• Reading interventions for K-3 students during 19-20SY who were not on track to meet 19-20 year-end reading expectations based on diagnostic assessments prior to March 16, 2020;
• Reading interventions for 4th grade students during the 19-20SY who were not on track to meet 19-20 year-end reading expectations as identified by their 19-20 reading teachers;
• Math interventions for K-4 students during the 19-20SY who were not on track to meet 19-20 year-end math expectations as identified by their 19-20 math teachers;
• The program shall not be included in scheduled instructional time for the 2020-2021 school year calendar, but shall provide a supplement to that instruction;
• Parents of qualifying students shall make the final decision regarding student attendance at these programs.

1. Assessment to inform individualized instructional plans for students;
2. Use of evidence-based resources aligned with state standards;
3. Include plans for occupational therapy for EC students and social-emotional and academic learning;
4. Efforts to assess and support social and emotional needs of students;
5. Student to Teacher ratio of 16:1 or less;
6. Outreach to families regarding the program and extra at-home activities; and
7. Transportation and nutrition supports.

1. Consult with all stakeholders in developing the plan.
2. Training for teachers and staff on effective use of remote instruction resources (including online and offline resources).
3. Defining and clearly communicating staff roles and expectations for remote instruction days.
4. Surveying student and teacher home connectivity and providing for remote instruction that is appropriate for teachers and students.
5. Engaging with community partners on services that parents and students can utilize on remote instruction days (provide free connectivity, childcare, etc.).
6. Develop effective design and delivery of remote instruction lessons within professional learning communities.
7. Teaching and practice opportunities for students on accessing and using remote instruction platforms and methods.
8. Communicating learning targets and ensuring the lesson includes instructional time, practice, and application components.
9. Ensuring that remote instructional time supports learning growth that continues toward mastery of the standard course of study.
10. Ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to the remote instruction provided by their school (part of their IEP or 504).
11. Tracking and reporting attendance.
12. Providing online and offline contact options for students to communicate with teachers.
13. Providing technology support for students experiencing technical difficulties.

1. Ensuring EL learners, students served under McKinney-Vento, and AIG learners have appropriate supports and access.
2. Address the limitations of offering quality remote instruction in the school district

Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)

Recommendation of Administrator Contract Renewal

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, the revisions to the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar was approved as presented. The school calendar total days will remain at 215 days, with the inclusion of five additional instructional days, and the inclusion of five remote student learning days (remote student learning days cannot be scheduled prior to August 24, 2020). The opening date for students shall be August 17, 2020 with the closing date for students being no later than June 11, 2021.

On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Exceptional Children’s Department Cooperative Agreement for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation was approved as presented for the 2020-2021 school year. Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports our students transitioning post-graduation.

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Athletic Insurance for the fiscal year was approved as presented. American Advantage (K&K Insurance) has provided our insurance for the last several years. Their bid for the 2020-2021 school year is $23.46 per high school athlete and $12.13 per middle school athlete. This is the same rate as the three years prior. The total premium is $31,182.55.

On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, the Interim Budget was approved as presented required by North Carolina General Statute 115C-434. This Statute requires the local board of education to adopt a continuing resolution anytime the budget resolution is delayed until after July 1.

• July 3, 2020 – Independence Day Holiday
• No July Board of Education Meeting

Chairman Mr. Holbrook, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Huffman, and Board Member Mr. Kirk Walker welcomed Mrs. Joan Caudill and Mr. Hardin Kennedy, III to the Board of Education. They are looking forward to working together to support the students and staff of Wilkes County Schools.