C. Winslow: Hopeful that sports or physical activities are offered to students after the winter break.

ERA Parent (requested to remain anonymous): Typed comment available upon request for public comment submitted by email.

ERA Parent, E. Atkinson: Typed comment available upon request for public comment submitted by email.
 

December 2020 COVID-19 Update via Powerpoint presentation from L. Bair

Provided most recent percent positive cases in local counties including Orange and other relevant information and statistics.

Survey results from K-5 families and K-5, Middle School, High School included in slides.

Slides to be shared to the school community in an email on December 10th.

Potential hybrid start on February 1st for K-5 with decision made by January 15th. Would recommend a 2-3% rate but would consider a 4% rate if this is consistent over two first weeks of January. Plan is in place for return for grades 6-12 if allowed by NC.

Outdoor spaces to be constructed by two Eagle Scouts to be built in the spring. More information to come!

~Enrollment has remained steady during the 2nd quarter.
~Our new family and lottery portal is ready for the January launch. We will send information to families after January 4th and lottery will be live on the 4th.
~We will continue virtual tours in January and February with lottery taking place on February 26th.
~We have our Class of 2021 graduation dates. Rehearsal will take place on May 26th at 2:00pm and Graduation on May 27th at 4:00pm. The format will be determined as the dates near.
~School pictures have been taking place beginning at the high school over the last couple of weeks. We are scheduling K-8 pictures for January. We will be sharing the details once confirmed with Strawbridge.
~We are having our first meeting of the Triangle Charter School Administrators this Friday. This is a think tank of charter leaders in the triangle and there are approximately 23 members.
~Fall EOCs will take place next week. These are required since a state testing waiver has not been approved. We have a safe and well thought plan thanks to Sharon Wall, Kristin Martin and the administrative team.

M. Barr
Email from Nicole Hill, PATH Parent Lead, K-8, activities pending information from admin team
Parent volunteer has asked if we can start a parent support Zoom group.
High school, PATH Lead Anne Kenyon, working on details for senior lunch. Seeking senior parents to volunteer and assist.
 

No update at this time.

K. Anspach and L. Bair met on December 8th to review the budget report.

K. Anspach presented report reflecting state COVID-19 funds and project surplus.

All COVID-19 funds to be encumbered by December 31, 2020, but can be moved between line items of budget per recent information from state.

S. Yagnow presented suggested content for first community newsletter to be issued in mid- to late January. Topics to include communication pathways, board role details, what's new section/what are board initiatives/committee plans and updates. S. Yagnow requested email suggestions be sent to her for inclusion in emails.

Applicants to be interviewed by board members for appointed seat open from December 10, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Applicants were S. Jordan, A. Simonson, S. Kordys. Applications available upon request.

C. Penny presented update: Task force has solidified recommended top three candidates for consultant, as well as two additional suggested candidates if the top three are outside budget, etc. Information provided to task force that admin team is providing timely support as much as possible in balance with school administration during COVID-19. C. Penny felt the meeting was positive, hopeful and productive.
Dr. Davis has reached out to top three candidates to schedule interviews. Per candidate and school schedules, meetings to begin after winter break but she feels that process remains within projected timeline.