Haliwa Saponi Tribal School

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Board of Directors Meeting

Regular Meeting
Published on May 8, 2026 at 11:05 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

Location

39021 NC-561, Hollister, NC 27844

Pledge of Alliegance

 

School Mission: 

 

The Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School will provide high-quality
education through academics, technology, and community
involvement, with the integration of American Indian
culture. Our students will become positive, productive
citizens in an ever-changing global society.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Tyler Richardson 3 m
   

Roll Call to Determine Qurom

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Gideon Lee 2 m
   

Qurom has been determined. Meeting will be called to order.

 
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Gideon Lee 10 m
   

Review and approve minutes from March 2026 meeting with any noted corrections.

 
II. Academic Excellence
 

The purpose of this item is to review and discuss  MOCK EOG results and IReady student growth data relating to the schools academic program.

 
III. CEO Support And Eval 2025-2026 6:45 PM
 

Review scoring rubric Principals Evaluation.

 
  A. Speech Therapist FYI Melissa Richardson 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide notification of retirement of contract service Speech Therapist.

 
IV. Development 6:47 PM
  A. Catering Agreement Vote Melissa Richardson 5 m
   

The Catering Agreement item requests approval to continue the food service agreement with Halifax County School Nutrition Department.

 
V. Facility 6:52 PM
  A. 2026 Health Inspection FYI Melissa Richardson 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is to share Health Inspection results with  Directors.

 
VI. Budget Report 6:55 PM
 

February Budget Report

March Budget Report

 

 
  A. February Report Discuss Melissa Richardson 5 m
   

The purposeof this item is to review and discuss the February Budget Report.

 
  B. March Budget Report Discuss Melissa Richardson 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to review and discuss the March Budget Report.

 
  C. Truist FYI Gideon Lee 5 m
   

Discuss meeting with Ms. Parker from Truist Bank.

 
VII. Governance 7:10 PM
  A. Promotion and Retention Policy Vote Melissa Richardson 2 m
   

The purpose of this agenda item is to request Board approval of the updated Promotion and Retention Policy for [School Name]. This policy establishes clear standards for student advancement, aligns with North Carolina General Statutes, and ensures consistent implementation across grade levels.


 

 
VIII. Closed Session 7:12 PM
 

 In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง143-318.11(c), the ExecutiveSchool Board will convene in closed session.  To discuss personnel and contract for the 2026-2027 School Year.

 
  A. Principal Evaluation Discuss Michael Richardson 5 m
IX. Closing Items 7:17 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Gideon Lee 2 m