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June 24, 2022

 This week as a Board, we had three meetings: Work Session, Board Meeting, and Facilities Committee.

At the Tuesday, June 21st Work Session:

  • Dr. Gardner, Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning; Dr. McMillen, Assistant Superintendent, Data, Research, and Accountability; Michael Martin, Educational Consultant, RTI Education Services; and Dr. Nash, Educational Consultant, RTI Education Services; continued to guide discussions with the Board in support of the Strategic Plan. There were several suggestions provided by the Board. To view the presentation, click here.

  • Russ Smith, Senior Director, Security; and Kendrick Scott, Senior Administrator, Security; provided information about the Office of Security and highlighted procedures that are in place to promote and support the safety of students and staff. Use this link to access the presentation.
Click here to watch the recording of the June 21st Work Session.

At the Tuesday, June 21st Board Meeting:
  • Superintendent Moore provided an overview of the two items covered in the Work Session: Work in support of the Strategic Plan and an overview of the WCPSS Office of Security.

  • Jennifer Zerda, SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) Chairperson; presented the annual report to the Board including the triennial assessment of Board Policy 6140. Use this link to review the presentation.

  • Jamie Thomas, Chair and Trustee, Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees; and Dr. Ralls, Wake Technical Community College; provided an update on the events, developments, and overall status of Wake Technical Community College during the past year. Click here to access the presentation. 

  • David Neter, Chief Business Officer, requested approval of an interim budget resolution for 2022-23 for the purpose of paying salaries and the usual ordinary expenses of the school system for the interval between the beginning of the fiscal year and the adoption of the budget resolution.  Interim appropriations so made and expended will be charged to the proper appropriations in the budget resolution. The Board approved the resolution 9-0.

  • David Neter presented the Board of Education's General Counsel FY 2022-23 Contract. I did ask when the last time an RFP or bids were accepted for this work. No date could be provided. I voiced my support to open it for bids. The contract was supported by the Board 9-0. Use this link to view the contract. 

  • Jamie Thomas was presented for reappointment by the Board to the Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees. The Board approved the reappointment 9-0. Click here to access a letter from the Vice President of the Board of Trustees. 
Use this link to watch the recording of the June 21st Board Meeting.

At the Wednesday, June 22nd Facilities Committee Meeting:
  • Betty Parker, Senior Director, Real Estate Services; presented name options for the new Central Services facility that will be located on the commercial site acquired on Piney Plains Road in Cary which was formerly operated by Crossroads Ford as a vehicle maintenance and repair facility. Click here to view the site location. The Board suggested Piney Plains Road Central Services. This will be brought to the full Board for approval on July 19th.

  • Betty Parker, presented name options for the new Pre-K Center that will be located on the southern portion of the Millbrook Elementary School campus. Use this link to access the site location. The Board suggested the Early Learning Center at Memory Road. This will be brought to the full Board for approval on July 19th.

  • Douglas Congdon, Program Executive, Facilities Design & Construction; provided an update regarding the upcoming school openings for the 2022-2023 school year and an update regarding schools currently under construction. Click here to view the presentation.

  • Russ Smith, Senior Director, Security; Curt Lavarello, School Safety Advocacy Council; Sean Burke, School Safety Advocacy Council; and Douglas Congdon provided broad base discussion about current pertinent security topics.

  • Douglas Congdon provided a facilities three month forecast. Use this link to access the forecast. 
To watch the recording of the June 22nd Facilities Committee Meeting, click here.

Next week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Monday, June 28th at 3 pm- Student Achievement Committee Meeting. Items on the agenda are District Management Group (DMG): improving outcomes for students, staff morale, and parent satisfaction and Middle School Competency Based Grading Initiative. Use this link to access the agenda.

  • Tuesday, June 29th at 3 pm- Policy Committee. Items on the agenda are Board Policy 2121: Board Member Conflict of Interest, Policy 4100: Admission to the Wake County Public School System, Policy 4150: School Assignment and Transfers, Policy 6220: Operation of School Nutrition Services, and Policy 8305: Federal Grant Administration. Click here to view the agenda.
I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on Wednesday, June 29th 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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