Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:47pm
Dates:
Monday, July 27, 2009 - 6:30pm
Location: Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard
DRAFT Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. Presentation to Mike Rogers
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Facilities Master Plan
8. QSCB and QZAB Resolutions
9. Community Land Trust Vacancy
10. RHS Easement
11. Capital Projects Update
12. BHS Trespassing Signage
13. Non-Faculty Coaches 2009-2010
14. Adult Lunch Prices 2009-2010
15. Changes to Criteria for NC Scholars and TC Scholars
16. Appointment of New Board Member
17. Important Dates
18. Other Items
19. Public Comment
20. Closed Session (Legal Matter)
Approval of Agenda
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for July 27, 2009.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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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. Speakers will also be asked to refrain from discussing individual students, staff members or others by name in order to comply with open meeting guidelines. A second opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting.
Board members will discuss the current rules for public comment and consider any desired changes.
Presentation to Mike Rogers
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21st Century Professionals
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The Board will present a token of appreciation to former Board of Education member and chairman, Mike Rogers.
Good News Report
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21st Century Professionals
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21st Century Systems
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Career Academy
Nineteen staff members participated in the third annual Career Academy on June 16-19. The Academy, sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College and Transylvania County Schools, is designed to help educators learn more about business and industry in our community and the education and skills our students will need in order to be successful after high school. The three-day event included several guest speakers and visits to ten different employers in the county. Participants earned 2.0 CEUs as professional development. The following staff members participated in Career Academy:
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Charisma Arbogast
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BHS
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Sarah Justice
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RHS
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Yvonne Barnwell
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BMS
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Heather McNeely
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RHS
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Jennifer Bolt
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BHS
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Sean Parrish
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BHS
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Beth Branagan
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TCS
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Shannon Patton
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RHS
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Becky Columbo
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BHS
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Denise Reese
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RMS
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Patrick Davis
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BHS
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Jamie Reid
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RHS
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Ashley Dickson
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BHS
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Sarah Shawver
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RHS
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Leah Hammond
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BMS
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Lisa Smith
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BMS
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Kristy Hasman
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RMS
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Carolyn Smith-Benton
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RHS
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Donna Hoover
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BMS
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Former Students in the Military
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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 more names are received.
Consent Agenda
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The following items (attached) are submitted for consent approval:
1. Minutes from June 15, 2009
2. Minutes from June 19, 2009
3. Personnel report
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Facilities Master Plan
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At the June 15 meeting, Architect Mike Cox presented the first look at the new Transylvania County Schools Facilities Master Plan. At this meeting, Board members will receive more information on the plan. Norris Barger will answer any questions you may have.
QSCB and QZAB Resolutions
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Globally Competitive Students
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Norris Barger will present resolutions to authorize two different public bond opportunities. The resolutions would designate that any proceeds from the issuance of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) by Transylvania County be spent for additions and renovations to Rosman High School/Rosman Middle School (QSCB) and Transylvania County Schools (QZAB). Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have. The resolutions are attached.
Motions are in order to approve the QSCB resolution and the QZAB resolution.
Community Land Trust Vacancy
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Section 4.3 (A) of the bylaws of the Transylvania County Community Land Trust, Inc., states:
“The Transylvania County Board of Education shall designate three (3) members for Board of Trustees as long as there is an ongoing education/teacher housing project within the CLT (i.e., so long as the Transylvania County Board of Education continues to be a sponsoring housing organization, as defined herein).”
A vacancy has been created by the resignation of Mike Rogers. His term is one year and runs from August 6, 2009 until August 5, 2010. The Board will consider nominations to fill the vacant seat.
A motion is in order to appoint a replacement to the Community Land Trust Board of Trustees.
RHS Easement
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21st Century Professionals
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Leadership
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The Town of Rosman has requested an easement that would permit the Town to proceed with a grant for bike path along the Rosman High School corridor. Norris Barger and representatives from the Town will discuss the easement and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the easement.
Capital Projects Update
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21st Century Systems
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Norris Barger will present an update on the status of capital projects. A summary is attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have.
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Summer ‘08
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Fall ‘08
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Winter ‘08
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Spring ‘09
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Summer ‘09
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BHS Trespassing Signage
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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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At the May 18 meeting, the Board heard a request from BHS Athletic Director, Mark Robinson, to post “no trespassing” signs on the Brevard High School campus in order to prevent the abuse of athletic fields and grounds by unauthorized users. The following language was proposed for the signs:
“No trespassing by order of the Transylvania County Board of Education. Trespassers will be prosecuted under N.C. General Statute 14-159.13.”
The Board had concerns that the signs as written above would be too negative in tone. At the June 15 meeting, Mr. Whitmire suggested the following alternative language for the signs:
“Use of these facilities implies consent to video monitoring. All individuals are reminded that pets are not allowed and that everyone will treat all facilities with respect. The football field and (list other areas) are not open for public use without written permission. Violators will be prosecuted.”
The Board directed Mr. John Tinsley to prepare a draft sign for consideration using the alternative language. They recommended that the signs also include instructions for requesting permission to use the playing fields/outdoor facilities and that the signs be bilingual.
Dr. Jeff McDaris will present an update on the signs. The following language is proposed as a third option:
“Welcome to your Transylvania County Schools’ Athletic Facilities. We ask for your help in keeping our facilities clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. Everyone is reminded that pets are not allowed. The football field and other athletic fields are not open for public use without written permission. Please respect our facilities. Citizens are reminded that these premises are under video surveillance. Violators may be prosecuted. G.S. 14-159-13.”
Non-Faculty Coaches 2009-2010
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21st Century Professionals
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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 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 names are presented for 2009-2010 fall/winter sports. Additional names may be presented at future meetings.
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BHS Football
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RHS Football
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Jimmy Jones, First Responder
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Terry Anders
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Chad Owenby, First Responder
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Brian Chapman, Statistician
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Jim Rubion, Statistician
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Chris Thomas
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D. J. Walker
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RHS Cross Country
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Shane Worley
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Chan Raxter
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BHS Soccer
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RHS Volleyball
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Dale Hagedon
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Mary Ramey, Assistant
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BHS Tennis
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RHS Women’s Basketball
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Pat Carrington
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Ashton Barton, Head*
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Camille Van Horn, Assistant
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BHS Volleyball
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RMS Volleyball
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Jessica Merrill, Head*
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Sarah Chappell
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BHS Women’s Golf
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Derek Wilbanks
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BHS Cross Country
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Bill Baldwin
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Jackie Witherspoon
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BMS Football
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Wayne Brown
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Charlie Carr
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Mark Ellenberger
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Tim Galloway
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Frank Robinson
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BMS Soccer
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Gregg Hall, Head
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BMS Volleyball
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Lorena Uriarte, Head
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BMS Cross Country
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Donna Allsteadt
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*first year head coach
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for fall/winter sports 2009-2010.
Adult Lunch Prices 2009-2010
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Carolyn Gordon will present a request to increase adult lunch prices from $2.85 to $3.25 per plate for the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Gordon will discuss the need for a price increase and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve an increase in adult lunch prices to $3.25 per plate effective with the 2009-2010 school year.
Criteria for NC Scholars and TC Scholars
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Leadership
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The State Board of Education’s NC Scholars program used to require that a student take at least one arts course and one CTE course as a commitment to being a well-rounded scholar. The SBOE has now removed this requirement. Dr. Scott Elliott will present a proposal for Transylvania County to keep the arts and CTE requirements in place for TC Scholar recognition. Information on the program criteria and comparisons of the current and proposed new requirements are attached. Approval of the criteria for TC Scholars will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Appointment of New Board Member
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N.C.G.S. § 115C-37(f) Election of Board Members, states:
“All vacancies in the membership of the boards of education whose members are elected pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section by death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, of a person to serve until the next election of members of such board, at which time the remaining unexpired term of the office in which the vacancy occurs shall be filled by election.”
The Board has received a number of letters from persons interested in serving on the Transylvania County Board of Education for the remainder of Mike Rogers’ term, which expires in November 2010.
At this time, the Board may appoint an individual to fill the vacant seat.
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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Aug. 11-12
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District Leadership Retreat
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8 am – 5 pm
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Merrill Residence, Little River
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Aug. 17
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Resume regular schedule
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Aug. 17–18
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New Teacher Orientation
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9 am – 3 pm
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Cradle of Forestry
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Aug. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Aug. 20-24
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Teacher Workdays
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Aug. 25
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First Day Students
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Other Items
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Public Comment
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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. Speakers will also be asked to refrain from discussing individual students, staff members or others by name in order to comply with open meeting guidelines.
Closed Session
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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(3), the Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss a possible legal matter.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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