Haliwa Saponi Tribal School

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Board of Directors Meeting

Published on September 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM EDT
Amended on September 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Rev. CH Richardson building

130 Haliwa-Saponi Trail

Hollister, NC 27844

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance Discuss Melissa 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 6:15 PM
 

Student of the Month

Employee of the Month

Board of Director's Meeting Schedule

 

 
  A. Red Earth Literacy Project Presentation Discuss Melissa Richardson 20 m
   

Dr. Angela Caudle will provide an update on the "Red Earth Literacy Project". 

 
  B. Board of Director's Meeting Schedule FYI Melissa Richardson 2 m
III. Facility Updates 6:37 PM
 

Fire Marshall Inspection was completed on 9/15/2026.

Deck Stained update

 
  A. Facilities Update FYI Melissa Richardson 5 m
   

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.

 
IV. Finance 6:42 PM
 

Review and consideration of the July 2026 Budget. Reuested the August Packet by 9/10/26 still waiting for the upload.

 

 
  A. Finance Report Discuss Melissa Richardson 30 m
   

Audit Update

 
  B. Bill.com FYI Melissa Richardson 3 m
   

The school has activated a Bill.com account. 

 
V. Governance 7:15 PM
  A. Charter School Renewal Year 1- 2026-2027 FYI Melissa Richardson 10 m
   

1. The renewal process consists of a self-study update.

 
  B. 2026 Mental Health Plan FYI Melissa Richardson 2 m
   

Submitted 2026 School Mental Health Plan and began training with staff.

 
  C. Parents Right to Student Achievement FYI Melissa Richardson 3 m
VI. Personnel & Contracts 7:30 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
   

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/)

 
VII. Closing Items 8:00 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: October 22, 2026 FYI Melissa Richardson 1 m