Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:43pm
Dates:
Monday, March 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. Non-Faculty Coaches
6. Policy:
A. GCPA “Reduction in Force”
7. District Data Notebook Update
8. Student Services Update
9. FY10 Budget
10. Important Dates
11. Other Items
12. Public Comment
13. Closed Session (1. Personnel; 2. Legal Matter)
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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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
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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RHS Teacher Receives Hospitality Education Grant
Billie Wilson has received a $500 grant from the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation. Also, her name and Rosman High School are published in the latest edition of “Food for Today.” This is the textbook that most schools, including Transylvania County, use in Foods I classes. Billie is listed as a reviewer. She reviewed the four chapters on baking.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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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. The attached list will be updated as names are added. The list is read aloud in its entirety twice a year.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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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 Lynwood Hall, father of Cindy Petit. Cindy is a member of the Board of Education.
The following items are submitted for consent approval:
1. Memorial report (see above)
2. Minutes from March 2, 2009 (attached)
3. Personnel report (attached)
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
Non-Faculty Coaches
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a general rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following new names have been submitted for spring sports 2008-2009:
A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for spring sports 2008-2009.
Policy GCPA “Reduction in Force”
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Policy GCPA (Reduction in Force) has been completely rewritten. It is intended to replace the current GCPA and GCPA-R. Policy GCPA has been further revised per the Board’s recommendations from the March 2 meeting. It is presented for approval. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve revised Policy GCPA and rescind Policy GCPA-R.
District Data Notebook Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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David Sutton will present the following updates for the district data notebooks. The new strategic indicators are attached.
1. Indicator Index (updated 3/06/09)
2. Annual School Crime & Violence Incident Rates
3. Random Drug Testing Results
4. Annual Dropout Rate
5. Cohort Graduation Rate
Student Services Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Dr. Scott Elliott will give an update on the Student Services program (see attached). He will answer any questions you may have.
FY10 Budget
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Norris Barger will share the latest budget information and draft documents for 2009-2010 (see attached). The budget timeline is listed below:
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Jan. 20-22
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Capital outlay 5-year plan review with principals
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Jan. 25-27
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Athletic facility survey review with principals and athletic directors
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Jan. 28
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School capital outlay priorities due
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Feb. ?
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ADM projections from DPI
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Feb. 2
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Board retreat
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Feb. 16
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Board meeting
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Feb. 16-19
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NCASBO conference in Greensboro
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Feb. 23
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Bus tour – BES, BHS, BMS, DRS, PFES
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Feb. 27
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Bus tour – RES, RHS, RMS, TCHES
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Mar. ?
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Planning allotments
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Mar. 2
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Board meeting
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Mar. 16
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Board meeting
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Mar. 19
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Joint meeting with County Commissioners
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Apr. 6
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Board meeting
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May 1
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Budget due to County Manager
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Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Mar. 19
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JOINT MEETING
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7:00 p.m.
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Trans. Co. Library
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Mar. 23
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Teacher Workday
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Mar. 24
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SPECIAL MEETING
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 25-26
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NCSBA School Law Academy
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Hickory, NC
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Mar. 25
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Elected Officials’ Breakfast
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8:00 a.m.
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Hospital
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Mar. 28
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Western Region Career Club Competitions
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10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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RMS
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TBA
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“The Butler Did It, Singing” RHS Musical
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TBA
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RHS Auditorium
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Apr. 2
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Kindergarten Orientation
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6:00 p.m.
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BES, PFES, RES, TCH
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Apr. 6
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Technology Showcase
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4 – 7 p.m.
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TC Library
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Apr. 6
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 10
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Holiday (Good Friday)
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Apr. 13-17
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Spring Break
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Apr. 20-24
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SPECIAL MEETINGS
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TBA
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TBA
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Apr. 25
tentative
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SPECIAL MEETING
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8:30 a.m.
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TBA
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Apr. 28
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 29
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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May 1
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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May 4
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 7
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Visual Arts Opening Reception
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6:00 p.m.
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BHS Lobby
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May 7-22
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Visual Arts Exhibit
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BHS Lobby
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May 15, 16
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“West Side Story”
BHS Musical
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7:30 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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May 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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May 19
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RHS Senior Projects
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2:00 p.m.
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RHS
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May 21
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DRS Senior Projects
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3:30 p.m.
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DRS
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May 22
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BMS Spring Band & Chorus Concert
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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May 26
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Scholars’ Recognition Evening
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5:30 p.m.
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BHS
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May 28
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BHS Spring Band & Chorus Concert
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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May 30
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BHS Prom
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8:00 p.m.
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Broadmoor
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Make-up Days
December 1 will be made up on June 9.
January 21 was made up on February 16.
March 2 will be made up on June 10.
Other Items
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Chairman Rogers will present a resolution in support of House Bill 547, which is being sponsored by Representative David Guice. House Bill 547 is designed to provide more flexibility for school calendars in the Henderson, Polk and Transylvania County School Administrative Units. A copy of the draft bill and the resolution are attached.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each.
Closed Session
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), 143-318.11(a)(3), and 115C-319, the Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to 1) discuss information that is not a public record (personnel files/applications for superintendent); and 2) consult with the board attorney regarding a legal matter.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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