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The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning – Wake, Inc. Board Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2020 12:00 p.m.

TELECONFERENCE: 1-800-410-1273

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Present Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy April 13, 2023 Absent Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Scott Tomichek, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Present Eric Smith, Board Accountant Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present Katie Jefferson, Board Counsel DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Present Dexter Hebert April 13, 2023 Present Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m and roll call was conducted. The meeting was held by use of simultaneous communication via teleconference. The teleconference phone number and passcode were provided to the public in its notice of special meeting. Katie Jefferson reviewed the requirements of Session Law 2020-3 signed by Governor Cooper on May 4 for public bodies meeting remotely. Dexter Hebert joined the meeting after the roll call had been completed and prior to the Board reviewing the meeting agenda. The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. The Board discussed amending the agenda to table the review of the IRS 990 Forms and replace the discussion item with a review of the proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year. Mr. Yarborough made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, and Ms. McKinnon seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Byers: Yes Antonio Carr: Absent Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: Yes L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed unanimously. The Board reviewed the April 13, 2020 meeting minutes. Mr. Yarborough made a motion to approve the April 13, 2020 meeting minutes and Mr. Byers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:

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Michael Byers: Yes Antonio Carr: Absent Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: Yes L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed unanimously. Eric Smith reviewed the April, 2020 Financial Reports with the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Ms. McKinnon, to approve the April, 2020 Financial Reports. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Byers: Yes Antonio Carr: Absent Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: Yes L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed unanimously. Antonio Carr joined the meeting following the vote on the April 2020 Financial Reports. Katie Jefferson reviewed the Amended Auditor Engagement letter from Sharpe Patel PLLC. The engagement letter was revised to note the progress and approval process required in the Local Government Audit Contract. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Mr. Hebert to approve the Amended Auditor Engagement letter. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Byers: Yes Antonio Carr: Yes Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: Yes L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed unanimously.

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Tom Hanley reviewed the proposed child sexual abuse and sex trafficking training program plan required by North Carolina General Statute 375.20, formerly Senate Bill 199. Mr. Hanley described the topics, frequency, and to whom the training would be provided. The proposed training materials are still under review. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to approve the training program plan, with the understanding that additional amendments may be made to the training materials. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Byers: Yes Antonio Carr: Yes Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: No L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed by majority vote. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair to table the discussion on the proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year until the Board has more information regarding how the 2020-21 school year will be structured due to COVID-19. No second was made and the motion died. Scott Tomichek reviewed the 2020-2021 proposed budget to the board. The budget is preliminary based on prior years and is subject to change. Michael Byers left the meeting following the discussion of the 2020-21 proposed budget. Mr. Hanley provided a Principal’s Report. The Principal’s Report included the following items:

• Enrollment is 264. Typically this time of year, the school sees seniors transitioning to Central Wake from the traditional setting if they do not have sufficient credits to graduate. Due to COVID-19, classes at traditional schools are pass-fail. Therefore, there are less students needing to come to Central Wake to complete their courses.

• Recently held a remote orientation for three incoming students. • Mr. Hanley discussed Central Wake’s robust continuity of learning plan with no break in

services as a result of school closures. The Board discussed options and the continuity of learning for Central Wake students during the 2020-21 school year if the ability of in-person education is still limited due to COVID-19. The Board discussed submitting its concerns to the Department of Public Instruction and/or the Governor should school facilities remain closed at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. The next regular board meeting is scheduled to be held on June 10, 2020 at noon.

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Mr. Hanley provided an update on the plans for graduation. Central Wake is currently looking at postponing graduation ceremony as students want an in-person ceremony. They are currently looking at dates in August through October. There was no community input with regard to the school’s federal grants. There was no public comment. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Hebert, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken: Michael Byers: (no longer present) Antonio Carr: Yes Asa Fleming: Yes Marie Gowdy: Absent Dexter Hebert: Yes DeNine McKinnon: Yes Chris Sinclair: Yes L.J. Yarborough: Yes The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY


April 13, 2020 5:30 p.m.

VIA TELECONFERENCE

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Absent Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy April 14, 2020 Absent Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Greg Engeman, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Present Eric Smith, Board Accountant Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present Katie Jefferson, Board Counsel DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Angela Whitford-Narine, ALS Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Absent Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m and roll call was conducted. The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. Mr. Yarborough made a motion to approve the agenda, and Ms. McKinnon seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved. The Board reviewed the January 8, 2020, February 4, 2020, February 14, 2020, and March 11, 2020 meeting minutes reviewed. Mr. Byers made a motion to approve the January 8, 2020, February 4, 2020, February 14, 2020, and March 11, 2020 meeting minutes and Mr. Yarborough seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Eric Smith reviewed the March, 2020 Financial Reports with the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Yarborough, to approve the March, 2020 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously. Eric Smith reviewed the Contract to Audit with Sharpe Patel PLLC. These are auditors that had previously performed audits for the Board have formed a new company, Sharpe Patel PLLC. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the Contract to Audit agreement with Sharpe Patel PLLC, and the motion passed unanimously. Tom Hanley reviewed the proposed amended school calendar. The calendar has been revised to note the in-service, remote learning days due to COVID-19. There was a motion by Ms. McKinnon, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the amended school calendar and the motion passed unanimously. The Board reviewed the expiring board-member terms, including Marie Gowdy. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to re-elect Ms. Gowdy to the Board of Directors for an additional 3 year term, and the motion passed unanimously.

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The Board also reviewed Dexter Hebert as a prospective board member. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to appoint Mr. Hebert to the board for a 3 year term, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hanley discussed the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System and explained its implementation at Central Wake. The anonymous reports are sent to Mr. Hanley, the Assistant Principal, as well as the school’s social worker. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to approve the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for Central Wake, and the motion passed unanimously. For his President’s Report, Mr. Fleming discussed that he appreciates everything that has been done to move things forward during COVID-19. Mr. Hanley provided a Principal’s Report. He indicated that some of the numbers in the report were generated right before the school closed as a result of COVID-19. The Principal’s Report included the following items:

• Enrollment is 262. The administration is considering what they can do for continued enrollment at this time. They have seen re-enrollment from students due to new flexibility of remote learning as a result of COVID-19.

• 63% attendance rate. The school saw a drop as a result of COVID-19 before the Governor’s Executive Order closing schools.

• 66% student retention; an increase of 13%. • Previously, the school had not been able to resubmit graduates who have completed the

program. They recently received the greenlight and the school will be able to do that today. • Central Wake is following CDC guidelines for social distancing and facility cleaning. • The school has implemented a continuity of learning plan. • North Carolina has suspended statewide testing for the 2019-20 school year. The

administration is waiting to see how that will impact state accountability. • Schools are currently closed through May 15. • The school is also delivering materials to students who do not have access to the internet. • Graduation has not been canceled. • Central Wake’s Family Support Specialist (Licensed Social Worker) is engaging in

counseling outreach. The school is also collecting food. Angela Whitford-Narine presented the Continuity of Learning Plan: remote Learning Plan for ALS-Managed DPRP Charter Schools. Central Wake was well positioned for remote learning and was able to start remote learning the first day that school was out on March 16, 2020, including comprehensive training for staff. All of the curriculum Central Wake students were initially interacting with during the normal school year is the same as what they have access to at home. They are finding that while prior to remote learning, 5% of students reported they did not have access to a digital device or connectivity, 35% are now working using offline materials. Students are given individualized curriculum packets specific to where they are in each course they are assigned. Some students have internet access but are sharing or are working from smaller devices such as tablets/phones, and are therefore preferring offline material packets. All teachers are participating in professional development. The school is keeping students and parents informed

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regarding community resources. Of those students that have been able to be contacted, 100% are engaging in the remote learning materials (241 students). Mr. Byers asked about challenges of access. Ms. Whitford-Narine reported that they are working with students to make them digital capable. ALS is also in the process of exploring chrome books. There was no community input with regard to the school’s federal grants. There was no public comment. The next regular board meeting is scheduled to be held on May 13, 2020 at noon. The Board discussed the method for the May 13th Board meeting. At this time they plan to use the same call-in method unless they are able to meet in person. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Yarborough, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY


March 11, 2020 12:00 p.m.

Central Wake High School 1425 Rock Quarry Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Present Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy March 8, 2020 Absent Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Greg Engeman, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Present Eric Smith, Board Accountant Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present Katie Jefferson, Board Counsel DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Dexter Hebert, Prospective Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Absent Board Member Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m and conducted a roll call. The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. Mr. Byers made a motion to approve the agenda, and Ms. McKinnon seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved. Review of the January 8, February 4, 2020, and February 14, 2020 meeting minutes were deferred until the next meeting. Eric Smith reviewed the February, 2020 Financial Reports with the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There were questions about items on the Fund Balance report, and Mr. Smith answered the questions. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Ms. McKinnon, to approve the February, 2020 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously. Tom Hanley reviewed the proposed amended School Calendar with a proposed make-up day for Saturday, May 2nd, as a result of inclement weather in February. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Yarborough, to approve the amended School Calendar and the motion passed unanimously. Emily Booker reviewed the proposed amended Health and Safety Policy as a result of statutory changes to N.C. Gen. Stat. 115C-375.20 and 115C-218.75, requiring training on child sexual abuse and sex trafficking for school personnel. Mr. Hanley discussed how the training will be implemented in the school. Katie Jefferson made recommendations regarding revised amendments. There was a motion by Mr. Byers, seconded by Mr. Sinclair, to approve the amended Health and Safety Policy and the motion passed unanimously.

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Mr. Fleming reviewed the March 5, 2020 letter from NC DPI, reporting that Central Wake High School has successfully met all statutory compliance requirements per the Cross-Program Consolidated Monitoring Review in February 2020. The Board noted that recommendations were made by the reviewer. Such recommendations will be discussed at a later meeting. Mr. Fleming also introduced Dexter Hebert, a prospective Board member. Mr. Hebert introduced himself to the Board. He is the Executive Director of the Southeast Raleigh YMCA, located near Central Wake High School. Emily Booker reviewed the results of the Charter School Advisory Board’s review of the Board’s amendment request. The request was approved by the CSAB and will go to the State Board of Education next month. Mr. Hanley provided a Principal’s Report including the following items:

• Enrollment is 269 • Retention is 69%, up 11% from this time last school year. • The school has a position open for an EC Aide. • The school currently has 16 graduates. • The school is monitoring Coronavirus and has notified parents of school procedures. The

school is putting an emphasis on cleaning. The school is keeping an eye on Wake County and other local schools are doing in response.

• FAFSA workshops and college tour planning are ongoing, including an upcoming trip to Greensboro, NC.

• Graduation has been scheduled for June 19 at the McKimmon Center at 6:00 p.m. There was no community input with regard to the school’s federal grants. There was no public comment. The next regular board meeting is scheduled to be held on April 8, 2020 at noon; however, that date is during Spring Break. Emily Booker and Tom Hanley will be contacting board members regarding proposals for alternative dates. Mr. Byers made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Yarborough seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY

North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning – Wake, Inc. Board Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Central Wake High School

1425 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Present Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy March 8, 2020 Absent Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Greg Engeman, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Present Donna Rascoe, Board Counsel Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Absent Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m and conducted a roll call. The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. Mr. Sinclair made a motion to approve the agenda, and Mr. Yarborough seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved. The Board reviewed the minutes of the February 12 Board meeting. Mr. Yarborough made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Byers seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The Board reviewed the final version of documents to be included in its charter amendment request to the State Board of Education consenting to the assignment of its management agreement with Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. to ALS Education, LLC. Mr. Byers made a motion to approve submission of the charter amendment request to DPI. Ms. McKinnon seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. There was no public comment. The next regular board meeting will be held on March 11, 2020 at noon. Mr. Byers made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Yarborough seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:06pm. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY

North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning- Wake, Inc.

Board Members Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon Antonio Carr

Board Meeting Minutes February 12, 2020

12:00 p.m.


Raleigh, NC 27610

Term Expiring September 14, 2022 March 8, 2020 September 14, 2022 March 13, 2022 April 10, 2022 March 14, 2021 October 10, 2022

Present Absent Present Present Present Absent Absent

Others Present Tom Hanley, Principal Emily Booker, ALS Greg Engeman, ALS Eric Smith, Board Accountant Donna Rascoe, Board Counsel Shante Martin, Board Counsel

Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m and conducted a roll call.

The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. Mr. Sinclair made a motion to approve the agenda, and Mr. Yarborough seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

Review of the January 8 and February 4, 2020 meeting minutes were deferred until the next meeting.

Eric Smith reviewed the January, 2020 Financial Reports with the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There were questions about items on the Accounts Payable report, and Mr. Smith answered the questions. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Byers, to approve the January, 2020 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed the letter granting consent to assignment of its management agreement with Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. to ALS Education, LLC, as approved at the last board meeting. The Board reviewed the letter, and it was then signed by Mr. Fleming as Board President.

The Board discussed its proposed charter amendment request to the State Board of Education consenting to the assignment of its management agreement with Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. to ALS Education, LLC. The Board reviewed a draft strikethrough version of the original charter application which, per North Carolina State Board Policy CHTR-014(II), is required in order for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to process the amendment request. Ms. Rascoe, Ms. Martin and Ms. Booker explained the reasoning behind each edit in the strikethrough document. Mr. Fleming and Mr. Byers asked questions about the document, which were answered by counsel. Additional revisions were made after board discussion. The Board then reviewed the proposed cover letter to DPI, which explained the rationale for the request. A few edits need to be

made to ensure accurate descriptions consistent with the actual assignment. Mr. Byers made a motion to approve these amendment documents and the submission of the charter amendment request to DPI. Mr. Sinclair seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.

Because approved Board minutes are required for inclusion in a charter amendment request to DPI, the Board then discussed the need for a Special Meeting for the purpose of approving the minutes of the February 12 meeting. The Board set the date for a special meeting Friday, February 14 at 1:00pm.

Mr. Hanley provided a Principal's Report including the following items: • Enrollment is 270, with 6 additional students engaged in the orientation process. This is

substantially higher than the enrollment at the same time last school year. • Retention is 70%, up 8% from this time last school year. • The school is continuing its search for a math tutor. • The school is conducting ongoing tutorial sessions in preparation for EOC testing. • On-site ACT testing will be conducted at the school this month. • Some of the school's students will be participating in Raleigh Construction Career Day in

March. • F AFSA workshops and college tour planning are ongoing.

Mr. Fleming, Mr. Byers and Mr. Hanley reported on a DPI Grant Monitoring Review Visit by Dr. Tina Hinson and Dr. Thomas Benson which had concluded just prior to the Board meeting. Mr. Hanley and a student let them on a tour of the school, then they met with teachers and school leadership and Board members. Although a written report on the visit is not expected for 2-4 weeks, the reviewers noted no areas of concern and had positive comments about the school culture, flexible scheduling, and support from administration. Board members noted that they found Mr. Hanley's presentation and input to be very impressive.

There was no community input with regard to the school's federal grants.

There was no public comment.

The next regular board meeting will be held on March 11, 2020 at noon.

Mr. Byers made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Sinclair seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1 :03pm.

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The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning – Wake, Inc. Special Board Meeting Minutes

February 4, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Central Wake High School

1425 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Absent Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy March 8, 2020 Present Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Greg Engeman, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Present Donna Rascoe, Board Counsel Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present Randle Richardson, CEO, DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Absent Angela Whitford-Narine, President Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. Bob Puopolo, Co-Founder,

Epic Partners Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Rascoe pointed out that only items included in the Special Meeting notice could be included and asked that the agenda be amended accordingly. Mr. Yarborough made a motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mr. Byers seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Mr. Richardson explained to the Board his reasons for stepping down as CEO of Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. (ALS) and seeking approval to assign the Board’s management agreement to ALS Education, LLC. Mr. Richardson also provided his rationale for identifying Epic Partners and Satori Capital as the best investors to advance the goals of the schools. Mr. Puopolo expressed his admiration of what ALS has built and his company’s desire to continue that success while maximizing outcomes for all parties. The Board asked questions about ALS Education, LLC’s plans for advancing the mission of Central Wake High School. The Board acknowledged receipt and review of written documentation from ALS providing information regarding the proposed assignment. Mr. Byers made a motion that the Board send a letter consenting to the assignment of its management agreement. Ms. Gowdy seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Ms. Rascoe discussed the process for pursuing a charter amendment, and the Board agreed that it would review proposed amendment documents at its next regular meeting. There was no community input with regard to the school’s federal grants. There was no public comment. The next regular board meeting will be held on February 12, 2020 at noon.

Ms. McKinnon made a motion for adjournment. Ms. Gowdy seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY


January 8, 2020 12:00 p.m.


Raleigh, NC 27610

Board Members Term Expiring Others Present Chris Sinclair September 14, 2022 Absent Tom Hanley, Principal Marie Gowdy March 8, 2020 Absent Emily Booker, ALS Asa Fleming September 14, 2022 Present Greg Engeman, ALS L.J. Yarborough March 13, 2022 Absent Spencer Wiggins, ALS Michael Byers April 10, 2022 Present Donna Rascoe, Board Counsel DeNine McKinnon March 14, 2021 Present Antonio Carr October 10, 2022 Present Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 12:38 p.m and the agenda was accepted. The Board discussed its role in the upcoming January 16 NCDPI renewal site visit. Mr. Hanley reviewed the agenda for the visit, and shared materials that would be presented. The Board reviewed the minutes from the November 13, 2019 board meeting. There was a motion by Ms. McKinnon, seconded by Mr. Byers, to approve the minutes of the meeting and the motion passed unanimously. The Board briefly discussed the November and December, 2019 financial reports, then agreed to postpone their review and approval until the January, 2020 meeting so that Mr. Smith would be available to answer questions. The Board discussed the recent request of its EMO, Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc. (ALS), to assign its management agreement to ALS Education, LLC, a company formed by investors which have agreed to purchase ALS’s charter school management business. The Board requested additional information before acting on the request for consent. The Board offered up instead a Letter of Intent, and agreed to schedule a special meeting in the future to review due diligence about ALS Education, LLC. Mr. Hanley provided a Principal’s Report including the following items:

• Enrollment is 249, which is 46 students more than were served as of the same date in the previous year.

• Retention is 79%, up 15% from this time last school year. • The school is looking for a math tutor. • The school has designated a Title I classroom to implement an intensive math pilot

program.

There was no community input with regard to the school’s federal grants. There was no public comment. The next regular board meeting will be held on February 12, 2020 at noon. Mr. Byers made a motion for adjournment. Ms. McKinnon seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m. ___________________________________ BOARD SECRETARY

The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning - Wake, Inc.

Board Members Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon Antonio Carr

Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2019

12:00 p.m.


Raleigh, NC 27610

Term Expiring September 14, 2022 March 8, 2020 September 14, 2022 March 13, 2022 April I 0, 2022 March 14, 2021 October 10, 2022

Present Absent Present Present Absent Present Absent

Others Present Tom Hanley, Principal Emily Booker, ALS Eric Smith, CPA Greg Engeman, ALS Spencer Wiggins, ALS Katie Jefferson, Board Counsel

Mr. Fleming called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m and the agenda was accepted.

Eric Smith updated the Board on the status of the Independent Audit for the school year ending June 30, 2019. Mr. Smith reported that the Board had a clean audit and unmodified opinion which the highest level of assurance you can get. Board members reviewed the audit that was submitted by the October 31, 2019 deadline. The audit is now under review with the Local Government Commission.

Mr. Fleming presented the President's Report. Mr. Fleming asked for a status update on Mr. Hanley's recognition following the October proclamation. Emily Booker reported that she is working on finalizing the language. Katie Jefferson also pointed out the language in the October minutes reflecting the discussion and resolution taken by the Board in recognition of Mr. Hanley's contributions to the school

The Board reviewed the minutes from the October 10, 2019 board meeting. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to approve the minutes of October 10, 2019 board meeting and the motion passed unanimously.

Eric Smith presented the October 2019 Financial Reports to the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the October 2019 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanley provided a Principal's Report including the following items: • Enrollment is 238. Mr. Hanley reported that the slight dip is not surprising given ~e ~ends

over the years that enrollment dips after the initial excitement/energy at the begmnmg of the school year.

• Retention is up 15% from this time last school year. Mr. Hanley reported that they areholding on to students longer due to increased supports including home visits and emphasison engagement. While attendance is only at 67%, Mr. Hanley feels that the positiveretention trends reflect keeping students engaged even though they are experiencingattendance issues.

• The school is still looking for a math intervention specialist, but is considering utilizingtwo math tutors in lieu of an interventionist while candidates continue working towardlicensure.

• Health, fire, and sprinkler inspections were completed and the school is in compliance.• The school is expanding its vocational resources for students.• The school has also started an intervention team comprised of administration, counselors,

career coaches, and teachers. The team meets every Monday to discuss specific students'needs and what interventions can be offered.

Mr. Hanley also provided an update on Central Wake's renewal process, including discussing the 2019 School Renewal Self-Study. Mrs. Jefferson offered a clerical change to the self-study. There was a motion by Ms. McKinnon, seconded by Mr. Sinclair to approve the self-study for submission.

Emily Booker asked any members of the Board who have not executed the Conflict of Interest Annual Statement to sign and return the statement.

Mr. Fleming discussed his intent to continue discussing potential board membership with a candidate. Otherwise, the Board will revisit its membership at the annual meeting.


The next board meeting will be held on January 8, 2020 at noon. Mr. Fleming asked that preparation for the DPI renewal site visit be added to the January agenda.

As there were no further items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

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The North Carolina High School for Accelerated Learning- Wake, Inc.

Board Members Chris Sinclair Marie Gowdy Asa Fleming L.J. Yarborough Michael Byers DeNine McKinnon

Board Meeting Minutes October 10, 2019

12:00 p.m.


Raleigh, NC 27610

Term Expiring September 14, 2022 March 8, 2020 September 14, 2022 March 13, 2022 April 10, 2022 March 14, 2021

Present Absent Present Present Absent Present

Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.

Others Present Tom Hanley, Principal Emily Booker, ALS Eric Smith, CPA Greg Engeman, ALS Katie Jefferson, Board Counsel Antonio Carr, Prospective Board Member

There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the meeting agenda as amended to include an action item regarding election of a new director to the Board. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Fleming introduced potential board member Antonio Carr. The Board discussed Mr. Carr's credentials, then Mr. Sinclair made a motion to elect Mr. Carr. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously

The Board reviewed the minutes from the September 11, 2019 board meeting. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the minutes of September 11, 2019 board meeting and the motion passed unanimously.

Eric Smith presented the September 2019 Financial Reports to the Board, including: the Fund Balance report; the Management Fee report; the Accounts Payable report; the Bank Account report; and the Cash Balance/Revenue and Expense report for the month. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the September 2019 Financial Reports and the motion passed unanimously.

The status of the Independent Audit for the 2018-2019 school year was presented to the Board by Mr. Smith. Currently the audit is on track.

Mr. Hanley presented the plans for use of Title I, II, and IV funding. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to approve the plans for use of Title I, II, and IV funding.

Mr. Hanley also presented the Amended Parent and Family Engagement Policy to the Board for review and approval. There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Mr. Sinclair to approve the Amended Parent and Family Engagement Policy.

Mr. Hanley presented the Amended School Calendar to the Board for review and approval. There was a motion by Mr. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Yarborough to approve the Amended School Calendar and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Fleming presented the President's Report. Mr. Fleming discussed the contributions that Mr. Hanley has made to the school and its community and asked that the Board formally recognize his efforts as principal and the work done to start the school by way of formal proclamation. A motion was made by Mr. Fleming, seconded by Ms. McKinnon to recognize Mr. Hanley for his contribution to the school with a formal framed proclamation, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanley discussed Central Wake's 2018-19 year-end results, including demographics of a typical student referred to Central Wake in 2018-19, the progress they made after at least one semester at Central Wake, and support services they were provided. Highlights include a 106% credit increase for incoming students attending one semester or more compared to their credit earning rates at their prior schools. Students also improved their reading levels and grade point averages, and 77% of students took advantage of support services provided on campus. Central Wake earned a Highly Effective rating on the state alternative accountability system.

Mr. Hanley provided a Principal's Report including the following items: • •

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Enrollment is 240, an increase of +43 from this time last year . Retention is at 95%. Mr. Hanley reported that they address retention at the time of a student's first visit by trying to find out what if any potential issues the student may face that may impact his or her ability to continue in school. There have been 2 graduates thus far in the 2019-2020 school year . The school currently has a vacancy for a math intervention specialist. The school is still striving to reach its goal of having 300 enrolled students. Mr. Hanley continues to educate schools on the types of students that may benefit from the services and format Central Wake offers.

Mr. Hanley also provided an update on Central Wake's renewal process, including reminding Board Members of the need for their attendance at the Office of Charter School's visit on January 16, 2020.

Greg Engeman presented a report on graduate tracking and discussed ALS 's efforts to track the progress of its graduates as well as following up with graduates to make them aware of further services ALS can offer post-graduation.

Emily Booker asked any members of the Board who have not executed the Conflict of Interest Annual Statement to sign and return the statement.


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The next board meeting will be held on November 13, 2019 at noon.

There was a motion by Mr. Yarborough, seconded by Mr. Fleming to adjourn the meeting and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1 :33 p.m.

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