D9 Connection

On Wednesday, I watched the media briefing with Dr. Benjamin, ABC Science Collaborative, and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Benjamin presented information about the Test-to-Stay Program, initial analysis, and recommendations. To view the briefing, use this link . To read the report submitted to the NC DHHS, click here . This week as a Board, we had no meetings.  Next week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be streamed live on the  WCPSS YouTube Channel .): Tuesday, January 4th at 4:00 pm- Work Session. The items on the agenda are review of the WCPSS Board legislative priorities and the District 4 Board seat vacancy. Use this link to view the agenda. Tuesday, January 4th at 5:30 pm- Board Meeting.* There are multiple items on the agenda. Some of the items are several policies, the naming of the Enloe Magnet High School Track, two sets of salary schedules, the Local Face Covering Policy and more. Click here to access the agenda.

On Thursday, I attended the morning session of the Sgt. Mark Adams Wrestling Tournament at Cary High School. Congratulations to the wrestlers. Thank you to the coaches, staff, referees, and volunteers for supporting these athletes.  This week as a Board, we had no meetings. Next week as a Board, we have no meetings. Please remember I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on January 2nd at 4 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 in a D9 school, please join us using this Google Meet Link . I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you have time to relax and enjoy family and friends. Please  view the WCPSS Holiday Card Video  featuring multiple students' magnificent artwork. There are two pieces of artwork featured from District 9 students; one from Davis Drive Middle and one Reedy Creek Magnet Middle. Well done students! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at kcarter3@w

On Tuesday, I attended the Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School Beginning Band Concert. It was wonderful to hear directly from the students about their progression of learning. The students and Band Director, Ms. Torres, did a fabulous job! Later on Tuesday, I attended the Davis Drive Middle School Dance Show. Congratulations to the dancers and Director of Dance, Ms. Winans, on a fabulous performance. On Wednesday, I attended the West Cary Middle School Beginning and Concert Band Performance. The band students and Band Director (and drummer), Mr. Anderson, were terrific! It was also great to visit the Art Gallery. A shoutout to the art students and art teacher, Mr. Miller, for a job well done. On Friday, I visited Farmington Woods Elementary School for the Gift of Reading Annual Event. I had the honor of reading a story to a first grade class and three second grade classes. On Saturday, I will be closing out my week by joining the Cary High School NJROTC at Hillcrest Cemetery for the Wreat

On Monday, I hosted a D9 Connection Meeting. On Thursday, I attended the Green Hope/Cary/Wakefield/Broughton Swim Meet. It was great to see the students cheering each other on and the fast swimming. Well done swimmers! On Saturday, I will be wrapping up my week by attending the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade. I'm looking forward to seeing many of our fabulous students in the parade! This week as a Board, we had five meetings: Finance Committee, Work Session, Annual Meeting, Board Meeting, and Policy Committee. At the Tuesday, December 7th Finance Committee Meeting: Tyler Baity, Managing Director with DHG (Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP), presented information about the audit results, required communication to the Board, financial highlights, and compliance audit. To access the presentation, click here . Mark Winters, Finance Officer, presented an overview of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR). To view the presentation, use this link . Click here to read the entire Annual Com

This week as a Board, we had one meeting: Special Called Board Meeting-WCPSS 2022-23 Enrollment Plan Public Hearing.  At the Tuesday, November 30th Special Called Board Meeting: Members of the public shared their feedback regarding the 2022-23 Enrollment Plan. To watch the recording of the November 30th Special Called Board Meeting, click here . I was unable to attend the meeting due to my father, Gene Franklin (Cary High School Class of 1955), suddenly passing away on Thanksgiving Day. I apologize for my absence. I watched the recording of the meeting and appreciate the public providing their input.  Next week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel ): Tuesday, December 7th at 2:00 pm- Finance Committee. Use this link to access the agenda. The items on the agenda are the Audit Committee Report and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Tuesday, December 7th at 3:00 pm-Work Session. To view the