Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:14am
Dates:
Monday, August 18, 2014 - 6:30pm
August 18, 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. FY14 Budget Amendments
4. Resolution of Thanks and Appreciation
5. Good News Report
6. Former Students in the Military
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
8. Resolution in Support of Retesting
9. Non-Faculty Coaches
10. Beginning Teacher Support Plan
11. Policy:
A. KB-R, “Public Information Program”
B. KC, “Title I Parent Involvement”
12. Superintendent’s Update
13. Important Dates
14. Public Comment
15. Other Items
Approval of Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for August 18, 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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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.
FY14 Budget Amendments
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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 following year-end budget amendments for the 2013-2014 school year:
- Budget Amendment No. 2 – State Public School Fund
- Budget Amendment No. 1 – Local Current Expense Fund
- Budget Amendment No. 2 – Federal Grants Fund
- Budget Amendment No. 2 – Capital Outlay Fund
- Budget Amendment No. 1 – Restricted Grants Fund
Motions are in order to approve the budget amendments.
Resolution of Thanks and Appreciation
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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 approve a resolution of thanks and appreciation.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
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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Future-Ready Leadership Program
Melonie Harris, Assistant Principal at Brevard Elementary School, has been accepted into the 2014-2015 Future-Ready Leadership (FRL) program. Future-Ready Leadership is sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and developed and provided by the NC Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA). Ms. Harris will be part of the Charlotte Cohort. Travel and session expenses for this opportunity will be covered by NCDPI. Sessions will begin in September and run through April.
Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation
Brevard High School TIME Students were featured on the cover of the July/August 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation. In June, BHS students Sarah Branagan and Ingrid Findley spent the morning bagging female chestnut flowers in preparation for pollination at the Carolina Chapter’s Pryor Orchard near Hendersonville. The photo was taken by BHS teacher Jennifer Williams.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The Board of Education 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 is recognized at every meeting. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes of the July 21, 2014 meeting
2. Minutes of the August 5, 2014 meeting
3. Minutes of the August 12, 2014 meeting
4. Personnel report for August 18, 2014
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Resolution in Support of Retesting
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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 July 21 meeting, Mr. Rogers recommended that a resolution urging the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to allow retesting be drafted for Board approval. The resolution is attached.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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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 fall sports 2014:
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Rosman High School
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Tyrea Allen
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Football
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Chris Owen
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Football
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Dillon Whitmire
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Football
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Jeff Rice
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Football
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Brian Chapman
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Statistician
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Amanda McCall
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Volleyball
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Sarah Chappell
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Volleyball
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Rosman Middle School
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Rachel Driver
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Volleyball
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Brevard High School
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Adam Conley*
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Football
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Shane Worley
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Football
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Devon Holmes*
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Football
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Dustin Ellison*
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Football
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Chris Bennett
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Soccer
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Gordon Murray
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Soccer
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Mary Ramey
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Volleyball
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Jackie Witherspoon
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Cross-Country
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Jeff Shular*
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Tennis
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Brevard Middle School
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Wayne Brown
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Football
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Kyle Justice
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Football
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BJ Owens
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Football
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Mickey Grant*
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Soccer
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Aaron Phillips*
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Soccer
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Ren Uriarte
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Volleyball
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*first time coach, TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for 2014 fall sports.
Beginning Teacher Support Plan
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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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State Board of Education policy requires each LEA to develop a Beginning Teacher Support Plan for approval by the local Board of Education. The Board approved a Beginning Teacher Support Plan in October 2011. Mr. Jeremy Gibbs will present a revised Beginning Teacher Support Plan and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the revised Beginning Teacher Support Plan for Transylvania County Schools.
Policy
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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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Jeremy Gibbs will present two policies for first-read information (see attached). Policy KB-R, “Public Information,” is recommended for rescission. Policy KC, “Title I Parent Involvement” is new. Mr. Gibbs will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. Action on the policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
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Status
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Action Requested
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KB-R
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Public Information Program
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to be rescinded; 1st read
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review
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KC
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Title I Parent Involvement
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new; 1st read
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review
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Superintendent’s Update
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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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Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and/or emerging educational issues.
Important Dates
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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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Aug. 19
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“Welcome Back” breakfast for TCS staff (drop-in)
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7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
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BHS and RHS
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Aug. 21
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SPECIAL MEETING
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1:00 p.m.
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MEC
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Aug. 25
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First pupil day
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Sept. 1
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Labor Day Holiday
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Sept. 15
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REGULAR MEETING & Teacher of the Year Awards
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6:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Sept. 17
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Students dismissed at 12:00 noon
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Sept. 25
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NCSBA District 8 Meeting
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4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Cherokee Central School
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Oct. 15-17
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NCSBA Annual Fall Law Conference
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Renaissance Asheville
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Oct. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Public Comment
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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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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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