Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:19am
Dates:
Monday, August 20, 2012 - 6:30pm
Morris Education Center
August 20, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. RHS Alumni Hall of Fame
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Non-Faculty Coaches
8. FY12 Budget Amendments
9. FY13 Budget Options
10. Local Board Training Credit
11. High School Graduation Rates
12. Curriculum and Instruction Update
13. Policy:
A. IKF, “Graduation Requirements”
14. Important Dates
15. Public Comment
16. Other Items
17. Closed Session
Approval of Agenda
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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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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for August 20, 2012.
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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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-51 states that local boards of education shall provide at least one period for public comment per month at a regular meeting of the board. 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 specific individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
RHS Alumni Hall of Fame
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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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Rosman High School teacher, Julie Queen, and some of her students will give a presentation on the RHS Alumni Hall of Fame. They will discuss how the Hall of Fame was created, the criteria for recognition, and ways in which they hope to expand the program through public support and possible donations.
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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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 Good Start for 2012-2013 School Year
The 2012-2013 school year is off to a good start. Teachers returned to work on Wednesday, August 8. On Thursday, August 9, faculty and staff kicked off the year with a cookout at Champion Park in Rosman. Doors opened for students on Monday, August 13.
Title I Reward Schools
Recently North Carolina received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to implement a differentiated system of recognition, accountability and support for schools. As a result, each year the NC Department of Public Education will identify the state’s top-performing Title I Schools, also known as Reward Schools. Congratulations to Brevard Elementary School and T. C. Henderson Elementary School for being recognized as Title I Reward Schools for 2012-2013.
10-Year Anniversary of Universal Breakfast
Transylvania County Schools and the Department of Child Nutrition are celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Universal Breakfast this year.
50-Year Anniversary of School Integration
The 2012-2013 year will include a year-long recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of school integration in Transylvania County.
Busy Issy Awards
In May, T. C. Henderson Elementary School students Avery McNeely and Peyton McCall received “Busy Issy” awards from the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD). Named after “Issy,” the friendly carrot who encourages healthy lifestyles, the award acknowledges excellence in health and physical education. Jennifer Galloway is their P.E. teacher.
“Stuff the Bus” Week
United Way of Transylvania County kicked off their 2012-2013 campaign with a very successful “Stuff the Bus” Week. They collected approximately 600 pounds of school supplies from Belk, Carolina Mountains Credit Union in Rosman, Ecusta Credit Union, Walgreens, Comporium, McNeely’s Store & Rental in Sapphire, and WSQL Radio. The School Supply Closest is nicely stocked now. The community was very excited and motivated to support the school system through the supply closest. Our retired teachers and volunteers of the school supply closest have been working hard to make sure that all students have the things they need to be successful and that teachers have the things they need for their classrooms.
A special thanks goes to Comporium for providing a free TV spot for the event, donating the use of their van to pick up the supplies, and for lending their employees, Shelia Carland and Chuck Harrison, for the day. Chuck did all the heavy lifting. Thanks go as well to WSQL for donating hours of air and spot time to promote the event. Also, a special thank you goes to Bob & Jean Hunter and the rest of the supply closet crew who work hard to keep it up and running throughout the year.
Former Students in the Military
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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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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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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 items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the July 16, 2012 meeting
2. Minutes from the July 30, 2012 meeting
3. Personnel report for August 20, 2012
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 fall sports 2012-2013:
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Rosman High School
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Jim Fox
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Football, Assistant
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Josh Riddle
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Football, Assistant
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Chris Owen
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Football, Assistant
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Tyrea Allen
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Football, Assistant
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Bo Williams
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Football, Assistant
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Brian Chapman
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Statistician
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Amanda McCall
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Volleyball, Varsity & JV
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Sarah Chappell
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Volleyball, Assistant
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Brevard High School
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Chris Bennett
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Men’s JV Soccer
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Mary Ramey
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Volleyball, V. Assistant
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Cori Emory
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JV Volleyball
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Kenny Bryson
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Volunteer
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Bill Baldwin
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Men’s Cross Country, Head
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Jackie Witherspoon
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Women’s Cross Country, Head
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Mike Vandergrift
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Women’s Tennis, Head
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Gaynelle Patterson
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Volunteer
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Ivaylo Dentcha
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Volunteer
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Jimmy Jones
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First Responder
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Tony Monteith
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Football, Assistant (Equipment)
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Cody Ashe*
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Football, Assistant
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Jake Raines*
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Football, Assistant
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William Hemphill
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Football, Vol. Assistant
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Shane Worley
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Football, Assistant
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Wesley Whitman*
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Football, Assistant
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Brevard Middle School
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Wayne Brown
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Football, Assistant
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Mark Ellenberger
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Football, Assistant
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Kyle Justice
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Football, Assistant
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Tim Galloway
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Football, Assistant Vol.
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Katie Gray
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Cheerleading
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Gregg Hall
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Soccer, Head
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Lorena Uriarte
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Volleyball, Head
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*first time coach, TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2012-2013.
FY12 Budget Amendments
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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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Norris Barger will present the following budget amendments to close out the 2011-2012 fiscal year (see attached):
1. Budget Amendment No. 3 – State Public School Fund
2. Budget Amendment No. 2 – Local Current Expense Fund
3. Budget Amendment No. 2 – Federal Grants Fund
4. Budget Amendment No. 1 – Capital Outlay Fund
5. Budget Amendment No. 1 – Child Nutrition Fund
Motions are in order to approve the FY12 budget amendments.
FY13 Budget Options
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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 budget resolution for 2012-2013 has not yet been finalized as federal budgets have not been sent. Norris Barger will present options for the FY13 Local Current Expense budget and the FY13 Capital Outlay budget for your discussion and approval. Documents are attached for your review.
Motions are in order to approve options for the 2012-2013 budget.
Local Board Training Credit
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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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N.C.G.S. § 115C-50 requires all local board members to receive a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually. The North Carolina School Boards Association sponsors workshops and training activities throughout the year as an avenue for board members to comply with this requirement. In addition, members may attend local and other non-sponsored training activities to earn CEU hours toward the required total. The applications for local, non-sponsored CEU credit require board approval.
A motion is in order to approve the following applications for non-sponsored CEU credit for the 2012-2013 year (see attached):
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Member
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Contact Hours
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Title of Event
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Date
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Location
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Chris Whitmire
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5.0
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2012 Educational Briefing for Candidates for the General Assembly
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July 20, 2012
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Asheville, NC
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Shelia Norman
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4.25
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2012 Educational Briefing for Candidates for the General Assembly
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July 20, 2012
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Asheville, NC
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Cindy Petit
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2.5
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2012 Educational Briefing for Candidates for the General Assembly
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July 20, 2012
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Asheville, NC
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Sue Fox
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17.0
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WRESA Science Education Institute for Leadership Development and Strategic Learning
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July 22-27, 2012
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Asheville, NC
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Tawny McCoy
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6.0
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TCS 2012 Administrators’ Retreat
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August 1-2, 2012
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Brevard, NC
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Chris Whitmire
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2.0
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TCS 2012 Administrators’ Retreat
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August 1-2, 2012
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Brevard, NC
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Sue Fox
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7.0
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TCS 2012 New Employee Orientation
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August 6-7, 2012
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Brevard, NC
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High School Graduation Rates
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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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Dr. Scott Elliott will give an update on high school graduation rates. A breakdown of the four-year and five-year cohort graduation rates is included on page 2 of the attached Curriculum and Instruction Update.
Curriculum and Instruction Update
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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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Dr. Scott Elliott will give an overview of the latest curriculum and instruction updates (see attached). He will answer any questions you may have.
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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Dr. David Sutton will present revisions to Policy IKF, “Graduation Requirements,” as first-read information. The revised policy is attached. Policy IKF will be presented for approval at the next regular meeting.
Important Dates
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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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Aug. 21
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NCSBA Webinar:
“IDEA: How to Avoid the Common Mistakes”
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1-2 p.m.
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Aug. 23
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Basic Sexual Harassment Law for School Personnel”
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1-2 p.m.
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Sept. 3
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Labor Day Holiday
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Sept. 12
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Early Dismissal
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Sept. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Sept. 27
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NCSBA District 8 Meeting
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3:30 p.m.
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Polk Co. High School
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Oct. 2
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Cyberlaw: Responding to Bad Behavior Online by Employees and Students”
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1-2 p.m.
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Oct. 4
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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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Oct. 8
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 9
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 15
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Teacher Workday
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Oct. 15
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 17-19
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NCSBA Annual Law Conference
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Asheville
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Public Comment
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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 provide a second opportunity for 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.
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 of Education will go into closed session to discuss a confidential personnel matter, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319-321.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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