Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:06pm
Dates:
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 6:30pm
December 12, 2011
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Officers
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. Policy:
A. GCN/AFC-R, “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
B. IC, “School Year”
C. ICA, “School Calendar”
8. Topics for Retreat
9. Important Dates
10. Public Comment
11. Other Items
Election of Officers
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Strategic Priority:
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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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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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N.C.G.S. § 115C-41 states, “Unless otherwise provided by local law, all local boards of education shall have an organizational meeting no later than 60 days after the swearing in of members following election or appointment and as often thereafter as the board shall determine appropriate. The board may fix the date and time of its organizational meeting. At the organizational meeting, the members of all boards shall elect one of their members as chairman for a period of one year, or until his successor is elected and qualified. The chairman of the local board of education shall preside at the meetings of the board, and in the event of his absence or sickness, the board may appoint one of its members temporary chairman.”
The Transylvania County Board of Education has traditionally elected a chairman and vice chairman each year at the December meeting.
The Board may elect officers for the 2012 year at this time.
Approval of Agenda
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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X
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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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X
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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for December 12, 2011.
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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Information
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X
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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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Reason for Consideration:
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X
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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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X
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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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Holiday Happenings
The Brevard High School Chorus recently performed at the Biltmore House Candlelight Tour. This has become an annual tradition for the BHS singers. Students in Mrs. Danos’ class at Pisgah Forest Elementary School recently treated visitors to a play re-enacting the Life of Squanto for the Thanksgiving Holiday. All schools have holiday concerts and performances scheduled to ring in the holiday season.
Helping Our Neighbors
Angel trees, toy drives, food donations and many other activities are taking place in the schools and the central office this month to help those in need. Many thanks to everyone whose donations of time and resources will help make the holidays a little warmer and brighter for all.
Child Nutrition News
On December 1, TCS hosted the Region 8 Child Nutrition Policy Update meeting at the Rogow Room. The BMS cafeteria catered the event and received many compliments on the quality and presentation of food. That same evening, the CN department celebrated its winter staff meeting at Twin Dragons Restaurant. Board member Sue Fox assisted with the presentation of the Breakfast Champions awards to each staff member. This was a completion of the award which was presented in Raleigh earlier this fall at the CN Directors’ conference. On December 2, reviewers from the state’s USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program visited all four TCS elementary schools. They observed presentations, bulletin boards, and interactive class participations that incorporated nutrition education and physical education into the elementary curriculum. Reviewers were very pleased with the “really great things” being done here in Transylvania County Schools.
Western Region FBLA Competition
Rosman High School FBLA students competed on December 7, 2011 at the Western Region Competitive Events held at Mountain Heritage High School. The following students took home awards and will go on to state competition in March:
Sarah Chapman – 1st place, Word Processing II
Tassie Fisher – 1st place, Business Communications
Chesney Anders – 2nd place, Computer Applications
Justin Raines – 3rd place, Future Business Leader
Michaela Guinn – 3rd place, Business Procedures
Devon McIntosh – 3rd place, Public Speaking II
Jamie Barton – 3rd place, Job Interview
National Board Teachers
Transylvania County Schools has two new National Board Professional Teaching Standards teachers. Sherri Owen and Stephanie Sizemore, both at Pisgah Forest Elementary School, successfully completed the NBPTS certification. Congratulations!
Workforce Development Board Outstanding Youth Participant
On December 6, Rosman High School senior, Cody Brissy, was named as the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board’s Outstanding Youth Participant for Transylvania County at a special awards luncheon held at the Grove Park Inn. Cody participates in the Building Futures Program and receives regular support from RHS student advocate, Todd Anderson. Cody enrolled in the program in December of 2010. Cody currently lives on his own and helps support his family. He currently holds a GPA of 3.48. He is employed with TCS through the Building Futures program assisting the custodial staff at RHS. He is very involved with the Rosman Amateur Theatrical Society and assisting the RHS Marching Band with equipment and props. After graduation, he plans to obtain his associate’s degree from Blue Ridge Community College, and then earn his bachelor’s degree in History from Western Carolina University. His goal is to teach history at a college or university. During his free time, Cody enjoys civil war reenactments, serving as a volunteer fire fighter for the Town of Rosman, and studying history.
Sesquicentennial Celebration Showcase
Transylvania County Schools participated in the Sesquicentennial Celebration Showcase on December 3 at the county library. On display were the time capsule boxes that each school had developed to commemorate the year-long activities. The school system received a grant of $11,250 to distribute to the schools for these events. Some examples of the activities were a study of logging and transportation in the county; the collection and recording of oral family histories, photographs, and recipes; videos highlighting the county’s rich history of music, industry, and arts; students learning to play mountain dulcimers; visual journals of school and culture in 2011; a Then and Now project; an 1861 baseball game; and an original play written and performed by high school students enacting Christmas in Transylvania at the turn of the 20th century. The year-long activities were led by Mrs. Sue Fox as our representative on the countywide Sesquicentennial Steering Committee.
Former Students in the Military
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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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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). Two new names have been added, David Roberts and Danny Roberts. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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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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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 November 16, 2011
2. Minutes from November 21, 2011
3. Personnel report for December 12, 2011
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Policy
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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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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 policies have been revised and are presented for first-read information. David Sutton will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. Copies are attached for your review. Approval of the policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
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Code
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Name
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Status
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Information / Action
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GCN/AFC-R
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Professional Educator Evaluation Process
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revised
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Information
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IC
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School Year
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revised
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Information
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ICA
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School Calendar
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revised
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Information
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Topics for Retreat
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Strategic Priority:
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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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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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X
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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X
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Governance and Support
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The Board will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 6, 2012. The time has been tentatively set for 5:30 p.m., with a light supper to be provided. Board members will be asked to submit possible topics for discussion.
Important Dates
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Strategic Priority:
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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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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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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. 15
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BHS Band/Chorus Holiday Spectacular
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Dec. 23 –
Jan. 3
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Christmas Break
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Jan. 16
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Teacher Leave Day
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Jan. 16
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Miss Bengal Pageant
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6:00 p.m.
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RHS Auditorium
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Jan. 23
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Feb. 6
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PLANNING RETREAT
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 9
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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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Feb. 13
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 14
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 20
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Teacher Leave Day
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Public Comment
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Strategic Priority:
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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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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.
Other Items
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Strategic Priority:
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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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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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