PUBLIC COMMENT

Fifteen minutes will be allocated on the agenda for public input at each meeting. Additional time may be added at the discretion of the Chair.

Public comment may be oral, in person, or in written form to be read by the Chair.
Public comment is limited to no more than 3 minutes per person.
It is recommended that public comment be written out and provided to the board following the three minutes to ensure the entire message is heard by the board. 

Each speaker will clearly state their full name and county of residence.

All public comment should be factual and should not include personally identifiable 
information of students or personnel in order to maintain confidentiality. Speakers 
should avoid using names of students or staff and maintain confidentiality and 
privacy standards.

All public comments will be taken under advisement by the Board, but will not elicit 
an immediate written or spoken response. The names of persons providing public comment and
a brief summary of topics or input will be included in the meeting minutes published.

A response will be provided to the stakeholder within seven (7) days.

Specific issues about a particular student or teacher should be addressed to the elementary or middle school director, rather than the Board of Directors.

• Discuss and vote on the Handbook Revisions proposed by the Committee.
• Discuss and vote on new state law regarding Paid Parental Leave.
  • The State of North Carolina recently enacted a paid Parental Leave Policy into law. We do not yet have full guidance from NCDPI OCS, but we know that Charter School Boards must vote to opt in to the policy.
  • It is the recommendation of Leadership that we opt to follow this policy. We will have access to substitute teacher funding (for instructional staff ONLY, unfortunately) if we follow the policy.

• Monthly Financial Reports
• Vote to approve Annual Audit Engagement Letter

• Discuss and vote to accept the Annual Educational Excellence Report.

• Updates on Facilities Project
• Review and approve Floor Care contract for summer 2023

Kaizen leaders will give an update to the Board.

• Monthly Report & Updates (The Directors Report will not be made verbally during meetings. Please review the written report prior to the meeting. We will answer questions and provide critical updates and vote on any requested items.)

• Response to last month's Public Comment
• Update on DEI Audit and Training.
• Vote on Board Meeting Calendar for 2023-2024
• Discuss ongoing COVID Response and any changes to be made
• General Discussions

• Updates on Facilities