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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:46pm
Dates: 
Monday, March 17, 2008 - 7:00pm
    
CALL TO ORDER
 
4:30 p.m. Closed Session (Student Matter)
  4:30 p.m. Closed Session (Student Matter)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-402, the Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (student records).

 

A motion is in order to go into closed session to conduct a student hearing.
 
6:30 p.m. Open Session
 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Public Comment
  Public Comment  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

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

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

BES Student Art Display at State Employees’ Credit Union

The following Brevard Elementary School students have their art work on display at the State Employees’ Credit Union on the Asheville Highway:

 

Taylor Creamer

Grade K

Dental Health Poster

Parker Mullins

Grade 1

Plant Study

Khloe Bickford

Grade 1

Plant Study

Dane Walker

Grade 1

Plant Study

Harrison Stanton

Grade 3

“My City” Painting

Josh Shelton

Grade 4

Abstract Self Portrait

Megan Ashworth

Grade 4

Self Portraits X 4

Liam McKissock

Grade 4

Self Portraits X 4

Barrett Pauer

Grade 5

Faith Ringgold-Style Story Quilt

Mary Grace Morrow-Johnson

Grade 5

Faith Ringgold-Style Story Quilt
 
 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the following students:  

For Selection as Finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Award:   

Bailey Reidinger

BHS

Aaron Pratt

BHS
For Being Awarded the Morehead Scholarship: 

Allison Hawkins

BHS

For Achievement in the North Carolina All-State Band: 

Hannah Austin

BHS

2nd Chair Clarinet

Amanda Whitlock

BHS

4th Chair Bass Clarinet

 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
 
 
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.  One new name, David Lee Chapman, has been added to the list. 

 

The list will be updated as more names are received.
 
 
Consent Agenda
  Consent Agenda  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Minutes

The minutes of the February 29, 2008, and March 3, 2008, meetings are attached for your approval.

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for March 17, 2008, is attached for your approval.

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Health Department Request for Additional School Nurses
  Health Department Request for Additional School Nurses  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

At retreat, the Board reviewed a request from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the Board of Education to support the Transylvania County Health Department’s FY09 budget request for additional school nurses.  The SHAC letter and supporting documents are attached.  The SHAC is requesting a resolution or formal action from the Board. 

 

The Board asked for more information on the duties of additional nurses, specifically how those duties are being covered presently.  Ruth Jones, Chairperson of the School Health Advisory Council, will be present to address this and any other questions.
 
 
TDAP Immunization Booster
  TDAP Immunization Booster  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Recent changes to North Carolina immunization law requires all children entering sixth grade on or after August 1, 2008, to get a booster dose of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (TDAP) if the last dose was received more than five years ago.  Most children received their last dose of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis prior to entering kindergarten.

 

The Transylvania County Health Department, in conjunction with Transylvania County Schools, has developed the “Give Your Child a Boost” initiative to provide the TDAP immunization booster to fifth grade students during the week of June 2-6, 2008.*  The vaccine will be provided at school, free of charge, and parental consent will be required. 

 

Copies of 1) the letter to parents from the Health Department explaining the booster initiative, 2) acknowledgment of privacy notice, 3) parental permission form, and 4) the section of NCAC 41A .0401 Dosage and Age Requirements for Immunization, which applies to public schools, are attached for your review.  

 

John Tinsley and April Owenby will be present to answer any questions you may have. 

 

*Fifth graders who do not receive the immunization booster at school will be required to get it at their doctor’s office or the local health department. 
 
 
School Calendar 2008-2009
  School Calendar 2008-2009  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Bo Williams will present the draft school calendar for 2008-2009 as recommended by the Calendar Committee.  He will discuss the calendar and answer any questions you may have.  The calendar committee roster and information used in developing the calendar are attached for your information. 

 

Approval of the 2008-2009 school calendar 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 present the following updates for the district data notebooks:

 

§         Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results (Professional Development)

§         Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results (Facilities and Resources)

§         Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results (Empowerment)

§         Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results (Leadership)

§         Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results (Time)

 

An updated index of indicators is also included.
 
 
Community Land Trust Incorporation Committee Update
  Community Land Trust Incorporation Committee Update  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

At the last meeting, the Board voted to move forward with the establishment of a Community Land Trust for the Gillespie Circle Development.  The Board directed the superintendent to begin seeking nominations for an Incorporation Committee tasked with developing the charter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and 501(c)3 IRS designation. The committee would include an attorney to be recommended by the superintendent.  The target completion date for establishment of the Incorporation Committee is April 7, 2008.   

 

Dr. Lyda will provide a status report on the Incorporation Committee to date.
 
 
Liability Claim Settlement
  Liability Claim Settlement  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present a property damage claim to the Board for consideration.  School Board Attorney, Dean Shatley, has made a recommendation on the claim. 

 

The Board may take action on the claim at this time. 
 
 
FY09 Budget
  FY09 Budget  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present the latest drafts of the FY09 current expense budget and capital budget for review and discussion. 
 
 
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

 

 

 

Mar. 20

Retired Teachers’ Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

Trans. Co. Library

Mar. 21

Holiday (Good Friday)

 

 

Mar. 24

Teacher Workday

 

 

Mar. 24

“Risky Behaviors” Presentation

6:30 p.m.

BHS

Mar. 27

SPECIAL MEETING

(student hearing)

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Mar. 29 – Apr. 1

NSBA Annual Conference

 

Orlando, FL

Apr. 10

NCSBA/NCASA Legislative Action Conference

 

Raleigh, NC

Apr. 7

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Apr. 8

Kindergarten Orientation

6:30 p.m.

BES, PFES, RES, TCH

Apr. 14-18

Spring Break

 

 

Apr. 23

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Apr. 25

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Apr. 28

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Apr. 28

Technology Showcase

4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Transylvania County Library

May 5

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

May 8-9

NCSBA President’s Invitational Conference

 

Greensboro, NC

May 15

Scholars’ Recognition Evening

5:30 p.m.

BHS

May 19

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

 

Day(s) Missed

Make-up Day(s)

January 3, 2008

February 18, 2008

January 17, 2008

June 9, 2008

January 18, 2008

June 10, 2008

February 1, 2008

June 11, 2008

 

 
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board