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Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 6:30pm

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard. The meeting is open to the public. It will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/tcsnc.

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I. Opening of Meeting

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order

Welcome

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II. Business Items (including amendments and recissions):

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01. Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for August 1, 2022.

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02. Public Comment

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

The board of education, as an elected representative body of the school system, wishes to provide a forum for citizens to express interests and concerns related to the school system. In order that the board may conduct an orderly meeting while providing an opportunity for input, individuals or groups may be heard by the board in accordance with policy 2310, Public Participation at Board Meetings, or policy 2300, Board Meetings (subsection D.2).

Each month, the first part of at least one regularly scheduled board meeting will be set aside for citizens to address the board through public comment.

A sign-up sheet will be available 30 minutes before the meeting begins for any individual or group to indicate their desire to address the board.

Each speaker will receive 3 minutes to present comments. The public comment session will not exceed 30 minutes total except by majority vote of the board.

The board chair will recognize speakers in the order in which they signed in. Substitute speakers will not be permitted and speakers may not donate any portion of their time to another speaker. If a speaker is unable to present all of his or her information within the specified time limit, the speaker may provide the board with additional information in written form. If an unusually large number of people requests to speak, a majority of the board may decide to reduce the time for each individual or to require the designation of a spokesperson for each group of persons supporting or opposing the same positions. At any time, the board may establish additional procedures to ensure that public comment sessions proceed in an efficient and orderly manner.

Board members will not respond to individuals who address the board except to request clarification of points made by the presenter.

Issues involving individual personnel or student matters are confidential and, therefore, are not appropriate for the public comment session. Concerns related to personnel or student matters should be handled as a complaint and reported to the superintendent or designee.

Except in cases of emergency, information received during presentations will not be acted upon at the time it is received. It will take unanimous vote of the board members present to act on a presentation considered to be of an unusual or emergency nature at the time it is presented.

Disruptions by any person or persons of a public meeting will be subject to action in accordance with G.S. 143-318.17.

No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.

The board may choose to offer a second opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting. Sign-ups will not be required for the second public comment opportunity.

If the board does not hold a regular meeting during a month, the board will not provide a time for public comment at any other meeting held during that month, unless a majority of the board votes to allow public comment at the meeting or unless the purpose of the meeting is a public hearing.

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03. Good News Report

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship	X	Action
Excellent Educators	X	Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support

Jess Kimzey Awarded SECU Scholarship

Congratulations to Brevard High School 2022 graduate Jessica “Jess” Kimzey who was awarded a $10,000 four-year college scholarship from the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation. The SECU “People Helping People” scholarship recognizes recipients’ community involvement, leadership, character, integrity, and scholastic achievement. Jess will attend UNC-Chapel Hill this fall where she plans to major in either history or political science with a focus on pre-law. The SECU Foundation scholarship program has provided over $70 million in scholarships for NC high school seniors since funding began in 2005.

RHS Senior Selected as a “Senator” in D.C.

Johnathan Meeks, rising senior at Rosman High School, was selected to serve as a “senator” for American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C., July 22-29. During their eight days at Boys Nation, 100 “senators” from across the country learn how the U.S. Senate and the federal government operate. The participants are divided into two political parties, each of which conducts a party convention, sets a platform and nominates officers and party leaders. Each senator must write, introduce, and debate a bill of their choosing before a senate committee. If successful, the bill will be voted on by the whole senate. Bills passing the senate are then signed or vetoed by the Boys Nation president. While in Washington, participants have an opportunity to tour the National Mall, present a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, visit the Iwo Jima Memorial, and meet with their state’s U.S. Senators. They may also visit the White House and attend a dinner at a nearby American Legion post. Notable Boys Nation alumni include former President Bill Clinton, Governors Chris Christie and Scott Walker, Senators Mike Lee and Tom Cotton, Tom Brokaw, Michael Jordan, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Neil Armstrong, and Roger Ebert, to name a few.

Regional Curriculum & Instructional Management Coordinator of the Year

Congratulations to CTE Coordinator Tanya Melton on being named the North Carolina Western Region Curriculum & Instructional Management Coordinator of the Year!

For more good news from Transylvania County Schools, please visit us at:

Home Page: www.tcsnc.org ǀ Facebook: facebook.com/transylvania.schools

Twitter: twitter.com/transylvaniasch ǀ Flickr: flickr.com/tcsnc

Instagram: Instagram.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ YouTube: youtube.com/user/tcsnc

Smartphone App: Transylvania County Schools on Play Store and iTunes

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/transylvaniacountyschools

TikTok: tiktok.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ WSQL Radio: bit.ly/TCSYesRadio!

Public Attachments:

Good News Report 8-01-22.pdf

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04. Former Students in the Military

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

The board 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 Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Additional names will be included as they are received.

Public Attachments:

Military List 8-01-22.pdf

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05. Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators	X	Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

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

Minutes of the June 20, 2022 meeting
Minutes of the July 18, 2022 meeting
Minutes of the July 18, 2022 closed session
Personnel report for August 1, 2022
Appointment of Terri Upton as school treasurer at Brevard Elementary School, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-448(a)

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

Public Attachments:

Minutes 6-20-22.pdf

Minutes 7-18-22.pdf

Personnel Report 8-01-22.pdf

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06. Safe Schools, Athletics, and Transportation Update

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students	X	Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Directors Missy Ellenberger and Alan Justice will give a report on safe schools, athletics, and transportation services.

Public Attachments:

Safe Schools Update 8_1_22.pdf

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07. Budget Update

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Finance Officer Gabi Juba will give a budget update. The latest expenditure report is attached.

Public Attachments:

Expenditure Report 7-28-22.pdf

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08. Superintendent's Update

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

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

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09. Important Dates

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Aug. 2	SPECIAL CALLED MEETING	6:00 p.m.	MEC
Aug. 15	Regular 5-day schedule resumes
Aug. 15-16	TCS Administrators’ Retreat	7:30am – 4:30pm	PFES
Aug. 19	New Teacher Orientation	8:00am – 4:00pm	Rogow Room
Aug. 19-26	Teacher workdays
Aug. 22	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Aug. 29	First student day
Sept. 5	Labor Day holiday
Sept. 5	NO MEETING
Sept. 19	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Sept. 30	Remote learning day
Oct. 3	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Oct. 17	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Oct. 31, Nov. 1	Teacher workdays

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10. Other Items

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

An opportunity will be provided for comments and/or other items from board members.

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11. Closed Session

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion	X
Operations and Support	X

The board will entertain a motion to go into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11for the following purpose(s): under subsection (a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential personnel information pursuant to G.S. § 115C-319-321; and under subsection (a)(3) to consult with an attorney employed by or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the board and to discuss the lawsuit of John Doe by and through Jami Reese v. Transylvania County Board of Education, 22 CVS 1168.

Revised timeline for 2021-2022 evaluation process:

June 20...................... Superintendent provides self-assessment to the board.

Before July 18............ Board chair and vice chair meet with superintendent to discuss

self-assessment. Board members complete individual evaluations

and return to board chair or vice chair.

~~July 18~~ Aug. 1............ Board members meet in closed session to prepare consensus

evaluation.

~~Aug. 1~~ Aug. 22........... Board meets with superintendent in closed session to discuss the

consensus evaluation and agree upon performance goals and

recommendations for the next school year.

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III. Adjournment

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