Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:48pm
Dates:
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 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. Competitive Bid Process Overview
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Policy:
A. GBN “Criminal Background Searches”
B. GBN-E1 “Criminal Background Searches”
C. GCN/AFC “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
D. GCN/AFC-R “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
8. Federal Grants
9. Resolution to Request Waiver of Fees for Gillespie Circle Project
10. Facilities Master Plan and FY11 Budget
11. Timeline for Annual Superintendent Evaluation
12. Important Dates
13. Other Items
14. Public Comment
Approval of Agenda
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for May 3, 2010.
Public Comment
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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 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 asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
Competitive Bid Process
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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The Board Attorney will present an overview of the competitive process and answer any questions you may have.
Good News Report
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Governance and Support
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Governor’s School
Brevard High School student Alexander Goden has accepted a seat in the 2010 Session of the North Carolina Governor’s School this summer. The six-week program integrates academic disciplines, arts, and other unique courses for intellectually gifted high school students. Alexander’s area of study will be natural science. Katy Pagano, BHS, also qualified for Governor’s School in the area of English, but had to decline the offer due to her plans to study in Chile next year.
High School Mathematics Contest
Abigail Smith, eighth grade student at BMS, brought home a ninth place Honorable Mention from the 40th Annual High School Mathematics Contest that was held on March 25 at Western Carolina University. Abigail was one of six eighth grade Algebra I students from BMS who competed. She will go on to the regional competition at UNC-Asheville. Dr. Adrian Miller is the sponsor.
NC Hospitality Education Foundation Award
BHS Family/Consumer Science teacher, Carrie Elmore, was awarded $1400 from the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation. She hopes to use some of money to fund a field trip to AB Tech’s culinary program, the Biltmore, or the Grove Park Inn. Other possible uses include equipment needs such as professional knives, chaffing dishes, hotel pans, and aprons / chef coats for catering events.
National Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 3-9, 2010 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 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Glen Cannon Country Club.
National Transportation Week
The week of May 16-22, 2010 is recognized as National Transportation Week. We honor and thank our dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport children to and from schools each day. The Annual Transylvania County Schools Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet will be held on June 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Twin Dragons Restaurant in Brevard.
TCAEOP Awards
At the TCAEOP Administrators’ & Awards Reception held on April 29, Stacey Pedersen, DRS, was named EOP of the Year. Keith Wilmot, Transportation Supervisor, was named as Administrator of the Year. Erica Bagwell, RHS, was the recipient of the annual TCAEOP scholarship in the amount of $500. Erica plans to attend WCU to study criminal forensics.
“Pay It Forward” Scholarship
Hendersonville Pediatrics has established a $1000 “Pay It Forward” Scholarship, payable in two $500 increments for the first two semesters of college, to be awarded to one graduating senior who has demonstrated resiliency in overcoming hardship in life. Application packets are available in school guidance offices. Applications are due by May 14.
RHS Honored at State FCCLA Competition
Rosman High School students Haley Owen and Brittany Nelson won a silver medal for their Chapter Service project, “Breathe,” at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. They raised over $800 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Christina Rice and Lea Kilpatrick earned the gold medal and trophy in Entrepreneurship with their design and business plan for “Elsie’s,” a 50’s style diner. Rice and Kilpatrick will go on to the state competition in Chicago in July. Billie Wilson, RHS FCCLA sponsor, received the Master Advisor award and will also be recognized at nationals this summer.
Duke TIP Program
Congratulations to Marry Garrett and Meredith Tooley at BMS and Casey Mesaeh at RMS for qualifying for the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP).
Broadcaster Receives Grant
The BHS media organization, The Broadcaster, received a $2,000 grant from the TCS Educational Foundation. Teacher and faculty advisor, Kathryn Marcotte wrote the grant application to further the journalism program at BHS. Grant funds were used to purchase two new iMac computers (replacing 10-year old machines), a wireless hub to provide Internet access, and video editing software. The grant funding has allowed The Broadcaster to grow from a single student newspaper to a multimedia product including a monthly magazine, a weekly Webcast, and a twice-weekly updated Webpage.
Stock Market Game
Ten teams of eighth graders from BMS recently competed in the Annual Stock Market Competition. Two of the BMS teams finished in the top ten for the Western Region, one of them placing third. Statewide, the school placed ninth in the competition that included high school and college teams. An awards banquet will be held in Asheville on May 24.
Teacher Working Conditions Survey
Rosman Middle School won a $500 grant for their participation in the Teacher Working Conditions Survey. Winners were drawn from a pool of schools that had 100% participation rates for the survey.
RHS Honored at FBLA State Conference
Eight FBLA students from RHS competed in the 52nd Annual State Leadership Conference in Raleigh in April. Drew Jamerson (Top Ten, Business Procedures), Leanna Hall (Top Ten, Future Business Leader), Jamie Barton (Top Ten, Computer Applications), and Jamie Barton and Tiffany Hickman (Courtesy Corp) were recognized on the awards platform. RHS Advisor Cheryl Barton was recognized for her service as an FBLA board member.
PFES Singers Visit Nursing Homes
Sally Germanaro, choir director at PFES, took her students on a tour of local nursing homes and assisted living centers in April. Students shared the joy of song with residents at College Walk of Brevard, The Oaks, and the Brian Center. All of the members were very welcoming and even joined in on some of their favorite songs.
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Art students from RHS spent the weekend of April 23-25 in Savannah, GA participating in the Sidewalk Arts Festival sponsored by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Art teacher Amy Schoenacher, along with Alan and Sarah Justice, organized and chaperoned the trip. Students received a comprehensive tour of the college where they learned about the fashion industry and visited the fine arts studio and the computer animation department. The RHS students also competed against 114 other high school students in the Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival held in Forsyth Park. Senior Kyndra Ashe won first place and a gift certificate for $300 for her self-portrait. Junior Shane Chapman, who plans to attend SCAD, won second place and a $200.00 gift certificate. Olivia Israel, who won first prize two years ago, received one of four awards for thematic categories titled Best Nightmare. She will be attending Full Sail University in the fall to pursue computer animation. While in Savannah, students went on a riverboat cruise and had the opportunity to see the ocean.
T-Shirt Design Winner
Sarah Chapman, RHS, won the Brevard Rotary Club's T-shirt contest for the White Squirrel Race. She received $50 for her design.
TCS Receives District Accreditation Renewal
On April 28, the Transylvania County Schools successfully completed its five-year district accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. The comprehensive three-day review focused on the district’s compliance with seven rigorous standards of quality, including vision and purpose; governance and leadership; teaching and learning; documenting and using results; resources and support systems; stakeholder communications and relationships; and commitment to continuous improvement.
Former Students in the Military
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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. Several new names (in red) have been added to the list. The list will be read in its entirety at the second regular meeting in May in recognition of Memorial Day.
Consent Agenda
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from April 1, 2010
2. Minutes from April 5, 2010
3. Minutes from April 28, 2010
4. Personnel report for May 3, 2010
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Policies GBN and GBN-E1
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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On April 5, Dr. Bo Williams presented revised Policy GBN “Criminal Background Searches” for first-read information. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. In addition, Exhibit GBN-E1 is presented for rescission. The policy and exhibit are attached.
Motions are in order to approve Policy GBN and rescind Exhibit GBN-E1.
Policies GCN/AFC and GCN/AFC-R
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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On April 5, Dr. Bo Williams presented revised Policy GCN/AFC “Professional Educator Evaluation Process” and Regulations GCN/AFC-R for first-read information. No changes have been made since then. Dr. Williams will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. The policies are attached.
Motions are in order to approve Policy GCN/AFC and Regulations GCN/AFC-R.
Federal Grants
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The following federal grants have been given public notice and will be submitted within the next 30 days. Lisa Anderson will discuss the grants and answer any questions you may have.
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IDEA Part B 611
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Special education programs for qualified students ages 5-21
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IDEA Part B 619
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Special education programs for qualified students ages 3-5
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Title I
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Supplementary reading and math instruction for elementary students (based on poverty)
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Title IIA: Improving Teacher Quality
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Funds for local school systems to use for staff development, ensuring all professionals are highly qualified, and for class size reduction
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Title IIB: Enhancing Education Through Technology
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Funds for teacher education in technology, including software and hardware and assistive technology
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Title V
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Additional funding for students who are not native English speakers
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Limited English Proficient Grant
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Programs to promote English instruction for non-native English speakers
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Sliver Grant
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Designed to increase the capacity of special needs students to access the regular education curriculum
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Safe and Drug-Free Schools
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Programs and services to promote safe, drug-free schools
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Carl Perkins Grant
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Federal funds for career and technology education for grades 7-12
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Resolution to Request Waiver of Fees for Gillespie Circle Project
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Norris Barger will request that the Board adopt a resolution to request that the City of Brevard waive all rezoning application fees and the cost of advertising for the annexation associated with the Gillespie Circle project. The resolution is attached.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
Facilities Plan and FY11 Budget
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The Board will continue its discussion of the facilities master plan and the 2010-2011 budget. Norris Barger will present the latest information and updates and answer any questions you may have. Documents are attached.
Timeline for Annual Superintendent Evaluation
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Policy CBBC provides for an annual evaluation of the superintendent by the Board of Education. The following timeline is planned for the 2009-2010 evaluation process:
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June 21
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Superintendent provides self-evaluation to the Board. Board members receive individual evaluation forms to complete.
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Prior to July 19
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Board members return evaluation forms to chair or vice chair.
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July 19
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Board chair and vice chair meet with superintendent to discuss self-evaluation.
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July 19
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Board members reach consensus on evaluation.
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August 16
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Board chair and vice chair meet with superintendent to share results of consensus evaluation.
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Important Dates
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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May 4
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“2 on 2” Budget Discussion
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7:30 a.m.
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May 4
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TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet
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6:00 p.m.
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Glen Cannon
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May 11
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BHS Spring Visual Arts Exhibit Opening Reception
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3:00–4:00 pm
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BHS Main Lobby
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May 14, 15
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BHS Musical, “Beauty and the Beast”
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7:30 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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May 18
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RHS Senior Projects
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3:30 p.m.
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RHS
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May 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 20
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Scholars Recognition Evening
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5:30 p.m.
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BHS
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May 21
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DRS Senior Projects
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3:30-5:30 pm
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DRS
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May 21
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BMS Spring Concert
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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May 25
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BHS Senior Projects
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3:30 p.m.
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BHS
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May 27
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BHS Spring Concert
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Jun. 7
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Jun. 11
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DRS Graduation
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1:00 p.m.
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DRS
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Jun. 11
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BHS Graduation
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6:00 p.m.
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Brevard Music Center
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Jun. 12
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RHS Graduation
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10:00 a.m.
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Brevard Music Center
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Jun. 15
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Last pupil day
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Jun. 16-17
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Teacher Workdays
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Jun. 18-25
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Summer School
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Jun. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Other Items
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and 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 asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
Adjourn
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