Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 1:14pm
Dates:
Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 5:00pm
Location: Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard
DRAFT Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Closed Session (Acquisition of Real Estate)
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. FY11 Budget Amendments
8. School Calendar 2011-2012
9. School Improvement Plans
10. AIG Plan
11. Naming Facilities
12. Topics for Retreat
13. Application for Local Board Training Credit
14. School Safety Net Plans
15. CTE Live Project Update
16. Important Dates
17. Other Items
18. Public Comment
Closed Session
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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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The Board will go into closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of real estate pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and (a)(5).
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Approval of Agenda
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for January 13, 2011.
Public Comment
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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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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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TCS Child Nutrition Programs Recognized
The Transylvania County Schools Child Nutrition Department has recently been recognized by the WNC Healthy Kids non-profit organization for outstanding achievement in healthy school nutrition. The following schools received certificates of recognition:
Brevard Elementary – Universal Breakfast
Rosman Elementary – Backpack Buddies
Pisgah Forest Elementary – USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program
Brevard Middle – Summer Feeding Program
Angel Tree Updates
During the holidays, Transylvania County Schools provided Angel Tree gifts for over 300 children. Including the holiday food drive, over 500 children were helped this season. All together, 615 bags of food were provided for 205 children. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the holidays a little brighter for our friends and neighbors.
Thanks to Sheriff’s Department
The Board and administration would like to thank the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Department for having a School Resource Officer present at school board meetings.
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. Additional names will be included on the attached list as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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The following items are submitted for consent approval:
1. Minutes from December 13, 2010 (attached)
2. Personnel report for January 13, 2011 (attached)
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
FY11 Budget Amendments
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Norris Barger will present the following budget amendments for 2010-2011:
1. Budget Amendment No. 1 – State Public School Fund (attached)
2. Budget Amendment No. 1 – Federal Grants Fund (attached)
Motions are in order to approve the budget amendments.
School Calendar 2011-2012
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Dr. Bo Williams presented the proposed school calendar for 2011-2012 (see attached) at the December 13 meeting. No changes have been made. Calendar highlights are listed below:
Calendar Requirements:
· 180 student days
· 10 holidays
· 10 leave days
· 5 teacher workdays (TW) = One at beginning and one at end of year. One at end of each grading period.
· 10 workdays = 8 optional (W) and 2 designated (DW).
· 215 total days = 43 weeks
· Must have a minimum of 8 makeup days in the second semester.
First student day = August 15, 2011
First semester = 88 days
Second semester = 92 days
NEW – Four days (September 14, November 16, February 8, and April 25) have been designated for 12:00 p.m. student dismissals in order to provide professional development opportunities for teachers. On these days, staff development would be scheduled from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and would be mandatory.
The last day before Christmas break (December 22) and the last day of school (May 25) would also be early dismissals.
A motion is in order to approve the school calendar for 2011-2012.
School Improvement Plans
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David Sutton presented the School Improvement Plans for 2010-2012 at the December meeting. The plans may be viewed online at the links listed below. The timeline for the school improvement planning cycle and the quality checklist for school improvement plans are attached as well.
A motion or motions would be in order to approve the school improvement plans for 2010-2012.
Brevard Elementary School:
Brevard High School:
Brevard Middle School:
Davidson River School:
Pisgah Forest Elementary School:
Rosman Elementary School:
Rosman High School:
Rosman Middle School:
TC Henderson Elementary School:
AIG Plan
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Cathy Childress, Director of Federal Programs, will present the revised AIG Plan for 2010-2013. The plan is attached. Approval of the plan will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Naming Facilities
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At its last meeting, the Board discussed a request by some members of the Rosman community to name the basketball court in the Rosman High School Silversteen Gym in honor of former Coach Jim Howell.
Transylvania does not currently have a facility-naming policy. It has been the Board’s practice in the past to abstain from naming facilities for specific individuals due to the amount of time that review/evaluation of each request would take, particularly if requests were to be received on a frequent basis. There were also concerns that weighing the merits of one individual over another would be difficult in the event of competing dedication requests. At its planning retreat on February 16, 2004, the Board discussed this issue and agreed not to adopt a policy on naming facilities.
Local boards have the discretion to name facilities for individuals. Most school districts that do so have a written policy outlining specific guidelines. The guidelines may include but are not limited to 1) a request in writing presenting the rationale for why a facility should be named for a specific person; 2) a review of the nomination by an appointed committee; 3) the committee’s recommendation to the Board; and 4) a public hearing to gather input from the community.
A sample policy on naming facilities from the North Carolina School Boards Association and policies from several North Carolina school districts are attached for your review.
Topics for Retreat
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The Board will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 7, 2011. The time has been tentatively set for 5:30 p.m., with a working supper to be provided. The following topics have been suggested for possible discussion:
· Long-term suspensions
· School funding / capital reserve fund
· Brevard Memorial Stadium
· Budget
· Visits to schools by Board members to discuss budget issues
Application for Local Board Training Credit
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The North Carolina School Board Association provides an avenue for school board members to comply with N.C.G.S. 115C-50, which requires all members to receive a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually. Local boards may also apply for credit for training activities that are not sponsored by the state organization. The applications require local board approval.
A motion is in order to approve the following application for local training credit:
Shelia Norman: “PBIS Module I,” December 9, 2010 (6.5 hours)
School Safety Net Plans
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Policy IK-R states that each school shall develop a “safety net” plan for supporting student success. Plans will be developed and submitted to the Board of Education at the beginning of each school improvement plan cycle. At a minimum, the school-wide safety nets will include plans for academic coaching and regular communication with parents. Dr. Scott Elliott will present as information the school safety net plans for 2010-2012. The plans may be viewed online at the following links:
Brevard Elementary School:
Brevard Middle School:
Brevard High School:
Davidson River School:
Pisgah Forest Elementary School:
Rosman Elementary School:
Rosman Middle School:
Rosman High School:
TC Henderson Elementary School:
CTE Live Project Update
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Dr. Scott Elliott will give a report on the CTE Live Project.
Important Dates
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Jan. 17
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MLK Day (status TBD)
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Jan. 17
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Miss Bengal Pageant
(snow date - Jan. 22)
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6:00 p.m.
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RHS Auditorium
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Jan. 28
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Teacher Workday
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Jan. 26
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Elementary Math/Science Fair Project Viewing
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Jan. 28
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Middle and High Math/Science Fair Project Viewing
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Jan. 31
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Math/Science Fair Awards Night
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6:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Feb. 7
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PLANNING RETREAT
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Days Missed: Make-up Days:
December 13 February 21
December 14 March 31
December 16 April 22 (Good Friday)
December 17 May 30 (Memorial Day)
January 10 June 9
January 11 June 10
January 12 June 13
January 13 June 14
Other Items
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff. The following items have been submitted for discussion:
Request for Observation Deadline Extension
Dr. McDaris will ask the Board to extend the deadline for second-round observations. With the number of missed days and scheduling interruptions experienced so far (and with the possibility of more to come), it will be difficult to meet the January 15 deadline.
Saturday School:
Dr. McDaris will discuss Saturday make-up days.
Possible Early Dismissal:
Dr. McDaris will request an early dismissal on the last day of the first semester.
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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