Regular Meeting

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME

BUSINESS ITEMS

1.                  Approval of Agenda

2.                  Public Comment

3.                  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations

--- Reception ---

4.                  Good News Report

5.                  Former Students in the Military

6.                  Consent Agenda:

A.     Minutes

B.     Personnel Report

7.                  Non-Faculty Coaches 2009-2010

8.                  School Health Advisory Council 2009-2010

9.                  FY10 Budget Resolution

10.             Facilities Master Plan

11.             School Safety Net Plans

12.             Superintendent’s Goals for 2009-2010

13.             Application for Board Member Local Training Credit

14.             Important Dates

15.             Other Items

16.             Public Comment

17.             Closed Session (Legal Matter)

 

 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and 30 minutes at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be reminded to refrain from discussing individual students or staff by name per the guidelines of the open meetings law. 

 

 

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

 

Michael Edward Miller, for his work with the Department of Child Nutrition and Anchor Baptist Ministries International in coordinating clothing, toys, and supplies for needy children and families in Transylvania County. 

 

The following staff members have achieved 25 years of service with the Transylvania County Schools. They will be presented with 25-year pins from the Board.

 

 

The Media Specialist of the Year for 2009-2010 will receive a $500 award from the Board. The winner will be announced at the meeting. 

 

The Counselor of the Year for 2009-2010 will receive a $500 award from the Board. The winner will be announced at the meeting.

 

Each year one new teacher is named as the Rookie of the Year. The Rookie of the Year for 2009-2010 will be announced at the meeting. He/she will receive a $200 award from the Board. 

 

The Principal of the Year for 2009-2010 will receive a $500 award from the Board. He/she will be announced at the meeting.  

 

The following individuals were named Teacher Assistants of the Year by their respective schools. Each school-level Teacher Assistant of the Year will receive a $200 award from the Board. In addition, the district Teacher Assistant of the Year will receive a $500 award from the Board. The district winner will be announced at the meeting. 

 

 

The following individuals were named Teacher of the Year by their respective schools. Each school-level Teacher of the Year will receive a $500 award from the Board. In addition, the district Teacher Assistant of the Year will be awarded $1,000 by Wells Fargo Bank. The district Teacher of the Year will be announced at the meeting. 

 

 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution. 

The Board will recess for a reception in honor of these outstanding educators. 

 

 

On August 19, a bus that was transporting student athletes from the Douglas County School District in Douglasville, Georgia to Brevard College developed an air leak in the brakes. They called to request assistance from the TCS bus garage, because as the bus driver stated, “She wasn’t taking that bus down 178 without perfect brakes!” The TCS mechanics were able to find the leak and fix the problem. Otherwise, the bus would have needed to be towed to the International Dealership in Asheville. Mr. Charles Brewer, Douglas County Schools Fleet Manager, and Ms. Paulette Crutchfield, Douglas County Transportation Department, were very grateful to the Transylvania County Schools transportation staff for being so helpful and caring about the safety of their students. The TCS mechanics performed the repairs free of charge, and were assured that should our bus drivers ever need assistance while in their area (Douglas County is next to Six Flags over Georgia), they need only ask. 

 

North Toxaway Baptist Church adopted T. C. Henderson Elementary School as their Vacation Bible School project this summer. As a result of their initiative, the school received nine boxes of much-needed school supplies and $50 gift certificates for each classroom teacher. Teachers will use the gift certificates to purchase additional classroom supplies. The children from the church presented the donations to Principal Tony Meachum at the regular Sunday morning service on August 30. Sherry Jones from North Toxaway Baptist coordinated the effort. 

 

The Sagebrush Steak House in Brevard is sponsoring an “Eat for Your School” program.  A percentage of purchases made at the Sagebrush restaurant on the second Tuesday of each month will be donated to Brevard Elementary School. The program will run all year, so enjoy a meal out and help support BES! 

 

Carolyn Gordon, Director of Child Nutrition, is currently serving as co-chair for the Region 8 section of the 77-county North Carolina Purchasing Alliance. She will serve as chairman next year. In addition, Ms. Gordon has been asked by the Department of Public Instruction to serve on a panel regarding financial issues at the Child Nutrition Fall Conference. She also recently served on the planning committee for the conference.    

 

Congratulations go to Davidson River School students Dalton Sanders, Jacob Curro, Krista Pitawankwat, Kristian Rathbone, and Tre Bradley for running a successful Red Cross Blood Drive at DRS. The drive had 21 donors, 13 of whom (mostly students) were first time donors.

 

 

 

The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School, Rosman High School, and Davidson River 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 following items are submitted for consent approval:

 

1.                  Minutes from July 27, 2009

2.                  Minutes from July 30, 2009

3.                  Minutes from August 7, 2009

4.                  Minutes from August 17, 2009

5.                  Minutes from August 26, 2009

6.                  Personnel report for September 21, 2009 (attached)

 

 

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association 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 has approved all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following name(s) are presented for 2009-2010 fall/winter sports. Additional names may be presented at future meetings.

 

 

 

 

The School Health Advisory Council members for 2009-2010 are presented below. The roster may be updated as more names are received. 

 

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present the final budget resolution for the 2009-2010 school year. The FY10 resolution and local current expense budget are attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

The Board will continue its review and discussion of the Transylvania County Schools Master Facilities Plan. The master plan cost estimates are attached. Norris Barger will discuss and answer any questions. 

 

 

Dr. Scott Elliott will present the school safety net plans for 2009-2010. The plans are attached for your review. Approval of the plans will be requested at the next regular meeting. 

 

 

The superintendent’s goals for 2009-2010 are attached for your review. Dr. McDaris will review the goals and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

The North Carolina School Boards Association’s Academy for School Boardsmanship provides an avenue for school board members to comply with N.C.G.S 115C-50 which requires all members of local boards of education to receive a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually. The NCSBA Academy Program goes beyond the statute and requires 30 hours of training annually. Recognizing that 1) most school board members have full-time jobs and may not be able to attend many state-sponsored training activities; and 2) district travel budgets have been drastically reduced, the NCSBA allows local boards to submit applications for local training activities that are not sponsored by the NCSBA. These applications require local board approval. 

 

Applications for the following local training activities are attached for approval and submission to NCSBA:

 

 A motion is in order to approve the local training activities for submission to NCSBA.

 

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.

 

Transylvania County will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2011.  A steering commitee is being established to plan, coordinate and oversee the anniversary celebration events (see attached).  It is proposed that the steering committee be comprised of representatives from elected boards and other organizations.  A member of the Board of Education may volunteer to serve on the Transylvania County 150th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee. 

 

 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and 30 minutes at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be reminded to refrain from discussing individual students or staff by name per the guidelines of the open meetings law. 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3), the Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to consult with the board attorney regarding a legal matter (Farrell v. Transylvania County Board of Education, et al).