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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:29am
Dates:
Monday, February 18, 2013 - 6:30pm
February 18, 2013
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. Good News Report
4. Former Students in the Military
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
6. School Calendar 2013-2014
7. FY14 Budget
8. Appointment to Community Land Trust Board of Directors
9. School Board Legislative Meetings
10. Important Dates
11. Public Comment
12. Other Items
13. 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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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 February 18, 2013.
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.
Good News Report
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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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February is Black History Month
The month of February is recognized as “Black History Month” nationwide. Classes in Transylvania County Schools will have activities commemorating the important people, places and events of the civil rights movement and the contributions and achievements of celebrated African Americans.
Pennies for Patients at TCH
Students at T.C. Henderson Elementary School raised over $1,052 during their Pennies for Patients fundraiser, which was more than double the school’s goal of $500. Pennies for Patients is a service learning, team-building, character education and philanthropy program that allows students to make a difference in the fight against blood cancers such as leukemia. The class that raised the most money and the class that raised the most money per student will both have ice cream sundae parties. Other classes will be treated to ice cream sandwiches. The school also hosted a contest in which students voted (with donations) for the best staff antic. Three staff members dancing “Gangnam-style” won the contest and performed at the celebration assembly.
TCS Art Students Win Awards
Brevard High and Rosman High art students recently won Scholastic Art Awards. Logan Hamilton (BHS) won a Gold Key Award and American Visions Award; and Morgan Shuman (BHS) and Jasmine Wagner (RHS) each won a Gold Key Award. The students’ works will be sent on to the national competition. Their award-winning pieces will be on display at the Asheville Art Museum until February 24.
All-District Band
Congratulations to the following students who were selected for All-District Band. The All-District Band performed in concert at WCU on February 9. Six of the all-district students (*) placed high enough to be eligible for the All-State Band auditions which will be held in March. Kenny Franklin is the band director.
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9th & 10th Grade Band
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11th & 12th Grade Band
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4th chair flute
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Mary Ball*
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6th chair clarinet
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Kate Barham*
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1st chair oboe
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Susan Ashmore*
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11th chair clarinet
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Rebekah Pedersen
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10th chair clarinet
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Elizabeth Bailey
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18th chair clarinet
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Emma Schaefer
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17th chair clarinet
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Carly Onnink
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6th chair trumpet
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Amparo Wright
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3rd chair alto sax
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Liam Bishop
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3rd chair trombone
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Jasmine McMillan*
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8th chair trumpet
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Forrest Fisher
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3rd chair snare drum
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Aaron Brown
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9th chair trumpet
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Maggie Dodson
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9th chair trombone
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Jeremy Dodson
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1st chair snare drum
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Logan Dye*
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Pride of Pendleton Marching Classic
Congratulations to the Brevard High School Marching Band that placed 5th out of 19 bands at the Pride of Pendleton Marching Classic. Brevard High School was the only North Carolina band to advance to the finals.
“Love the Bus” Week at TCS
Transylvania County Schools encourages everyone to take time during National “Love the Bus” week, February 11-15, 2013, to thank the men and women who not only safely transport more than 1600 students to and from school each day, but also serve as role models and friends to children across the region. Parents, teachers, and children are encouraged to visit www.LoveTheBus.com to share stories about their favorite school bus drivers and make interactive valentines to give to their bus driver on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Educators may also download a toolkit with lesson plans and best practices for teaching about pupil transportation.
Regional Science Fair Winners
TCS students who placed at the county science fair in January competed in the Regional Science Fair at Western Carolina University on February 5-6, 2013. Elementary projects were judged against 60 other projects from across Western North Carolina. Of the 13 elementary projects representing TCS, one will be going on to state competition and three projects won special awards. Middle and high school students did extremely well also. All of our high school projects received awards. All projects that placed first, second, or received honorable mention will go on to state competition.
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Elementary
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Honorable Mention
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Fritz Ruppert
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Alumni Best of Fair
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Christian Heath
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Best of Biology
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Brynlynn Kiser
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Geo Science & Natural Resources Award
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Frank Parsons
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Middle School
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1st Place, Junior Chemistry
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Luci Eddins
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2nd Place, Junior Earth & Environmental
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Sarah Branagan
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Honorable Mention, Junior Physics
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Chase Bishop
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High School
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2nd Place, Biology A
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Joseph Roberts
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3rd Place, Biology A
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Justin Coye
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1st Place, Biology B
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Carly Onninck and Abby Williams
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2nd Place, Biology B
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Kaitlin McCreery
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1st Place, Chemistry
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Erin Smith, Cameron McCathern and Elizabeth Johnson
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1st Place, Earth & Environmental
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Leah Johnson, Ellie Rudd and Carly Farrar
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Honorable Mention, Earth & Environmental
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Madeleine Cook
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1st Place, Technology
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Cody Lupo
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US Stockholm Water Prize
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Leah Johnson, Ellie Rudd and Carly Farrar
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Highland Bio-Diversity
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Leah Johnson, Ellie Rudd and Carly Farrar
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WCU Department of Chemistry and Physics Special Award
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Erin Smith, Cameron McCathern and Elizabeth Johnson
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Naval Research
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Cody Lupo
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Army
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Madeleine Cook
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Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the 2013 Science Fairs.
DRS Students Present to Visitors
On February 7, community leaders with VISION Brevard/Transylvania toured educational facilities in the county. A highlight of their tour was a visit to Davidson River School. Students there gave presentations describing the unique programs at their school and shared personal accounts of how the DRS “School of Alternatives” has helped meet their needs and goals for academic success. Jalon Wynn, Brenna Phillips, Zach Wiggins and Libby McCall were the student presenters.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
Former Students in the Military
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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). Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive 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 January 14, 2013 special meeting
2. Minutes from the January 22, 2013 meeting
3. Minutes from the February 4, 2013 planning retreat
4. Minutes from the February 11, 2013 school facility tours
5. Minutes from the February 13, 2013 school facility tours
6. Personnel report for February 18, 2013
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
School Calendar 2013-2014
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Governance and Support
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Dr. David Sutton will present the recommended school calendar for 2013-2014 as information. The recommended calendar is a traditional model with the first student day as August 19, 2013. As discussed at the planning retreat, Dr. Sutton has also prepared two hypothetical models showing what a modified calendar could look like for the 2014-2015 year.
The recommended school calendar for 2013-2014 and the two mock-up calendars for 2014-2015 are attached for your review. Approval of the 2013-2014 school calendar will be requested at the next regular meeting.
FY14 Budget
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Norris Barger will present the latest information and draft documents for the FY14 budget. He will answer any questions you may have.
Appointment to CLT Board of Directors
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The Board will be asked to appoint a member the Transylvania Community Land Trust Board of Directors to fill the seat that has been vacated by Chris Whitmire.
A motion is in order to appoint a member to the Transylvania Community Land Trust Board of Directors for the remainder of Mr. Whitmire’s unexpired term.
School Board Legislative Meetings
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The NCSBA has requested that each local board form a plan to visit Raleigh 2-3 times during the 2013 legislative session to meet with their legislators on the appropriations and policy issues of K-12 public education. Once boards have selected dates, the NCSBA will assist in setting up appointments. They note that the best days of the week to meet with legislators would be Tuesdays and Wednesdays as those are the two days that both bodies work full days. Thursdays are also a possibility, but only the House meets for a full day; the Senate is usually done by lunchtime. School administrators are invited to be a part of the visiting team as well.
NCSBA has provided a form for boards to provide information about how and when they plan to hold these legislative meetings (see attached).
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Feb. 21-22
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NCSBA February Law Conference/Special Issues Seminar
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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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Mar. 4
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NCSBA “It Can’t Wait: Legislative and Public Policy Update”
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Raleigh, NC
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Mar. 4
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 5
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Joint Meeting w/ Board of Commissioners
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7:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Mar. 12-13
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NCSBA School Law Academy “Avoiding Legal Liability in Everyday School Operations”
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Raleigh, NC
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Mar. 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 29
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Holiday (Good Friday)
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Apr. 1-5
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Spring Break
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Apr. 15
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 24
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Early dismissal
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Apr. 25
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Kindergarten Registration
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
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BES, PFES, RES, TCHES
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May 6
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 14
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BHS and RHS Senior Project Presentations
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3:00 - 6:00 pm
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BHS and RHS
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May 14
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Joint Meeting w/ Board of Commissioners
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7:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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May 16
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TC Scholars Recognition Evening
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS
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May 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 21
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DRS Senior Project Presentations
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3:30 – 5:30 pm
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DRS
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Public Comment
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Globally Competitive 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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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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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) and (a)(5), the Board will go into closed session to discuss 1) the possible acquisition of real estate, and 2) a legal matter.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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