Regular Meeting

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

5:30 p.m. Closed Session (Student Matter)

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME

BUSINESS ITEMS

1.                  Public Comment

2.                  Good News Report

3.                  Former Students in the Military

4.                  Consent Agenda:

A.      Minutes

B.    Personnel Report  

5.                  Non-Faculty Coaches

6.                  School Improvement Plans:

A.    Section 6 Implementation / Results

B.    Amendment(s)

7.                  Policy:

A.    GCN/AFC (Professional Educator Evaluation System)

B.    GCN/AFC-R (Professional Educator Evaluation System)

C.    GCNA (Voluntary Resignation for Professional Employees)

D.    JFC-R (Student Conduct and Discipline)

E.    ACAC (Registered Sex Offenders)

F.     ACAD (Student Sex Offenders)

G.    IKF (Graduation Requirements)

8.                  Flex Calendar

9.                  Community Land Trust Appointees

10.             Important Dates

11.             Other Items

 

 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each.

 

 

The Transylvania County Association of Office Professionals (TCAEOP) had two big reasons to celebrate at the NCAEOP Fall District Meeting on October 24 in Asheville. Megan Whisenant was named the District 1 scholarship recipient. Megan graduated from RHS last spring, and is currently attending Berea College in Kentucky. Brevard Middle School Principal, David Williams, was named District 1 Administrator of the Year. District winners will advance to the state level, and state winners will be announced at the NCAEOP State Conference in Greensboro in March.     

 

Davidson River School teachers Laura Smith and Jessica Leveque presented at the NC Association for Alternative Education Conference in Winston-Salem on October 28-29. Their topic was “active engagement of at-risk learners.” 

 

T. C. Henderson held a Walk-a-Thon on October 31. Everyone enjoyed getting exercise and having healthy snacks as part of the school’s “Be a Healthier You” program. As another part of that program, the whole school does daily energizers and staff members wear pedometers to measure steps. 

The Brevard High School Girls’ Tennis team finished their season in the top four statewide. Coaches expressed pride in the girls’ conduct and the fine way in which they represented Brevard. Three team members went to the state tournament: Davis Clare Hyett, Lauren Fuller, and Kate Treacy. Although none of them won, it was an excellent opportunity to experience the high-quality tennis that exists at the high school level. 

 

Eighty-four units of blood were donated at the Rosman High School blood drive held the last week of October. This is 13 more units than at any previous drive. Sixty-five of the donors were students, 20 were staff members, and the rest were community residents.    The RHS HOSA chapter organized the drive, handled registration and managed the juice/cookie canteen. Tammy Moman is the sponsor for the RHS HOSA chapter.

 

As reported previously, Brevard Middle School’s new school song is getting the Nashville treatment. On November 7, members of the BMS chorus traveled to Asheville and recorded the song under the direction of Nashville recording director, Brian Fullen, brother of BMS chorus teacher Sally Gernamaro. 

 

Zachary Cady, BHS, was selected as the recipient of the Presidential Classroom Scholarship Award by the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation. The selection committee interviewed several outstanding applicants, and was most impressed with Mr. Cady’s academic record and contributions to his school and community. Zack is eligible to attend the Future World Leaders Conference in Washington, DC in February. The Foundation will pay the $1,700 registration fee for the conference.

 

 

The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Military. The Board will read aloud the attached list of names. The list will be updated as more names are received. 

 

 

The following items are attached for consent approval:

 

·        Minutes from October 9, 2008 meeting

·        Minutes from October 20, 2008 meeting

·        Personnel Report for November 17, 2008

 

 

 

 

David Sutton will present Section 6 - Implementation of the Plan and Documentation of Results for each of the School Improvement Plans (see attached). Additionally, Brevard Elementary School will submit an amended plan objective as information. Approval of the amendment will be requested in December.   

 

 

Revised Policy GCN/AFC (Professional Educator Evaluation System) has been discussed several times. The most recent changes from the October board meeting are shown in green. Dr. Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have.

 

 

 

Revised Policy GCN/AFC-R (Professional Educator Evaluation System) has been discussed several times. The most recent changes from the October board meeting are shown in green. Dr. Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

New Policy GCNA (Voluntary Resignation for Professional Employees)was presented as information at the last meeting. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

Revised Policy JFC-R (Student Conduct/Discipline) was presented as information at the last meeting. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

New Policy ACAC (Registered Sex Offenders) was presented as information at the last meeting. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

New Policy ACAD (Student Sex Offenders) was presented as information at the last meeting. One minor change has been made under Section A. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

Revised Policy IKF (Graduation Requirements) was presented as information at the last meeting. New changes are shown in green. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

In the next few weeks, Dr. Bo Williams will convene a calendar committee to begin work on a new flex calendar for the 2009-2010 school year. A flex calendar will hopefully return flexibility and local control to the calendar process. Over the past few years, the Board and other stakeholders have expressed the following concerns regarding the calendar:

 

·        High school exams completed before the Christmas holiday

·        More than two teacher workdays at the beginning of the year

·        Labor Day as a holiday for staff

·        Memorial Day as a student holiday

·        Time for academic coaching during the year

·        Time for quality staff development

 

These and other identified concerns will be the basis for a new calendar.

 

 

The Community Land Trust formation committee is requesting that the Board appoint three members to the Board of Trustees. These members will serve terms of three, two, and one year(s), respectively. Board members will be asked to nominate community members to serve in this capacity. 

 

 

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.