Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:43pm
Dates:
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 6:30pm
Location: Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard, NC
AGENDA
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comment
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A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each.
Good News Report
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Graduation Awareness Week
The week of September 7-13, 2008 is slated to be Graduation Awareness Week in North Carolina. A proclamation by Governor Mike Easley will be read.
TCS Teacher Attends Holocaust Seminar
Rosman High Teacher Stacie Dotson has been selected by NCCAT to attend the “Becoming Witnesses” Holocaust Seminar in Germany and Poland. The dates are August 1-11. While abroad, she and others will blog about the sites visited on the NCCAT sponsored website www.becomingwitnesses.com.
State Funding For Plant Operations
House Bill 2436 authorized the State Board of Education to allocate state funds to support the Plant Operation Section. This means they will no longer be receipt supported, and that will enable DPI to provide service for the entire state. Furthermore, they will be refunding those LEA’s that have paid for the services for FY2008-2009.
High School Students Enrolled at BRCC
Two-hundred four students registered for 406 courses with Blue Ridge Community College. This represents an increase over last year of 148 students in 304 courses.
Former Students in the Military
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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. Two new names, Shania Thomas and Chip Patterson, have been added to the attached list.
Consent Agenda
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Minutes
The minutes of the July 15, 2008 and July 21, 2008 meetings are attached for your approval.
Personnel Report
The personnel report for August 18, 2008 is attached for your approval.
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
Student Art Gallery
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At the June 2 meeting, Architect Doug Harris and members of the Transylvania County Schools Art & Design Gallery Committee presented the new design for the student art gallery. Mr. Rogers had concerns about the hardy panel siding that was proposed for the exterior walls of the building. Mr. Harris offered to research other materials and present options to the Board within 4-6 weeks.
Mr. Harris will present his findings and a recommendation for the exterior wall material for the gallery. A motion is in order to approve the exterior wall finish.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a general practice, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. John Tinsley will request approval of the following coaches for 2008-2009 fall sports. Additional names may be presented at future meetings.
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BHS
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BMS
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RHS
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RMS
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Football
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Football
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Football
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Walker, D. J.*
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Anders, Terry*
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Volleyball
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Volleyball
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Volleyball
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Volleyball
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Uriarte, Lorena
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Whitmire, Jessica*
Volunteer Assistant
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Tennis
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Carrington, Pat*
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Women’s Golf
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Wilbanks, Derek*
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*first time coach with Transylvania County Schools
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2008-2009.
Bully-Free Task Force Report
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Lisa Anderson will give a report and recommendations from the Bully-Free Task Force. Attached for your information and review are the Task Force members, district action plan, proposed policy revisions, a list of curriculum resources and materials, and a list of mini-articles for the newspaper. Mrs. Anderson will answer any questions you may have.
Petition Requesting a Contiguous Annexation
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Norris Barger will present a petition requesting annexation of the Gillespie Circle property into the City of Brevard in order to access city water/sewer. The petition is attached.
A motion is in order to approve the petition requesting a contiguous annexation.
Offer to Purchase Timber
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At the May 19 meeting, Norris Barger presented an offer from Rosman resident, Tommy Clayton, to purchase and harvest timber on approximately five acres of Live Project property above Rosman High School. Board members requested more information on the value of the timber. Mr. Barger will present an update and make a recommendation on the offer.
A motion is in order to accept or reject the offer.
Capital Projects Update
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Norris Barger will give a report on capital improvements at RES. Documents are attached for your review. A bid tabulation for the RES bus parking project is also attached. Mr. Barger will make a recommendation for approval. A motion is in order to approve a bid for the Rosman Elementary School bus parking project.
Mr. Barger will give an update on other capital projects and answer any questions you may have. A summary is attached.
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Summer 08
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Fall 08
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Winter 08-09
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Spring 09
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Summer 09
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Policy JI
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Revised Policy JI (Wireless Communication and Electronic Devices) was presented as information on July 21. Several changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policy JI as revised.
Policy JECA
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Revised Regulations JECA-R and Exhibit JECA-E1 (Private/Home Schools – Enrollment) were presented as information on July 21. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policies and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policies JECA-R and JECA-E1 as revised.
Policy JH
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New Policy JH (Safe Surrender of a Newborn Baby) was presented as information on July 21. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policy JH.
Policy IIBH
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New Policy IIBH (Electronic Stored Information Retention) was presented as information on July 21. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policy IIBH.
Policy GCJ
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Revised Policy GCJ (Certified Staff Time Schedules) was presented as information on July 21. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policy GCJ as revised.
Policy GCN/AFC
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Policy GCN/AFC and Regulations GCN/AFC-R (Professional Educator Evaluation System) have been revised. They were discussed at the policy work session on July 15 and are presented as information at this time. Dr. Bo Williams will review the changes and answer any questions you may have. Approval of revised Policies GCN/AFC and GCN/AFC-R will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Policy GCNA
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Policy GCNA (Voluntary Resignation for Professional Employees) is new. It was discussed at the policy work session on July 15 and is presented as information at this time. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of Policy GCNA will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Policy IK
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Policy IK (Student Accountability for Academic Achievement) is presented for discussion. Dr. Bo Williams will answer questions.
Important Dates
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Aug. 11-14
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RMS 6th Grade Academy
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8:30 – 11:30 am
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RMS
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Aug. 18-19
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New Teacher Orientation
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9 am – 3 pm
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Cradle of Forestry
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Aug. 21
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BES Open House
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4:30 – 6:00 pm
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BES
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Aug. 21
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PFES “Meet the Teacher” Night
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4:30 – 6:00 pm
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PFES
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Aug. 21
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RES Open House
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4:30 – 6:30 pm
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RES
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Aug. 21
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TCH Open House
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5:00 – 7:00 pm
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TCH
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Aug. 21 – 22
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Teacher Workdays
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Aug. 25
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First Day Students
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Sept. 1
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Labor Day; Teacher Workday
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Sept. 15
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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Transylvania Co. Library
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Sept. 23
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RHS Open House; Drug Awareness Program; Hot Dog Dinner
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5:30 – 7:30 pm
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RHS
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Sept. 24
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Sept. 25
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Sept. 25
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NCSBA District 8 Fall Meeting
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TBA
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Bethel Elementary,
Canton
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Sept. 26
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Other Items
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members or staff.
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