Haliwa Saponi Tribal School

Board of Director's Meeting

Published on August 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

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Agenda

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

Attendance is taken to determine meeting quorum.

 

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss Earl Evans, Chairman 1 m
   

The purpose of calling the meeting to order is to offically commence the meeting. 

 

We will have a  "Moment of Silence".

 

 

 
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Tyler Richardson 10 m
   

The review of minutes from previous meeting for approval.

 
  D. Public Comments   Earl Evans 1 m
   

Comments limited in accordance with Board Policy- 2 minutes per person. Person must be signed in on the Public Comment sheet to speak. 

 
II. Administrator's Report 6:45 PM
 

 The 2026-2027 School Year will begin our Year 1 Charter Renewal Process. The Chairman and I attended a virtual session describing renewal expectations and items needed this school year. 

 

Teacher's returned to campus August 10, 2026. We began Professional Development on this years instructional framework.

 

 
  A. Charter Rewal Process FYI Melissa Richardson 4 m
   

Discuss and share the NC Charter Renewal Process for 2026-2027 (Year 1).

 
III. Facility 6:49 PM
 

There are no facility concerns. 

Powerwashed Decks look very nice and ceilings have been repaired in classrooms.

 
  A. Facilities Update 5 m
IV. Finance 6:54 PM
 

Review and consideration of the June 2026 Budget. 

 

 
  A. Finance Report Discuss Melissa Richardson 30 m
V. Governance 7:24 PM
  A. Charter School Renewal Year 1- 2026-2027 FYI Melissa Richardson 10 m
   

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.  (December 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.

 
  B. Student Code of Conduct Vote Melissa Richardson 2 m
   

Updated Student Code of Conduct to meet current state guidelines. Requesting Board of Director's Approval for parent distribution.

 
VI. Personnel & Contracts 7:36 PM
 

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

 
  A. Closed Session Discuss Earl Evans 30 m
   

 

Closed Session – N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11

 

In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-318.11(c), the ExecutiveSchool Board will convene in closed session. To discuss employee contracts for the 2026-2027 SY.

 

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/)

 
VII. Closing Items 8:06 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Earl Evans 1 m
   

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.

 
  B. Next Meeting: September 8, 2026 FYI Melissa Richardson 1 m