Haliwa Saponi Tribal School
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Chief WR Richardson Tribal Governmental Complex
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Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 6:30 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Discuss | Tyler Richardson | 3 m | |
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Attendance is taken to determine meeting quorum.
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| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Discuss | Earl Evans, Chairman | 1 m | |
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The purpose of calling the meeting to order is to offically commence the meeting.
We will have a "Moment of Silence".
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| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Tyler Richardson | 10 m | |
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The review of minuets from previous meeting for approval. |
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| D. | Public Comments | Earl Evans | 1 m | ||
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Comments limited in accordance with Board Policy- 2 minutes per person. Person must be signed in on the Public Comment sheet to speak. |
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| II. | Administrator's Report | 6:45 PM | |||
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Focused on preparing for a successful start of the 2026-2027 school year while continuing to strengthen academics, operations, and student support services. |
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| A. | Academic & School Improvement | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 3 m | |
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Discuss and share the improvements for the 2025-2026 SY. Provide an update on the Internal Testing Data from the 2025-2026 NC EOG/EOC Testing, ACT Score Report, and AP Score Report for high school students. |
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| III. | Facility | 6:48 PM | |||
| A. | Facilities Update | 5 m | |||
| IV. | Finance | 6:53 PM | |||
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Review and consideration of the FY 2026-2027 Budget Make Budget Amendments if needed and discuss Financial updates |
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| A. | Finance Report | Discuss | Melissa Richardson | 30 m | |
| B. | Budget Update | Vote | Melissa Richardson | 30 m | |
| V. | Governance | 7:53 PM | |||
| A. | Charter School Renewal Letter of Submission | Vote | Melissa Richardson | 5 m | |
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1. Schools that intend to seek renewal must notify the NCDPI Office of Charter Schools (OCS) of the request and be prepared to pay the renewal fee of $500. (August 2026) 2. The renewal process consists of a self-study, renewal site visit with interviews, and Charter Schools Review Board review before voting on the renewal term. |
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| VI. | Personnel & Contracts | 7:58 PM | |||
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Personnel recommendations for: HS Science, HS English Language Arts, Front Office Receptionist/Accounts Payable/Recievable, and Custodian for Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School.
NYCP Literacy Instructional Specialist position (Grant position w/ NCDPI |
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| A. | Closed Session | Discuss | Earl Evans | 30 m | |
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Closed Session – N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11
To prevent the disclosure of confidential or privileged information; to consult with legal counsel; to discuss economic development matters; to establish or instruct negotiating positions regarding real property or employment contracts; to consider personnel matters, including qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, appointment, employment, complaints, charges, or grievances involving an individual employee or officer; and for such other purposes as permitted under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11. [1](https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-318.11.pdf)[2](https://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/chapter-143/article-33c/section-143-318-11/) |
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| VII. | Closing Items | 8:28 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Earl Evans | 1 m | |
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There being no further business to come before the Board, I would like to thank everyone for their time, participation, and commitment to the success of Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School. At this time, I will accept a motion to adjourn. |
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| B. | Next Meeting: August 10, 2026 | FYI | Brucie Ogletree Richardson | 1 m | |