Regular Meeting

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Dates: 
Monday, February 16, 2009 - 6:30pm

Location:  Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard, NC

 

Agenda
 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.                  Public Comment
2.                  Good News Report
3.                  Former Students in the Military
4.                  Consent Agenda:
A.    Memorial Report
B.    Minutes
C.    Personnel Report
5.                  School Health Advisory Council
6.                  School Calendar 2009-2010
7.                  Policy IK “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement”
8.                  Policy IIC “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”
9.                  Policy:
A.    GCPA “Reduction in Force”
B.    JEC “School Admissions”
C.    JHCB “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission”
10.             District Data Notebook Update
11.             FY10 Budget
12.             Important Dates
13.             Other Items
14.             Public Comment
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each. A second opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting.
 
Good News Report

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Teaching Fellows Regional Finalists
Four TCS students have been named Teaching Fellows Regional Finalists. Regional interviews will be conducted in February. The finalists are:
 
Cassie Green                        RHS
Alaina Pangle                        RHS
Blakely Reid                           RHS
Amanda Whitlock                  BHS
 
Middle School All District Band
Brevard Middle School band students participated in the Western District Band Auditions at Tuscola High School on January 31 for positions in the 2009 Western District Bands.  Transylvania students competed against hundreds of students from 14 western counties for positions in one of two middle school bands. They were scored in three criteria: scales/rudiments, prepared solo, and sight-reading. Total scores determined placement in the bands (Top scorers in Band I and next highest in Band II). The district bands will travel to Western Carolina University on February 13-14 to rehearse and perform a concert on February 14 in the WCU Fine and Performing Arts Center. The concert is open to the public. Donnie Mulligan is the BMS band director.   The district band winners are:
 
Middle School Band I
Emma Schaefer – 13th chair, clarinet
Tannis London – 20th chair, clarinet
Emma McLeod – 5th chair, French horn
Allie Williams – 8th chair, French horn
Jasmine McMillan – 1st chair, trombone. Jasmine will advance to the North Carolina All State Band auditions on March 7 in Thomasville, NC. 
 
Middle School Band II
Ashley Norman – 1st chair, flute
Anna Fuller, 4th chair, flute
Rebekah Pedersen – 16th chair, clarinet
Jack Van Horn – 4th chair, bass clarinet
Aaron Brown – 2nd chair, snare drum
 
DRS Receives Grant
Davidson River School has received a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart. The grant will be used for programs to improve attendance, increase school safety, and support graduating seniors.
 
US Youth Senate Program
Brevard High student Zack Cady has been chosen as a North Carolina delegate for the United States Youth Senate Program. Applicants must complete a rigorous application process, including an application, essay, and a video in which the applicant explains his future goals and why he should be chosen for the program. The top five candidates in the state go to Raleigh for an interview, after which two state delegates are selected. Zack will travel to Washington, DC on March 7-14 for an all-expense paid week of witnessing national government in action. He will sit in on major policy addresses by U.S. Senators and Cabinet members as well as participate in the meeting with a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. In addition, Zack will be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship.
 
Former Students in the Military

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Military. One new name, Larry Jamerson, has been added. 
 
Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The Board of Education memorializes deceased students, employees, and spouse, parents or children of an employee. The memorial is in the form of a donation to the Education Foundation or a book that is placed in the media center of the school most closely associated with the deceased.
 
A $25 donation will be made to the Education Foundation in memory of Louise G. Jennings, mother of Kathy Holcomb. Kathy is a secretary at Brevard Elementary School. 
 
The following items are submitted for consent approval:
 
                Memorial report (see above)
Minutes from January 02, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from January 12, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from January 13, 2009 (attached)
Minutes from January 21, 2009 (attached)
Personnel report (attached)
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s). 
 
School Health Advisory Council

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
One new name has been added to the School Health Advisory Council for 2008-2009:
 
Kristl Carpenter, PFES Parent Representative (one-year term)
 
Also, Dr. Ann Farash has volunteered to serve as the BMS parent representative in addition to Health Services representative. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the addition(s) to the School Health Advisory Council. 
 
School Calendar 2009-2010

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Dr. Bo Williams presented the draft 2009-2010 school calendar as recommended by the Policy Committee at the Board retreat on February 2. The draft calendar is attached. Dr. Williams will discuss the calendar and answer any questions you may have.   
 
A motion is in order to approve the school calendar for 2009-2010. 
 
Policy IK “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policies IK and IK-R (Student Accountability for Academic Achievement) were last discussed on October 20, 2008. They are presented for further discussion. Dr. Bo Williams will answer any questions you may have. 
 
Policy IIC “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy IIC (Field Trip Approval and Cancellation) was last discussed on October 20, 2009. It was submitted to the Board attorney for review and recommendations. Dr. Lyda will present an update on the policy.     
 
Policy GCPA “Reduction in Force”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy GCPA (Reduction in Force) is presented as information. The policy has been completely rewritten and is intended to replace the current GCPA and GCPA-R. Dr. Bo Williams and Mr. David Sutton will discuss Policy GCPA and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the new Policy GCPA will be requested at the next regular meeting. At that time, the Board may also rescind GCPA-R.
 
Policy JEC “School Admissions”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy JEC (School Admissions) has been revised. It is presented as information. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions. Approval of Policy JEC will be requested at the next regular meeting. 
 
Policy JHCB “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy JHCB (Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission) is presented as information. The policy has been completely rewritten and is intended to replace the current JHCB and JHCB-R (Inoculations of Students). Dr. Bo Williams will discuss Policy JHCB and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the new Policy JHCB will be requested at the next regular meeting. At that time, the Board may also rescind JHCB­­-R.
 
District Data Notebook Update

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
David Sutton will present the following updates for the district data notebooks:
 
1.                  Indicator Index
2.                  Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results: Professional Development Domain
3.                  Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results: Facilities and Resources Domain
4.                  Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results: Decision-Making Domain
5.                  Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results: Leadership Domain
6.                  Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results: Time Domain
 
The new strategic indicators are attached.
 
FY10 Budget

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Norris Barger will review the latest drafts of the 2009-2010 budgets. The budget documents are attached. The budget timeline is listed below:
 
Jan. 20-22            Capital outlay 5-year plan review with principals
Jan. 25-27            Athletic facility survey review with principals and athletic directors
Jan. 28                  School capital outlay priorities due
Feb. ?                    ADM projections from DPI
Feb. 2                    Board retreat
Feb. 16                  Board meeting
Feb. 16-19            NCASBO conference in Greensboro
Feb. 23                  Bus tour – RES, RHS, RMS, TCHES
Feb. 27                  Bus tour – BES, BHS, BMS, DRS, PFES
Mar. ?                     Planning allotments
Mar. 2                     Board meeting
Mar. 16                   Board meeting
Mar. 19?                 Joint meeting with County Commissioners
Apr. 6                       Board meeting
May 1                       Budget due to County Manager
 
Important Dates

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 

Feb. 17
Public Input Sessions
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
TCH
Feb. 23
School Facilities Bus Tour
7:45 am – 4:30 pm
DRS, PFES, BES, BHS, and BMS
Feb. 25
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Feb. 26
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 27
School Facilities Bus Tour
11:00 am – 4:30 pm
RMS, RHS, RES, and TCH
Feb. 27
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Mar. 2
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 9
(tentative)
SPECIAL MEETING
TBA
MEC
Mar. 14
Cutoff Date for Superintendent Applications
 
 
Mar. 16
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 19
(tentative)
JOINT MEETING w/
Co. Commissioners
TBA
TBA
Mar. 24
(tentative)
SPECIAL MEETING
TBA
TBA
Mar. 25-26
NCSBA School Law Academy for School Administrators
 
Hickory, NC
Mar. 26
(tentative)
Elected Officials’ Breakfast
TBA
TBA
Mar. 28
Western Region Career Club Competitions
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RMS
Apr. 4-7
NSBA Annual Convention
 
San Diego, CA
Apr. 6
Technology Showcase
4 – 7 p.m.
Rogow Room,
TC Library
Apr. 6
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 7
Kindergarten Orientation
6:00 p.m.
BES, PFES, RES, TCHES
Apr. 10
Holiday (Good Friday)
 
 
Apr. 13-17
Spring Break
 
 
Apr. 13 until
SPECIAL MEETINGS (INTERVIEWS)
 
 
Apr. 28
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 29
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
May 1
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
May 4
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 18
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 18-19
NCSBA President’s Invitational Conference
 
Raleigh, NC
May 26
(new date)
Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
 
Make-up Days
December 1 will be made up on June 9.
January 21 was made up on February 16.
 
Other Items

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each. 
 
Adjourn
 
Groups audience: