Recommend Approval and Report on Proposed Revisions to an Academic Calendar

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board met on Jan. 22, 2013 to recommend approval and report on proposed revisions to the 2013–2014 academic calendar. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Superintendent Heath Morrision is recommending that the previously adopted 2013–2014 instructional calendar be revised to take advantage of a recently amended N.C. statute.

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Correlation to Board of Education Theory of Action for Change

Support innovation through the sharing of best practices and effective allocation of resources.

Recommend and Approve an Academic Calendar

The school board also met on May 28, 2013 to recommend the approval of 2014–2015 academic calendar. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

More than 4,000 employees, parents, students and community members expressed their preference for Calendar A or Calendar B in the recent online poll for the 2015 calendar year. Superintendent Heath Morrison will share the results with the Board of Education, which will then be asked to approve a calendar for 2014-2015. Download the comparison chart of the academic calendar options.

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Correlation to Board of Education Theory of Action for Change

Support innovation through the sharing of best practices and effective allocation of resources.

Report/Presentation of Academic Targets

The school board met on July 23, 2013 to report and discuss a presentation of academic targets. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

As part of the district's process to revise our existing strategic plan, executive staff have worked to identify performance indicators by which our district performance will be judged. This presentation will serve as an introduction to that work by providing an overview and explanation of a set of focus areas and corresponding performance indicators for academic progress. The following discussion will provide an opportunity for Board members to ask questions and inform our direction moving forward. Download the PDF of the academic focus areas and performance indicators presentation.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs

Preparing all students to be successful in institutions of higher learning or the workforce without a need for remediation.

Recommend Resolution Approval of the Calling on Congress

The school board met on Feb. 12, 2013 to recommend approval of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education's resolution, which "calls on congress" and the president to reach an agreement to avoid budget sequestration. For more details, read the full agenda.

You also can download a PDF of the board's resolution.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs

We are responsible for building and maintaining high-performing organizations that ensure all students will successfully acquire the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success.

Citizen Appointment to Local Board of Trustees, Commission, or Committee

The school board met on May 14, 2013 to appoint community members to Local Board of Trustees, Commission, or Committee. For more details, read the full agenda.

You also can download a PDF of the board's resolution.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs

Partnering with community members to maximize student learning.

Recommend Approval of Construction Contract for Vance High School

The school board met on Jan. 8, 2013 to recommend the approval of a construction contract for Vance High School. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The general construction contract for Vance High School was publicly bid on Dec. 20, 2012. Staff recommends the approval of the general construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Matthews Construction Company, in the amount of $6,720,725. The contract will provide the construction of a multi-story, 25 classroom building addition, including site work, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabling for voice, video, data, and all other systems related to the construction of new classrooms. Additionally, the contract includes alternates 1 and 2 to furnish and install improvements to the existing track and installation of corridor lockers. The project is scheduled for completion in January 2014.

Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (M/W/SBE) participation for this construction contract is 26.88%.

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Recommend Approval of Construction Phase Work for Independence High School

The school board met on March 12, 2013 to discuss contruction item No. 2, which was to recommend the approval of the construction phase work for Independence High School. For more details, read the full agenda.

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Report/Update on Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (M/W/SBE) Program

The school board met on Aug. 27, 2013 to report and provide an update on the Minorty, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (M/W/SBE) program. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Report on M/W/SBE program utilization for fiscal year 2012–2013 will be presented. Download a PDF of the report.

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Recommend Approval of the 2016 Plan for Gifted Education

The school board met on June 25, 2013 to recommend the approval of the 2016 plan for gifted education. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The board will be asked to approve the adoption of 2016 Plan for Gifted Education. North Carolina legislation for gifted students is dictated by Article 9B. According to this legislation, every LEA must develop a plan of action for the education of our gifted students. This plan is reviewed by the state every three years and requires approval by our local Board of Education. This plan summarizes the identification, professional development, evaluation, and comprehensive programming of gifted education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Download a PDF of the gifted education plan.

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Report/Update on Project L.I.F.T

The school board met on Sept. 10, 2013 to report and provide an update on Project L.I.F.T. (Leadership and Investment For Transformation). For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Report will be presented on Project L.I.F.T. Download a PDF of the Project L.I.F.T presentation.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

Providing all students with the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential and ensuring that there is no discernible difference between the achievement levels of students by race, gender, or economic level.

Recommend Approval to Establish a High School in Partnership with Local Community College

The school board met on Sept. 24, 2013 to recommend approval of the Cooperative Innovative High School application to establish a middle college high school at Harper Campus in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Below are the main points from the Middle College High School at Harper Campus presentation:
• Central Piedmont Community College Partnership
• Middle College High School located on Harper Campus, Central Piedmont Community College
• Students graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree or two years of college
• Modeled after successful Cato Middle College High School
• Open in 2014–2015
• Central Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees approval, September 11, 2013

Download the application for Harper Middle College High School.

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Report on the Quality-of-Life Study Dashboard

The school board met on Jan. 8, 2013 to report on the quality-of-life study dashboard, which was established in 1993, as a tool to evaluate social, crime, physical, and economic conditions in all of Charlotte’s neighborhoods. The school board also uses this dashboard to evaluate above conditions to make informed decisions. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Report will be presented on Quality of Life Study Dashboard. The dashboard helps to assess the health of neighborhoods in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County by calculating density and other per-capita data. This data can help the city, county, and towns, as well as other service providers, know where infrastructure and other services may be needed. Download a PDF of the quality-of-life study presentation.

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Recommend Approval of the Race-to-the Top District Grant

The school board met on Oct. 8, 2013 to recommend approval of the race-to-the-top district grant. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The focus of the grant will be to boost literacy achievement for students PreK–8 with a special focus on closing achievement gaps for exceptional children and limited english proficient students. The grant strategy will include:

• Development and implementation of a personal passport to progress.
• 5th- and 6th-grade students with personalized learning devices to support balanced literacy.
• Professional development for teachers.
• Resources and information for families to support their child’s learning.

Download a PDF of the Race to the Top application.

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Recommend Approval of Security Proposal

The school board met on March 26, 2013 to recommend approval of a security proposal for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. For more details, read the full agenda.

You can download a PDF of the presentation of the security proposal.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

Providing safe and orderly learning and working environments.

Recommend Approval of Security Plan

The school board met on Feb. 23, 2013 to recommend approval of a security plan for Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners for funding consideration. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

A plan of proposed school security measures designed to enhance safety for students and staff in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be presented to the Board of Education for approval, which is sought in order for the district-wide projects to be considered by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners for funding. Download a PDF of the secruity plan report.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

Providing safe and orderly learning and working environments.

Report on Strategic Focus Areas: Part 1

The school board met on Sept. 10. 2013 to report on the strategic focus areas and performance indicators: Goals 3 and 5. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Presentation will be given on goal 3 and goal 5 of the strategic plan. Download a PDF of the strategic plan presentation.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

Giving all students access to a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum that is research-based and data driven.

Report on Strategic Focus Areas: Part 2

The school board met on Sept. 24. 2013 to report on the strategic focus areas and performance indicators: Goals 2 and 4. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Presentation will be given on goal 2 and goal 4 of the strategic plan. Download a PDF of the strategic plan presentation.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

We are responsible for building and maintaining high-performing organizations that ensure all students will successfully acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary for success.

Recommend Approval of Funds for Title I Office

The school board met on April 23, 2013 to recommend approval of supplementary funding request for CMS Title I Office: School Improvement Grant application for 2013. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The proposed project will provide an array of supports to increase student achievement at Druid Hills Academy, Walter G. Byers School, and Hawthorne High School over a three-year term. These schools are designated by the State as Title I ESEA Priority Schools. As such, these are schools that have been identified as among the lowest performing schools in the state. Schools remain on the priority schools list for three years through 2014-2015; a new list will be developed in 2015. Download a PDF of the school improvement grant.

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Recommend Approval of Funding Request

The school board met on Jan. 8, 2013 to recommend approval of supplementary funding request for Nations Ford Elementary School: Team Up For Technology. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The project goal is to promote 21st Century skills for students and teachers at Nations Ford Elementary School by improving quality and access to technology. Teachers will meet individual student needs utilizing technology devices. If awarded, the project will allow the school to update and expand technology resources and support the curricular needs of students and teachers. Download a PDF of the funding proposal.

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Recommend Approval of Funding/Grant Request

The school board met on April 23, 2013 to recommend approval of supplementary funding and grant request for Cochrane Collegiate Academy: Charlotte's First One-to-One Campus. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The goal of this initiative is to fully integrate with technology so students will view technology devices, such as iPads, as alternative learning to the current classroom environment. Students must be prepared to meet 21st century expectations and our teachers must prepare students with the necessary skills to build toward creativity and innovation in the new reality of a digital world. Download a PDF of the funding proposal.

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Recommend Approval of Funding Request

The school board met on April 23, 2013 to recommend approval of supplementary funding request for Cornelius Elementary School: Engaging Our 21st Century Learners Through iPads. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

The goal of this initiative is to increase students’ reading proficiency and growth and promote students’ 21st Century skills through the use of iPad technology and interactive applications. Teachers will design learning centers using the iPads to meet individual student needs with flexible learning paths including multi-media learning avenues; digital tools for finding, understanding, and using information; and digital tools for supporting writing. Download a PDF of the funding proposal.

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Recommend Approval of Universal Breakfast Plan

The school board met on June 11, 2013 to recommend approval of an universal breakfast plan. For more details, read the full agenda.

Main Points

Breakfast will be made available to all students at no charge. Studies show that students who eat school breakfast have an increase in math and reading scores, as well as improvement in speed and memory in cognitive test. Schools that offer breakfast free to all students report decreases in discipline and behavior problems and improved learning environments. Download a PDF of the universal breakfast plan report.

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Correlation to Board of Education Vision, Mission and Core Beliefs

We are responsible for building and maintaining high-performing organizations that ensure all students will successfully acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary for success.