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Regular Meeting / Work Session

Dates:

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 6:00pm

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting / work session on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00 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 rescissions):

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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 agenda for April 15, 2024.

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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		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Community Meetings with Dr. Fletcher

Dr. Lisa Fletcher has begun hosting community “chat” meetings in each school community beginning in April. On Tuesday, April 9 she met at 2:15 p.m. at TC Henderson and on Thursday, April 11 she met at 2:15 p.m. at Pisgah Forest Elementary. Please come out and chat with Dr. Fletcher when she visits your child’s school.

2024 STEAM Expo on April 29

Join us for an evening of fun and discovery and see what students in Pre-K through 12^th grade are learning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics at the Transylvania County Schools 2024 STEAM Expo on Monday, April 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Activity Center, located at 1078 Ecusta Road, Brevard. The STEAM Expo is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, and some of our high school students will be leading the NC Duke Energy activities. We are very excited to have all of our schools participating in the Expo. This is wonderful opportunity for the community to come out and interact and experience hands-on activities for all ages.

BHS Archery & Shooting Team

Congratulations to Brevard High Senior Peyton Bentley for signing a scholarship to Montreat College on the Clay Target Team! Also, a big shout-out to the BHS Shooting & Archery Team, led by Colby Guice. The NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission awarded them a GO Grant of $19,266 for new targets and archery/shooting equipment.

RHS FBLA State Competition

Congratulations to the members of the Rosman High School FBLA team who competed in the NC State Future Business Leaders of America Conference in Greensboro. Two of the students placed in the top ten in the entire state in their competition, Intro to Event Planning.

STEM Summer Camp Open to Rising 7, 8, & 9^th Graders

Transylvania County Schools is hosting a FREE summer camp for rising seventh, eighth, and ninth graders during the weeks of June 17-20 and June 24-27 from 8am to 2pm at Brevard High School. Registration is available via the link on our website.

Apprenticeship Program Open to Seniors at BHS, DRS, and RHS

Students can gain experience and jobs with an apprenticeship program in manufacturing at Blue Ridge Community College. The Work Local Transylvania Apprenticeship program allows eligible high school graduates and adult learners to earn while they learn in the classroom and on the job. The program is a collaborative effort of Work Local Transylvania, Transylvania County Schools, Homeschool Association, Blue Ridge Community College, the Transylvania Economic Alliance, and local industries working together to support the workforce of today and tomorrow.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by August 19, 2024
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, high school graduate, or have obtained a GED
Applicant must provide a copy of their high school transcript
Applicant may be subject to background, credit, or DMV checks per the employer
Applicant may be asked to provide additional documents or references that may be applicable

Application deadline is Friday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. For more information visit blueridge.edu/programs-courses/apprenticeships/work-local-transylvania/.

TCSEF Experiential Learning Scholarship Open to TCS High School Students

The Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) Experiential Learning Scholarship is a $1700 scholarship for any DRS, BHS, or RHS student to attend an experiential learning opportunity of their choice. Formerly the Washington DC Close Up Scholarship, this scholarship has been expanded to include any learning opportunity that allows a high school student in TCS to explore a career or field of study that they are interested in. The possibilities are endless! Visit tcsef.org/programs/scholarships/ to apply.

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

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

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SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/transylvaniacountyschools ǀ WSQL Radio: bit.ly/TCSYesRadio!

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04. 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 item is submitted for consent approval (see attachment):

Personnel report for April 15, 2024

A motion is in order to approve the consent item(s).

Public Attachments:

Personnel Report 4-15-24.pdf

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05. CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment

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

Director Kerry Putman will present the Career and Technical Education Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 years as first-read information. Approval will be requested at the May 6 meeting. An overview of the program is attached. Mr. Putnam will answer any questions you may have.

Public Attachments:

CTE Board Presentation 4-15-24.pdf

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06. Pre-K Program

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 be asked to give direction regarding whether to keep the current number of Pre-K classrooms at six (6) or reduce the number to four (4) while we await a decision from the county commissioners on the board’s request to increase the number to nine (9) classrooms. The board also needs to discuss the level of enrollment fees that would be required to keep operating costs out of the red. See the attached cost breakdown. Director Audrey Reneau will be available to answer questions.

Public Attachments:

PreK - cost for 4 rooms.pdf

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07. GEAR UP Grant

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

Dr. Lisa Fletcher will request approval to apply for an FY24 GEAR UP grant to provide college and career readiness supportive services to students in our county. If funded, the grant would be administered for a minimum of seven years from 2024 to 2031 in the following schools: Brevard Middle, Rosman Middle, Brevard High, and Rosman High. A summary of the program and partnership agreement are attached for your review.

A motion would be in order to approve the superintendent’s request to apply for an FY24 GEAR UP grant.

Public Attachments:

GearUp Presentation.pdf

GEAR UP APEX Grant Letter of Agreement_Transylvania.pdf

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08. Budget Update

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

Finance Officer Gabi Juba will give an update on the FY25 budget. Three budget amendments, a project amendment, an expenditure report, and other follow-up information is attached. Ms. Juba will answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the budget amendments for the State Public School Fund, the Local Current Expense Fund, and the Federal Grant Funds as presented. A motion is in order to approve the project amendment as presented.

Public Attachments:

Board Meeting 4.15.24.pdf

Expenditure Report_4-15-24.pdf

Budget Amendment_STATE_4-15-24.pdf

Budget Amendment_LOCAL_4-15-24.pdf

Budget Amendment_FEDERAL_4-15-24.pdf

Project Amendment_4-15-24.pdf

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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

Apr. 23	RHS National Technical Honor Society Awards	11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	RHS
Apr. 23	“Of the Year” Awards Program	5:30 p.m.	Mary C. Jenkins Community Center
Apr. 25	BHS National Technical Honor Society Awards	9:30 – 10:30 a.m.	BHS
Apr. 29	STEAM Expo/Duke Energy Science Night	4:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Transylvania Co. Parks & Recreation
May 3	Students dismissed at noon
May 6	REGULAR MEETING	6:00 p.m.	MEC
May 16	TC Scholars Recognition Evening	Dinner 5:00pm; Program 6:30pm	BHS
May 20	WORK SESSION	6:00 p.m.	MEC
May 27	Memorial Day holiday
June 3	REGULAR MEETING	6:00 p.m.	MEC
June 6	DRS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 7	Last student day; noon dismissal
June 7	BHS Graduation	6:00 p.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 8	RHS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 10-14	Teacher workdays
June 17	Four-day summer schedule begins
June 17	WORK SESSION	6:00 p.m.	MEC

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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. § 115C-318.11 subsections (a)(1) to discuss confidential student matters pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act; (a)(1) to discuss confidential employee matters pursuant to G.S. 115C-319-321; (a)(3) to discuss matters covered by the attorney-client privilege; and (a)(5) to discuss the possible acquisition of real property.

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III. ADJOURNMENT

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