Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:43pm
Dates:
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 6:30pm
Location: Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard, NC
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/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. Policy:
A. GCPA “Reduction in Force”
B. JEC “School Admissions”
C. JHCB “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission”
D. IIC “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”
7. District Data Notebook Update
8. Child Nutrition Update
9. New Web Site Preview
10. FY10 Budget
11. Important Dates
12. Other Items
13. Public Comment
Public Comment
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each. A second opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting.
Good News Report
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Reason for Consideration:
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X
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Regional Science Fair Winners
Several Transylvania students won awards at the Western Regional Science Fair at Western Carolina University on February 18, 2009. Those who placed first or second in the regional competition will go on to the State Science Fair later this spring.
Elementary Level
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Alex McNeely
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TCH
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3rd Place; 2nd Place, Air Force Award for Creativity and Achievement
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Cade Brinkley
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RES
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Honorable Mention
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Kohner Miller
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RES
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Honorable Mention
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Cameron Wilson
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BES
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1st Place, Air Force Meteorology, Atmospheric Project
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Ella Hung
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BES
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Project of the Year
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Middle School Level
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Daniel Taylor
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BMS
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3rd Place
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Josh Tourtellotte
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BMS
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3rd Place
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Meredith Tooley
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BMS
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Honorable Mention
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High School Level
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Brook Burrows
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BHS
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1st Place*
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John Burrows
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BHS
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1st Place*
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Matt Travers
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BHS
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1st Place*
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*In addition to the first place award for their group project, these students received $25 gift cards from Amazon.com, a $50 award for the best vertebrate project, and a trip to the NC State Veterinary School. BHS student Lilly Jones-Herbst helped gather data for this project.
District Soil & Water Contest Winners
Several TCS students were winners in the District Soil and Water Conservation “Yours for Life” Poster, Essay, and Speech Contest for 2009:
3rd Grade Poster Contest
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Weston Whitmire
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RES
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1st Place
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Abby Buchanan
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RES
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2nd Place
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Iris Reynaldo
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RES
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3rd Place
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Chloe Owen
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PFES
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Honorable Mention
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4th Grade Poster Contest
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Abby Ammons
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RES
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1st Place
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Destynee Galloway
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RES
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2nd Place
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Paiton Reese
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RES
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3rd Place
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Marissa Henson
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RES
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Honorable Mention
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5th Grade Poster Contest
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Haley Parker
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RES
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1st Place
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Ruby Gonzalez
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PFES
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2nd Place
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Taylor Robarts
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TCH
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3rd Place
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Brooklyn Owen
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TCH
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Honorable Mention
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6th Grade Poster Contest
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Aly Pagano
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RMS
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1st Place
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Chesney Reid
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RMS
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2nd Place
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Emily Robinson
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RMS
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3rd Place
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6th Grade Essay Contest
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Chesney Reid
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RMS
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1st Place
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Claire Harris
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RMS
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2nd Place
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Student Review in “The National Edition”
Broadcaster Opinions Editor, Zack Cady, has received national recognition for his online review of the movie Gran Torino. Each year, professional newspaper editors review thousands of high school publications from across the country. Only exemplary examples of student journalism are selected for inclusion in The National Edition. Zack’s review was one of five entertainment articles selected to appear in The National Edition for the week of February 23-27. Zack’s article may be viewed online at http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/schoolid/2606/articleid/261943/Default.aspx.
RES Charity Fundraiser
Rosman Elementary School held a “Share the Love, Change the World” charity fundraiser benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and the Alternating Hemiplegia Foundation. Teachers and students collected change for three weeks and raised a total of $1,354.34. Each charity will receive half of the proceeds. The Cystic Fibrosis donation is being given in memory of Kyla Parker. The Alternating Hemiplegia donation is being given in honor of Hunter Compton, son of staff member Renee Compton.
Former Students in the Military
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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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. The attached list will be updated as names are added. The list is read aloud in its entirety twice a year.
Consent Agenda
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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The following items are submitted for consent approval:
Minutes from February 02, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from February 16, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from February 23, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from February 27, 2009 (attached)
Personnel report (attached)
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
Non-Faculty Coaches
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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X
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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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 rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following names have been submitted for spring sports 2008-2009:
BHS Baseball
Justin Bell* - Varsity Vol. Asst.
Rick Lambert – JV Asst.
Chuck Owenby – JV Vol. Asst.
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RHS Baseball
Barry Galloway – JV Asst.
Scotty Ruff – Asst.
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BHS Golf
Derek Wilbanks – Head
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RHS Golf
G. F. Rice - Head
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BHS Softball
Dean Janavice – Head
Roberta Janavice – Asst.
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RHS Softball
Terry Anders – Head JV
Jimmy Meese* - Vol. Asst.
Eric Owen – JV Asst.
Jay Sheridan – Head
Bobby Ward – Asst.
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BHS Women’s Soccer
Dale Hagedon – Head
Mike Hawkins – Asst.
Rich DeJong – Vol. Asst.
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BHS Track and Field
Bill Baldwin – Men/Women Head
Jackie Witherspoon – Asst.
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BHS Men’s Tennis
Louis Vitella – Head Varsity
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BMS Girls’ Soccer
Bill Tellman – Head
Julia Tellman* - Vol. Asst.
Timothy Shea* - Vol. Asst.
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RMS Baseball
John J. Raines – Vol. Asst.
Josh Riddle – Vol. Asst.
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BMS Softball
Allen Keogh* - Vol. Asst.
Scott Limerick – Head
David McNeill – Vol. Asst.
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RMS Softball
Jeremy McCarter* - Vol. Asst.
Cody Petit* - Asst.
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BMS Track and Field
Donna Allsteadt – Head Girls
Chris Mosser* - Head Boys
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*First-time coach with TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for spring sports 2008-2009.
Policy GCPA “Reduction in Force”
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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X
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Policy GCPA (Reduction in Force) has been completely rewritten. It is intended to replace the current GCPA and GCPA-R. Policy GCPA has been further revised per the Board’s recommendations from the February 16 meeting. It is presented for approval. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve revised Policy GCPA and rescind Policy GCPA-R.
Policy JEC “School Admissions”
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Policy JEC (School Admissions) has been revised. No changes have been made since the first read on February 16. It is presented for approval. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions.
A motion is in order to approve revised Policy JEC as presented.
Policy JHCB “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission”
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Policy JHCB (Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission) has been completely rewritten. It is intended to replace the current JHCB and JHCB-R (Inoculations of Students). No changes have been made since the first read on February 16. The policy is presented for approval. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss Policy JHCB and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve revised Policy JHCB and rescind Policy JHCB-R.
Policy IIC “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Policy IIC (Field Trip Approval and Cancellation) was discussed at the February 16 meeting. It has been revised to reflect the recommendations from that meeting. The policy is presented for action. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve revised Policy IIC.
District Data Notebook Update
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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David Sutton will present the following updates for the district data notebooks:
1. Indicator Index
2. SAT Results
3. Annual Local School Finance Study Data
The new strategic indicators are attached.
Child Nutrition Update
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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X
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Carolyn Gordon will give an update on the Child Nutrition program (see attached). She will answer any questions you may have.
New Web Site Preview
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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X
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Donys Merrill will give a preview of the new Transylvania County Schools Web site. The new design is intended to provide more options and better ease of use. The new site will go live on March 2. Mrs. Merrill will answer any questions you may have.
FY10 Budget
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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X
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Norris Barger will share the latest budget information and documents for 2009-2010 (see attached). The budget timeline is listed below:
Jan. 20-22
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Capital outlay 5-year plan review with principals
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Jan. 25-27
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Athletic facility survey review with principals and athletic directors
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Jan. 28
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School capital outlay priorities due
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Feb. ?
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ADM projections from DPI
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Feb. 2
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Board retreat
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Feb. 16
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Board meeting
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Feb. 16-19
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NCASBO conference in Greensboro
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Feb. 23
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Bus tour – BES, BHS, BMS, DRS, PFES
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Feb. 27
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Bus tour – RES, RHS, RMS, TCHES
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Mar. ?
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Planning allotments
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Mar. 2
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Board meeting
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Mar. 16
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Board meeting
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Mar. 19
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Joint meeting with County Commissioners
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Apr. 6
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Board meeting
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May 1
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Budget due to County Manager
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Important Dates
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Mar. 10
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SPECIAL MEETING
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6:00 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 14
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Cutoff Date for Superintendent Applications
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Mar. 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 19
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JOINT MEETING
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TBA
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TBA
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Mar. 23
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Teacher Workday
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Mar. 24
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SPECIAL MEETING
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 25-26
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NCSBA School Law Academy for School Administrators
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Hickory, NC
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Mar. 25
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Elected Officials’ Breakfast
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8:00 a.m.
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Trans. Regional Hospital
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Mar. 28
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Western Region Career Club Competitions
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10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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RMS
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Apr. 2
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Kindergarten Orientation
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6:00 p.m.
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BES, PFES, RES, TCHES
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Apr. 4-7
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NSBA Annual Convention
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San Diego, CA
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Apr. 6
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Technology Showcase
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4 – 7 p.m.
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Rogow Room,
TC Library
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Apr. 6
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 10
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Holiday (Good Friday)
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Apr. 13-17
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Spring Break
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Apr. 20-24
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SPECIAL MEETINGS (Interviews)
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Apr. 28
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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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Apr. 29
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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May 1
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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May 4
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 18-19
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NCSBA President’s Invitational Conference
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Raleigh, NC
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May 26
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Scholars’ Recognition Evening
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5:30 p.m.
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BHS
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Make-up Days
December 1 will be made up on June 9.
January 21 was made up on February 16.
March 2 will be made up on June 10.
Other Items
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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X
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Public Comment
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each.
Adjourn
Groups audience: