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October 14, 2022

On Monday, I visited SCORE Academy for their RAMP (The Recognized ASCA Model Program) presentation. On Wednesday, I visited Apex HS for their RAMP presentation. Thank you to all the work being done to support all our students! On Thursday, I attended Green Hope High School's Orchestra Concert. Outstanding job Concert Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. A special shoutout to Director-Mrs. Lewis. After the concert, I was able to head to the gym to see the last several points--and the Green Hope Volleyball Team's victory point! On Friday, I will be attending Apex High's Homecoming football game.

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, October 18th at 4:00 pm- Work Session. The item on the agenda is Draft 2 of the WCPSS 2023-24 Enrollment Plan . Use this link to view the agenda.

  • Tuesday, October 18th at 5:30 pm- Board Meeting*. Some of the items on the agenda are North Carolina Symphony, first reading of Board Policy 3420, and more. Click here to access the agenda. 

*Full audio via phone is available for the Board Meeting. The phone number will be posted at this link the day of the Board Meeting. 

If you are interested, you can submit written or video public comments. The forms to submit comments will be live from 5 pm on Friday until noon on Tuesday.

If you are interested in making in-person public comments, please visit this page and scroll down to click on the appropriate form. The form will go live 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting (on Sunday) and close at 5 pm on Monday.

On October 24th at 6 pm, D9 will be having a Board Advisory Council Meeting at Apex High School. District staff will be presenting information about Draft 2 of the Student Enrollment Plan.

I will be hosting another D9 Connection Meeting on Sunday, October 30th at 7:30 pm. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to you. If you live in D9, have a student attending 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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