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Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:00pm

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO THE MEETING SCHEDULE:

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025.

The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and immediately reconvene to a closed session in accordance with N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(1) to discuss a confidential personnel matter pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-319-321.

The Board will return to an open session at 6:00 p.m. to conduct the balance of its regular business.

The meeting will be held at the Morris Education Center located at 225 Rosenwald Lane in Brevard.

The meeting is open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/tcsnc.

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I. OPENING OF MEETING

1. Call to Order/Welcome

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation

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II. BUSINESS ITEMS (including amendments and rescissions):

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1. Approval of Agenda

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

A motion is in order to approve or revise the October 20, 2025, Agenda.

Public Attachments:

Agenda Index.pdf

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2. Closed Session

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment

The Board will entertain a Motion to go into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) to discuss a confidential personnel matter pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-319-321.

A motion is in order to go into the closed session.

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3. Regular Business

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A. Strategic Plan Progress

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris will be the TCS Director this month to report specific means by which the 2025-30 Strategic Plan has been implemented, including statuses of defined Goal Action Items and Metrics. Please see our website for the posted summary of this month’s presentation.

Public Attachments:

October Strategic Plan Progress.pdf

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B. Special Recognitions

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment

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i. Good Trouble Transylvania - Stock the Classroom

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher shall recognize Good Trouble Transylvania for their hugely successful Stock the Classroom campaign. Good Trouble Transylvania enlisted 150 sponsors, who donated in excess of $25,000.00 of supplies to fulfill 86 classroom wish lists. Good Trouble Transylvania Coordinators Debbie Lanier, Andrea Townson, and Beth Bryant shall present the campaign results, a presentation about which is posted on our site, to the Board.

Public Attachments:

GTT Stock The Classroom.pdf

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ii. National Principals' Month

In honor of National Principals' Month, we would like to formally recognize our school principals, who make it their mission to provide quality education and create safe and supportive learning environments. Please join us in expressing gratitude for our school leaders, as follows:

Brevard Elementary School Principal – Mike Kirst

Pisgah Forest Elementary School Principal – Amanda Lewis

Rosman Elementary School Principal – Bob Dinsdale

T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology Principal – Patrick Chapman

Brevard Middle School Principal – Jessica McCall

Rosman Middle School Principal – Julie Queen

Brevard High School Principal – Mick Galloway

Davidson River School Principal – Dr. Rod Brown

Rosman High School Principal – Jason Ormsby

Public Attachments:

Principals Photo.jpg

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C. Facilities Update

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff		Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

i. Joint School Bond Project Manager Beecher Allison will update the Board regarding the

ongoing and planned Joint School Bond Projects. Mr. Allison’s monthly report and

corresponding photographs he will utilize in his presentation will be available for review on

our website.

Public Attachments:

Joint Projects Update - 10-20-2025.pdf

BHS OLD GYM PROGRESS PHOTOS.pdf

BHS EC WING PROGRESS PHOTOS.pdf

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D. Consent Agenda

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment

The following items are submitted for consent approval:

Minutes of the September 15, 2025, meeting
Personnel Report for October 20, 2025
Transylvania County Schools Budget Message 2025-2026 and Budget Resolution
Approval of Winter 2025-2026 Non-Faculty Coaches.The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) requires local Boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools.The full list of Winter 2025-2026 Non-Faculty Sports Coaches is posted.

A motion is in order to approve the consent items.

Public Attachments:

Budget Message 10.20.25.pdf

Budget Resolution 10.20.25.pdf

PAID NON-FACULTY COACHES WINTER 2025-2026.pdf

Personnel Report - WORKING COPY.pdf

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4. New Business

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A. Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) Overview

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff		Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment

Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris will present an overview of the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF). Ms. Norris’ presentation summary is available for review on our website.

Public Attachments:

TCSEF 2025 - BOE Presentation.pdf

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B. Transylvania County Schools Accountability Results 2024-25

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris and Director of Testing and Accountability Tom Sweet will present an update on school proficiency and growth for the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Norris and Mr. Sweet will answer questions from the Board following their joint presentation, a copy of which is posted for viewing.

Public Attachments:

Fall 2025 - TCS BOE School Growth_Proficiency Information (1).pdf

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C. Brevard Elementary School & Brevard Middle School Improvement Plans

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Brevard Elementary School Principal Michael Kirst and Brevard Middle School Principal Jessica McCall will present their respective School Improvement Plans. The presentation materials may be viewed on our website.

A motion is in order to approve the School Improvement Plans for Brevard Elementary School and Brevard Middle School.

Public Attachments:

BES School Improvement Plan.pdf

BMS School Improvement Plan.pdf

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D. Beginning Teacher Support Program

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources Dr. Brian Weaver will present the TCS Beginning Teacher Support Program for Board Approval. The complete Program outline is available for public viewing on our website.

A motion is in order to approve the Beginning Teacher Support Program.

Public Attachments:

Beginning Teacher Support Program.pdf

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E. Policy: Summer 2025 Special Custom Policy Updates

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Weaver will present 13 policies (one of which has a second option) from the NCSBA Summer 2025 PLS Special Update as first-read information. Dr. Weaver will answer questions from the Board following the policies review.

A motion would be in order to accept the 13 policies (including one alternate policy option), identified and summarized below, as first-read information:

1310/4002 – Parental Involvement. Adds a reference to the new state law requirement regarding parental permission to share sleeping quarters with person(s) of other biological sex, other than member of immediate family, during school authorized activity or event.
3210 – Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials. Clarifies that references to a parent include legal guardian and certain other caregivers; revises the parental materials review process to extend time based on volume or complexity of request; references Policy 3510; and adds the new state law requirements that all library book titles be accessible through a website homepage catalogue and that parents be allowed to identify books prohibited for use by their student.
3320 – School Trips. Per new state law, prohibits students from sharing sleeping quarters with anyone of other biological sex during a school trip unless (1) the subject in question is an immediate family member or (2) the parents of all students sharing the sleeping quarters have provided written permission to the school.
3510 – Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs. Addresses new state law requirements that (1) a student be excused from specific classroom discussions, activities, or assigned readings that the student, parent, or guardian believes would impose a substantial burden on the student’s religious beliefs or invade the student’s privacy by calling attention to the student’s religion; (2) to the extent practicable, students, parents, and guardians be notified in advance of upcoming discussions, activities, and readings; and (3) if excused from a discussion, activity, or reading, the student be provided an alternative activity or assignment aligned with the standard course of study.
3620 – Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations. Per new state law, prohibits students from sharing sleeping quarters with anyone of the other biological sex during school-authorized activity or event unless (1) the subject in question is the student’s immediate family or (2) the parents of all students sharing the sleeping quarters have provided written permission to the school.
4120 – Domicile or Residence Requirements. Adds new statutory requirements in Section D regarding the enrollment of children of military families.
4318.OPTA – Use of Wireless Communication Devices. Adds Section A and updates new Section B to incorporate legal requirements; and makes editorial changes throughout the policy.
4318.OPTB – Use of Wireless Communication Devices. Alternative policy that prohibits students’ possession and use of wireless communication devices for the duration of the school day (a “bell-to-bell” ban), subject to authorized exceptions.
5024/6127/7266 – Emergency Epinephrine Delivery Systems ~~Auto-Injector Devices~~. Changes “epinephrine auto-injector device” to “epinephrine delivery system” in order to include epinephrine nasal sprays.
5070/5350 – Public Records – Retention, Release, and Disposition. Updates the description of public record information in employee personnel files in accordance with a change to state law.
6125 – Administering Medicines to Students. Changes “epinephrine auto-injector device” to “epinephrine delivery system” in order to include epinephrine nasal sprays.
6340 – Transportation Service/Vehicle Contracts. References the criminal history check requirement in Policy 7100, Recruitment and Selection of Personnel.
7100 – Recruitment and Selection of Personnel. Adds statutory information about criminal history checks; and reorganizes Section C.
7820 – Personnel Files. Updates the description in subsection F.1 of public record information in employee personnel files in accordance with a change to state law; creates a new Section G regarding information about central office employees that must be posted online.

Second-read approval is tentatively scheduled for the November 17, 2025, Board Meeting.

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F. Policy Code: 4400 Attendance

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Weaver will review recommended, local amendments to Policy Code: 4400 Attendance. The existing Policy may be viewed in our online Policy Manual. Dr. Weaver will discuss the proposed revisions and field Board questions.

A motion would be in order to approve the proposed changes to Policy Code: 4400 Attendance as first-read information or to approve the revised Policy upon first read, as proposed.

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5. Public Comment

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff		Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment

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.3).

Each month, a part of at least one regularly scheduled Board meeting will be set aside for citizens to address the Board through public comment. Board meetings, which include public comment, are a limited public forum. The Board limits public comment to issues relevant to, and within the jurisdiction of, the Board of Education. The Board will not discriminate based on the viewpoint expressed by speakers on permissible topics.

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 three (3) minutes to present comments. Time will begin when the speaker reaches the podium. 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 request 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.

Public comment is not a time for dialogue between individuals and Board Members or amongst individuals. Board Members will not respond to individuals who address the Board, except to request clarification of points made by the presenter. The Board does not transact any official business during public comment.

Individualized personnel and student matters are confidential as provided in applicable federal and state law. Such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Superintendent or designee to investigate and resolve or to make recommendations to the Board in accordance with law and Board policy. In such matters, the Board of Education serves as an avenue for appeal and/or final decision in accordance with law and Board policy. Therefore, public comment is not the appropriate forum for complaints related to identified school employees or students.

The Superintendent or designee shall make available policy and other relevant grievance procedures to any individual or group wishing to submit a complaint regarding an identified school employee or student. In addition, nothing in policy prohibits the ability of a citizen to send the Board of Education comment in writing, which may be maintained as confidential in accordance with applicable law. State and/or federal law may require disclosure of a written comment or complaint to any employee, student, or parent(s) of a student identified in the comment or complaint.

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.

Personal attacks on school employees or Board Members are prohibited, and disruptions by any person or persons of a public meeting will be subject to action in accordance with G.S. 143-318.17.

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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6. Superintendent's Report

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

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A. Good News

Brevard High School Athletics

General - At the NCHSAA District 8 Regional Meeting, Brevard High School was awarded with the 2024-2025 Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the Mountain Foothills 7 (1A/2A) Conference. The award is designed to recognize the best interscholastic athletic performance and is given to the school that secures the most points during a school year in their respective NCHSAA conference. The awarded points are based on participation and standings in conference play. Additionally, Brevard High School also received the, “Ejection Free Award,” which is given to a school that has no ejections in any athletic event for the entire school year.

Women’s Tennis – Just received a #2 seed for the NCHSAA Team Dual Tournament, and two individuals and two doubles teams qualified for the Individual Regionals. Freshman Sophie Owen qualified for the NCHSAA 4A Tennis Individual State Championship this coming weekend at the Burlington Tennis Center.

Cross Country – Junior Keaton Campbell finished 1^st in his group and 10^th overall at the Wendy’s Invitational, at which there were over 1,300 male runners!

Varsity Football – Currently undefeated and ranked #1 in 4A RPI.

Men’s Soccer – Currently undefeated in conference play and ranked #8 in the 4A RPI rankings.

Please join us in congratulating Brevard High School for achieving these athletic honors.

National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, Oct. 2

Thursday, October 2^nd was National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day. We give many thanks to all of our hardworking custodians who contribute to the overall success of our District by keeping our numerous facilities organized, clean, and safe.

National School Lunch Week Oct. 13-17

National School Lunch Week this year was October 13^th through the 17^th. Please join us in showing our gratitude to our School Nutrition staff. Day in and out, they strive to ensure our students are provided with the nutrition necessary to excel both in school and at home.

National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 16-20

This week, October 20^th through the 24^th, is National School Bus Safety Week. School buses are statistically proven to be the safest way for children to get to and from school. We take pride in knowing that our staff works diligently to carefully transport our precious cargo every day, in all kinds of weather, and we thank them for their commitment to excellence. It is also important, however, that we teach children to follow safety rules on the bus and that we, as drivers, stay informed about school bus safety practices and laws. Working together, we can promote the welfare of our entire community.

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 ǀ WSQL Radio: bit.ly/TCSYesRadio!

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B. Important Dates

Oct. 20	Regular Board Meeting	6:00 p.m.	MEC Board Room
Oct. 30 & 31	Teacher Work Days (Optional)	All day	ALL TCS Schools Closed (Thursday and Friday)
Nov. 11	Veterans Day	All day	ALL TCS Schools Closed (holiday)
Nov. 17	Regular Board Meeting	6:00 p.m.	MEC Board Room
Nov. 26, 27, & 28	Thanksgiving Week	All day	ALL TCS Schools Closed (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday)
Dec. 15	Regular Board Meeting	6:00	MEC Board Room
Dec. 19	Early dismissal (students)	Noon	All TCS Schools
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2	Winter Break		All TCS Schools Closed
Jan. 5	Students return from break		All TCS Schools

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III. Adjournment

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