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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:47pm
Dates: 
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 7:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
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

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

National Teacher Appreciation Week

The week of May 4-10, 2008 is recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Week.  School organizations will have activities throughout the week to honor and thank teachers for all that they do.  The TCAE “Friends of Education” banquet will be held on  May 6, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Brevard Elks Lodge.

 

School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

The week of May 4-19, 2008 is recognized as School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in North Carolina.  We honor and thank our dedicated drivers who safely transport our children to and from their schools and homes each day.  The Transylvania County Schools Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet will be held on June 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at Twin Dragons Restaurant.

 

Athletic Passes for TCS Retirees

At the Retired Educators’ meeting later this month, we will provide athletic passes to retired employees.  The passes will have picture IDs, and will not have to be renewed.  Many thanks to Dian Brewton for organizing this project.  Thanks also to the Board for making the suggestion and providing this benefit to our retired personnel.  We will arrange for passes to be made for other retirees at a later date. 

 

BES Participates in Science Olympiad

Fifth grade AIG students from BES participated in the Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament in Catawba County recently.  While the team did not place in the top three overall, they did tie for fifth place in points.  The students have been studying, building and designing for several months, and they spent four hours on a bus on a Saturday!  Medal winners were:

 

Anna Moser &

Mary McKeller

Weather or Not

(weather knowledge)

First Place

Mary Garrett &

Chloe Hoecker

Rock Hound

(rock & mineral knowledge)

First Place

Ryan Holland &

Barrett Pauer

Simple Machines

First Place

Nicole Miller

Famous Scientists

Second Place

Naomi Khuene &

Mary McKeller

Wildlife Safari

(animals and ecosystems)

Fourth Place

Mary Garrett

Mary, Mary, How Does Your Garden Grow?

(terrarium design)

Fourth Place
 
BES Contributes to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Brevard Elementary School staff and students donated $525.26 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Vickie Denton’s class was the big contributor. 

 

BMS Marathon Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital

Brevard Middle School raised $2,135 for St. Jude’s Hospital.  St. Jude’s provides service free of charge to children suffering from cancer and other serious, life-threatening illnesses. 

 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

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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 individual(s):

 

§         Nicole McGaha, RHS, FCCLA State President for 2008-2009

§         Patrick O’Rourke, BHS, FBLA Western Region Vice President for 2008-2009

§         Zack Cady, BHS, First Place Public Speaking, FBLA State Conference

§         Matthew McCall, RHS First Place, Broyhill Leadership, FBLA State Conference

 

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, Ryan Costilow, has been added to the list.

 

The list will be read in its entirety at the May 19 meeting.
 
 
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 April 7, 2008 meeting are attached for your approval.

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for May 5, 2008 is attached for your approval.

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Policy
  JHB: 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

 

 

 

Policy JHB and Exhibit JHB-E (Student Drug Testing) have been revised.  They are presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the changes and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of JHB and JHB-E will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
Federal Grants
  Federal Grants  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

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

 
 
FY09 Budget
  FY09 Budget  
 
 

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 the final drafts of the FY09 current expense budget and capital outlay budget for approval. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the FY09 budgets.
 
 
Student Art Gallery Update
  Student Art Gallery 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

 

 

 

Chairman McCall and Vice-Chairman Rogers will present an update on the Student Art Gallery fund-raising project.
 
 
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

 

 

 

May 1-16

Visual Arts Exhibit

 

BHS Lobby

May 6

TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet

6:00 p.m.

Brevard Elks Lodge

May 8

Business Networking & Technology Showcase

10 am – 6 pm

Porter Center

May 9, 10

BHS Musical, “Oklahoma!”

7:30 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

May 13

RHS Spring Concert

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 15

Scholars’ Recognition Evening

5:30 p.m.

BHS

May 17

RHS Junior/Senior Prom

8:00 p.m.

Transylvania County Library

May 19

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

May 19

RHS Academic Awards Program

6:00 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 20

RHS Athletic Awards Banquet

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

May 20

DRS Senior Boards

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

DRS

May 22

RHS Senior Boards

2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

RHS

May 22

Technology Celebration

5:30 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

May 26

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony

5:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

May 27

BHS Senior Boards

4:00 p.m. until

BHS

May 29

RHS Retirement Party

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

RHS Media Center

June 2

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

June 9

TCAEOP Administrator/Awards Reception

5:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s Fellowship Hall

June 10

School Bus Drivers’ Banquet

6:00 p.m.

Twin Dragons Restaurant

June 11

Last Pupil Day

 

 

June 12

CTE Awards Luncheon

11:30 am

TBA

June 14

RHS Graduation

10:00 a.m.

RHS Gym

June 14

BHS Graduation

3:00 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

June 16

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

June 23

4-Day Summer Schedule Begins

 

 

 

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.
 
 
Closed Session (Personnel)
  Closed Session (Personnel)  
 
 

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 Transylvania County Board of Education will go into 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