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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:22am
Dates:
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 6:30pm
Transylvania County Board of Education
February 23, 2015
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
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. Analysis of Student Work
7. RHS School Improvement Plan 2014-2016
8. School Calendar 2015-2016
9. Policy Manual Conversion
10. Integrated Planning for School and Community Study Proposal
11. Facilities Master Plan Proposal
12. FY16 Budget
13. Superintendent’s Update
14. Important Dates
15. Public Comment
16. Other Items
17. Closed Session (School Safety Plans)
Approval of Agenda
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Excellent Educators
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for February 23, 2015.
Public Comment
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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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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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Action
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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Black History Month
The month of February is recognized annually as “Black History Month” in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Classes throughout the Transylvania County Schools will have activities in February recognizing the important people and events of the Civil Rights movement and the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans in every area of endeavor in history.
National School Counseling Week
The week of February 2-6, 2015 was recognized as National School Counseling Week in celebration of the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. We salute our local school counselors and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and planning for a career.
Western District Bands
The students listed below competed against hundreds of other musicians from fifteen Western North Carolina counties to earn seats in the Western District Bands, held at Tuscola High School on January 22 (high school) and January 24 (middle school). Musicians were scored on three criteria: scales/rudiments, prepared solo, and sight-reading. The Western District Bands perform in concert at the Western Carolina University Performing Arts Center on February 14. Students with an asterisk (*) received high scores and an invitation to audition for All-State Honor Band on March 7 in Davidson County. All-State winners will be invited to the All-State Honor Band Clinic on May 1-3 at UNC-Greensboro.
BREVARD MIDDLE SCHOOL, directed by Donnie Mulligan
Symphonic Band: Mikala Gordon, flute (8th chair); James Thompson, clarinet (13th chair); Elise Poché, clarinet (17th chair); *John Nguyen, bass clarinet (1st chair); *Alex Ear, bass clarinet (2nd chair); Andy Smith, alto saxophone (3rd chair); *Luke Milligan, trombone (3rd chair)
Concert Band: Luci Eddins, flute (1st chair); Jaclyn Neumann, flute (6th chair); Juliana Rizo, clarinet (11th chair); Jordan Wells, bass clarinet (3rd chair); Asher de la Torré, tenor saxophone (2nd chair); Ally Smith, trumpet (5th chair); Matthew Cunningham, trombone (3rd chair); Miranda Smith, trombone (4th chair); Noah Schoenacher, mallets (2nd chair). Virginia Moore received special mention, bass clarinet (1st alternate)
ROSMAN HIGH SCHOOL, directed by Chelsey Fandrick
11th-12th Senior High Honors Band: Annaliese Brown, clarinet (10th chair)
9th-10th High School Honors Band: Kristen Zachry, flute (7th chair); Meredith Maiken, trombone (9th chair); *Madison Allen, saxophone (2nd chair)
BREVARD HIGH SCHOOL, directed by Jerry Ledford
11th-12th Senior High Honors Band: Liam Bishop, alto saxophone (3rd chair); Carly Onnink, clarinet (11th chair); Elizabeth Bailey, clarinet (13th chair); Marlene Pulido, clarinet (14th chair); *Logan Dye, snare drum (1st chair); *Maggie Dodson, trumpet (2nd chair); *Forrest Fisher, trumpet (4th chair)
9th-10th High School Honors Band: *Julia Smith, baritone (2nd chair); Ashlea Milligan, French horn (7th chair); *Tyler Hutchins, trumpet (4th chair); with special mention for Crista Cali, mallets (1st alternate)
2015 Regional Science Fair Winners
The North Carolina Regional Science Fair was held recently at Western Carolina University. Winners from Transylvania County are listed below:
Junior Division
Emma Dauster (BMS), 2nd Place, Biological Science A
Clare Kennerly (BMS), 2nd Place, Biological Science B
Carly Tabor (BMS), 1st Place, Chemistry
Bobby Brown (BMS), Honorable Mention, Earth and Environmental Science
Fritz Ruppert (BMS), 1st Place, Earth and Environmental Science
Caroline Jones (BMS), 2nd Place, Physics
Kylee Worley and Eda Royer (BMS), 1st Place, Physics
Senior Division
Aaron Neumann, Ingrid Findlay and Hannah Lemel (BHS), Honorable Mention, Biological Science A
Abigail Williams and Carly Onnink (BHS), 1st Place, Biological Science A
Carver Nichols (BHS), Honorable Mention, Biological Science B
Hannah Field and Ryan Holland (BHS), 2nd Place, Biological Science B
Sarah Branagan and Crista Cali (BHS), 1st Place, Biological Science B
Sam Lemel and Bryce Spradlin (BHS), 1st Place, Technology and Engineering
Joseph Roberts, Eliza Witherspoon and Lauren Tooley (BHS), 2nd Place, Chemistry
Allison Reece and Lauren DuBreuil (BHS), 2nd Place, Earth and Environmental Science
Ryulee Park and Aidan Spradlin (BHS), 1st Place, Earth and Environmental Science
Special Awards
Department of Environmental Science Award - Carly Tabor (BMS)
Geo Science Award - Sarah Branagan and Crista Cali (BHS)
Stockholm Water Prize - Fritz Ruppert (BMS), Ryulee Park (BHS), and Aiden Spradlin (BHS)
U.S. Navy Award (Junior Division) – Clare Kennerly, Bobby Brown, and Caroline Jones (BMS)
U.S. Navy Award (Senior Division) – Carver Nichols (BHS)
Former Students in the Military
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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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. The attached list of names is recognized at every meeting and read aloud twice a year in honor of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes of the January 20, 2015 meeting
2. Minutes of the January 23, 2015 meeting
3. Minutes of the January 27, 2015 meeting
4. Minutes of the February 2, 2015 meeting
5. Minutes of the February 3, 2015 meeting
6. Minutes of the February 5, 2015 meeting
7. Personnel report for February 23, 2015
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Analysis of Student Work
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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Transylvania County Schools will apply for a waiver with the State Board of Education for our teachers not to participate in the Analysis of Student Work process for the 2014-2015 school year. Analysis of Student Work (ASW) is a process to collect data to populate Standard 6 for educators teaching in grades/subjects where there is no End-of- Grade (EOG), End-of-Course (EOC), Common Exam, or Career Technical Education (CTE) assessment. It involves the collection of student work to document student growth. Brian Weaver will discuss the ASW process and the rationale for the waiver request.
RHS School Improvement Plan 2014-2016
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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Jeremy Gibbs will present the school improvement plan for Rosman High School for 2014-2016. The plan has been revised since its first review in December. Mr. Gibbs will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the RHS school improvement plan for 2014-2016.
School Calendar 2015-2016
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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In the spring of 2014, the Board reviewed a draft calendar for the 2015-2016 school year (see attached) as recommended by the district Calendar Committee. No changes have been made to the proposed calendar since that time, and the draft has been available on the district website for review since February 2014. Jeremy Gibbs will review the calendar and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the school calendar for 2015-2016.
Policy Manual Conversion
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Attached for your information is a memo from Janine Murphy, Assistant Legal Counsel to the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) outlining options for converting the existing board policy manual to a new policy manual based on and aligned with the NCSBA Policies to Lead the Schools (PLS). A sample contract and description of the scope of work is attached. Staff and legal counsel’s recommendation would be Option 3 as described in the memo.
Jeremy Gibbs will discuss the conversion options and answer questions from the Board. Action on the contract will be requested at the next regular meeting.
IPSAC Proposal
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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As discussed at the work session/planning retreat on February 2, Jeremy Gibbs will present a proposal from the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at North Carolina State University for an Integrated Planning for School and Community (IPSAC) Limited Study for Transylvania County Schools. The IPSAC study would provide a ten-year forecast of school membership and general population trends in Transylvania County. Mr. Gibbs will review the proposal and answer any questions you may have. A copy of the proposal is attached.
The Board may take action on the IPSAC proposal at this time.
Facilities Master Plan Proposal
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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At the work session/planning retreat on February 2, it was agreed to revise the fee proposal fee from Clark Nexsen for the new facilities master plan for Transylvania County Schools. The revised proposal is attached. Dr. McDaris will discuss and answer any questions you may have.
The Board may take action on the facilities master plan proposal at this time.
FY16 Budget
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Excellent Educators
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Dr. McDaris and Norris Barger will present the latest information and draft documents for the 2015-2016 budget for discussion. The documents are attached for your review.
Superintendent’s Update
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.
Important Dates
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Mar. 2
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 11
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Students dismissed at noon
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Mar. 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 27
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Proposed makeup day for Feb. 17 |
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Apr. 3
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Proposed makeup day for Feb. 19 (noon dismissal)
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Apr. 6-10
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Spring Break
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Apr. 14-16
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Kindergarten Orientation
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8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Elementary schools will be open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16)
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BES, PFES, RES, and TCH
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Apr. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 27-29
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AdvancED District Accreditation External Review
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Apr. 27
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AdvancED interviews
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 29
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SPECIAL MEETING to receive exit report from AdvancED team
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TBD
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MEC
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Proposed Calendar Revisions:
1. February 17 is made up on March 27.
2. February 18 is made up on June 11.
3. February 19 is made up on April 3 (noon dismissal).
4. February 20 is not made up.
Public Comment
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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Closed Session
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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(8) and § 115C-105.27 (c1), the Board will go into closed session to discuss and take action on the school safety components of the TCS School Improvement Plans.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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