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Dates: 
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 6:30pm

 

Transylvania County Board of Education
Morris Education Center
April 18, 2011
6:30 p.m.
 
DRAFT Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.                  Approval of Agenda
2.                  Closed Session (Student Matter)
3.                  Public Comment
4.                  Good News Report
5.                  Former Students in the Military
6.                  Consent Agenda:
A.     Minutes
B.     Personnel Report
7.                  Policy:
A.     GCN/AFC-R “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
B.     JI “Wireless Communication and Electronic Devices”
8.                  RHS School Improvement Team Survey
9.                  FY12 Budget
10.             CTE Live Project Property Line
11.             Important Dates
12.             Other Items
13.             Public Comment
 
Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for April 18, 2011.
 
Closed Session

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The Board will go into closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (student records), pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-402. 
 
A motion is in order to go into closed session. 
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Bully Busting at PFES
During the month of March, bullying prevention was the focus of classroom guidance for Pisgah Forest Elementary School students. School Counselor, Ashley Witt, worked with fifth graders on a two-part lesson in which students discussed a “Ladder of Prejudice” and how quickly hurtful remarks can escalate into more serious behaviors. In the second part, students created an “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights,” which was shared with staff to display in their classrooms. Third graders learned the four-part “SAFE” way to stand up against bullying (Say What You Feel, Ask for Help, Find a Friend, Exit the Area) and participated in skits practicing techniques for handling bullying. The lessons were adapted from classroom activity ideas on the Teaching Tolerance website www.teachingtolerance.org. First graders read The Band-Aid Chicken by Becky Rangel Henton. The students answered questions about how the characters felt when they were “pecked at” and how the heroine of the story was courageous in standing up against bullies. They then created their own “Band-Aid Chicken” puppets as a reminder of what they had learned. Kindergarten and fourth grades participated in their own anti-bullying lessons and activities. Much of classroom guidance across all grade levels is oriented towards accepting differences, working together, respecting others, making good choices, and being a good friend—all of which contribute to the prevention of bullying.
 
Regional Science Olympiad
Pisgah Forest Elementary School's Science Olympiad team traveled to Lenoir Rhyne College on March 25 to compete in a regional elementary tournament for the North Carolina Science Olympiad. The Science Olympiad team has been studying, designing, constructing, and testing various scientific principles. Members made pasta towers and tested them for strength using kilograms of sand, and studied aerodynamics by creating and launching water rockets. Competing against 19 other schools, the PFES team medaled in 5 of 18 categories. Andy Petersen and Josh Clubb took first place in Secret Structures. Other medal winners were Josh Clubb and Kaylee Cope in Water Rockets; Santiago Mendez and Jacob Fulp in Circuits; Lauren Wing and Chloe Tsacrio in Describe It, Build It; and Joshua Nofsinger and Santiago Mendez in First in Flight. 
 
TCS Administrators Honored by WCU
On April 13, the Western Carolina University College of Education and Allied Professions honored two members of the TCS leadership team. David Sutton, Director of Human Resources, was awarded the Dixie L. and Miles S. McGinty Scholarship for his doctoral research on superintendent succession. Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent, was named to the college’s Honor Roll of Peak Performers. Established in 1996 by Dr. Gurney Chambers, the Honor Roll of Peak Performers is a vehicle for recognizing College of Education alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession and serve as role models to students currently pursuing a degree in the program in which they were enrolled as a Western student. 
 
National Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 2-6, 2011 is recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Week. School organizations across the country will have activities throughout the week to honor and thank teachers for all that they do. As a part of the celebration, the TCAE “Friends of Education” banquet will be held on May 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rogow Room. 
 
National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
The ninth annual National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, also known as SubWeek, is five days dedicated to the many dedicated individuals that fill in for permanent teachers every day in classrooms across the nation. This week is celebrated in conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2011. 
 
National Transportation Week
May 15-21, 2011 is designated as National Transportation Week, a time to honor and thank our dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport children to and from schools each day. The annual TCS Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 7, 2011 at the Old Hickory House Restaurant in Brevard. 
 
TCAEOP Awards Reception
On April 14, the Transylvania County Association of Educational Office Professionals (TCAEOP) held its annual Administrators’ and Awards Reception at Brevard Middle School. Tracie Owen presented a $500 scholarship to RHS student, Deloris McKinney. Jenny Hunter was named EOP of the Year for 2010-2011, and Donna Wilde was named Administrator of the Year. David Williams installed the new officers for 2011-2013: Marinda Parris, President; Stacey Pedersen, Vice President; Jenny Owenby, Secretary; and Deana Dixon, Treasurer.
 
For more good news, please visit www.tcsnc.org.
 
Former Students in the Military

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The following items are submitted for consent approval:
 
1.                  Minutes from March 29, 2011 (attached)
2.                  Minutes from April 4, 2011 (attached)
3.                  Personnel report for April 18, 2011
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items. 
 
Policy GCN/AFC-R

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Revised Policy GCN/AFC-R “Professional Educator Evaluation Process” was presented as information at the April 4 meeting. No additional changes have been made to the policy. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve Policy GCN/AFC-R as presented.  
 
Policy JI

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Revised Policy JI “Wireless Communication and Electronic Devices” (see attached) was presented as information at the April 4 meeting. No additional changes have been made to the policy. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve Policy JI as presented. 
 
RHS School Improvement Team Survey

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Rosman High teacher, Kathy Carr, will present a survey from the Rosman High School Improvement Team for the Board’s review/approval. Two documents are attached. The first document is a copy of the Recent Graduates Survey. The second document is a list of the statements included under Question #6, which did not print out in the first document. Ms. Carr will discuss the survey and any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the survey.  
 
FY12 Budget

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The Board will continue its review and discussion of the FY12 budget. Norris Barger will present the latest budget information and documents.
 
CTE Live Project Property Line

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
On January 13, the Board heard a recommendation from Dr. Scott Elliott to convey a small sliver of land from the Live Project 14 property located on Memory Lane to a next-door neighbor. The request stemmed from a previous owner’s placement of a fence slightly over the Board’s property line. The Board was in general agreement with the request to move the property line and convey the resulting parcel of land. Attached for the Board’s review are the offer to purchase and contract, a public notice regarding the sale, and a survey plat dated February 14, 2011. Dr. Elliott will discuss and answer any questions you may have.
 
A motion would be in order to accept the offer to purchase and contract. 
 
Important Dates

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 

Apr. 25-29
Spring Break
 
 
May 3
Elected Officials Luncheon
12:00 p.m.
Porter Center
May 3
TCAE Banquet
6:00 p.m.
Rogow Room
May 6
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
May 9
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
May 9
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 12
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
May 12
RMHS Chorus Concert
6:30 p.m.
RHS Auditorium
May 23
BHS Senior Projects
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
BHS
May 23
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 24
Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
May 26
RHS Senior Projects
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
RHS
May 27
BHS Spring Band Concert
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
May 30
Student Dismissal 1:00 p.m.
 
 
June 6
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
June 10
BHS Graduation
6:00 p.m.
Brevard Music Center
June 11
RHS Graduation
10:00 a.m.
Brevard Music Center
June 20
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
TBA
 
Other Items

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff. 
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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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