• All final evaluation of learning for students will be based on our last day of face-to-face instruction, March 13.
• Any additional learning, feedback, or grading will only enhance a student’s final grade.
• Grades during remote learning only given if NCDPI’s Critical Factors are all met:
  • Learning is accessible by all students meeting all diverse needs
  • Consistent communication between teachers and students
  • Priority standards and skill development are the focus
  • Includes evidence of student learning
  • Considers the whole child, including the home learning environment
• Focus more on engagement than evaluation.
• The school year is not over. Learning continues until the end of the school year.

• Grades K – 5 students will not receive a final grade.
• Teachers will provide year-end written feedback for students/families based on student learning for the full academic school year.
• Academic and social/emotional feedback regarding student strengths and needs will be used to help transition students into the 2020-2021 school year.

• Grades 6 – 8 students will receive a final course grade of PC19 (Pass) or WC19 (Withdraw).
• A student’s grade will be held harmless for learning after March 13.
• PC19 is assigned to any student meeting expectations and passing the course as of March 13 or has improved to passing through remote learning.
• WC19 is assigned to any student who was not passing the course as of March 13 and was not able to improve to the point of passing through remote learning.
• WC19 does not mean a student failed the course and does not imply retention. It means there is a lack of evidence the student mastered the course standards.
• Academic and social/emotional feedback regarding student strengths and needs will be used to help transition students into the 2020-2021 school year.

• Students will make these choices after advisement from the teacher/school and in consultation with the parent/guardian.
• Academic and social/emotional feedback regarding student strengths and needs will be used to help transition students into the 2020-2021 school year.
• Report the numeric grade, their grade from March 13 or as improved by May 29 (may choose the higher of the grade)
• Students will receive course credit
• The numeric grade and quality points will be used to calculate GPA

• Report the numeric grade, their grade from March 13th or as improved by May 29th (may choose the higher of the grade)
• Students will receive course credit
• The numeric grade and quality points will be used to calculate GPA

• Report a PC19 or WC19; will not impact GPA
• Choosing a PC19 will give course credit
• WC19 does not equate to a failing course grade but indicates a lack of evidence of mastery of standards in that course
• WC19 will not give a course credit, but students could take advantage of credit recovery or repeating a course for credit in the future

• To graduate, seniors must meet the State Board of Education 22 graduation requirements.
• Fall courses stand as they are; grades count in GPA.
• Spring courses: students will receive a Pass or Withdrawal based on their learning as of March 13th for ALL spring courses.
• If senior was passing on March 13th, they will receive credit for that course with a PC19 on their transcript
• If a senior was not passing a course on March 13th, they will not receive credit for the course with a WC19 on their transcript
• If senior is not passing a graduation required course on March 13th, the teacher will provide remote learning opportunities for the student to improve to a passing grade
• Instruction for senior courses will continue through the end of the school year.
  

Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)

On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mrs. Barnes and duly carried, the revisions to Student Accountability Standards Policy 3420 was approved as presented.

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Barnes and duly carried, the CTE Local Application for 2020-2021 was approved as presented.

On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Walker and duly carried, the Fiber Optic Easement to Wilkes Communication at Boomer-Ferguson Elementary School was approved as presented (see attachment one).

On a motion by Mrs. Barnes, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Cooling Tower Replacement for Wilkes Central High School was approved as presented. ACR Supply gave the lowest price of $39,497.29 and was awarded the contract.

On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Electrical Upgrade for Mountain View Elementary School was approved as presented. Trent Barker Electric was the lowest bidder and was awarded the contract for $22,004.21.

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Barnes and duly carried, the Eight Rooftop Units for Mountain View Elementary School was approved as presented. The lowest bidder was United Refrigeration, Inc. and was awarded the contract for $25,410.41.

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Barnes and duly carried, the Exterior Painting Project for C.B. Eller Elementary School was approved as presented. Hayes Printing was the low bidder at $19,500.00 and was awarded the contract.

On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Exterior Painting Project for Central Services was approved as presented. Appalachian Paint and Stain was the low bidder at $32,700.00 and was awarded the contract.

On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Walker and duly carried, the contract with the firm of Hardee Strickland was approved as presented and will complete the Fiscal Year Audit for 2019-2020.

Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Donna Cotton, presented for Discussion the Evaluation of Student Progress Policy 3400. The revisions include an amendment to the statement regarding no grades lower than 50 for reporting purposes during the first and third nine weeks. The change to the policy is less punitive toward students and modifies the language to ensure that students who have a failing average are getting the supports and interventions needed to be more successful.

• May 25, 2020 – Memorial Day Holiday
• May 29, 2020 – Fourth Grading Period Ends

Chairman Mr. Holbrook, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Huffman, and Board Member Mr. Kirk Walker thanked Mrs. Leslie Barnes and Mr. Darren Shumate for their years of service to the Wilkes County Board of Education and to the student and staff of Wilkes County Schools.

Upon a motion by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mrs. Huffman, the Wilkes County Board of Education voted unanimously to meet in closed session at 6:29 PM for the following reasons: to consult with its attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3).

No further business was presented and upon a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Barnes, the Board of Education adjourned from closed to return to open session at 7:01 PM.