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Submitted by Migration on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:46pm
Dates:
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:30pm
January 23, 2012
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. Resolution of Recognition
---Reception for New NBPTS Teachers---
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. Annual Financial Audit Report for 2010-2011
9. FY12 Budget Amendments
10. Resolution Requesting Changes to School Pay Date Provisions
11. Student Survey for NC QUEST Grant
12. Topics for Retreat
13. Important Dates
14. Public Comment
15. Other Items
Approval of 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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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 January 23, 2012.
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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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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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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School Board Appreciation Month
Governor Beverly Perdue has declared the month of January 2012 as “School Board Appreciation Month” in North Carolina in honor of the elected officials who work as tireless advocates for public education. School board members spend countless hours serving as liaisons between the school district and the public. Governor Perdue’s proclamation is attached.
Donation from Egolf Ford
This fall, Egolf Ford of Brevard held a “Drive One for Your Schools” fundraiser in which $20 was donated to either BHS or RHS for each Ford vehicle that was test driven. In January, Egolf presented Dr. McDaris with a check for $1,500. Brevard was one of only 20-40 Ford dealerships nationwide that were selected to participate in the “Drive One” promotion. Our thanks go to Egolf Ford of Brevard for their generosity and support.
Murphy Helps RES Readers
With the help of owner Charlie Juengling, Murphy the Therapy Dog has visited RES to listen to students who are learning to read. Students enjoy reading to Murphy because he is a patient and supportive listener, and Murphy enjoys getting lots of petting and making new friends.
Presentation of U.S. Flag
At the home wrestling match on January 12, a United States Flag was presented to Brevard High School on behalf of Lieutenant Joseph Ellenberger. Lieutenant Ellenberger is the brother of SRO Mark Ellenberger and a graduate of Brevard High School. He is currently serving in Afghanistan, and the flag is one that has flown over his base there. The flag is on display in the front lobby of the school.
TCSEF Grants for 2012
This year the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (www.tcsef.org) awarded a total of $9,600 in mini-grants to classroom teachers in Transylvania County Schools. The Education Foundation is a volunteer-based board that develops and encourages public and private support of our local public schools. Each year the Foundation provides approximately $10,000 in grants with money raised through fund-raisers such as Taste of Transylvania, Honor Your Teacher, and membership drives. The 2012 grant recipients are listed below:
Name
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Area
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Project
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Lisa Smith
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BMS Science
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Bare Bones
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Bob Dinsdale
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PFES 3rd Grade
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Olympiad
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Noelle Khare
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BMS Science
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Weighty Matters
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Jennifer Galloway
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TCH Physical Education
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Stepping Across the Curriculum
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Chris Dodson
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BHS Language Arts
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Comic Life
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Rivers Smith
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BMS Music
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Jam Packed Music
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Deborah Smith
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PFES 4th Grade
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Math from Pre-K to Algebra
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Karen Brown
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RES Kindergarten
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Who’s There
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4th Grade Teachers
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BES 4th Grade
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Earthshine Mountain Lodge
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Sarah Justice
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RHS Media Center
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Crazy for Q R Codes
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Deanna Woodin
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BES 5th Grade
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Muddy Sneakers
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Andrew Jones and 7th Grade Teachers
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BMS 7th Grade
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Where in the World
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Mandy Foster
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PFES Kindergarten
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Bike Rangers
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Resolution of Recognition
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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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BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that commendations, thanks, congratulations and appreciation be expressed to the following:
To Sherri Owen, Pisgah Forest Elementary School, for successfully completing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification;
To Stephanie Sizemore, Pisgah Forest Elementary School, for successfully completing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification;
To Hunter Hall, Brevard High School, for being selected as the Hendersonville Times-News Tennis Player of the Year for 2011-2012;
To Tommy Connell, Brevard High School, for being selected as the Hendersonville Times-News Runner of the Year for 2011-2012; and
To Freddie Whitman, Rosman High School, for being named the Hendersonville Times-News Football Coach of the Year for 2011-2012.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
The Board will recess briefly for a reception in honor of the individuals listed above.
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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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). 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 December 8, 2011
2. Minutes from December 12, 2011
3. Personnel report for January 23, 2012
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 were presented as first-read information on December 12, 2011. No new changes have been made since then. David Sutton will review the policies and answer any questions you may have. The policies are attached for your approval.
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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Action
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IC
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School Year
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Revised
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Action
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ICA
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School Calendar
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Revised
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Action
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Motions are in order to approve the policies.
Annual Financial Audit Report
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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 Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2011 is attached for your review. Norris Barger will present the report and answer any questions you may have.
FY12 Budget Amendments
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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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Norris Barger will present the following budget amendments for the 2011-2012 fiscal year:
Budget Amendment No. 1 for the State Public School Fund
Budget Amendment No. 1 for the Federal Grants Fund
Motions are in order to approve the budget amendments for FY12.
Resolution Requesting Changes to School Pay Date Provisions
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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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At the Superintendents’ Winter Conference, the North Carolina School Boards Association was asked to develop a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to correct legislation dealing with pay dates for teachers and other school system employees (see attached). NCSBA encourages local boards to adopt the resolution and send it to their state legislators in hopes of getting the legislature to take action at a special session in February.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
Student Survey for NC QUEST Grant
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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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Dr. Kim Elliott will present the Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales survey, which is a required component of the NC QUEST grant. The survey is attached for your review. The survey would be administered to students at Davidson River School. Dr. Elliott will answer any questions you may have.
Topics for Retreat
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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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The Board will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Morris Education Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. A light supper will be provided. The following topics have been submitted as possible agenda items:
· Afterschool issues regarding Title XX
· Essential Standards and Common Core changes
· Capital projects
· Calendar
· 50-year celebration of integration
· Year-round and magnet schools
· Blue Ridge Community College partnership
· Athletic conferences
· Technology update
· Substance abuse
· NC QUEST update
· Grants update
· FY13 budget
Important Dates
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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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. 7
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NCSBA Webinar: Service Animals - New Rules for Schools
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Feb. 8
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Early Dismissal
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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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Mar. 5
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 6
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NCSBA Webinar: Superintendent and Administrator Contract Issues
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Mar. 14-15
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Teacher Workdays
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Mar. 19
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 27
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Kindergarten Registration
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4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
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All Elementary Schools
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Public Comment
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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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.
Other Items
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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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
Groups audience: