Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 2:47pm
Dates:
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 6:30pm
August 19, 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. Non-Faculty Coaches
7. Cohort Graduation Rates
8. Joint Resolution for BHS Stadium Lighting
9. Roof Bids
10. Capital Projects Status Reports
11. Local Board Training Credit
12. Important Dates
13. Public Comment
14. Other Items
15. Closed Session
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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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for August 19, 2013.
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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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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N.C.G.S. § 115C-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. A second for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting. Sign-up is not required for the second public comment opportunity.
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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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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“Stuff the Bus” Week
United Way of Transylvania County hosted “Stuff the Bus” Week on August 1-8, 2013 to help stock the Kimzey-Tilson Supply Closet for students. Drop-off sites for school supplies were available at Comporium Communications, Ecusta Credit Union and Wells Fargo. Many thanks to everyone who helped equip students in our community for the new school year.
WLOS “Tools for Schools”
Each year WLOS-13 in Asheville works with Ingles Markets to host the annual “Tools for Schools” supply drive. On August 8, the Ingles Market in Brevard participated as a designated drop-off point for donations in this county. Our thanks go to the Ingles of Brevard and WLOS for their support.
Pisgah Forest Rotary Club Supports DRS
Davidson River School would like to thank the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club for its ongoing support of DRS students and programs. The school recently received a gift of $1,000 from the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club. The money will be used for non-curriculum items such as clothing, school supplies and personal articles that would be needed by students in crisis. Davidson River School thanks the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club for its continued generosity.
DRS Summer Program
Davidson River School would like to thank the staff, students and community members who made its eight-week summer program a success. The summer program was funded by the DRS Priority School grant. The grant allowed three staff members, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Perin, to work with 21 students throughout the summer. The students worked on earning credits and finishing courses from last year, participated in Taiko instruction and art activities with Micky McMasters, and took several field trips. The students earned a total of 33 credits with two students (Stephen Brittain and Tanner Moore) finishing graduation requirements. Tanner received his diploma on August 6. Members of St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church sponsored a celebration for Tanner and awards program for the other students. Refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Governor’s School 2013
Brevard High School student Anna L. Fuller attended the 2013 session of the North Carolina Governor’s School this summer, where she focused on the Natural Sciences discipline. Anna was among the 600 students from public and private schools who were selected to attend the prestigious six-week summer program for academically or intellectually gifted students.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on FACEBOOK.
Former Students in the Military
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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 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. The attached list is read aloud twice a year. 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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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 15, 2013 meeting
2. Personnel report for August 19, 2013
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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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 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 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 2013:
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Rosman High School / Rosman Middle School
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Tyrea Allen
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Football
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Jeff Rice
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Football
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Chris Owen
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Football
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Brian Chapman
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Statistician
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Amanda McCall
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Volleyball
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Sarah Chappell
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Volleyball
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Brevard High School
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Shane Worley
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Football
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Cal Abroila
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Trainer
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Chris Bennett
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Soccer
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Gordon Murray
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Soccer
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Mary Ramey
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Volleyball
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Kenny Bryson
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Volleyball
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Bill Baldwin
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Cross Country
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Jackie Witherspoon
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Cross Country
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Mike Vandergrift
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Tennis
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Gaynelle Patterson
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Tennis
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Ivaylo Dentcha
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Tennis
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Brevard Middle School
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Wayne Brown
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Football
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Mark Ellenberger
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Football
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B. J. Owens*
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Football
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Tim Galloway
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Football
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Gregg Hall
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Soccer
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Aaron Phillips
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Soccer
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Ren Uriarte
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Volleyball
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Jennifer Nyman
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Tennis
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Keri Bryson
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Cheerleading
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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 2013.
Cohort Graduation Rates
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Globally Competitive Students
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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 cohort graduation rates for the 2012-2013 school year. Summaries are attached showing breakdowns by school and category. Dr. Elliott will answer any questions you may have.
Joint Resolution for BHS Stadium Lighting
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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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On June 17, the Board approved a joint resolution for improvements to the BHS stadium lighting system. On July 8, the commissioners voted to loan the money for the project to the Board in order to save the interest that would have accrued over the five year term of the lease purchase agreement. At the July 15 meeting, the Board voted to approve a new purchase agreement with Musco Sports Lighting based on the new financing agreement with the County. The new joint resolution for the loan agreement with the Board of Commissioners is attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Joint Resolution No. 23-2013 for the BHS stadium lighting.
Roof Bids
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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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Bids were taken on August 2, 2013 for roofing repairs at Brevard High School and Rosman High School. The project would replace all remaining EPDM roofs at Rosman High and would repair the media center, band wing, math wing, old gym lobby, new gym, and cafeteria roofs at Brevard High School. The low bidder was Eskola Roofing. The Superintendent recommends that the roofing contract be awarded to Eskola Roofing and that Base Bid 1 and Base Bid 2 be accepted. The bid tabulation is attached for your information. Norris Barger will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to award a contract for the Brevard High School and Rosman High School roofing project.
Capital Projects Status Reports
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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 a status report on the capital outlay projects that were budgeted for the 2012-2013 year and an update on the projects that are budgeted in the current year. The FY13 and FY14 summaries are attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have.
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, non-sponsored training activities to earn CEU hours toward the required total. The 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 2013-2014 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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Tawny McCoy
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1.0
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Transylvania County Schools Administrators’ Retreat
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August 5, 2013
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Transylvania Co. Library
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Sue Fox
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5.0
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Transylvania County Schools Administrators’ Retreat
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August 5, 2013
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Transylvania Co. Library
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Sue Fox
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4.0
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Transylvania County Schools New Educator Orientation
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August 8, 2013
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Transylvania Co. Library
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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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Sept. 2
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Labor Day Holiday
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Sept. 11
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Early dismissal
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Sept. 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room, Trans. Co. Library
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Sept. 26
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NCSBA District 8 Meeting
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4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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R-S Central High School, Rutherfordton
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Oct. 16-18
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NCSBA Annual Law Conference
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Renaissance Hotel, Asheville
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Oct. 21
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Teacher Workday
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Oct. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Nov. 6
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Early dismissal
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Nov. 11
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Veterans’ Day Holiday
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Nov. 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Nov. 18-20
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NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development
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Greensboro, NC
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Nov. 27
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Leave Day
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Nov. 28-29
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Thanksgiving Holidays
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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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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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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)(5), the Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of real estate.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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