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Miss Smith, presenting the audit contract, recommended continuing with Anderson, Smith and Wike, PLLC as the district’s external auditors. She said the firm has worked with the district since 2015 and that the contract for 2024–25 was \"not to exceed the fee of $46,100.\" The board voted to approve the contract by voice vote.

The board then considered multiple memoranda of agreement for use of district facilities at Northwood High School and South Buffalo Field. District staff said the agreements define responsibilities between the district and the community organizations and provide clarity where groups have already been using facilities.

Specific agreements approved included an agreement with the East Chatham Chargers for use of Northwood facilities; a North Carolina Challengers softball memorandum for South Buffalo Field to provide softball opportunities; and a Pearmund flag football agreement, described as an NFL-flag program started locally by a former NFL player, to offer youth flag football opportunities. District staff noted principals and athletic directors supported the agreements and were present to answer questions.

Board members asked about field wear and tear and whether organizations had requested other sites; district staff said groups had requested specific sites (for example Northwood) and would have to approach other schools if they wanted different locations. Each memorandum was approved by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 10, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting Part III","oneSentenceSummary","Chatham County Board approved a one-year external audit contract not to exceed $46,100 and approved several memoranda of agreement allowing community organizations to use district facilities, including East Chatham Chargers, North Carolina Challengers softball, and Pearmund NFL-flag football programs.","taxTitle","Chatham County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",38252,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679040,"Board approves summer readministration plan; state renorming delays some science scores",110,1765000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf&start=1765&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf/thumbnail_1765000.jpg","/articles/6679040/North-Carolina/Board-approves-summer-readministration-plan-state-renorming-delays-some-science-scores","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679040-b2e21480b3170a5d1779bd0ab7d12829/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139757&Signature=W7g0PDhCl5GcM12wn0LzmVPcvBgQgIwEuHCfPyDwDC92GC-joO9xVcC6AS-yl54dxyjQfMa9mmf3nrf01XnOx7rejxkL2tPd5Ickjc-ccJ42HRHV7e2PfqpeafLZNTIIlUsV2qfDJ8ANweVkU~f-A401WjFlelfN~08IcMAS4mfkTQyDZezk5280NtBEVANciiZSAEWr38Jyp4eLNTiwJEnV2kDG2ZKHCm7du969hgAsO-fy7AOC2roSlYlntRIzHmY-6OD17KYppXm-WmE5H8ZHnisM5av6C-6XlUtdB67FHdoVgysH~hwLrIJaJdXigu~ThGJwUvZLSkjfItSjXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chatham County Board of Education approved the district’s summer readministration plan for end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments.

Miss Reapclossti (district assessment lead, as identified in the meeting) told the board the district must follow state law requiring that any readministration of end-of-grade or end-of-course assessments occur after the last day of school. She said the plan schedules workdays beginning June 9 and will provide transportation and meals for June 9–11, with an open window for readministration through June 18 for families who cannot attend the early week dates.

Reapclossti warned the board that the state is renorming science end-of-grade assessments in fifth and eighth grades and the biology end-of-course exam; state scoring and norms will take the summer to complete, and those science scores may not be returned until August. She said the delayed scores will still be included in accountability but will not be available in time for some second-opportunity uses.

A board member moved the motion to approve the summer readministration plan and authorize administration to make adjustments if state requirements change; the motion passed by voice vote.","Chatham County Board approved the district's summer readministration plan for state assessments, scheduling workdays June 9–11 with a readministration window through June 18 and noting the state will renorm certain science exams, delaying results until August.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679043,"Chatham County Schools to partner with YMCA for Power Scholars Academy summer program",832,898000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf&start=898&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6679043/North-Carolina/Chatham-County-Schools-to-partner-with-YMCA-for-Power-Scholars-Academy-summer-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679043-4aff6e8f7e16c82f91b0c3b92c4a70f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139757&Signature=iFUpYRLIzTEqQtW54ZrFGNshitAMMx~6U9ZwWl8xbrudcBkOwb8vZgnvb3dJLURnuuXdsd0NkMMQAy138ZEVkTGSdaiWx4na~LNvwfCbWUHNb1LOgTDWozuEh97J~8WpkGPqHN8DNoj3ML17j0Mfsf2BPr7lPmp9sPZiPdAmojMOQNBAkNqNyb8Ky6a0MgIoN7PiFLXfOrgxUL29XjZ~Z~ZeCYy49PsRgltHMhwo0gCDAhpr7jG~Aip7fv4ryDj69YkEP~5wD5~l67CF-7MUK1og5J2tgXnF8xB1ogBsZ6TpW9jePJYe7j9ySg0GheSeuPI9ZxlwCtrujQdmZtwQgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chatham County Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding to partner with the YMCA of the Triangle to deliver the Power Scholars Academy this summer for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Dr. Moran and district staff described the program as a five-week, whole-child summer program that combines morning academic instruction (reading and math) with afternoon enrichment and Friday field trips. Kim Keith, vice president of youth development with the YMCA of the Triangle, introduced the YMCA team; Dr. Jamie West discussed curriculum and assessment. Dr. West said Power Scholars integrates a structured curriculum (BellXcel/Bell Excel as presented) and uses STAR assessment to measure growth.

Presenters said the program would exceed the state’s minimum requirement (the state requires programs for grades 2 and 3) by including K–1, which the district has historically served. The district said it would use Chatham County Schools teachers for instruction and offer those teachers priority for summer employment. Staff emphasized that teachers would be paid at the same rates the district has previously paid for summer work.

District materials reported a per-student cost of $13.75 per week and a total program cost of $481,000 for five weeks; presenters said that is higher than the program’s typical historical cost range of roughly $350,000–$400,000. The YMCA indicated donor support and partnership on grant applications (including a 21st Century Learning grant) to reduce the district share; presenters said, given those partnerships, the net cost to the district was expected to be close to prior years’ totals. The district also said it will provide facilities, transportation and meals as in prior summers.

The board approved the motion to adopt the initial summer plan and the YMCA memorandum of understanding, allowing administration to adjust the plan if state requirements change. Staff said the program will operate at two sites—Pittsboro Elementary and Virginia Cross—and emphasized transportation would be provided.

A board member moved the motion; the board seconded and approved it by voice vote.","Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA to run a five-week Power Scholars Academy for K–3 students, expanding academic and enrichment offerings and proposing two host sites with shared funding.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":92,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679047,"Chatham County Board adopts EL Education curriculum for kindergarten and first grade",705,193000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf&start=193&end=898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256040-eb7d135e4d94d22ccd01df00734a43bf/thumbnail_193000.jpg","/articles/6679047/North-Carolina/Chatham-County-Board-adopts-EL-Education-curriculum-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679047-867201ae54491a89c303d2517dd7819e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139757&Signature=WYmBs76M3esCpdWlezWxNL4lMf2EJRryp6fGT~3qoW9xbkhLDpFLHx6l8EWOjwxKie268u7L7P0iCjsBXvTSdXdjZ57SeKaR-z2x57mVZZ0utst73ee4FQ58dh0DsVkhhDyfSHGy~Ke2xW3s2zOsK1jXh2YiWBECbgwNxZoFeoiAHvuoPB~2KZuRS5rG7ETmUaB1GMNzUs55O0pAu91NabKUYp~Q7aEdWPHPJlRDUhao4J~fetVnsJc~-hnZy~DnbH~UZIdVKGpceZgtkEmIZJ~5~tO5kb7gHJmauPmS479FyLNvJMlEv3SrT~LEbYiXCjbV8-V--LBi~Uq5iIvUFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chatham County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve purchasing the EL Education English language arts curriculum for kindergarten and first grade, the district’s academic team said.

Carla Murray, executive director of elementary education for Chatham County Schools, told the board the district has been implementing professional development tied to the science of reading and is required by the state to maintain a literacy instructional standards and literacy intervention plan. She said the district has materials aligned in grades 2–8 and is seeking to “beef up” kindergarten and first grade to create K–8 alignment.

Murray said literacy leaders from each school used a rubric developed by the district’s ACES team—drawing on guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), LETRS, and the Institute of Education Sciences—to evaluate curricula. \"The EL total is much higher than what we're currently doing in schools,\" she said, reporting that EL scored 306 on the rubric versus 43 for the district’s existing K–1 model and that EL was ranked first by literacy leaders from every school.

Mandy Evans, K–8 instructional program facilitator (part of the elementary education team), and other literacy leaders described pros and cons they considered, including training and learning new materials. Murray said the district will use curriculum coaches to support teachers and emphasized the district’s goal of 85% or higher proficiency on state assessments by third grade.

District staff told the board the planned purchase is a one-time acquisition rather than an ongoing subscription. The ACES team identified funding sources to cover the purchase, including state science-of-reading funds, digital learning/textbook funds, and local professional development funds.

A board member moved the adoption motion; the board seconded the motion and approved it by voice vote.

Board materials and presenters framed the adoption as intended to create consistency K–5 and to build on two years of science-of-reading professional development in the district.","The Chatham County Board of Education voted to approve the adoption of the EL Education English language arts curriculum for kindergarten and first grade to align K–5 literacy materials and support third-grade reading goals.","actionData","errors"]

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