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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:29am
Dates:
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 6:00pm
Transylvania County Board of Education
June 15, 2015
Morris Education Center
6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER / WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Closed Session
3. Public Comment
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Child Nutrition Procurement Results 2015-2016
8. CTE Plan 2015-2016
9. Policy:
A. “Staff-Student Relations”
B. “Employee Use of Social Media”
10. FY16 Interim Budget Resolution
11. FY16 Budget Update
12. Transylvania County Community Land Trust
13. Superintendent’s Update
14. Important Dates
15. Public Comment
16. Other Items
Approval of Agenda
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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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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for June 15, 2015.
Closed Session
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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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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) and § 115C-319-321, the Board will go into closed session to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Public Comment
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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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N.C.G.S. §115C-51 states that local boards 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 comments to 5 minutes each, unless there are more than six speakers per session, in which case the chairman may limit the time allotted to no more than 3 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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BES Hits “Home Run for Holmes”
On May 8, staff and students from Brevard Elementary School, members of the Brevard High School baseball team, the BHS Marching Band, and representatives from the Asheville Tourists gathered for a special “Home Run for Holmes” fundraiser and celebration for Holmes Desmelik family. Holmes, a kindergarten student at BES, has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor for the past year, and he and his family have received an outpouring of love and support from students, staff, and the community. At the “Home Run” event, a gift of $12,323.84--all raised during a weeklong fundraiser--was presented to the Holmes Desmelik Fund through Eblen Charities. The money will be used to help the family as it addresses Holmes’ medical needs. Brevard Elementary School wishes to thank the many organizations and businesses whose generous gifts of money and prizes ensured that 100% of fundraiser donations would go to the Desmelik fund.
National Technical Honor Society
Forty-two seniors and ten juniors were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held in the Rogow Room. Candidates for induction must be nominated by a member of the Career-Technical Education (CTE) faculty and evaluated for membership using demanding criteria. Selection requires a high overall GPA as well as in CTE courses, completion of a CTE pathway, membership in a CTE club, and evidence of the critical workplace values of honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, productivity, leadership and citizenship. Inductees are awarded purple and white honors cords to be worn at graduation individually and/or with other cords they may have earned as an indication of achievement and leadership.
RHS Sophomore Wins National Art Award
Earlier this spring, Rosman High School student Camron Hoxit became a national winner in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition. This is the 91st year of the prestigious arts competition, which gives high school students the chance to showcase their work and be recognized nationally for their talent. At the regional competition in Asheville, Cameron received a Gold Key Award for his graphite portrait titled Grumbling. Winning at regionals allowed Camron to participate in the national competition, where he won a Silver Key Award and an invitation to the national awards ceremony held at Carnegie Hall. Because attendance at the national ceremony is parceled out on a lottery basis with only a percentage of medalists getting a seat, Camryn unfortunately did not win a ticket to the event; however, his piece will be published in a book of award-winning works. Camron’s art teacher, Amy Schoenacher, predicts that this talented sophomore will get to the nationals again before he graduates. Grumbling was on display at the Asheville Art Museum from January through March. It may be viewed online at www.ashevilleart.org/artists/camron-hoxit/.
BHS National Honor Society
Ten students were inducted into the Brevard High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on May 14 during a ceremony held in the high school media center. Brevard High School inductees must maintain a weighted 3.75 GPA, show evidence of completed volunteer or service hours, and demonstrate positive conduct and leadership roles in school and the community. Congratulations to the new BHS inductees for 2015-2016: Lea Allbaugh, Samantha Baughman, Haley Clark, Noah Graham, William Colter Hall, David Howell, Samuel Kicklighter, Dustin Newton, Marlene Pulido, and Katherine Russell.
For more good news from Transylvania County Schools, please visit us at:
Twitter: twitter.com/transylvaniasch ǀ Flickr: flickr.com/tcsnc
Instagram: Instagram.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ YouTube: youtube.com/tcsnc
Smartphone App: Transylvania County Schools on Play Store and iTunes
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 recognition of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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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 following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes of the June 2, 2015 meeting
2. Personnel report for June 15, 2015
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Child Nutrition Procurement Results 2015-2016
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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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The Child Nutrition Procurement Plan that was adopted in 2014 calls for a list of goods and services that will go out for bid to be provided to the Board of Education each year. Invitations for Bid (IFB) are utilized if the amount of purchase is more than $90,000. Requests for Proposals (RFP) are used when informal procurement procedures are followed for purchases under $90,000. A summary of the bid results for the 2015-2016 year is attached. Carolyn Barton will review the bids and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the Child Nutrition bid results for 2015-2016.
CTE Plan 2015-2016
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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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Operations and Support
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At the June 2 meeting, Leca Chapman presented an update on the Career-Technical Education (CTE) program and the CTE strategic plan for 2015-2016. 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 the username “guest” and password “guest.” Ms. Chapman will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the CTE plan for 2015-2016.
Policy
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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The following policies were presented as first-read information at the June 2 meeting. There have been no changes to the policies since the last review and they are presented for approval at this time. Jeremy Gibbs will answer any questions you may have.
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Status
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4040/7310
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Staff-Student Relations
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new; second read
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approve
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7335
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Employee Use of Social Media
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new; second read
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approve
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A motion is in order to approve policy 4040/7310 and policy 7335.
FY16 Interim Budget Resolution
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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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Each June, the Board must adopt an interim budget resolution in order to pay salaries and normal operating expenses after June 30 of the current fiscal year until the adoption of the final budget resolution for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1. The interim budget resolution for FY16 is attached.
A motion is in order to adopt the interim budget resolution for fiscal year 2015-2016.
FY16 Budget Update
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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At the May 4 meeting, the Board approved the FY16 budget request for submission to the Transylvania County Manager and Board of Commissioners. Norris Barger and Dr. McDaris will give an update on the status of the local budget request and the state budget for 2015-2016.
Transylvania County Community Land Trust
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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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Mr. Carroll Parker, Chairman of the Transylvania County Community Land Trust (TCCLT), will give a presentation on the TCCLT project and discuss the needs of the TCCLT moving forward. An executive summary and a history of the project are attached for your review.
Superintendent’s Update
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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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Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.
Important Dates
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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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July 2
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Holiday
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July 20*
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Aug. 13
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Administrators’ Retreat
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7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Aug. 17
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Resume regular 5-day schedule
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Aug. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Aug. 18
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New Teacher Orientation
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8 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Gorges State Park Visitor Center
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Aug. 19-21
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Teacher workdays
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Aug. 24
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First student day
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*The Board will resume its once-a-month meeting schedule in July. Regular business meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Education Center, unless otherwise noted.
Public Comment
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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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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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