Haliwa Saponi Tribal School
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Rev. CH Richardson building
130 Haliwa-Saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
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Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Discuss | Melissa 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 minutes 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 | 6:15 PM | |||
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Student of the Month Employee of the Month Board of Director's Meeting Schedule
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| A. | Red Earth Literacy Project Presentation | Discuss | Melissa Richardson | 20 m | |
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Dr. Angela Caudle will provide an update on the "Red Earth Literacy Project". |
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| B. | Board of Director's Meeting Schedule | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 2 m | |
| III. | Facility Updates | 6:37 PM | |||
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Fire Marshall Inspection was completed on 9/15/2026. Deck Stained update |
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| A. | Facilities Update | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 5 m | |
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The decks on the back modular units have been sprayed with a coat of stain. We are still waiting for the contractor to return to complete. |
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| IV. | Finance | 6:42 PM | |||
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Review and consideration of the July 2026 Budget. Reuested the August Packet by 9/10/26 still waiting for the upload.
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| A. | Finance Report | Discuss | Melissa Richardson | 30 m | |
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Audit Update |
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| B. | Bill.com | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 3 m | |
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The school has activated a Bill.com account. |
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| V. | Governance | 7:15 PM | |||
| A. | Charter School Renewal Year 1- 2026-2027 | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 10 m | |
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1. The renewal process consists of a self-study update. |
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| B. | 2026 Mental Health Plan | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 2 m | |
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Submitted 2026 School Mental Health Plan and began training with staff. |
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| C. | Parents Right to Student Achievement | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 3 m | |
| VI. | Personnel & Contracts | 7:30 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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EC Compliance Recommendation PRC 060 School Social Worker Recommendation PRC 105
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/) |
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| VII. | Closing Items | 8:00 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: October 22, 2026 | FYI | Melissa Richardson | 1 m | |