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3 The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning - Wake, Inc. Board Meeting Minutes October 10, :00 p.m. Central Wake High School 1425 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC Board Members Wendell Bullard Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon Term Expiring September 14, March 8, 2020 November 23, 2018 February 10, 2019 March 14, 2021 Others Tom Hanley, Principal Eric Smith, CPA Emily Booker, ALS Katie Terry, Board Attorney Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 12: 13 p.m. and roll cal_l w_as conducted. There was a motion by Mr. Bullard and second by Ms. Gowdy to approve the amended meeting agenda and the motion passed unanimously. The Board reviewed the minutes from the September 12, 20 I 8 board meeting. There was a motion by Mr. Byers seconded by Ms. Fleming to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2018 board meeting and the motion passed unanimously. Eric Smith presented the September 20 I 8 Financial Reports to the Board, including: the Fund Balance reports; the Management Fee reports; the Accounts Payable reports; the Bank Account reports; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense reports. Mr. Fleming asked questions about the activities included under "relationship management." The Board requested that ALS prepare a report regarding community outreach activities and legislative activities. There was a motion by Mr. Bullard, seconded by Mr. Fleming to approve the September 2018 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously. Tom Hanley presented the amended school calendar, including makeup days following Hurricane Florence. Board also discussed recent legislation addressing calendar flexibility and makeup days for North Carolina public schools due to Hurricane Florence. There was a motion by Mr. Fleming seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve the Amended I 9 School Calendar and the motion passed unanimously. Emily Booker discussed the need to approve an administrator for systems awards management. There was a motion by Mr. Bullard and second by Ms. Gowdy to approve Emily Booker as the Administrator for Systems for Award Management subject to any changes or revisions needed in the future and the motion passed unanimously.

4 Eric Smith provided the Board with an update on the annual audit. Thus far he has not been made aware of any issues with the audit. When he receives a copy of the audit report, he will forward it to the school. Mr. Hanley provided a Principal's Report including the following items: Current enrollment is at 227, with more than 10 students attending orientation that day. Mr. Hanley discussed that the school's EC enrollment is growing. The school is monitoring EC staffing and ensuring that EC resources and IEP requirements are met. Mr. Hanley discussed efforts to address concerns of older students with lower GP As and credits. The school is providing additional academic supports, intensive reading supports, and a parenting support group to support these students. Mr. Hanley also discussed the "orange folders" with the Board, which include resources for prospective students that come to the school but are unable to enroll for various reasons. Student attendance is at 70%. Student retention is at 89%, an increase attributable to the school's Retention Specialist who makes home visits, offers tutoring, etc. Central Wake has had 2 graduates thus far during the school year, and has one more getting ready to graduate. The school administration is currently looking for a part-time career coach. The school wants to expand on the psychological supports provided to students. There will be changes to Math 1 EOC and the implementation of the Math 3 update. These changes may impact the school's Alternative Leaming Model objectives. Mr. Hanley discussed the reading incentives at the school, including reading competitions between the classrooms. Mr. Hanley shared a letter from Senator Thom Tillis congratulating the school on meeting growth in the academic year. The Board members present signed the Annual Conflict of Interest Statement for the recently amended Board Conflict of Interest Policy. The Board discussed Board Membership including potential board members as well as maintaining involvement with the board. There was no public comment. The next board meeting will be held on November 14, 2018 at noon. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Bullard and seconded by Ms. Gowdy. The motion passed unanimously and the Board adjourned at 1 :22 p.m. BOARD SECRETARY , V 1

5 The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning - Wake, Inc. Board Meeting Minutes September 12, :00 p.m. Central Wake High School 1425 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC Board Members Wendell Bullard Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon Term Expiring March 8, 2020 November 23, 2018 February l 0, 2019 March 14, 2021 Others Canaan Lentz, Asst. Principal Eric Smith, CPA Emily Booker, ALS Angela Narine, ALS Katie Terry, Board Attorney Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. and roll call was conducted. There was a motion by Mr. Byers and second by Ms. McKinnon to approve the meeting agenda and the motion passed unanimously. The Board reviewed the minutes from the June 13 and August 27, 2018 board meetings. There was a motion by Mr. Byers seconded by Ms. McKinnon to approve the minutes of the June 13 and August 27, 20 I 8 board meetings and the motion passed unanimously. Eric Smith presented the June, July, and August 2018 Financial Reports to the Board, including: the Fund Balance reports; the Management Fee reports; the Accounts Payable reports; the Bank Account reports; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense reports. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Mr. Byers to approve the June, July, and August 2018 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously. Angela Narine presented Central Wake High School 's Alternative Accountability Model Option C Proposal. Ms. Narine reported that the school's Alternative Accountability Model Option D Results for the school year resulted in a "Highly Effective" rating which will go before the State Board of Education for final approval. Ms. Narine described the proposed accountability measures and discussed the differences in the target goals from those used in the school year. The proposed measures will be submitted to DPI which will have an opportunity to request that the targets be adjusted. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Fleming to approve the Option C Proposal and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Lentz provided a Principal's Report including the following items:

6 Current enrollment is The school anticipates that number will increase. The school hus held its seventh orientation schedule this school year and has seen 90 new students. Mr. Lentz discussed the school 's efforts to raise students' GPAs. Many students are still limited in their post-secondary school choiccs due to low GPAs. Attendance is currently lower than it was this time last year; however there are more students in the building. Issues driving attendance are transportation and limited space. Many students need to attend the school's morning session due to other responsibilities in the afternoon. The morning session has ran out of space to accommodate the students and there is currently n wait list for students to sign up for the morning session. The school is doing its best to identify students' needs and any adjustments that can be made. Student retention is at 98%. A few students have not been able to continue as they were not on the ''diploma track" and any credits they received would only be counted as elective credits. Mr. Lentz indicated that the increase in retention can largely be attributed to the new orientation and retention specialist. The new staff member checks in with students after they get into the classroom, helps identify potential issues, and offers additional support to teachers. Central Wake has had I graduate thus far during the school year. The school administration is currently working to ensure that all faculty members with pending certifications finish the process. DPI has a 30 to 45 day waiting period. The school would like to add a part time career coach. Currently, post-secondary transition planning responsibilities have been covered by the Family Support Specialist and other administration including Mr. Lentz. The Family Support Specialist and interns are currently focusing on the impending Hurricane Florence and providing students with assistance, including providing information on shelters and hurricane preparedness. They are also working individually with students with severe needs. The school facility will also be prepared for the Hurricane. The Board discussed Board Membership including potential board members as well as maintaining involvement with the board. There was no public comment. The next board meeting will be held on October I 0, 2018 at noon. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Fleming and seconded by Mr. Yarborough. The motion passed unanimously and the Board adjourned at I: 15 p.m. ksec~ :!9-4098, V 1

7 The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning- Wake, Inc. Board Meeting Minutes August 27, :30 p.m. Central Wake High School 1425 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC Board Members Wendell Bullard Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon Term Expiring September 14, 20 I 9 March 8, 2020 September I 4, 2019 November 23, 2018 February 10, 2019 March 14, 2021 Others Tom Hanley, Principal Emily Booker, ALS Katie Terry, Board Attorney Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. and conducted roll call. There was a motion by Mr. Bullard and second by Mr. Fleming to approve the meeting agenda and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hanley presented Central Wake High School' s Alternative Accountability Model Option D Results for the school year. Mr. Hanley described the accountability measures utilized and the target goals for each measure. Mr. Hanley then reported the results which indicate that Central Wake exceeded five out of six goals for its accountability measures/targets. Central Wake will receive a "Highly Effective" rating for the school year. The Board discussed the measure for which the School did not meet its target. There was a motion by Ms. Gowdy, seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve the Option D Results Report and the motion passed unanimously. Katie Terry presented amendments to the Conflict of Interest Policy for purposes of resubmission to the Office of Charter Schools following a mark of "non-compliant" for the Board's Performance Framework. Ms. Terry reviewed the policy, discussed the requirements with Office of Charter Schools Consultant, Ashley Baquero, and reviewed OCS's exemplar policies. The Amendments to the Policy seek to address the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Charter Agreement. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Ms. Gowdy to approve the Amended Conflict of Interest Policy to be compliant with the North Carolina General Statutes and the Charter Agreement and the motion passed unanimously. Katie Terry presented a new policy on Criminal History Checks for purposes of resubmission to the Office of Charter Schools following a mark of "non-compliant" for the Board's Performance Framework. Ms. Terry reviewed the policy and discussed the statutory requirements with Office of ~harter Schools Consultant, Danielle Allen. The new policy addresses the statutory reqmrement that the Board have a policy that its criminal history check policy mirror that of the

8 local LEA in which the school is located; Wake County. There was a motion by Mr. Bullard, seconded by Ms. Gowdy to approve the new Board Policy on Criminal History Checks and the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Booker and Mr. Hanley reported the steps taken to address the two other items marked 'noncompl iant" for purposes of Performance Framework; deficiencies in the certificate of civi\ liability insurance and a fire inspection. These items have been addressed. The Board discussed personnel recommendations for positions at Central Wake. Mr. Hanley reviewed the credentials for the following candidates: l. Math Teacher - Samue\ Abebreseh 2. English Teacher - Ashley Tant There was a motion by Mr Bullard, seconded by Mr. Byers to approve the personnel hires as presented and the motion passed unanimously. There was no public comment. The next board meeting will be held on September 12, 2018 at noon. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Bullard and seconded by Ms. Gowdy. The motion passed unanimously and the Board adjourned at 1 :22 p.m. BOARD SECRET ARY , V. 1