Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 2:53pm
Dates:
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 6:30pm
December 16, 2013
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Officers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Presentation from Artificial Turf Committee
8. Acceptance of Bid for Memory Lane Property
9. DRS Local Option Goals for 2013-2014
10. School Improvement Plans 2012-2014: Section 6 Mid-Point Reports
11. Policy:
A. ACAA, “Sexual Harassment”
B. ACB, “Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying”
C. JFC, “Student Conduct/Discipline”
D. GBMA, “Prohibition Against Retaliation”
E. DO, “Medicaid Funding for Eligible Services”
F. GCBDB, “Employee Leaves and Absences”
G. IIC, “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”
H. Sample DNR Policies (2)
12. Superintendent’s Update
13. Topics for Retreat
14. Important Dates
15. Public Comment
16. Other Items
17. Closed Session
Election of Officers
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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-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 traditionally elects a chair and vice chair each year at its December meeting.
The Board may elect officers for the 2014 year at this time.
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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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 December 16, 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, in which case 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. Sign-up is not required for the second public comment opportunity at the end of the meeting.
Good News Report
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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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PFES Kicks Off Jumps Rope for Hearts Campaign
On November 22, students and staff at Pisgah Forest Elementary School kicked off their annual “Jump Rope for Hearts” campaign with a performance by the Salem Skip-Its. The Skip-Its hail from Salem Elementary School in Wake County and are known for their extreme jump rope routines. Each year the students at PFES raise money for the American Heart Association by jumping rope. The school has consistently been the top fundraiser in the county and among the top 10 fundraisers in the western region. Their main event will be held February 13-14. Pisgah Forest Elementary has set high goals for this year and looks forward to another great turnout.
RMS 6th Grade Service Project
Sixth grade students at Rosman Middle School packed Thanksgiving food boxes for the Zion Food Pantry in November to help community members in need. They will return in December to help pack boxes for Christmas as well.
RHS Student Council Volunteers
Members of the Rosman High School Student Council donated 34 hours volunteering at the Sharing House and SAFE Attic in November. The students bagged Christmas presented, sorted and straightened racks, and organized donated items for re-sale. Both locations were grateful for the help and invited the students to come back any time. The Student Council members were Candace Petit, Hannah Reese, Jacob Thompson, Dakota Withrow, Morgan Sisk, Lauren Mahoney, Jenah McCall, Tiesha Pressley, Keagan Dalton, Hannah Sanders, Lexy Aiken, Claire Harris, Haley Parker, Julie Crain, and Drey Owen.
BHS Student Council Hosts Canned Food Drive
The Brevard High School Student Council just completed a canned food drive that brought in 1,164 pounds of food. The “Thoughtful for Waffles” campaign was set up as a competition to see which first period class could bring in the most canned food items. John McDaris’ first period class won the contest and will receive a breakfast catered by Waffle House of Brevard. All of the food items were donated to the Sharing House of Brevard.
Regional FBLA Competition
Students from Rosman High and Brevard High recently competed in the regional Future Business Leaders of America competition that was held at North Buncombe High School. The following students placed and qualified for the state FBLA competition that will be held in March 2014:
Rosman High School
Jon Miller, 1st Place, Business Communications
Vada Judd, 1st Place, Word Processing
Brevard High School
Grace Williams, 1st Place, Business Procedures
Meredith Barton, 1st Place, Public Speaking I
Maelin Harris, 2nd Place, Public Speaking II
NBPTS Teachers
Trina Hendricks of BHS and Maura Goodrich Brouwer of RHS recently achieved their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certifications. Several veteran teachers have achieved their 10-year renewals of NBPTS certification this year as well. Congratulations to all!
DRS Artists Projects
Davidson River School is integrating the arts into its programs in order to keep at-risk students actively engaged in learning by increasing their ownership and investment in the education process. Earlier in the year, artist/teacher Nachin Bone worked with several “Taiko artists,” students who were interested in Taiko but not in performing before a group. The students produced large campus banners to promote the Taiko programs and performances. Ms. Bone also worked with classes to integrate the arts into science. The students used recycled items to make papier maché models of land erosion, DNA molecules and other concepts. They also created a mural that depicted the evolution of the butterfly with the theme, “Without change, there would be no butterflies.” During the same week, a local artist worked with business and marketing students in Laura Smith’s class to create pottery projects. Thanks to the Transylvania Arts Council for funding this artist residency.
“Hour of Code” at BHS
In recognition of Computer Science Education Week (December 8-15, 2013), advanced math students at Brevard High School participated in an interactive “Hour of Code” lesson promoted and endorsed by Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Students in Mrs. Rosselle’s, Mrs. Hardy’s, and Mrs. Fuller’s classes learned to write computer code using their chromebooks, videos, tutorials and animation. Students gained 21st century basic programming skills, allowing them to be not just computer users, but also engaged creators.
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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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 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 (see attached list). The names are 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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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 following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the November 21, 2013 meeting
2. Personnel report for December 16, 2013
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Presentation from Artificial Turf Committee
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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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Representatives from a community task force that has been working to provide artificial turf for the Brevard High School stadium will be here to give a presentation.
Acceptance of Bid for Memory Lane Property
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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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At the November 21 meeting, the Board proposed to accept an offer to purchase the Live Project House on Memory Lane for $170,000. The offer included a stipulation that the seller would pay up to $5,000 of the buyer’s closing costs and up to $500 for a one-year home warranty. As required by law, the offer has been advertised for 10 days. No upset bids have been received. The Superintendent recommends that the Board accept the $170,000 offer as final. Mr. Barger will be present to answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to accept the offer of $170,000 from Evelyn Dukes Horne to purchase the Live Project house located on Memory Lane in Brevard and to pay up to $5,000 of the buyer’s closing costs and up to $500 for a one-year home warranty as stipulated in the purchase contract.
DRS Local Option Goals for 2013-2014
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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 North Carolina accountability model for alternative schools 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 local option goals must be approved by the Board. Listed below are Davidson River School’s local option goals for 2013-2014. Principal Donna Wilde will review the goals and answer any questions you may have.
· 55% of the students who participate in extended learning opportunities will increase academic progress.
· Davidson River School will increase parental involvement through offering monthly “Parent Coffee Clubs” two or more times per quarter.
· Davidson River School will increase foundation donations by 10%.
A motion is in order to approve the DRS local option goals for 2013-2014.
School Improvement Plans: Section 6 Reports
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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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Jeremy Gibbs will present the Section 6 Mid-Point Reports for each of the 2012-2014 School Improvement Plans. The nine reports are attached. Mr. Gibbs will answer any questions you may have.
Policy
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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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The policies listed below have been reviewed by the policy committee and are presented as first-read information. Copies are attached for your review. Dr. Scott Elliott will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the new and revised policies and rescission of the old policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
The School Health Advisory Council has recommended that the Board consider adopting a policy related to “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) orders. Two sample DNR policies, one from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and one from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, are attached for your review. Dr. Elliott will discuss the policies and request direction from the Board regarding possible adoption of a DNR policy.
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Code
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Name
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Status
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Action Requested
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ACAA
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Sexual Harassment
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to be rescinded (collapsed into ACB)
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first-read information
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ACAA-R
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Sexual Harassment
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to be rescinded (collapsed into ACB-R)
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first-read information
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ACB
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Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
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revised
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first-read information
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ACB-R
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Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure
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revised
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first-read information
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JFC
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Student Conduct/Discipline
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revised
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first-read information
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GBMA
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Prohibition Against Retaliation
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new
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first-read information
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DO
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Medicaid Funding for Eligible Services
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new
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first-read information
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GCBDB
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Employee Leaves and Absences
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revised
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first-read information
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IIC
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Field Trip Approval and Cancellation
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revised
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first-read information
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Sample DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate Orders (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)
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for discussion only
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discussion; direction
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Sample DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)
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for discussion only
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discussion; direction
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Superintendent’s 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. McDaris will give an update on new and ongoing issues for the 2013-2014 school year.
Topics for Retreat
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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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The Board of Education will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Morris Education Center. The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. A light supper will be provided. The following topic was suggested at the last meeting:
· TCS Compensation Study (next steps)
Board members will be asked to submit other possible topics for the 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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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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. 20
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Early Dismissal
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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. 16-17
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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 “Ethics for School Board Members”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 20
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Leave Day
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Jan. 20
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Miss Bengal Pageant
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6:00 p.m.
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RHS
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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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Jan. 28
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JOINT MEETING
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7:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Feb. 3
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PLANNING RETREAT
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 12
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Early Dismissal
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Feb. 11-12
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NCSBA “School Law Conference”
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Raleigh, NC
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Feb.17
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Leave Day
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Feb. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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The Board will resume its twice-a-month meeting schedule starting in February.
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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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.
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 will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (student records), pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(11) and 115C-402.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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