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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:04pm
Dates:
Monday, November 21, 2011 - 6:30pm
November 21, 2011
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
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. ECD, “Integrated Pest Management”
B. GCN/AFC-R, “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
8. School Improvement Plan Narratives
9. Cathey’s Creek Community Center
10. Community Land Trust Board of Directors
11. Technology Purchase / Update
12. Important Dates
13. Public Comment
14. Other Items
Approval of Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 November 21, 2011.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
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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Information
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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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“Ride for the River” DRS Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 15, Davidson River School helped sponsor the Ride for the River (R4R) Fall Motorcycle Rally fundraiser. Participants could choose the traditional street route or the more challenging 150+ mile Adventure/Dual Sport route. Riders from as far away as Charleston, SC came to enjoy the breathtaking fall scenery. Both routes ended at Dugan’s Pub, where participants were given a special discount on lunch. Hundreds of dollars were raised to fund various programs at DRS. As always, Davidson River thanks the community for its continued support. Special thanks go to Blue Ridge Quick Print and Dugan’s Pub.
Senator Burr Visits TCS
On October 25, Transylvania County Schools was honored to have Senator Richard Burr speak to classes at Brevard High School. Senator Burr discussed how government works and fielded questions from students.
TCSEF Grant Helps Kids Learn About Nature
Carrie Norris’ second grade class at PFES is learning a lot about nature thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation. Mrs. Norris was able to purchase approximately $500 of books on matter, weather, life cycles, and habitats. The remainder of the grant was spent on twenty “Nature Hike” kits. Each kit is equipped with a fanny pack, insect netting, binoculars, magnifying lens, tweezers, nature journal, compass, and other small items. The kits and books are available for all teachers at PFES to check out and use. On October 7, students in Mrs. Norris’ class hit the bike path near their school to try out the new equipment.
Child Nutrition Receives Breakfast Champions Award
The Transylvania County Department of Child Nutrition was presented with a Breakfast Champions Award at the recent NCDPI Child Nutrition Directors’ Annual Meeting. During the meeting, Director Carolyn Barton was asked to serve on a panel for a discussion on ways to increase breakfast participation. The TCS Child Nutrition Department was also featured in a new video entitled, “Breakfast is Brain Fuel.” Video footage shot at TCS was used to apply for grant funding to make the current video, which is being distributed to all systems in North Carolina as part of the state’s Breakfast Toolkit. Transylvania County Schools is in its ninth year of providing free Universal Breakfast to all students.
Thanksgiving Meal Update
On Thursday, November 17, a total of 474 TCS staff members and retirees enjoyed a complimentary Thanksgiving meal as part of the celebration of American Education Week. In addition, approximately 300 parents and guests (mostly RES visitors) enjoyed lunch with students. A good day and a good time was had by all.
MANNA Student Food Drive
Brevard High School contributed 284 pounds of food to the MANNAfest 2011 Student Food Drive. That donation will provide approximately 236 meals to those seeking food assistance in Western North Carolina. This year the 28 schools participating in MANNAfest provided 74,388 pounds of food, up significantly from the 43,671 pounds donated in 2010.
TCBOE Special Recognitions
At the NCSBA 2011 Annual Conference for Board Member Development held November 14-16 in Greensboro, the Transylvania County Board of Education was one of several boards from across the state honored for outstanding school boardmanship. Each member of the TCBOE had completed at least 12 clock hours of training activities during the 2010-2011 year. Also receiving special certificates of merit were members Shelia Norman and Sue Fox. Mrs. Norman and Mrs. Fox each completed over 30 hours of training last year. Additionally, Mrs. Norman was elected to another two-year term on the NCSBA Board of Directors as a representative of District 8.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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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 (see attached list). There are no new names at this time. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from October 24, 2011
2. Personnel report for November 21, 2011
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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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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The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following names are submitted for approval as non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2011-2012, pending satisfactory background checks:
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Rosman High School
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Nathan Owens
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Varsity Boys Basketball; Asst.
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Lester Fox
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JV Boys Basketball; Head
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Thomas Moman
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JV Boys Basketball; Vol. Asst.
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Cam Dowdle
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Varsity Girls Basketball; Asst.
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Rosman Middle School
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Chris Thomas*
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Boys Basketball; Head
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Jennifer McCall*
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Basketball; Asst.
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Dustin Mehaffey*
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Wrestling; Head
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Brevard High School
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Chad Owenby
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JV Men’s Basketball; Head
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David Michael Jordan
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Wrestling; Vol. Asst.
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Brevard Middle School
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David McNeil
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Boys Basketball; Head
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David Hollingsworth
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Boys Basketball; Vol. Asst.
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Kyle Justice
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Wrestling, Head
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Mark Ellenberger
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Wrestling; Vol. Asst.
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Nicole Kearse
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Cheerleading; Head/Vol. Asst.
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*first time coach, TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2011-2012.
Policy
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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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The following revised policies were presented as information at the October 24 meeting. No new changes have been made since that time. The policies are attached for your review and approval. David Sutton will answer any questions you may have.
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Information / Action
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ECD
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Integrated Pest Management
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revised
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Approve
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GCN/AFC-R
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Professional Educator Evaluation Process
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revised
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Approve
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Motions are in order to approve policy ECD and policy GCN/AFC-R.
School Improvement Plan Narratives
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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Transylvania County’s nine elementary, middle and secondary schools are currently completing the second and final year of the 2010-2012 school improvement planning cycle. Each school in the district has prepared a report of its school improvement progress in the form of a Section 6 school improvement narrative. Each narrative includes four components: 1) an introductory progress report detailing activities undertaken within each strategic priority area; 2) a summary of results and description of current outcomes within each strategic priority area; 3) a reflective appraisal of school improvement efforts to date; and 4) a preview of next steps to be undertaken through the remainder of the 2010-2012 cycle. David Sutton will preview the timeline for development of 2012-2014 school improvement plans and answer any questions you may have.
Links to view the individual schools’ live Section 6 narratives are listed below:
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
Cathey’s Creek Community Center
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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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The Board will discuss former school property that is currently being used by the Cathey’s Creek Community Center. Norris Barger will be present to answer questions.
Community Land Trust Board of Directors
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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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The Board will be asked to appoint or re-appoint a TCBOE member to a three-year term on the Transylvania Community Land Trust Board of Directors. Chairman Chris Whitmire has served in this capacity for the previous three years and would be willing to serve another term at the Board’s pleasure.
A motion is in order to appoint or re-appoint a TCBOE member to the Transylvania Community Land Trust Board of Directors for a new three-year term.
Technology Purchase / Update
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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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Donys Merrill will present a request to purchase 400 netbooks for Rosman High School. Specifications for the order are listed below:
Configuration:
HP Mini 5103, 2 gb memory, 6-cell battery; 160gb 7200rpm hard drive, wireless NIC card (a/b/g/n) that will be able to take full advantage our expanded wireless network.
RHS enrollment is 359--recommendations are that an overage of 10% be ordered for breakage, damage, etc. We will be ordering 400 units.
Vendors:
Tiber Creek Consulting - $405 each
CDW - $685 each
HP e-procurement site: $556.87 each
Mrs. Merrill recommends purchasing from Tiber Creek Consulting. They have the best price and best value in ensuring that products are delivered and orders are correct.
A motion is in order to approve the purchase of 400 netbooks for Rosman High School.
Important Dates
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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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Nov. 23
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Teacher Leave Day
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Nov. 24-25
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Thanksgiving Holidays
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Dec. 6
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BHS Senior Projects
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Dec. 8
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RHS Senior Projects
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Dec. 8
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 12
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 12
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 13
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 23 –
Jan. 3
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Christmas Break
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Public Comment
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Reason for Consideration:
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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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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. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
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.
Adjourn
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