General Assembly Back in Session
This week, the General Assembly returned to Raleigh for an
abbreviated session. Legislators began
the session Wednesday by approving gubernatorial and legislative appointments
to state boards and commissions, including the Charter Schools Advisory
Board. Additionally, the House approved
legislation designed to be an initial response to the issue of emerging contaminants
in North Carolina bodies of water. It is
anticipated that lawmakers will remain in session until more information is
available following the recent court order requiring certain electoral
districts to be redrawn. The General Assembly
is expected to remain in session through next week.
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 Vuncannon Named to Charter Schools Advisory Board
On Wednesday, the General Assembly confirmed a new member of
the Charter Schools Advisory Board (CSAB).
Heather Vuncannon, Superintendent of Uwharrie Charter Academy in
Asheboro, was appointed to the position by Speaker Tim Moore for a term
expiring June 30, 2019.
CSAB makes recommendations to the State Board of Education
on the adoption of rules regarding all aspects of charter school
operation. The Board also reviews and
makes recommendations to the State Board of Education for final approval of
charter applications, and takes on other duties and responsibilities as
assigned by the State Board of Education.
Congratulations to Superintendent Vuncannon on her new role!
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DPI's Pitre-Martin and Shah-Coltrane Address Legislators
On Tuesday, the Joint Legislative Education Oversight
Committee, a General Assembly study committee, heard presentations from Dr.
Maria Pitre-Martin, Deputy State Superintendent, and Sneha Shah-Coltrane,
Director of the Division of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education. Dr. Pitre-Martin spoke to committee members
about the teacher licensure process and the results of an audit of DPI's Licensure Division, while Ms. Shah-Coltrane’s presentation
addressed broadening successful participation in gifted education programs.
Please
click here to see Dr. Pitre-Martin’s presentation. Ms. Shah-Coltrane’s presentation can be
accessed by clicking here.
 New Teaching Fellows Program Accepting Applications
The deadline is approaching for students to apply for a
fellowship under the rebooted North Carolina Teaching Fellows program, which
was established by the General Assembly in 2017. Interested students have until Tuesday,
January 16th to submit their applications at www.ncteachingfellows.com.
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program is a
competitive, merit-based forgivable loans-for-service program that provides up
to $8,250 a year for up to four years to highly-qualified students committed to
teaching special education or a STEM subject in a North Carolina public school. Fellows selected for this prestigious program
will also have the opportunity to benefit from meaningful program enrichment
activities.
Please
encourage any interested and qualified students to apply!
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See this link for a complete list of bills impacting K-12 education.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
9:00 a.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services
643 LOB | Audio
10:00 a.m.: House Session Convenes
House Chamber | Audio
4:00 p.m.: Senate Session Convenes
Senate Chamber | Audio
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
9:00 a.m.: House Select Committee on Implementation of Building Code Regulatory Reform
544 LOB | Audio
10:00 a.m.: Child Fatality Task Force Full Meeting
1027/1128 LB | No Audio
1:00 p.m.: Environmental Review Commission
643 LOB | Audio
Thursday, January 18, 2018
9:00 a.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services, Subcommittee on Aging
423 LOB | No Audio
9:00 a.m.: Joint Legislative Emergency Management Oversight Committee
544 LOB | Audio
10:00 a.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety, JPS Subcommittee on ABC Permitting & Enforcement
1124/1224 LB | No Audio
10:00 a.m.: Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Finance Reform (2017)
643 LOB | Audio
1:00 p.m.: Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety
643 LOB | Audio
Friday, January 19, 2018
10:00 a.m.: Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting (2017)
643 LOB | Audio
ONLINE RESOURCES:
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Cecilia Holden – Director of Legislative Affairs and Special Initiatives | 919-807-3406
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Robb Jansen – Policy Development Analyst | 919-807-3407
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Anne Murtha – Legislative Specialist | 919-807-3403
To view previous 2018 Weekly Legislative Updates click here.
The NC Department of Public instruction offers a number of topics for subscription.
- To subscribe to the Weekly Legislative Update, click here.
- To subscribe to other NC Department of Public Instruction topics, click here.
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