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Dates: 
Monday, May 7, 2007 - 7:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
Public Comment
  Public Comment  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

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
  Good News Report  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Vitamins for Children in Haiti

Interact Club at BHS is sponsoring a Faculty vs. Seniors benefit basketball game.  Admission is a monetary donation or a bottle of children’s vitamins.  The “gate” will be given to the Mission Manna project to provide vitamins for malnourished children in Haiti.  This project is the brainchild of BHS graduate Maggie Lozier.
 
Elementary Battle of the Books

T. C. Henderson is the winner of the county Elementary Battle of the Books competition.  This is the first year the county has held Battle of the Books at the elementary level.  AIG teachers Bob Dinsdale and Tess Duncan promoted the project.  Dinsdale and the Brevard Elementary media specialist, Charlene Cali, served as coaches for BES; Trudy Wetli coached the PFES team; Kelly Brannock, the RES team, and Tess Duncan and Amanda Chapman, the TCH team.  BOB team members at each school read a dozen books to prepare for the competition, and during the competition, answered detailed questions about the stories and characters in them.  Schools held practice competitions earlier this year; the Final Four event was held on April 19 at the Transylvania County Library.  Over 100 people attended the finals, and local stores BiLo and Food Lion donated food and punch for the event. 

 

National Teacher Appreciation Week

The week of May 6-12, 2007, is National Teacher Appreciation Week.  Schools will have various activities throughout the week to honor and celebrate the dedicated and hard working educators who shape the lives of young people.

 

School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Governor Mike Easley has proclaimed May 6-12, 2007, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in North Carolina.  A copy of the proclamation is attached.   Everyone is urged to recognize the excellence of our school bus drivers and their accomplishments.  The annual Transylvania County School Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 7, 2007, at the Twin Dragons Restaurant.

 

RMS FBLA State Winners

Rachel Berezik, Courtney Whisenant, and Carissa Lambert won first place for their Crime Prevention Project.  The following students placed in the Top 10 and received medals:

 

§         Justin Raines – Business Math

§         Alli Canipe – Impromptu Speaking

§         Chaz West and Jared Voris – Computer Slide Show Presentation

 

Rosman Middle also received an award for being the largest chapter in the Western Region.

 

BMS FBLA State Winners

§         Austin Jenkins won first place in Keyboarding Applications II and ranked in the Top 10 in Financial Math.

§         Rodrigo Martinez took first place in Keyboarding Applications I.

§         Aricka Fisher ranked in the Top 10 for FBLA Creed.

 

BMS Earthkeepers Wins State Awards

For the second year in a row, the North Carolina Garden Club Association named   BMS Earthkeepers the Best Middle School Club in the State and awarded them the Best Scrapbook in the State.  Earthkeepers work diligently to keep the gardens and grounds at BMS well groomed.  They also participate in projects that promote environmental conservation.
 

BES Raises Funds for St. Jude’s Hospital

Brevard Elementary School raised $2,648.73 for St. Jude's Math-a-thon.  Math-a-thon is a fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis.  The school had 56 students participating.  The money is used to help families stay nearby while children receive treatments as well as for research to find cures and treatment for childhood cancer.
 
 
Former Students in the Military
  Former Students in the Military  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

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 more names are received. 

 

The Board will read the list of names in its entirety at the May 21 meeting.
 
 
Closed Session
  Closed Session  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319, the Board will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (employee personnel files).
 
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
 
 
Consent Agenda
  Consent Agenda  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X 

Leadership

 

 

X 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for May 7, 2007 is attached for your approval.

 

Memorial Report

The book, Fishing in Action, will be placed in the Pisgah Forest Elementary School media center in memory of Carroll Praytor, father of Phyllis Norman.  Phyllis is a custodian at PFES.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the following meetings are attached for your approval:

 

            April 2, 2007

            April 3, 2007

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Policy
  Student Drug Testing  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policies JHB, JHB-R, and JHB-E (Student Drug Testing) have been revised.  They are presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policies and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the revised policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
  Use of Pesticides Notification  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy ECD (Use of Pesticides Notification) is new.  It is presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the new policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
  Emergency Care for Injury and Sudden Illness  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy JHCAA (Emergency Care for Injury and Sudden Illness) is new.  It is presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the new policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
  Wireless Communication and Electronic Devices  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy JI (Wireless Communication and Electronic Devices) is new.  It is presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the new policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
CISTC Mentoring Grant
  CISTC Mentoring Grant  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Communities In Schools of Transylvania County (CISTC), Inc., will apply for a federal Mentor Program grant.  They will use the MENTOR:  National Mentoring Partnership program model.  The main elements of the grant would include a school and agency-based model where all mentoring activities take place either at the school or in well-supervised after-school programs.  Other community agencies have an opportunity to become partner agencies under this initiative.  CISTC is requesting the Board’s endorsement in the form of a partnership agreement.  A copy of the proposal is attached for your review.  The application is due by May 23.

 

Jana Jacobs, Interim Executive Director of CISTC, will be present to discuss the grant proposal and answer any questions you may have.  Approval would be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
Foster Grandparent Program
  Foster Grandparent Program  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Land-of-Sky Regional Council of Asheville has received a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to administer a Foster Grandparent Program (FGP).  Under this program, volunteer foster grandparents would be assigned to schools and day cares in order to provide emotional support, act as role models and mentors, help children build self esteem, and assist with the development of basic learning skills.  Each foster grandparent would serve 2-4 children and commit approximately 20 hours per week.

 

Pisgah Forest Elementary School has agreed to serve as a Foster Grandparent station.  A Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms of the agreement is attached for your review.  Dian Brewton will be present to discuss the Foster Grandparent Program and answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the participation of Pisgah Forest Elementary School in the Foster Grandparent Program.
 
 
Federal Grants
  Federal Grants  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The following federal grants have been given public notice and will be submitted in the next 30 days.  Dr. Kathy Haehnel will discuss the grants and answer any questions you may have:

 

§         IDEA Part B 611 – special education programs for qualified students ages 5-21)

 

§         IDEA Part B 619 – special education programs for qualified students ages 3-5)

 

§         Title I – supplementary reading and math instruction for elementary students (based on poverty)

 

§         Title IIA:  Improving Teacher Quality – funds for local school systems to use for staff development, ensuring all professionals are highly qualified, and for class size reduction

 

§         Title IIB:  Enhancing Education Through Technology – funds for teacher education in technology, including soft and hardware and assistive technology

 

§         Title V – additional funding for students who are not native English speakers

 

§         Limited English Proficient Grant – programs to promote English instruction for non-native English speakers

 

§         Sliver Grant – designed to increase the capacity of special needs students to access the regular education curriculum

 

§         Safe and Drug-Free Schools – programs and services to promote safe, drug-free schools

 

§         Carl Perkins Grant – federal funds for career and technology education for grades 7-12
 
AIG Plan 2007-2010
  AIG Plan 2007-2010  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Kathy Haehnel will present changes to the Transylvania County Schools Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Plan for 2007-2010 (see attached).  Approval of the local AIG plan will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
District Data Notebook Update
  District Data Notebook Update  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

David Sutton will give updates on the following strategic plan indicators:

 

  • Percentage of core academic classes taught by highly qualified teachers

  • Percentage of core academic subject area teachers completing high quality professional development

 Updated charts and a new index are attached.
 
 
Student Handbooks 2007-2008
  Student Handbooks 2007-2008  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Scott Elliott will present changes to student handbooks for the 2007-2008 school year.  Approval of the handbooks will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
FY08 Budget
  FY08 Budget  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Board will continue discussion of the 2007-2008 budget.  Drafts of the FY08 budget needs, teacher supplement schedule, current expense budget, five-year capital outlay budget, and capital outlay priority list are attached. 

 

Also attached is a report from Architect Mike Cox regarding the Morris Education Center facility. 

 

Norris Barger will be present to answer any questions. 

 

The Board may approve the FY08 Current Expense Budget Request and FY08 Capital Outlay Budget Request for submission to the Board of Commissioners.
 
 
Offer to Purchase Property
  Offer to Purchase Property  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present for the Board’s consideration an offer to purchase property that is owned by the Board of Education.  The 7-8 acre parcel is located near Brevard High School.  The buyer would like to use the property for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm.  Part-time employment would be offered to high school students, possibly in conjunction with the school’s agriculture program. 

 

A copy of the offer and a diagram of the area are attached.
 
A motion is in order to accept or reject the offer.
 
 
Important Dates
  Important Dates  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

April 23 –

May 11

TCS Student Art Show

 

Transylvania County Arts Council

May 4

TCH Annual May Day Fundraiser

3:30–9:00 pm

TCH

May 5

United Way Barn Dance:  Raising the Roof for Affordable Homes

6:00 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

May 7

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

May 8

TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet

6:00 p.m.

Glen Cannon Country Club

May 11, 12

BHS Musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

7:30 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

May 17

Tree Planting in Honor of Students

9:00 a.m.

TCH

May 17

DRS Senior Projects

3:30 p.m.

DRS

May 17

Scholars’ Recognition Evening

5:30 p.m.

BHS Cafeteria/

Auditorium

May 18

6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band Concert

7:00 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

May 21

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

May 21

RHS Awards Program

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 22

BHS Senior Projects

4:00 p.m.

BHS

May 24

RHS Senior Projects

3:00 p.m.

RHS

May 24

RMS/RHS Choral Concert

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 24

BHS Band/Chorus Spring Concert

7:00 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

May 29

RHS Athletic Awards

6:00 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 31

RHS/RMS Bands Spring Concert

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

June 4

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

June 7

Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet

6:00 p.m.

Twin Dragons

June 8

Last student day

 

 

June 8

DRS Graduation

12:00 p.m.

DRS

June 10

BHS Graduation

2:00 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

June 10

RHS Graduation

6:00 p.m.

RHS Gymnasium

June 11-18

Teacher Workdays

 

 

June 19 -

Summer School

 

 

June 18

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

June 25

Begin 4-day weeks

 

 

 

Make-up Date(s)

January 18 will be made up on June 8.

February 1 was made up on February 19.
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public.
 
 
Closed Session
  Closed Session  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319, the Board will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (employee personnel files).
 
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board