Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:48pm
Dates:
Monday, May 17, 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. Good News Report
4. Former Students in the Military
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
6. Non-Faculty Coaches
7. Policy:
A. IK-R “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement”
8. School Calendar 2010-2011
9. Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey Results
10. CTE Plan 2010-2011
11. Facilities Update
12. Important Dates
13. Other Items
14. Public Comment
Approval of Agenda
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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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Discussion
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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 17, 2010.
Public Comment
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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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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.
Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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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 to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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RHS Peer Team
Thanks to an $800 grant from the Transylvania County Schools Education Foundation, the Rosman High School Peer Team is finding ways to improve their school environment through conflict resolution and student-led bully-free initiatives. The students, who wrote their own grant proposal, had the goals of improving communications, promoting peaceful resolutions to disputes, and helping schoolmates and others make responsible decisions. Peer Team members are Drew Jamerson, Leanna Hall, Kendra Thomas, Fallon Newell, Kandyce Norton, Garret Owen, Colby McAlister, and Brittany Nelson. Sarah Shawver, school guidance counselor, is the team advisor.
BMS Displays Traveling Art Exhibit
As a part of its Cinco de Mayo recognition, Brevard Middle School participated in a traveling art exhibit of works by famed artist Diego Rivera. Reproductions of Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park (1947-1948), The Agitator (1926), and The Flower Vendor (1942), were on display at the school during the wee of May 3-7. The exhibit is part of a grant titled Messages from Mexico that Mrs. Newman's Spanish classes received this year from the Education Foundation.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Expands
The TCS Department of Child Nutrition has been awarded grants for all four elementary schools to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2010-2011 school year. The grants will help children make fresh fruits and vegetables part of their regular diet by allowing them to try various items by means of a fresh fruit or vegetable snack each day. Classroom staff members also receive a fruit or vegetable snack each day. BES and RES participated in the grant in 2009-2010 and the program was very well received. Transylvania is one of only two systems that have received approval for all of its elementary schools to participate in the program for next year.
Ceiling Art for Local Business
Students in the Brevard Middle School Art Guild, under the guidance of art teacher Erin Keane, painted ceiling tiles for OP Taylor’s toy store in Brevard. John and Susie Taylor hosted an opening reception for the young artists and their families and friends. The students felt like celebrities and were honored to have their work on display in a prominent business in our community. The original artworks have been permanently installed, so look up the next time you stop by!
Meals on Wheels Feinstein Challenge
This year marked the seventh annual partnership between Meals on Wheels of Brevard and the Transylvania County Schools for the annual Feinstein Challenge fundraiser. Transylvania students collected a grand total of 4390 food items, with Pisgah Forest Elementary winning the $100 award for the most items (2017) donated. All donations go to Sharing House.
Building Futures Grant
On May 12, the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board approved Transylvania County Schools’ request for a grant in the amount of $97,493 for the 2010-2011 school year. The funds, available through the Workforce Investment Act, provide the financial support for the Building Futures student support program. Sixty percent of our student advocate program is paid for by the grant. This year, 45 students have been enrolled in the Building Futures program and received assistance with school work, job placement, and mentoring. The grant includes $21,853 to hire student workers throughout the school year. This is the first time we have been able to offer a paid work experience during the school year. Student advocates are Stephen Shields, Ashley Witt, and Wendy Taylor. The grant application was written and submitted by Dr. Scott Elliott.
Former Students in the Military
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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. The Board will read the attached list 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 May 3, 2010
2. Personnel report for May 17, 2010
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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21st Century Professionals
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a general rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. One new name has been added to the list:
Holly Krogman, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, BHS
A motion is in order to approve the BHS women’s head basketball coach.
Policy IK-R
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. Bo Williams will present revised Policy IK-R “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement” for first-read information. He will discuss the changes and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting. The draft policy is attached.
School Calendar 2010-2011
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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 March 15, Dr. Bo Williams presented the school calendar for 2010-2011as recommended by the Calendar Committee. The Board postponed action on next year’s calendar pending the State Board of Education’s decision on the superintendent’s request for a calendar waiver. The waiver would have permitted the school system to start school on August 9, 2010. On May 10, the superintendent’s office received official notification that the calendar waiver request had been denied. Transylvania County Schools must comply with the August 25 opening date as stipulated in G.S. 115C-84.2(5)(d). See the attached resolution of concern.
The draft school calendar for 2010-2011 is attached. No changes have been made since its last review. Dr. Williams will answer any questions you may have.
Motions are in order to approve the school calendar for 2010-2011 and the resolution of concern.
Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey Results
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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David Sutton will present a summary of the results of this year’s Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey and Central Services Satisfaction Survey. Individual school-level survey results may be viewed online. Mr. Sutton will review the composite indicators and answer any questions you may have. The following items are attached:
1. Index of Indicators (updated 5/04/10)
2. Survey Participation Rates
3. Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey Composites
4. Central Services Satisfaction Survey Composites
CTE Plan 2010-2011
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. Scott Elliott will review the Career and Technical Education Plan for 2010-2011. A summary is attached. The full plan may be viewed online at http://ctelps.dpi.state.nc.us. Enter username guest and password guest. Approval of the plan will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Facilities Update
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Norris Barger will present any new updates on school facilities and answer questions from the Board.
Important Dates
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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
Recognition of Retirees
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6:30 p.m.
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BMS Media Center
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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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Discussion
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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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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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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.
Adjourn
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