • Glen Carrozza, Senior Director, Student Assignment, provided background information and data and facilitated a Board discussion about the history, current status, and possible future vision for year-round schools. To view the presentation, click here.
To watch the recording of the August 23rd Student Achievement Meeting, use this link.

Next week as a Board, we have the following meeting (Please remember this meeting will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Tuesday, August 31th at 3 pm- Policy Committee. You can access the agenda here. There will be several policies discussed from Student Transportation to Co-Curricular Activities and Athletes and more.
I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 pm. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to your feedback and concerns. If you live in D9, work in a D9 school, or have a student in a D9 school, please join us using this Google Meet Link.

Please mark your calendar for another D9 Connection Meeting on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm. 

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



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