There was no public comment.

This item was tabled to the next meeting.

This item was tabled to the next meeting.

This item was tabled to the next meeting.

Ms. Villegas and Dr. Tracy provided an update on the roadmap for the 2020-21 school year to cover COVID-19 contingencies

The school needs to submit the Jumpstart and Distance Learning plans to NC DPI.  By July 1, the KHS administration anticipates the state will announce expectations and guidelines schools should follow as they prepare for the upcoming year.

Ms. Jackson provided the annual update on the special education, English learners, and academically and intellectually gifted programs at KHS.

KHS recently submitted its documentation regarding these programs, and NC DPI has provided some feedback and guidance regarding the AIG program at KHS:

• How KHS identifies students for AIG Programs; and,
• How KHS holds itself accountable to success.

These aspects of the programs are being reviewed, and Ms. Jackson expects to have the changes prepared in time for board approval at the September 2020 board meeting.

Dr. Tracy provided his ED report.

Enrollment: wait list is being utilized, and staff is using social media to recruit scholars for classes with enrollment capacity and no present names on the wait list.

Mr. Featherstone introduced the process for reviewing the staff handbook for the upcoming school year.

Board Member assignments for first reading:

• Davis: Disclaimer through Handling of Reporting Violations
• Paris: Employee Parking through Employment Reference, Verification & Inquiries
• McGarrah:  Disability Accommodation through Planning Period
• Foy-Watson: Communication Policies through Inclement Weather
• Featherstone: Employee Status through Tutoring for Compensation
• Callahan/Hensler: Academic Policies through Appendix B

No update in Charter School Renewal

The board has received three applications and is reviewing the applications.  Web conference interviews will be scheduled before the July Meeting.  Mrs, Foy-Watson will lead the interview processs. 

Board Nominations:

• President: Shani Foy-Watson (nominated , 2nd by Paris)
• Vice President: Adrienne Davis (Foy-Watson, Featherstone)
• Treasurer: Brandon Paris (self-nominated, Foy-Watson)
• Secretary: Stephanie McGarrah (Foy-Watson, Featherstone)

This item was tabled to the next meeting.

Ms. Vargas provided an updated calendar for the 2020-21 school year.  The new calendar addresses changes required as a part of recently passed SB 704.  Of particular, the new calendar ensures KHS:

• Provides for 185 days or 1,025 hours of instruction with an additional five remote instruction days.
• Provides five, individually seperate and distinct full instructional days.
• Sets the first day of classes for the 2020-21 school year to August 17, 2020 to align with the new start date for all LEA schools.

Dr. Tracy reviewed the financial summary.  Current projections show the organization is on track to have a small surplus for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020,

Dr. Tracy provided a scenario plan for the 2020-21 budget in anticipation of any reductions in State and Local funding due to COVID.  This is a planning effort to be prepared under a worst-case scenario.

 

Mr. Paris gave an update on discussions with financial entities about a potential school bond.  Several organizations have been contacted and we are waitign for response.

Dr. Tracy gave an update on year-end spending related to funds related to COVID 19.

Dr. Tracy detailed end of year investments in a number of areas to enhance the school -- technology upgrades to all classrooms, a new floor for the middle school gymnasium, repair to gym bleachers, painting the Middle School parking lot, updated cooling system for computer servers, and athletic uniforms. The funds for these investments were previously identified using current year budget surplus.

Board entered closed session in a private conferencing room to cover this agenda item.

Re-entered the open session conference at 10:33PM.

The board discussed a personnel matter originally addressed in the Emergency Meeting held on May 27, 2020.

The board reviewed the proposed staffing contract plan for the 2020-21 school year.