Barnette Elementary School
School Improvement Plan
School improvement planning provides a mechanism for identifying needs and establishing a common approach to meeting those needs at the school level. Visit the district website to learn more about CMS School Improvement Plans.
INDISTAR AND NCSTAR
NCStar is a web-based tool that guides a district or School Improvement Team in charting its improvement and managing the continuous improvement process. Visit the district website to learn more.
Access will allow stakeholders to review the School Improvement Plan, School Improvement Team members (with date of election), Agendas, and Meeting Minutes.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Members of the School Improvement Team (SIT) are directly involved in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, and as appropriate, some of the day-to-day operations of the school.
- Facilitates the development of the School Improvement Plan.
- Uses data as the driving force to create programmatic instructional change.
- Monitors, assesses, and amends the School Improvement Plan, as needed.
- Advances policies and procedures that enhance achievement and meet educational, safety and parent involvement goals.
- Facilitates communication within the Professional Learning Community.
- Builds the capacity of the school to address parent and staff concerns.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEMBERS
| Name | Position / Role | Email Address | Election Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Roy | Principal | melissa.roy@cms.k12.nc.us | — |
| Scott Otolski | Assistant Principal | s.otolski@cms.k12.nc.us | — |
| Sarah Blanchard | Instructional Staff / MCL | sarah.blanchard@cms.k12.nc.us | 9/12/2022 |
| Rusty Bice | Instructional Support / MCL | rustym.bice@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/19/2024 |
| Shannon Copley | Literacy Facilitator | shannonl.copley@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/19/2024 |
| Shea Harris | 1st Grade Teacher / EIT | sheaw.harris@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/19/2024 |
| Michelle Morgan | EC Teacher | michelle1.morgan@cms.k12.nc.us | 9/10/2025 |
| Katherine Hurd | Support Staff | katherineh.hurd@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/17/2026 |
| Amy Bruce | 5th Grade Parent | brucefamily27@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Stephen Hedrick | 3rd Grade Parent | shendrick1988@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Ryan Kehoe | Kindergarten Parent | keyhoe,ryane@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Meghan Kennedy | 2nd Grade Parent | meghan.kennedy30@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Nicole Pratt-Nunley | 4th Grade Parent | nikki@myhomeincharlotte.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Ebony Wash | PreK Parent | ebony.collins72@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Clifford Massey-Matthews | 5th Grade Parent | cliffmatthewsjr@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
| Jessica Hargett | 2nd & 5th Grade Parent | jessicamhargett@gmail.com | 9/22/2026 |
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2026-2027 Meeting Minutes
Our School Improvement Team typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Barnette Elementary.
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| September 22 | |
| October 20 | |
| November 17 | |
| December 15 | |
| January 19 | |
| February 23 | |
| March 16 | |
| April 27 | |
| May 18 | |
| June 8 |