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August 19, 2022

On Monday, I attended my first golf match at MacGregor Country Club. It was exciting to watch Apex, Cary, and Green Hope Women Golf Teams on the course! On Friday, it was time for some football at Cary High School. The band's halftime show was fantastic!

This week as a Board, we had two meetings: Work Session and Board Meeting.

At the Tuesday, August 16th Work Session:

  • Drew Cook, Assistant Superintendent, Academics; Michele Woodson, Senior Director, K-12 Curriculum Development; Kim Keith, Vice President of Youth Development, YMCA of the Triangle; and Teresa Jones, WCPSS Volunteer; provided an update on the WakeTogether Community Partnership. This program is in need of volunteers to provide structured, one-on-one tutoring for students. To view their presentation and to learn more about how you can sign up to volunteer, click here.

  • Dr. Robinson, Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning; Dr. McMillen, Assistant Superintendent for Data, Research & Accountability; Dr. Nash, Research Triangle Institute; and Michael Martin, Research Triangle Institute, reviewed the work completed so far on the Strategic Plan and received feedback on the goal framework. Use this link to review their presentation.

  • David Neter, Chief Business Officer; and Dr. Muttillo, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources; presented the recommendations for the 2022-23 Salary Schedules. Click here to view the recommendations.

  • Robert Snidemiller, Senior Director, Transportation; provided a transportation update. Use this link to access his presentation.
Click here to watch the recording of the August 16th Work Session.

At the Tuesday, August 16th Board Meeting:
  • Superintendent Moore provided an overview of the topics from the Work Session: WakeTogether, Strategic Plan, 2022-23 Salary Schedules, and transportation update.

  • David Neter, Chief Finance Officer, presented the budget reconciliation recommendations for Board approval. The Board approved the recommendations 9-0. Use this link to review the recommendations. 

  • David Neter presented the 2022-23 salary schedules for Board approval. The Board approved the pay increases 9-0. To access the approved 2022-23 salary schedules, click here. 

  • Glenn Carrozza, Assistant Superintendent; School Choice, Planning, and Assignment; presented  two options for proposed updates to the 2022-23 instructional calendar for year-round schools. Staff recommended option 2. The Board approved option 2 9-0. Use this link to view his presentation. Click here for the approved 2022-23 year-round instructional calendar.
Use this link to watch the recording of the August 16th Board Meeting.

Next week as a Board, we have the following meeting (Please remember the meeting will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Monday, August 22nd at 3:00 pm- Student Achievement Committee. Items on the agenda are opening of schools update and an overview of professional learning and LETRS implementation. Click here to view the agenda.
I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on Sunday, August 28th at 7:30 pm. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to you. 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 questions or comments, please email me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.




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