Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 6:30pm

Transylvania County Board of Education

October 20, 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. TCS Strategic Plan

7. Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

8. Voting Delegates for NCSBA Annual Conference

9. Timeline for Possible Bond Referendum

10. Superintendent’s Update

11. Important Dates

12. Public Comment

13. Other Items

14. Closed Session

Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for October 20, 2014.

Public Comment

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
X	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

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

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
X	Globally Competitive Students	Action
X	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
X	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

Letter from Senator Burr

On April 21, the Board of Education adopted a resolution requesting that the federal reimbursement rate for Child Nutrition be raised to a level more in line with the actual per plate cost of school lunches for children. United States Senator Burr has acknowledged the Board’s concern and pledged to keep this issue in mind as Congress works on future budgets (see attached letter).

High School Graduation Rate

Attached is a letter from State Superintendent June Atkinson congratulating Rosman High School for achieving a graduation rate of 97.7% in 2014.

October is National Principals Month

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared October 2014 as National Principals Month. The North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association (NCPAPA) supports this effort and wishes to recognize all principals for the essential role that they play in leading schools in this state. “Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort. We seek to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education.” (NASSP, 2014).

For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on FACEBOOK.

Former Students in the Military

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
X	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

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. One new name, Chaz West, has been added to the list. Additional names will be included as they are received.

Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
X	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):

1. Minutes of the September 15, 2014 meeting

2. Personnel report for October 20, 2014

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.

TCS Strategic Plan

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

As part of the district’s reaccreditation process, the strategic plan for Transylvania County Schools is being updated. Jeremy Gibbs has developed a draft vision statement and goals for the Board’s consideration and review (see attached). Mr. Gibbs will discuss the vision statement and goals and answer any questions you may have. The Board may approve the draft vision statement and goals at this time or at the next regular meeting.

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
X	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

Brian Weaver will give a report on a new option for earning course credit, “Credit by Demonstrated Mastery.” Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is a process by which LEAs may award a student credit in a particular course, based upon a body of evidence, without requiring the student to complete classroom instruction for a certain amount of seat time. Mr. Weaver will discuss the CDM program and answer any questions you may have. The following documents are attached for your review:

· Credit by Demonstrated Master Summary

· Recommendations for CDM Family Process

· Student and Family Application

· Student Record: Review Panel Recommendations

Voting Delegates for NCSBA Annual Conference

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

The North Carolina School Boards Association 44^th Annual Conference for Board Member Development will be held on November 17-19, 2014 in Greensboro, NC. Each Board is asked to certify the members that will serve as voting delegates at the conference (see attached memorandum).

A motion is in order to appoint the members that will represent the Transylvania County Board of Education on all voting matters at the 2014 NCSBA Annual Conference.

Timeline for Possible Bond Referendum

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

At the September 15 meeting, the Board directed the Superintendent to meet with the County Manager to prepare a draft timeline if a bond were pursued in 2017 (the earliest one could be held). The proposed timeline is listed below. This time frame would allow for an application to be submitted the first week of January or February for approval by the Local Government Commission. Dr. McDaris will answer any questions you may have.

January 2015	Begin work on identifying bond needs
September 2015	Review of bond needs (joint meeting)
December 2015	Finalization of projects (joint meeting)
March 2016	Notice of intent for bond issue
November 2016	Bond referendum
March 2017	Sell bonds
April – May 2017	Start project

Superintendent’s Update

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and/or emerging educational issues.

Important Dates

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

Oct. 27, 28	Teacher workdays
Nov. 4	Election Day
Nov. 11	Veteran’s Day holiday (staff and student)
Nov. 17	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Nov. 17-19	NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development		Greensboro, NC
Nov. 20	Thanksgiving lunch for TCS staff and retirees		School cafeterias
Nov. 26	Annual leave (no students)
Nov. 27-28	Thanksgiving holidays (staff and student)
Dec. 8-9	NCSBA “School Board 101”		Raleigh, NC
Dec. 11-12	NCSBA “School Board 101”		Raleigh, NC
Dec. 15	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2	Christmas break
Jan. 5	Students return
Jan. 19, 20	Teacher workdays
Jan. 20	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Jan. 21	Second semester begins

Public Comment

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
X	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.

Other Items

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.

Closed Session

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion	X
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support