A. 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 March 23, 2026, Agenda.

Public Attachments:

Agenda Index.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

B. 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

Each month, Transylvania County Schools’ Directors provide an updated report regarding specific means by which the 2025-30 Strategic Plan has been implemented, including statuses of defined Goal Action Items and Metrics. This month’s presentation will be jointly dispensed by Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris and District Instructional Coach Heidi Spradlin and will include an academic benchmark testing update for students K-12. The corresponding slideshow is available for review.

Public Attachments:

March Strategic Plan Update Slides.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

C. Special Recognitions

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

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher will formally recognize Brevard High School staff and students, as follows:

i. The NCHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships were held February 11^th through the 14^th in Raleigh. Brevard High School Senior Josh Poché won double gold in the 200m Freestyle and the 100m Freestyle. He was also named as the 4A Most Outstanding Swimmer. Senior Julia Sherrill, who signed to continue her swimming career at Iona University last November, secured gold in the 50m Freestyle.

On February 20^th, Sophomore Savada Kitchen took less than one minute to defeat her opponent and become the 1-4A 185 Wrestling State Champion. Savada is the very first women’s wrestling champion at BHS.

These athletes have proudly represented the Blue Devils by demonstrating that they are the best at what they do in the entire state. We are extremely proud of our State Champions and ask you to join us in celebrating them!

ii. BHS students Haiden Cagle, Brennan Gaglione, and TJ Jordan were at the school farm with teacher Dan Harris when they heard sounds of distress emanating from a nearby residential area. The students and Mr. Harris immediately ran to the location and encountered a woman whose clothing was on fire. They extinguished the flames and offered their assistance.

On February 27^th, Mr. Harris and these students were recognized for demonstrated character and bravery by County Manager Jaime Laughter and Sheriff Chuck Owenby. We wish to further honor them tonight for their stunning display of human compassion and heroism.

Public Attachments:

BHS State Champions.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

D. 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

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 is available for review on our website.

Public Attachments:

BOE presentation 3-16-26.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

E. Budget Planning

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

Dr. Fletcher will share our current status in the SY27 budget process.

Groups audience:

School Board

F. 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