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October 20, 2026

SECTION I: OCS PRIORITY ITEMS

Updated School Attendance and Student Accounting (SASA) Manual

This is a MUST HAVE resource for all charter school administrators. 

2026-2027 SASA Manual

SAVE THE DATE for CSI-LP, CSI-LG, CSI-AT, & TSI-AT Convenings

Dear Charter or Lab School Leaders,

We are excited to announce that the Office of Federal Programs will host a series of in-person convenings for Public School Unit (PSU) leaders who support Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) / Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools! These sessions will provide an engaging opportunity to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the important work ahead.  We are also pleased to welcome our colleagues from the Office of Accountability and Testing and the Office of Charter Schools, who will join us to share valuable information. Together, we will explore key topics related to CSI and TSI-AT schools, including the PSU Resource Allocation Reviews (RAR) that will begin in January 2027.  Participants will leave with greater clarity, NCStar knowledge, and practical information to support their schools and prepare for the Resource Allocation Review (RAR).

We invite all leaders who contribute to decision-making regarding curriculum and instruction, finance, federal programs, testing, and accountability in support of CSI and/or TSI-AT schools.

Charter and Lab School Convenings:

• Monday, October 26 @ NCDPI in Raleigh, NC

OR

• Monday, November 16 @ Rowan-Salisbury Schools Central Office in Salisbury, NC

Please use the registration link below to select the date and location that fits your PSU and works best for your team.  If you are unable to attend, please indicate that through the registration form as well.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP / REGISTER

Charter School POY

We’re excited to begin preparations for the 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year and the 2027 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year selection processes!

To help ensure a smooth and connected nomination cycle, we ask that each charter school update their district point of contact information for both programs using the Google Form linked below. 

2026 Update - NC TOY/POY Coordinators

As the TOY and/or POY Coordinator for your charter school, you are responsible for following your local selection guidelines. Please note the following eligibility requirements:

Principal of the Year (POY) nominees must:

• Have at least four years of experience as an administrator
• Hold a valid principal's license
• Be a practicing school administrator for the full duration of the recognition year

• POY Portfolios: Due October 21, 2026

If you have any questions or need support at any point in the process, please feel free to reach out to the program coordinator directly:

Elizabeth Santamour
elizabeth.santamour@dpi.nc.gov

Thank you for your continued partnership in celebrating and elevating excellence in education!

TRANSPORTATION GRANT 2026-2027 

SECTION II: SCHOOL BUSINESS UPDATES

October 16, 2026

The FBS website continues to be updated with information related to School Business and our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS homepage regularly for updates. Please review the upcoming deadlines for due dates.

From the Office of Information Technology - All PSUs

PMR Submission Update 2639.12

Please share the following with your data managers:

Version 2639.12 was deployed to production last night and resolves the previously identified PMR issues. PSUs can now submit their PMRs. Please review the scenarios below to determine the appropriate next steps.

Scenario 1: You have not submitted PMR1 or PMR2

Generate, review, and submit PMR1 immediately. The deadline to submit PMR1 is 11:59 pm on October 21st. Generate, review, and submit PMR2 according to the established schedule.

Note: To review the schedule of PMR due dates, run the (NC) School Month Verification validation.

Scenario 2: You have submitted PMR1, but not PMR2

No actions necessary. You do not need to regenerate PMR1. When you generate PMR2, the system will generate PMR1R to reflect any changes that have occurred. Generate, review, and submit PMR2 according to the established schedule.

Scenario 3: You have submitted PMR2

All previously submitted PMR2s must be regenerated and resubmitted. DPI has deleted those submissions so you can regenerate, review, and resubmit immediately. There is no need to request a snapshot delete of PMR2.

Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we worked to resolve these issues.

Allotment Reminders:

State Funds Carryforward Reversions

PRC 0022, Advanced Teaching Roles, FY26 Carryforward will revert as of 9/30/2026.

PRC 0016, Summer Reading Camps, FY26 Carryforward will revert as of 10/31/2026.

Federal Immediate Reversions – All PSUs

Immediate reversions are scheduled to be processed after the September zero-out is complete.

For the latest updates regarding immediate reversion of federal funds which ended September 30, 2026, please see the 10/8/2026 or 10/1/26 newsletters.

If you have general questions, please email allotments@dpi.nc.gov.

From the Office School Business Systems Modernization

ERP Transition Planning Gets Underway - All PSUs

Legislation passed in July directs NCDPI to develop a transition plan for a statewide enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution supporting finance, human resources, and payroll operations across North Carolina’s public school units (PSUs). NCDPI has begun this planning work with support from Public Consulting Group (PCG).

The planning effort will assess current PSU systems and needs, gather stakeholder input, and develop recommendations for the transition approach and timeline. NCDPI plans to engage leaders and staff from school districts, charter schools, laboratory schools, and other PSUs, including professionals in finance, HR, payroll, and technology.

PSU staff can send questions, comments, or requests for information about the ERP transition plan to SBSM@dpi.nc.gov. As planning progresses, NCDPI will share updates and opportunities for PSU staff to provide input.

Employee Bonuses FAQ - All PSUs

SBS has added a question to Section A of the Employee Bonus FAQ posted on our What's New page. Please review it and reach out to Salary@dpi.nc.gov if you have any further questions. We will continue to update our guidance as we receive them.

Chart of Accounts (COA) Code Requests - All PSUs

When requesting the addition of an account code to the Chart of Accounts (COA), please provide the following:

• The full account code (Purpose Code – PRC – Object Code)
• A reason and justification for the requested account code

Providing complete information will help expedite the review and approval process. If you have any questions, please contact schoolfinancialreporting@dpi.nc.gov.

Cash Management Updates

Prior Year Refunds Update - All PSUs

The next processing date for refund payments will be noon on Wednesday, October 28th. Penalties (PEN) accruing as of October 1 for unresolved or unpaid unspent days used (PYD) refunds have been uploaded into the refunds module.

All FY2026 State refunds owed to NCDPI have been loaded into the PSU Cash App, with the exception of overspent salaries (PYS), which will be posted later this fall. Please note that overspent days used (PYD) refunds have replaced overspent months used (PYM) refund types from FY26 onward to reflect the transition from months to days in LicSal. PYM refunds will remain in the Cash App for FY25.

The amounts owed have been updated in the 702. Prior Year State Overages report in DART in the PSU folder. This report includes all refunds owed, including overspent salaries (PYS). Although overspent salaries are not available for payment yet in the Cash App, please review these amounts and contract the Salary Section for any amount you believe to be in error. Note that this report is static as of September 1st and will not be updated after that date. To review your updated balances, please refer to the refunds module in the Cash App.

If you are working with our Salary Section to resolve errors in LicSal that are leading to amounts owed, please be sure that you have sent all supporting documentation to Salary@dpi.nc.gov. DO NOT pay refunds in the Cash App unless you agree your PSU owes those funds. Once you make a payment for salary-related overages (PYD, PYM, or PYS), we will not be able to provide a refund.

EDDIE Title Available - IPS Only

The Title I position is now available for Charter, Regional, and Lab schools in EDDIE at the PSU level. If you have questions about how to enter the contact in EDDIE, reach out to EDDIE@dpi.nc.gov. If you do not know who your EDDIE administrators are, you can view that information in the Subscribed Users EDDIE report.

Reminder: Annual Audit Engagement Questionnaire - All PSUs

Several PSUs did not submit their response to the Auditor Questionnaire by the deadline and are now overdue. If your PSU hasn't completed the survey, please do so as soon as possible.

This mandatory questionnaire verifies that each PSU has engaged, or is in the process of engaging, an independent certified public accountant for the annual financial audit covering the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, per state financial oversight requirements and audit timelines. All PSUs are required to submit, with the exception of new Charter Schools opening in the 2026-27 school year.

If you need additional information, please contact the Monitoring and Compliance team
at Monitoring@dpi.nc.gov.

SECTION III: RESOURCES + EVENTS

NC College Connect Data Correction Update 

• Exact spelling of their first and last name
• Birthdate
• NC Student number

• Gain a better understanding of NC College Connect 
• Receive critical information and updates
• Ask questions and receive real-time feedback

From the Center for Safer Schools

Leading With Character Summit 

December 9, 2026  |  9 am - 4 pm

 The Friday Institute: 1890 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

• Gain insight into the 11 Principles of Character Education and practical ways to apply them in your school.

• Be inspired by success stories from State and National Schools of Character and learn how they revitalized their school communities.

• Connect with experts and fellow school leaders to deepen your understanding of Character Education.

Sign Up for NCDPI Newsletters

Did you know NCDPI produces a variety of newsletters on various topics across North Carolina K-12 education? Whether you’re looking for news on school counseling, digital teaching & learning resources, middle school science or K-12 education legislation updates, there is something for everyone. 

A few examples of subscription offerings are:

• K-12 Education Legislative Update
• News Releases
• Digital Accessibility Newsletter
• Exceptional Children Information for Parents

Click here and enter your email address to see all the subscription lists and newsletters available to receive

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NOTE- To sign up for the Office of Federal Programs listserv, please contact your assigned Consolidated Program Administrator.  Contacts can be found by clicking this link and selecting your region at the bottom of the page.

When your school needs a teacher, NCVPS has you CoverEd

Whether it’s long-standing vacancies or an unexpected staffing gap, our team can step in quickly to provide full instructional support with licensed North Carolina teachers.

Schools across the state already rely on NCVPS’s CoverEd to keep learning on track for entire classes. Our licensed teachers paired with our flexible, high-quality online courses are a seamless solution that minimizes disruption and maximizes student success. Connect with us whether you need whole-class or individual student enrollments. We’re ready to help, and we’ve got you CoverEd.

Open a ticket with our Virtual Support Center or contact us at ncvpsinfo@ncpublicschools.org to talk about how we can best serve your school or district.

Want to explore more ways we can support your school?

Visit our Building Your Partnership with NCVPS page to discover how we can extend your team’s capabilities, expand course offerings, and strengthen student outcomes.

SECTION IV: OCS + CHARTER HAPPENINGS

Share excellence in education! Post exceptional student work or exciting happenings at your NC Charter School. Then tag or mention OCS on Social Media for others to see! Remember when you share on social media to use #WeAreNCCharters or @NCCharterOffice

Charter School Job Postings

Job postings will include the posted date and will be removed after two months. Schools may request early removal or extension. Contact Joseph.Letterio@dpi.nc.gov with a posting link.

• Honor Prep - Bilingual[Spanish-English] Classroom Teacher (9/1)
• Millennium Charter Academy in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a Headmaster to lead our K-12 classical education community. To apply, please email  headmastersearch@mcacademy.com to note your interest. We will automatically reply with more information and an online application. To learn more about our school, visit www.mcacademy.com.  (9/15)
• Oak Hill Charter School-  Middle School History Teacher  (9/22)
• Pocosin Charter School- 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade Teacher (8/25)
• Quest Academy Charter School - Special Ed Teacher  (10/15)

Ashley Logue  • Director, Office of Charter Schools
Please send general inquires to ocs@dpi.nc.gov

Contact information for area specialists can be found on the Office of Charter Schools Directory.