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March 25, 2022

On Tuesday, I visited Adams Elementary and was able to observe a fantastic Artist in Schools event-Number Drummer. Troy Kryzalka did an amazing job motivating the students and showing the connections between math and music in ways that had students (and Principal Hegedus) rocking out with cowbells, trash cans, and drum sticks! On Thursday, I visited Cary High School for the S.H.E.D. (student hands-on experience day) competition. The students' work did not stop even in the rain.  Thursday evening, I attended the Celebration of Teaching Excellence for WCPSS' new and renewed National Board Certified Teachers. I was also able to cheer on the Cary High Women's Lacrosse Team during their game against Middle Creek.

At the Tuesday, March 22nd Joint Board of Education and County Commissioners Meeting:

  • David Neter, Chief Business Officer, provided an update on WCPSS' use of pandemic relief funds. To access the presentation, click here.

  • David Ellis, County Manager, provided an overview of how the County has spent pandemic relief funds and presented the FY 2023 budget priorities. Use this link to view the presentation.

  • David Neter, presented the context and priorities for the FY 2023 WCPSS Budget development. Click here to review the presentation.

  • Katherine Williams, County Extension Director, provided an overview of the Student Engagement Team Pilot-a partnership between WCPSS, Alliance Health, and Wake County Cooperative Extension. To access the presentation, use this link.
At the time of this blog entry, there is no video or audio posted of the March 22nd Joint Board of Education and County Commissioners Meeting.

Next week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please note these meetings will be streamed live on WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Monday, March 28th at 3 pm- Student Achievement Committee Meeting. Items on the agenda are alternative education: data and visioning and graduation updates. To access the agenda, click here.

  • Tuesday, March 29th at 3 pm- Policy Committee Meeting. There are six policies on the agenda to discuss. Use this link to view the agenda.

If you are interested in attending the committee meetings, report to the Board Room by the beginning of the meeting.

The next District 9 Board Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 6pm. It will be virtual. If you are interested in attending, please complete this Google Form. District staff will be presenting staffing concerns and steps taken to address concerns. There will also be time to provide budget feedback.

I will be hosting another D9 Connection Virtual Meeting on Monday, March 28th at 7:30 pm. 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.

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





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