Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:06pm
Dates:
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 6:30pm
May 19, 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. Request for Approval of Non-Sponsored School Trip
7. FY15 Budget Update
8. Petition for a Contiguous Annexation
9. CTE Plan 2014-2015
10. Resolution Requesting Delay of A-F Report Card
11. Superintendent’s Update
12. Important Dates
13. Public Comment
14. 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 May 19, 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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CTE Administrator of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Scott Elliott who has been chosen as the Western Region Career-Technical Education Administrator of the Year. Even though his plate will be extremely full this summer, Dr. Elliott has agreed to represent us in the state competition at Summer Conference. Congratulations, Scott!
International Sustainable World Project Olympiad
Congratulations to Joe Roberts and Lauren Tooley who represented NC and received a BRONZE medal at the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad in Houston Texas for their project "Screening for VOC producing endophytes in an effort to target biofuel producing fungi." Outstanding work! Thanks goes to all involved in the success of this project including the TIME Honors Science Research Program, Transylvania County Schools, NC Cooperative Extension, Eliza Witherspoon, Jennifer Williams, Laura Patch, Kent Wilcox, Mary Arnaudin and Katrina Ronnenburger.
BHS Spanish Club Canned Food Drive
This year the Brevard High School Spanish Club collected a total of 780 canned food items, which will go to Bread of Life and the Sharing House. The Spanish Club walked door to door on Saturday, April12, and collected 370 cans. The Spanish classes competed to see who could win a piñata party and brought in another 410 cans. Thanks to Clare Desmelik, Spanish Teacher, for organizing this annual event.
District Technology Plan Approved
The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved the Transylvania County Schools Technology Plan for 2014-2016. This approval qualifies the school district for E-Rate Priority 2 discounts and other possible public and private grant opportunities. The completion of the plan represents a great deal of hard work on the part of the technology staff, teachers and media staff. The overall goal of the plan is to ensure that teachers and students have the resources necessary for productive teaching and learning in the 21st century.
BMS Principal Completes Distinguished Leadership Program
Kerry Putnam, Principal of Brevard Middle School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and UNC-LearnNC. The DLP uses a non-traditional professional development model that is aligned to the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders. This cohort-based program is designed to limit principals’ time away from their schools by allowing them to attend face-to-face sessions once every other month while accessing on-line assignments, materials and coaching in between face-to-face sessions. Principals engage in a series of authentic activities throughout the year-long experience that are designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “distinguished” school leaders. Congratulations, Mr. Putman.
Randy Buford Memorial Lighting System
On May 9 and 10, the Brevard High School Theater Department debuted its brand new auditorium lighting system during two outstanding performances of the musical, “Les Miserables.” Prior to the show, Director Mary Beth Shumate invited John and Mindy Buford on stage to accept the dedication of the new lighting system in memory of their son, Randy Buford (1991-2012), for his dedication to the BHS performing arts department. Mrs. Shumate also recognized Amber Rhodes, a chorus/theater arts student who is battling brain cancer, and in whose honor a generous donation of $20,000 was made to the Randy Buford Memorial Lighting System by PowerSecure, Inc. Special thanks also go out to the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club, John and Mindy Buford, Roger and Jane Shiley, C.A.T.S., and the many other local businesses, community members and organizations who contributed to the BHS lighting system.
BHS Class of 2014 Legacy
This year, the Brevard High School Class of 2014 has decided to leave a legacy behind by raising money to donate to the National Cancer Institute for cancer research as their senior gift. For the remainder of the year, students will be collecting for the cause through donation boxes located in many classrooms and booths in the cafeteria lobby on Fridays.
Former Students in the Military
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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 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. In recognition of Memorial Day, the list of names will be read aloud by the Board.
Consent Agenda
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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 of the May 5, 2014 meeting
2. Personnel report for May 19, 2014
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Request for Approval of Non-Sponsored School Trip
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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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Kathryn Bailey, French teacher at Brevard High School and Rosman High School, will present a request for approval of a non-sponsored educational trip to France in June 2016. Her proposal and supplemental information from Passports Educational Travel are attached for your review. Policy IIC, “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation,” is also attached. Ms. Bailey will discuss the proposal and answer any questions you may have.
The Board may take action on the request at this meeting or a future meeting.
FY15 Budget Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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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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At the May 5 meeting, the Board approved the local current expense and capital outlay budget requests for the 2014-2015 school year. The requests have been submitted to the county manager. Dr. McDaris and Mr. Barger will give an update on any new budget information that has been received since then.
Petition for a Contiguous Annexation
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. McDaris will discuss the possible annexation of a portion of the Brevard High School property to the City of Brevard in order to facilitate the Community Land Trust project. Attached for your review are the documents that would need to be filed with the City to request the annexation. Also attached is a plat view of the area.
The Board may discuss the annexation and take action on the matter at this meeting or a future meeting.
CTE Plan 2014-2015
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Globally Competitive Students
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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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Dr. Scott Elliott will present a summary of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan for 2014-2015. A copy of the executive summary is attached. The full strategic plan and performance results may be viewed online at http://ctelps.dpi.state.nc.us using username “guest” and password “guest.” Dr. Elliott will answer any questions about the plan. Approval of the CTE plan for 2014-2015 will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Resolution Requesting Delay of A-F Report Card
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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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At the May 5 meeting, the Board requested that a resolution be drafted to request a delay of the state’s A-F report card based on the likelihood of legislative changes to the common core curriculum. The resolution is attached for your review.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
Superintendent’s Update
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21st Century Professionals
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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
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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| May 20 | BHS Band/Chorus Spring Concert | 7:00 p.m. | BHS Auditorium |
| May 22 | BHS Dance Class Performance | 7:00 p.m. | BHS Auditorium |
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May 26
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Drop-in Reception for Dr. Scott Elliott
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2:30-5:00 p.m.
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MEC
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May 27
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Transportation Banquet
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6:00 p.m.
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Twin Dragons
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May 29
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TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet
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6:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Jun 2
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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June 4
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DRS Graduation
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11:00 a.m.
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Davidson River School Lawn
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June 6
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BHS Graduation
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6:00 p.m.
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Brevard Music Center
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June 7
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RHS Graduation
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10:00 a.m.
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Brevard Music Center
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June 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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June 23-25
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NCSBA Summer Leadership Seminars
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8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Atlantic Beach
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June 26-27
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NCSBA Policy Conference
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8:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
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Atlantic Beach
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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 – 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 – absorbed
8. February 14, 2014 – absorbed
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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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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