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November 4, 2022

On Sunday, I hosted a D9 Connection Meeting. On Wednesday, I attended the Cary High and Athens Drive High School's Fall Orchestra Concert. Splendid job musicians and Director-Mrs. Culbreth. On Thursday, I attended Green Hope's phenomenal production of Metamorphoses. On Friday, I attended Round One of the Football playoffs at Apex High School. Best of luck in Round 2 Apex!

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

At the Tuesday, November 1st Work Session:

  • Glenn Carrozza, Assistant Superintendent, School Choice, Planning and Assignment; and Tamani Anderson Powell, Director, Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs; presented the proposed changes to the 2023-24 Traditional, Modified, and Year-Round Instructional Calendars. These calendars will be presented for Board approval at a future Board Meeting. 

  • Dr. Moore-Lawrence, Senior Director, K-12 Instructional Supports; Michele Woodson, Senior Director; K-12 Curriculum Development; Jo Anne Honeycutt, Director, Career and Technical Education; provided an overview of the 2022 Summer Programs and a preview of the 2023 Summer Programs. Click here to view their presentation. 

  • Dr. Robinson, Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning; Dr. Crain, Director, Strategy and Policy; led the Board in a discussion of Board Policy 1710/4021/7230. Use this link to view the policy.
Click here to view the recording of the November 1st Work Session. 

At the Tuesday, November 1st, Board Meeting:
  • Tasha Haynes, Senior Administrator for Magnet Recruitment and Grants, Tamani Anderson Powell, and a student from Enloe High School kicked off the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Magnet Schools of Choice.

  • Dr. Moore-Lawrence, Dr. Emanuel, President, Parent Advisory Committee; and Becky Foote, Senior Administrator, Title I; presented information about National American Indian Heritage Month. Two students from Fuquay Varina Elementary School performed an American Indian Style Woman's Dance (Hoop) and were accompanied by their father, Dr. Watson, playing drums and singing. Use this link to access their presentation.

  • Superintendent Moore provided an overview of the items discussed in our Work Session: proposed changes to the 2023-24 Instructional Calendars, Summer Programming Updates, and discussion of Board Policy 1710/4021/7230.

  • Dr. Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, Equity Affairs, presented Board Policy 1150: Equity for first reading. The Board approved the policy 9-0. Click here to read the policy.
Use this link to watch the recording of the November 1st Board Meeting.

Next week as a Board, we have the following meetings (Please remember these meetings will be streamed live on the WCPSS YouTube Channel.):
  • Wednesday, November 9th at 3:00 pm- Facilities Committee. Items on the agenda are: Transportation Center Project Update, Area Crowding Considerations 101, CAMPO and the Safe Routes to School Initiative, 2023 CIP Plan: Introduction, New Business, and Facilities Three Months Forecast. Click here to access the agenda.

  • Thursday, November 10th at 5:30 pm- Public Hearing on Student Assignment Plan. Please be aware that the sign-up form to speak will go live on Tuesday, November 8th at 5:30 pm and will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9th. Use this link and scroll down to the sign-up form under the Public Hearing on Student Assignment Plan Heading.
If you have any questions, please contact me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.




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