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Do we have a quorum? Welcome to the Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy Board Meeting.

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy provides a differentiated, challenging, and equitable learning environment that supports the distinctive intellectual, social, and emotional needs of highly gifted children from diverse backgrounds and enables them to form meaningful relationships with their intellectual peers.

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• Official approval of draft minutes for open and closed meeting minutes

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10-year Renewal approval received on January 14, 2025 

• Survey was issued last month to staff, we have collected the information and are analyzing the results 

1. Our shcool will benefit from having a policy outlining the appropiate use video surveillance in our school within the boundaries of Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA).
2. Committee has prepared a policy that is ready for Approval.

The Trump Administration rescinded a 2021 memo by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as “protected areas.” This 2021 rule stated that to the extent possible, ICE agents should not carry out any enforcement activities in these locations. Accordingly, counsel has recommended the SA Develop a protocol or policy for how to deal with ICE enforcement and ensure all staff know what to do under these circumstances.

• Last meeting was on December 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm

• The Middle School Computer Science Program is under review to comply with new state requirements.  The target completion is March 2025 for the 2025 - 2026 school year 
  • For reference, the requirement is found here: Computer Science Graduation Requirement | NC DPI
• Social Studies and Science Curriculum Update 
  • Ms. Z led vertical planning the week of Nov. 18th 

• The committee is reviewing sample policies before drafting proposed changes.  
• The draft will be sent to the Policy Committee in January for their review.
• The goal is to share with the board in February for the first read to the Board

• The Educational Excellence Committee will lead the Parent Survey development and launch in mid to late January.
• The survey will include questions about foreign language options and incorporate questions from the Whole Child and FAST committees.
• The Survey Draft will be sent to the Board for feedback 

1. Finance Committee updates

2. Discuss personnel matters in closed session