1. Regular Business

Groups audience:

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 April 20, 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, a Transylvania County Schools’ Director provides 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. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher will give this month's presentation. Dr. Fletcher's slideshow may be previewed on our website.

Public Attachments:

April Strategic Plan Slides Final.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

C. Special Recognition

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

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher will formally recognize Gracelyn Robinson, who this year will achieve an academic milestone that has not previously been attained by any other Transylvania County student. Gracelyn, a dual-enrolled student, will graduate from both Brevard High School and Blue Ridge Community College, earning an Early Childhood Education infant/toddler care certificate. Gracelyn utilized the Blue Ridge Career and College Promise Program, which allows students to fulfill their high school graduation requirements while completing college curriculum coursework towards valuable credentials. The credentials may be used to obtain certificates or an associate degree. Gracelyn began the program in her junior year and, additionally, took advantage of opportunities, such as internships and part-time employment. By receiving supplemental training through the Children and Family Resource Center, Gracelyn was able to become qualified to work as a substitute teacher in a childcare center and has completed courses in CPR and SIDS. You can read more about Gracelyn’s precedent-setting accomplishments in the April 11^th Transylvania Times’ story.

Groups audience:

School Board

D. Consent 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

The following items are submitted for consent approval:

Personnel Report for April 20, 2026
FY26 Budget Amendement No. 6
2026-27 Alternative School's Modified Accountability System Participation

A motion is in order to approve the consent items

Public Attachments:

Memo for Budget Amendment #6 04.20.2026.pdf

2025-26 Budget Amendment #6 dated 04.20.2026.xlsx - Amendment #6 (1).pdf

26-27 Alternative School's Modified Accountability.pdf

Personnel Report.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

E. 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 and

corresponding photographs will be made available for review on our website.

Public Attachments:

Joint Projects April Report.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

2. Old Business

Groups audience:

School Board

A. 2026-2027 School Year Calendar - Inclement Weather Adjustments

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

At both the February 16, 2026, and March 23, 2026, Meetings, the Board considered 2026-2027 school calendar revision possibilities aimed at mitigating the impact of unexpected, inclement weather-necessitated school closures. Dr. Fletcher will review newly collected data and potential options with the Board for additional determination. The visual materials for this presentation may be viewed now on our website.

A Motion may be in order to adopt adjustments to the 2026-2027 school year calendar.

Public Attachments:

Extended School Day Survey Results.pptx - Google Slides.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

3. New Business

Groups audience:

School Board

A. CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment

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

Career and Technical Education Director Kerry Putnam will present a first-read of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Local Needs Assessment, the visual presentation for which is available on our website for review. Board approval shall be requested at the May 18, 2026, Meeting.

Public Attachments:

TCS CLNA Board Presentation 2026.pptx (1).pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

B. FY27 Budget Request

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

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Weaver, and Chief Financial Officer Michelle Mullinax will jointly present the 2027 budget request.

A Motion is in order to approve the FY27 Budget Request.

Public Attachments:

FY27 Budget presentation PP to present.pdf

FY27 Written Report with quotes.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

4. 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.

Groups audience:

School Board

5. 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

Groups audience:

School Board

A. Good News Report

* Rosman Middle & High Schools Jostens 2026 Look Book Honor

The Rosman Middle School and Rosman High School Yearbook Program’s, “4-Year Athlete,” spread was selected to appear in the Jostens 2026 Look Book, which is widely regarded as a national book of excellence. The Rosman program was one of only six regional programs that was chosen to appear at this national level. Additionally, the same, participating students shattered the previous business and recognition ad sales record for their school. Please join us in congratulating these students, along with staff advisers Tammy Hall and Jake Raines, for these extraordinary accomplishments!

*National Assistant Principals Week – April 6 to 10, 2026

The week of April 6^th through the 10^th was a time to recognize and celebrate the important work and commitment of Assistant Principals, who play a crucial role in supporting teachers, motivating students, and helping to create a positive learning environment for the schools. We want to recognize all of our hard- working Assistant Principals, as follows:

BREVARD ELEMENTARY: Nicole Cash & Alan Justice

BREVARD HIGH: Josh Galloway & Melinda Stinson

BREVARD MIDDLE: Dr. Michelle Ware & Brad Toms

PISGAH FOREST ELEMENTARY: Breana Murfin

ROSMAN ELEMENTARY: Melonie Armano

ROSMAN HIGH AND MIDDLE: Laurie Kleppe

*School Library Month

The Month of April has been proclaimed School Library Month by our Governor. As part of the celebration of school libraries, there are many special days designated within the month, including:

April 4^th – National School Librarian Day
April 19^{th –}25^th – National Library Week
April 21^st – National Library Workers Day

School libraries offer access to diverse perspectives, promote competency in new technologies, and foster a lifelong interest in learning. Our school librarians, also known as Media Specialists, dedicate themselves to organizing educational materials and assisting students in discovering those resources. Please join us in thanking our multi-talented Media Specialists:

Samantha Osteen (Brevard Elementary School)
Amy Galloway (Brevard Middle School)
Jennifer Heaslip (Brevard High School)
Cameron Weaver (Pisgah Forest Elementary School)
Bethany Chapman (Rosman Elementary School)
Leah Worley (T.C. Henderson Elementary School)

* National Administrative Professionals Day

In the U.S., National Administrative Professionals Day is the Wednesday of the last full week of April. This year it lands on April 22^nd. Executive assistants and administrative professionals can often be the glue that holds an organization together. The duties of office support professionals, who work in the schools and the central office, are incredibly diverse, but all wear multiple hats and stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in their field.

Our thanks and appreciation go the following Transylvania County Schools Office Support Professionals for all they do every day:

Lori Cairnes BES Terri Upton BES Kim Garrett BHS

Carle Heatherly BHS Maggie Laney BHS Wendy Berry BMS

Christy Rogers BMS Amanda Allison PFES Lisa Rogers PFES

Paula Fisher DRS Tabitha Galloway RES Elise Keever RES

Amanda Metcalf RHS Jennifer Moody RHS Teresa Raines BHS

Heather Greene RMS Ashlyn Orr TCHES Dawn Anders MEC

Kelly Clark MEC Penny Creasman MEC Denise Danos MEC

Pecolia Edwards MEC Kelly Estep MEC Micki Guinn MEC

Melissa Levine MEC Barbara Maas MEC Jenni Orr MEC

Fenã Daves School Nutrition Stacy Hoxit School Nutrition

Sheila Burnette Plant Operations Kim Baumgardner Transportation

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!

Groups audience:

School Board

B. Important Dates

April 24	BHS Senior Signing Day	1:00p.m.	Brevard High School - New Gym (see posted flyer)
April 27	TCS STEAM Expo	4:30-6:30	Trans Co Parks & Rec. (see posted flyer)
April 28	RHS Hall of Fame Induction & Reception	4:00 p.m.	Rosman High School
April 30	3^rd Annual RHS OCS Trout Release Expo	11:00 a.m.	Rosman Town Hall & Champion Park
May 1	RHS Senior Signing Day	11:00 a.m.	Rosman High School
May 5	2^nd Annual Legacy Banquet	5:30-8:00 p.m.	TC Library – Rogow Room
May 7	TC Arts Council Show	4:30-7:00 p.m.	349 S. Caldwell Street
May 14	RMS/RHS Free Physicals	1:30-3:30 p.m.	Rosman High School – New Gym
May 15, 16, & 17	BHS Spring Musical – Into the Woods	7:00-9:00 p.m.	Brevard High School
May 18	BOE Meeting	6:00 p.m.	Morris Education Center
May 19	BHS & BMS Band Concert	6:00 p.m.	Brevard College – Porter Center
May 21	43^rd Annual TC Scholars Recognition Evening	5:00-7:00 p.m.	Brevard High School
May 22	DRS Senior Signing Day	9:30-11:30 a.m.	Biltmore Church – Brevard Campus
May 25	Memorial Day Holiday	All Day	All Schools Closed
June 4	DRS Graduation Ceremony	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 5	BHS Graduation Ceremony	6:00 p.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 6	RHS Graduation Ceremony	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center

Public Attachments:

Flyer - STEAM Expo 2026.pdf

BHS Senior Signing Day Invitation.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

II. BUSINESS ITEMS (including amendments and rescissions)

1. Regular Business

A. Approval of Agenda

B. Strategic Plan Progress

C. Special Recognition

D. Consent Agenda

E. Facilities Update

2. Old Business

A. 2026-2027 School Year Calendar - Inclement Weather Adjustments

3. New Business

A. CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment

B. FY27 Budget Request

4. Public Comment

5. Superintendent's Report

A. Good News Report

B. Important Dates