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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 2:52pm
Dates:
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 6:30pm
October 21, 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. Book Donations
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. TCS Compensation Study
8. Local Teacher Salary Supplement
9. BHS Baseball & Softball Restrooms/Concession Stand
10. Designation of School Treasurer
11. Superintendent’s Update
12. Important Dates
13. Public Comment
14. Other Items
Approval of Agenda
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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 October 21, 2013.
Public Comment
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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.
Book Donations
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Mrs. Jackie Whitmire will present a donation of books for the elementary schools from the Transylvania Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau is the “Voice of Agriculture. We greatly appreciate their partnership with the school system to help educate students about local foods and agriculture.
Good News Report
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Salt Dough Fossils at T. C. Henderson
Fourth graders at T. C. Henderson Elementary School have been studying rocks and fossils this fall. They recently collected and classified various types of rocks found on the TCH campus and created their own fossils by preserving natural resources such as leaves and flowers in salt dough clay.
RHS Marching Band Reaching Great Heights
The Rosman High School Marching Band has expanded its ranks from 30 to 50 students this year, making it largest Rosman band to play together in some time. In addition to high school musicians, the band includes seventh and eighth grade performers as well. The Marching Tigers have put together an exciting and complex halftime show this season. The band is led by Director Chelsey Fandrick.
Rosman High Class of 2014 Gives Back
Seventy-six seniors and several faculty members from Rosman High School contributed over 500 hours of labor to the community during the second annual Senior Service Day on October 1, 2013. Students spruced up Rosman Child Care, sorted clothes at Tiger Town Thrift Store, performed grounds keeping at Rosman Elementary School, painted and landscaped at Eastatoe Community Center, and painted fencing and playground equipment at the Quebec Community Center. Back at Rosman High School, students pressure washed, pulled weeds, collected trash, and repainted the tiger paws and tiger head. Rosman High would like to thank the businesses and individuals who participated in Senior Service Day. A special thank you goes to Southern Glove of Newton, NC, for donating work gloves for the students to use.
Representative Whitmire visits DRS and Pisgah Forest Rotary
Davidson River School would like to thank Representative Chris Whitmire for his recent visit to the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club and Davidson River School. Representative Whitmire spoke to the Rotary about “service above self,” how his rural roots in Rosman and military background shaped his character and ethical standards, and how these standards guide his mission to help Transylvania County in his work as a state representative. Representative Whitmire met with DRS students and discussed character development and how it can motivate professional and personal growth. They also discussed career choices and opportunities at DRS to help meet personal goals. Representative Whitmire was a great spokesperson for DRS and the programs that it offers. We greatly appreciate his support.
DRS Partners with Brevard College
Davidson River School is proud to be working with Brevard College students in the teacher education program under Dr. Burrows and Dr. Keisser. In September, DRS students hosted the group and discussed the services DRS offers and how they implement differentiated instruction, credit recovery and motivate students. Four Brevard College students will be working in classrooms at DRS under teachers Joe Russo and Arami Bolick this semester.
PEFS Students Visit Silvermont Museum
In late September, second graders from Pisgah Forest Elementary School visited the Silvermont Mansion in Brevard. They toured the second-floor museum that includes nine rooms that have been restored to reflect the lifestyle and times of the Silversteen family. The museum contains a photo gallery of family members, original furniture, and other authentic items from the early 20th century.
BES Students Visit Skytop Orchard
Earlier this fall, students from Brevard Elementary School took a field trip to the Skytop Orchard in Flat Rock. The orchard offers “pick-your-own” applies with mountain views; duck ponds; a barnyard area with sheep, goats and more; and lots of picnic areas. A great time was had by all.
October is National Principals’ Month
The National Association of Secondary Principals (NASSP) and the National Association of Elementary Principals (NAESP) have declared October 2013 as National Principals’ Month. Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized, individuals in education. They set the academic tone for their schools, and provide the vision, dedication and determination that serve as the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort. National Principals’ Month seeks to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Schools, teams and organizations are wearing pink to support research efforts to help find a cure. On October 25, Brevard High School will hold a “pink-out: day. Students will wear pink all day, and fans will be encouraged to wear pink that night to the football game.
BHS Band Brings Home Honors
With their 2013 halftime show, Over Throne, the Brevard High School Marching Band has ranked exceptionally high in competitions this fall. Their first competition was held in Pendleton, SC on September 21, where despite having to perform in a driving rain, the band brought home 1st place Color Guard, 3rd place 3A Band, and the 4th highest score of all bands participating. At a second competition held at Enka High School on September 28, the band won seven trophies, including Performance, 1st place Drum Line, 2nd place Color Guard, 2nd place Drum Majors, 1st place Music, 1st place 3AA Band, and 4th place overall out of 24 bands participating. The band will compete in a third competition at WCU on October 12.
BES Media Specialist Wins Read2Succeed NCSLMA Grant
Brevard Elementary School media specialist, Charlene Cali, was awarded a North Carolina School Library Media Association Read2Succeed grant this month at the NCSLMA state conference in Winston Salem. Mrs. Cali was one of five school librarians in North Carolina to receive the grant and the only elementary media specialist selected as a recipient. The Read2Succeed grants are available to K-12 NCSLMA members for innovative projects that foster the integration of media/information skills into the K-12 curriculum. Mrs. Cali will use her grant award of $951 to purchase digital cameras for the school. Third graders will use the cameras to photograph objects in nature such as trees, leaves and flowers, then write Haiku poems about the objects. The poems and pictures will be submitted to an online book publishing company, and the published book, to be entitled “Celebrating the Appalachians through Haiku,” will be placed in the BES media center. In addition, the digital cameras will be available for faculty to check out and use for other projects.
RHS Enters Chrysanthemum Show
The Rosman High School Agriculture Department will participate in the North Carolina Chrysanthemum Show to be held at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville on October 19-20, 2013. This past April, students received approximately 50 different varieties of show quality chrysanthemums from local grower Mike Devore. They grew the cuttings out in the school greenhouse, then potted and cared for them over the summer. The students learned how to groom the plants by removing extra stems, leaves and blooms in order to provide one large bloom per stem. Blooms will be judged on size, color, quality and overall health by accredited National Chrysanthemum judges and strict NCCS standards. Having overcome several challenges such as disease, insect damage and temperature control, the RHS students are looking forward to showcasing their beautiful mums and bringing home winner ribbons.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on FACEBOOK.
Former Students in the Military
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The Board of Education would like to recognize the 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 of names is read aloud twice a year. One new name, Donnie Moses, has been added to the list. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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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 September 16, 2013 meeting
2. Personnel report for October 21, 2013
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
TCS Compensation Study
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Mr. Jeremy Gibbs will report on the district compensation study that is being performed this fall. He will discuss the scope of the study and the data that is being collected. An overview is attached for your information.
Local Teacher Salary Supplement
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. Jeff McDaris and Norris Barger will present options for funding an increase to the local teacher salary supplement.
Approval of the plan will be requested at the next regular meeting.
BHS Softball & Baseball Restrooms/Concession Stand
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Norris Barger will present preliminary plans for a restroom/concession stand for the Brevard High School softball and baseball programs. Preliminary schematics are attached for your review.
Designation of School Treasurer
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Norris Barger will request that the Board designate Barbara Lovell as the new school treasurer for T. C. Henderson Elementary School. Ms. Lovell replaces former school treasurer, Micki Guinn, who has transferred to a position in the Student Services office at the Morris Education Center.
A motion is in order to designate Barbara Lovell as the school treasurer for T. C. Henderson Elementary School.
Superintendent’s Update
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Dr. McDaris will give an update on issues for the 2013-2014 school year.
Important Dates
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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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Dec. 10
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RHS Senior Projects
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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RHS
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Dec. 12
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DRS Senior Projects
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3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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DRS
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Dec. 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 17
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BHS Senior Projects
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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BHS
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Dec. 23 – Jan. 1
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Christmas Break
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Jan. 10, 13
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Teacher Workdays
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Jan. 13-17
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TCS Science Fair
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TC Library
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Jan. 20
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Leave Day (MLK Day)
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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. 27
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Science Fair Awards Ceremony
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6:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Public Comment
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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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