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September 3, 2021

On Sunday, I hosted a D9 Connection Meeting. On Monday, I met with a Certified Industrial Hygienist to learn more about the role of an Industrial Hygienist. To read the American Industrial Hygiene Association's guidance for schools, click here. On Thursday, I visited Briarcliff Elementary. I really enjoyed seeing multiple outdoor learning spaces being utilized by students and staff (snack and story time), students collaborating with partners, and some great artwork. 

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

At the Tuesday, August 31st Policy Committee Meeting:

  • Dr. Julie Crain, Director of Strategy and Policy, presented Board Policy 6300: Goals of Student Transportation Services for discussion. I did ask for retaining to be added to #5 because keeping our current staff and those we recruit is vital. The committee did support the addition. This policy will be presented at a future Board Meeting for first reading. To review what was presented, use this link.

  • Eric Fitts, Senior Director, Middle School Programs, requested the Board waive the attendance component regarding eligibility for student athletes in high and middle schools (Board Policy 6860) for the Fall Semester of 2021. This will be presented for Board approval at the September 7th Board Meeting. Click here to view Board Policy 6860.

  • Tim Simmons, Chief of Communications, presented Board Policy 5210: Distribution and Display of Non-School Material for discussion. This policy will be presented at a future Board Meeting for first reading. To access Board Policy 5210, use this link.

  • Dr. Paul Walker, Senior Director, Student Due Process and Alternative Education, presented revised Board Policy 4309: Student Behavior - Student Code of Conduct for discussion. A preamble will be added to Section III-9 to reflect expectations and define consent. This will be presented at a future Board Meeting for first reading. To view the revised Board Policy 4309, click here. 
Use this link to watch the recording of the August 31st Policy Committee Meeting.

This week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 pm- Work Session. The agenda can be accessed here. Some of the topics to be discussed are transportation, staffing, family engagement activities, and health guidance procedures and protocols. 

  • Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 pm- Board Meeting. Use this link to access the agenda. A few of the items on the agenda are waiver of Section F (attendance requirement) of Board Policy 6860 for middle and high school athletes for the fall semester of 2021 and the local face covering policy.
There is audio of full board meetings available by phone: Details are posted here on the day of the meeting. If you would like to attend the Work Session or Board Meeting (including speaking at a Board Meeting), click this link and scroll down to select the appropriate form. Please note the forms will go live approximately 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting and close at 5 pm on Monday. 

You can also submit written or video public comments. The links went live earlier this evening and will close at noon on Tuesday.

I will host my next D9 Connection Meeting on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm. 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.

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



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