Reading of Mission Statement
Eno River Academy will nurture a community of academic and artistic distinction, as it enriches each student’s cultural literacy.
 

"ERA By-laws require any member to recuse herself or himself from voting on any matter before the Board which would confer a financial benefit on the member. At this time, the Chair requests that If any Board member knows of a conflict of interest, appearance of a conflict, or possible financial benefit with respect to matters before the board, please so state at this time."

Review and solicit any recommended revisions to the meeting agenda before seeking approval

The Eno River Academy Board of Directors encourages community involvement and welcomes public comment during open board meetings. In order to provide an opportunity for input while conducting an efficient meeting, individuals and group may provide comments in accordance with the following policy.

Members of the public wishing to speak during the public comment period should fill out the Public Comment Form, including their full name and general nature of their comments, prior to the start of the Board Meeting in which they wish to speak. Comments must be related to legitimate school business. The Presiding Officer or his/her designee will recognize the public member(s) to speak during the scheduled public comment period (usually held near beginning of the board meeting) in the order in which they had completed their request to speak on the Public Comment Form.

In order to allow as many individuals as possible to speak and to ensure the Board of Directors have appropriate time to address all agenda items, individuals will be allowed a total of up to three (3) minutes to speak about their identified topic. No individual may transfer any remaining time to another individual that is also signed up to speak. A total of up to fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for individuals to speak and no person may speak more than once during the public comment portion of the agenda. The Board reserves the right to modify the time for public comment at any open board meeting.

If a public member requests an extended discussion, it will be at the discretion of the Presiding Officer as to whether to grant further public comment and how much time is allotted.

For the indefinite future while board meetings are conducted online, the School's Public Comment Policy shall be adapted to allow public comments to be made by email (preferred) before the meeting in adherence with the process and timeframe provided before each meeting or by verbal participation during the public comment period after recognition by the presiding board officer.

Public comments provided by submission of email communication shall be sent to the board Secretary, subject to any additional procedures established by the Administration. Such email comments will be available for board member review.

Comments must conform to the Policy's general requirements regarding courtesy and respect; failure to abide by these requirements may preclude acceptance or require redaction of non-permissible content, to the extent legally permissible.

All speakers should be courteous in language and demeanor, respectful and present themselves in a professional manner during their allotted time. Speakers should not speak about any individual student, teacher, staff member or board member by name and may not engage in any personal attacks. Any speaker who does not abide by this policy and creates disorder will be asked to leave the meeting. Under North Carolina law (General Statue, N.C.G.S. § 143-318.17), there can be legal consequences for individuals who do not adhere to public meeting protocol. “A person who willfully interrupts, disturbs, or disrupts an official meeting and who, upon being directed to leave the meeting by the presiding officer, willfully refuses to leave the meeting is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.” (1979, c.655, s.1; 1993, c.539, s.1028; 1994, Ex. Sess., c.24, s.14(c).) Adopted April 16, 2013.

A proposal is being made by the school to no longer report on or make student class rank available.  This session is to introduce the idea to the board.  If there is board support, a policy statement would be drafted and included in next iteration of the student and parent handbook for 2026-27 school year, which the board would then vote upon at that time.

Goal 3:  Launch STREAM Instructional Model

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, ERA will:

1. Finalize and communicate Core Values and school-wide STREAM instructional expectations.

2. Create and pilot STREAM lesson templates, walkthrough tools, and data trackers across all grade bands.

3. Introduce strategic elements to staff via targeted summer and fall PD focused on inquiry, integration, and real-world application.

4. Host at least one STREAM Family Info Night and student showcase.

5. Audit and update job descriptions and interview questions to align with STREAM competencies.

6. Launch school-wide STREAM visibility practices (e.g., inquiry walls, reflection boards, lab spaces).

7. Conduct facilities and equipment audit and develop a future-facing STREAM space vision.

8. Establish internal tracking of STREAM progress through PD feedback and pilot classroom data.

Big ideas were collected from workstreams and a draft priority of ideas and timeline will be presented for board discussion, followed by proposed next steps.

This is a follow-on from February board meeting where further details and a more robust HVAC repair/replacement proposal was requested.

The previously approved by-laws required a precise definition of "voting staff".  Looking for another vote on finalized by-laws before sending to NC DPI.

A revised application focused on qualities and skills of applicants has been drafted.  The 2026-27 application, election, interview, and appointment schedule will be reviewed.

Dave will reach the end of his third term as chair in June.  Succession planning should begin now to allow time for new chair to be trained and in place for 2026-27.  Looking for degree of board concensus on one or more potential chairs to be trained over next three months.

General school updates not already covered in other topics

Closed session is not anticipated. 

Closed Session § 143-318.11. (a) 5&6  
A closed session may be called in order to discuss items which warrant confidentiality.
The Board may, at its discretion, move into closed session to discuss items which warrant confidentiality pursuant to Article 33C, Section § 143-318.11. (a) 5&6 of the North Carolina General Statutes.