Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:24am
Dates:
Monday, December 17, 2012 - 6:30pm
December 17, 2012
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
Oath of Office
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Officers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
4. Special Recognitions
5. Good News Report
6. Former Students in the Military
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
8. Local Board Training Credit
9. DRS ABCs Local Option Goals for 2012-2013
10. School Improvement Plans 2012-2014
11. Results of Local Interest Inventory
12. Topics for Retreat
13. Important Dates
14. Public Comment
15. Other Items
Oath of Office
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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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Transylvania County Clerk of Superior Court, Rita Ashe, will administer the Oaths of Office to newly elected and re-elected Board of Education members Tawny McCoy, Cindy Petit and Ron Kiviniemi.
Election of Officers
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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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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 its December meeting.
The Board may elect officers for the 2013 year at this time.
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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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 December 17, 2012.
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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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.
Special Recognitions
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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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Dr. Scott Elliott will present two special recognitions:
TCS Cycling Team
Approximately 27 students have participated in cycling activities during this school year. There have been weekly group rides in DuPont, Pisgah National Forest and Bracken Mountain. Dr. Elliott will recognize the sponsors and members of the Transylvania County Schools Cycling Team.
NCCTM Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher
At the November 19 meeting, it was reported that DRS math teacher Philip Fisher had been named Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher for Transylvania County by the North Carolina Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM). Mr. Fisher teaches high school math at Davidson River School; in fact, he is the entire math department, often teaching 4-5 different math courses in one instructional block. He is a master teacher who understands his content area and has converted online math courses into moodle-based instruction to maximize student learning. Mr. Fisher was unable to attend the NCCTM conference to receive his award; therefore, Dr. Elliott will take this opportunity to present the NCCTM Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher award to Philip Fisher.
Good News Report
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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SWCD Poster and Essay Contests
On November 15, the Transylvania Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held its 2012-2013 poster and essay contests. The SWCD received 178 total entries, and the judges deliberated for over two hours on the results. Congratulations to the following winners:
3rd Grade Poster
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1st Place
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Kaitlyn Heath
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BES
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2nd Place
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Bradley Rising
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PFES
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3rd Place (tie)
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Yuma Eddins
Andrew A.
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PFES
RES
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Honorable Mention (tie)
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Porter Schrader
Jasmine Powell
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BES
PFES
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4th Grade Poster
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1st Place
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Marli Cohen
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BES
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2nd Place
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Emma Reese
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RES
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3rd Place
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Kylie Worley
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PFES
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Honorable Mention
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Caiti McCall
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TCHES
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5th Grade Poster
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1st Place
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Brooklyn Rising
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PFES
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2nd Place
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Julia Lusk
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PFES
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3rd Place (tie)
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Caleb Brooks
Vlad Stavytskyi
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RES
TCHES
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Honorable Mention
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Ashlyn Dodson
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RES
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6th Grade Poster
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1st Place
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Rachel Malmin
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BMS
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2nd Place
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Luci Eddins
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BMS
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3rd Place (tie)
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Maggie Morris
Cray McCall
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BMS
RMS
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Honorable Mention (tie)
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Bain Brown
Cory Reid
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BMS
RMS
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6th Grade Essay
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1st Place
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Cray McCall
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RMS
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2nd Place
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James Thompson
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BMS
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3rd Place
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Bain Brown
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BMS
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Honorable Mention
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Grace Owen
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RMS
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United Way Campaign for 2013
Thanks to all who helped make this year’s United Way of Transylvania County campaign a success. Overall the school system raised $7,317 with an average participation rate of 56%. This is double the amount that was donated to United Way last year. Special congratulations go to TCH and RES for achieving 100% participation rates.
4-H Dairy Judging Contest
Congratulations to Transylvania County for winning the Junior Division of the State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. Also, congratulations to Lily Harris for placing first in the Junior Division.
BHS Winter Days Sponsor a Foster Child Program
To date, Brevard High School students have raised over $1,000 to sponsor foster children this winter. The cost to sponsor one child is $50. The school’s goal is to raise $2,400 and sponsor 48 children. Anyone interested in helping to sponsor a foster child may give their donation marked “BHS Foster Sponsor” to Jessica Merrill at the Education Center or Dolly McCall at Brevard High School.
Special Olympics
Recently the organizers of the Transyvlania County Special Olympics presented certificates of appreciation to the Transylvania County Schools for their support of the Special Olympics Games that were held in September 2012. Richard and Patricia Reem were the local organizers.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
Former Students in the Military
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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 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). One new name, Robert Mitchell Brown (deceased), has been added. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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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 following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the November 19, 2012 meeting
2. Personnel report for December 17, 2012
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Local Board Training Credit
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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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. Members may also attend local and other non-sponsored training activities to earn CEU hours. Applications for local, non-sponsored 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):
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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Tawny McCoy
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4.0
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“School Law Basics for School Board Members” & “Ethics Over Lunch”
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Dec. 4, 2012
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WRESA
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Cindy Petit
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4.0
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“School Law Basics for School Board Members” & “Ethics Over Lunch”
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Dec. 4, 2012
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WRESA
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Ron Kiviniemi
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4.0
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“School Law Basics for School Board Members” & “Ethics Over Lunch”
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Dec. 4, 2012
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WRESA
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DRS ABCs Local Option Goals for 2012-2013
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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 North Carolina ABCs model for alternative schools’ annual incentive pay plans mandates two achievement-based components and three local option goals. At least one of the local option goals must be an academic measure of student achievement. The goals must be approved by the local board. Attached for your review are Davidson River School’s local option goals for 2012-2013. Principal Donna Wilde will review the goals and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the Davidson River School ABCs local option goals for 2012-2013.
School Improvement Plans 2012-2014
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Globally Competitive Students
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Governance and Support
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At the November 19 meeting, Dr. David Sutton presented the school improvement plans for 2012-2014. Links to view the live versions of each school’s SIP are listed below. Dr. Sutton will answer any questions you may have about the plans.
A motion is in order to approve the 2012-2014 school improvement plans.
Brevard Elementary School
Brevard High School
Brevard Middle School
Davidson River School
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Rosman Elementary School
Rosman High School
Rosman Middle School
TC Henderson Elementary School
Results of Local Interest Inventory
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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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Over the past two months, Transylvania County Schools has sought feedback from parents and employees regarding two topics about which we frequently receive questions and suggestions—magnet school options and school calendar options. Tonight, Dr. David Sutton will describe the interest inventories used to gather stakeholder feedback, present district- and school-level results from those inventories, and answer any related questions you may have.
Topics for Retreat
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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 of Education will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Morris Education Center. The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a light supper will be provided. Board members will be asked to submit topics for discussion at retreat to the superintendent.
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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Dec. 20
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Early Dismissal
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Dec. 21
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Teacher Workday
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Dec. 21 – Jan. 4
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Christmas Break (students)
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Jan. 3-4
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Teacher Workdays
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Jan. 7-8
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NCSBA “School Board 101”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 16
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NCSBA “Understanding the Role of the School Board Chair”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 21
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Leave Day
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Jan. 21
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RHS Miss Bengal Pageant
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6:00 p.m.
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RHS Auditorium
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Jan. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Jan. 22-25
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TCS 25th Annual Math/Science Fair
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Rogow Room
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Jan. 28
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Math/Science Fair Awards Ceremony
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6:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Feb. 4
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PLANNING RETREAT
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 5
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Ethics for School Board Members”
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3-5 p.m.
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Feb. 18
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Leave Day
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Feb. 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 21-22
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NCSBA “Special Issue Seminars”
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Raleigh, NC
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Feb. 25
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National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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5:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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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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Discussion
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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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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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