Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 2:57pm
Dates:
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 6:30pm
February 17, 2014
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. Policy:
A. GCI, “Employee Assignments and Transfers”
B. GBM, “Staff Grievances”
C. JHCF, “Do Not Resuscitate Orders”
D. DJ-R, “Purchasing Requirements”
7. School Calendar
8. Non-Faculty Coaches
9. FY15 Budget
10. Superintendent’s Update
11. Important Dates
12. Public Comment
13. Other Items
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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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 February 17, 2014.
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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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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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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NOAA Visits PFES
In January, second graders at Pisgah Forest Elementary School enjoyed a weather presentation from Greg Hammer, meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Mr. Hammer shared facts about severe weather, ocean currents, temperature readings and much more. Students were shown different weather instruments, including a weather balloon and a weather clock. One big highlight was a replica of the largest piece of hail to ever fall in the United States. Students and teachers would like to thank Mr. Hammer for visiting their school and providing a fun afternoon of learning.
National Geographic Bee
On January 14, BMS eighth grader Matthew Sharpsteen was the winner of the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee for the third year in a row. The next step for Matthew and other school-level winners across the country will be to take a written test on their geography knowledge. The top 100 scorers on the written test in each state will be eligible to compete in their state’s Bee. Matthew has qualified for the state competition for the past two years. This year’s North Carolina Bee will be held on April 4, 2013 in Charlotte.
RES Students Learn About Wildlife
Recently members of the NC Wildlife Resource Commission spent the day with Rosman Elementary School students helping them learn about area wildlife and lifetime activities. During their normal PE class, students participated in wildlife and outdoors sports including casting, archery, and fish and wildlife identification. Students also got hands-on experience trying to identify North Carolina wildlife by exploring fur, skin, skulls, scat and tracks.
All-District Band
In January, fifteen Brevard High School students were selected to the All-District Bands. The students auditioned against hundreds of other band members from across Western North Carolina to earn this honor. The students with an asterisk (*) placed high enough to audition for the All-State Band in March.
9th and 10th Grade Band
Lianne Duscio - Flute
Carly Onnink – Clarinet*
Marlene Pulido - Clarinet
Forrest Fisher – Trumpet*
Tyler Hutchins - Trumpet
Logan Dye – Percussion*
Quinn Babb - Percussion
11th and 12th Grade Band
Anna Fuller – Flute
Susan Ashmore – Oboe*
Elizabeth Bailey – Clarinet*
Kate Barham - Clarinet
Liam Bishop – Alto Sax
Jose Perez – Tenor Sax
Amparo Wright – Trumpet*
Maggie Dodson - Trumpet
RHS Sweetheart Ball
Despite being out of school for 3½ snow days, approximately 180 Rosman High School students braved the lingering icy conditions to attend the 2014 Sweetheart Ball that was held on Saturday, February 1, in the Virginia Boone Building at the WNC Ag Center. The annual dance for grades 9-12 was sponsored by the RHS Student Council. This year’s theme was a masquerade ball. The student council members and advisors Linda Peeples and Shannon Patton would like to thank the administrators, chaperones, vendors, decorating committee and attendees who helped make the evening a success. The Sweetheart Court winners for 2014 are listed below:
3rd Runner Up: Falyn McDonald
2nd Runner Up: Lexi Aiken
1st Runner Up: Candace Petit
Miss Sweetheart 2014: Anna Cobb
February is Black History Month
The month of February is recognized as “Black History Month” nationwide. Classes throughout the 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.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
The week of February 10-14, 2014 is “School Bus Driver Appreciation Week” in North Carolina. Attached is a proclamation from Governor Pat McCrory that encourages citizens to Love the Bus and to recognize the excellence of our state’s school bus drivers and their good record of safety.
BMS Hosts Holocaust Speaker
Brevard Middle School recently hosted Mr. Walter Ziffer, a Holocaust survivor, to speak to eighth grade students about his life during one of the darkest times in history. Teacher Kelly Muse has organized a trip to Washington, DC for eighth graders with the focus being a visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
BHS Yearbook Honored
Jostens, one of the largest yearbook companies in the nation, publishes an annual “Look Book” that showcases the best yearbook spreads from schools all over the country. Last year’s coverage of the BHS track team in the 2013 Brevardier has been selected for this prestigious honor, and folks from all parts of the country will see the Brevard High School yearbook as a standard for others. Congratulations to the BHS yearbook staff!
BHS Most Improved Students
On February 6, Brevard High School recognized 38 young men and women as being the "Most Improved Students" from the first semester. Each teacher chose a student who had shown marked improvement in their class in the areas of attendance, attitude, turning in work, quality of work, overall average, etc. Students and their families were invited to the award ceremony, but did not know which teacher had nominated them until the actual presentation of certificates. The “most improved” students are listed below:
Jessica Austin
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Will Flynn
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Shanley Knox
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Lindsey Roess
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Ayzjah Baker
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Jennifer Garren
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Alex Lowe
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Josh Rosario
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Cole Batson
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Amelia Gonzalez
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Makayla McNeill
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Josh Shelton
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Kaishaila Benjamin
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Katelyn Harris
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Faith Miller
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Aaron Stevens
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Casey Bishop
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Katilyn Hogsed
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Michael Najera
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Arron Thompson
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Colby Bradley
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Katie Hovis
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Carver Nichols
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Joseph Tweed
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Kristin Camp
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Kerrington Howell
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Isaac Nichols
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Cesar Valdez
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Hazel Ceasar
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Ryan Hoxit
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Lane Pressley
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Liz Watkins
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Andrew Dial
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Tanner Hutchins
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Sydney Powell
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Callie Duke
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Elizabeth Johnson
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Eugene Robinson
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Meals on Wheels Food Drive
The 9th Annual Meals on Wheels Food Drive will be held in the Transylvania County Schools during March and April. Donations collected at the schools will be distributed to the local Sharing House and Bread of Life programs. Meals on Wheels will award $100 to the school that has the largest per student donations. Mr. Al Mercer, coordinator, reports that the number of people in our community who are served by Sharing House and Bread of Life has increased dramatically in recent years, at a time when individual donations have decreased. These programs depend on events like the school food drives to replenish their supplies throughout the year. The top-finishing schools from the 2013 food drive are show below:
School
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Total Items Collected
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Items Per Student
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Brevard Middle
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2,543
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4.57
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Pisgah Forest Elem.
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1,337
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2.49
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Brevard High
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1,190
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1.63
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Brevard Elem.
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1,041
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2.13
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T.C. Henderson Elem.
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414
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3.07
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Regional Science Fair Awards
On February 5-6, Transylvania County Schools participated in the Western North Carolina Regional Science Fair that was held at Western Carolina University. TCS entries received the lion’s share of awards, with several students taking home more than one medal:
Elementary Division
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Frank Parsons
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BES
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2nd Place; and Environmental Science Award
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Oliver Stone
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BES
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Woosley Award
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Caroline Jones
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PFES
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Honorable Mention; and Woosley Award
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Bobbie Brown
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PFES
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Honorable Mention
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Middle/High Division
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Justin Coye
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BHS
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3rd Place, Senior Biological Science A; Highlands Biological Station Award; and WCU Forensic Science Award
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Matthew Harris
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BHS
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1st Place, Senior Physics; and Pisgah Astronomical Research Award
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Josie Galloway
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RMS
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Award
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Joseph Roberts, Lauren Tooley and Eliza Witherspoon
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BHS
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1st Place, Senior Biological Science B; and WCU Environmental Science Award
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Alyssa O’Shields
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RMS
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3rd Place, Junior Biological Science A
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McKenzie Shuler and Charlee Nale
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BMS
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3rd Place, Junior Biological Science B
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Lance Merrill
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BMS
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Honorable Mention, Junior Chemistry
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Fritz Ruppert
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BMS
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Honorable Mention, Junior Earth and Environmental
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Brooklyn Rising
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BMS
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2nd Place, Junior Physics
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Nicole Miller and Emma Moore
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BHS
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Honorable Mention, Senior Biological Science A
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Abigail Williams and Carly Onnink
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BHS
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1st Place, Senior Biological Science A
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Lianne Duscio and Elizabeth Joseph
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BHS
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Honorable Mention, Senior Biological Science B
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Cade Brinkley
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RHS
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2nd Place, Senior Technology
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Samuel Kicklighter and Damien LaForenza
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BHS
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1st Place, Senior Technology
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Benton Tynch, Samuel Farrar and Noah Graham
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BHS
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2nd Place, Senior Chemistry
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Erin Smith, Elizabeth Johnson and Cameron McCathern
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BHS
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1st Place, Senior Chemistry
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Teacher Awards
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Jennifer Williams
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BHS
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“Most Projects from High School”
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Kristy Hasman
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RHS
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“Most Projects from Middle School”
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Acceptance of Gift
Dr. McDaris will present a resolution of appreciation and acceptance of a gift to the school system by a private citizen. The resolution is attached.
A motion would be in order to approve the resolution.
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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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 Board of Education wishes to thank 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. Twice a year, the names on the attached list are read aloud during Board of Education meetings, and the list of names is recognized at every meeting. Twenty-three new names (see below) have been added to the list. Additional names will be included as they are received.
- David Babb
- Gerald Bumgardner
- Joel Burton
- Renee Burton
- Charles Butterworth
- Enno Camenzind
- David Campbell
- David Cantrell
- Joe Dunlop
- Charles E. Gosnell
- Sharon E. Gosnell
- Clyde Jones
- Larry Lance
- David McCall
- Robert Medlock
- Mary Katherine Miller
- Theodore L. Owens
- David Shiflet
- Ray Siniard
- Roger Smathers
- John Suttles
- Joseph W. Terry
- Ricky Trent
Consent Agenda
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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 following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the January 21, 2014 meeting
2. Personnel report for February 17, 2014
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Policy
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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 policies and exhibits listed below were presented for first reads at the January 21 meeting. There have been no new changes to the policies since that time. Dr. Scott Elliott will present the policies for action and answer any questions you have. The policies are attached.
Motions are in order to approve the policies and rescind the exhibits as indicated below.
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Status
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Action Requested
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GCI
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Employee Assignments and Transfer
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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GCI-E
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Employee Assignments and Transfer
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to be rescinded; 2nd read
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rescind
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GBM
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Staff Grievances
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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GBM-R
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Staff Grievances
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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GBM-E
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Staff Complaints and Grievances
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to be rescinded; 2nd read
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rescind
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JHCF
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Do Not Resuscitate Orders
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new; 2nd read
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approve
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DJ-R
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Purchasing Requirements
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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School Calendar
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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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The school calendar committee has developed draft calendars for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. Jeremy Gibbs will present the recommended calendars and discuss the feedback received from parents and staff. A summary of the notes and feedback from the calendar committee meeting, the two draft calendars and a copy of the Henderson County Public Schools calendar for the 2014-2015 year are attached for your review. Approval of the school calendars will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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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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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 spring sports 2014:
Rosman High School
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Doug Leonard
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Softball, Head
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Eric Owen
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Softball, Asst.
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Lester Fox
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JV Softball, Head
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Rosman Middle School
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Brian Bullock
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Baseball, Head
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Larry Bullock
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Baseball, Asst.
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Chris Galloway*
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Softball, Head
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Scott Limerick
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Softball, Asst.
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Jason Fikes
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Softball, Asst.
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Anthony Guinn*
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Softball, Asst.
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Brevard High School
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Chuck Owenby
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JV Baseball, Asst. Vol.
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Kris Foster*
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Baseball, Asst.
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Brianna McMahon*
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Women’s Soccer, Vol.
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David McNeil
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Softball, Head
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Chad Owenby
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Softball, Asst.
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Mary Ramey
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JV Softball, Head
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Hugh Green
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JV Softball, Asst.
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Rodney Gilbert*
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Softball, Vol. Asst.
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Mike Vandegrift
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Men’s Tennis, Head
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Bill Baldwin
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Men & Women’s Track, Head
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Jackie Witherspoon
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Men & Women’s Track, Asst.
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Brevard Middle School
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Jeffrey Horrell*
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Softball, Head
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Rick James
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Baseball, Head
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Chris Farmer
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Girls’ Soccer, Asst.
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*first time coach, TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for 2014 spring sports.
FY15 Budget
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Reason for Consideration:
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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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Norris Barger will present the latest information and draft documents for the FY15 budget. He will answer any questions you may have. The draft documents are attached.
Superintendent’s Update
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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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Dr. McDaris will give an update on new and ongoing issues for the 2013-2014 school year.
Important Dates
Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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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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Feb. 18
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School Facility Tours
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7:45 am – 1:30 pm
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RHS, RMS, RES, and TCH
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Feb. 20
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School Facility Tours
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7:45 am – 2:30 pm
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BHS, BES, BMS, DRS, and PFES
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Feb. 24
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National Technical Honor Society Inductions
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5:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Feb. 25
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JOINT MEETING
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7:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Mar. 3
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 4
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NCSBA Webinar: Lessons from Recent Litigation—Personnel Decisions
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7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Mar. 11-12
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NCSBA School Law Academy
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Raleigh, NC
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Mar. 13
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NCSBA School Board Chairs Seminar
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Raleigh, NC
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Mar. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 24-28
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Spring Break
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Apr. 1
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NCSBA Webinar: Legal Issues at Graduation
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7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Apr. 7
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 7
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Kindergarten Orientation
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8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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BES, PFES, RES and TCH
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Apr. 8
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Kindergarten Orientation
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8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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BES, PFES, RES and TCH
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Apr. 9
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Early Dismissal
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Apr. 10
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Kindergarten Orientation
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8:30 am - 2:30 pm
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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BES, PFES, RES and TCH
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Apr. 18
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Holiday – Good Friday
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Apr. 21
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Make-up day for Jan. 30
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Apr. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Days Missed
1. January 6, 2014 – made up on January 10
2. January 29, 2014 – made up on February 17
3. January 30, 2014 – to be made up on April 21
4. January 31, 2014 – to be made up on June 2
5. February 11, 2-14 – to be made up on June 3
6. February 12, 2014 – to be made up on June 4
7. February 13, 2014 – to be determined
8. February 14, 2014 – to be determined
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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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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Earlier this fall, the NCSBA Board of Directors created the North Carolina School Boards Action Center (NCSBAC), a new 501(c)(4) organization that is designed to strengthen local school board advocacy efforts. A memorandum from NCSBA Board President, Evelyn Bulluck, and NCSBAC President, Tim Morgan, describing the organization and its goals is attached. A contribution statement for the 2013-2014 school year is also attached. The Board may discuss whether it wishes to join the NCSBAC and authorize the payment of dues.
Adjourn
Groups audience: