Regular Meeting

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Dates: 
Monday, April 6, 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.                  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
4.                  Former Students in the Military
5.                  Consent Agenda:
A.    Minutes
B.    Personnel Report
6.                  Policy:
A.    IK-R “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement”
7.                  FY10 Budget
8.                  Central Office Summer Schedule
9.                  Important Dates
10.             Other Items
11.             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
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
RHS Apparel Class Selling Baby Blankets on eBay
Billie Wilson’s Apparel II class at RHS is selling handmade baby blankets on eBay. The blankets are the first in a series of entrepreneurship projects designed to raise money for additional classroom projects. Anyone interested in viewing or purchasing a blanket should go to www.ebay.com and type in the item number 230331894742. 
 
RHS Teacher Wins Professional Development Award
Stacie Dotson, RHS teacher, has been awarded the 2009 Linda Rader Professional Development Award for outstanding pursuit of professional development. The award, which includes a $3,000 prize, was announced on March 26 at the North Carolina Association of Educators’ annual convention banquet. 
 
Superintendent Wins North Carolina Excellence in Education Award
Dr. Sonna J. Lyda, Transylvania County Superintendent of Schools, was honored as the 2009 North Carolina Excellence in Education Awards winner at the national AdvancED conference in Chicago on March 29. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education. Nominees have a vision and mission for excellence among students and faculty; a record of distinguished contributions to the education profession that provides a lasting, positive impact on student learning; and they serve as role models for both students and educators. Congratulations, Dr. Lyda!
 
Feinstein Challenge
Rosman Elementary School contributed nearly 2,000 food items to Sharing House as part of this year’s Feinstein Challenge. The Feinstein Foundation matches the donations to Sharing House with donations to Meals on Wheels. This is a win-win for two local programs.
 
WNC National Citizenship Education Teacher
Elaine Goar, RES second grade teacher, has been named the National Citizenship Education Teacher for WNC by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. Goar was nominated for the Transylvania award by fellow teacher, Lystra Keever. She received the local award at the VFW Post 4309 banquet in December. On March 18, former State Commander Bill Dohl appeared at RES to inform Goar that she is the Western North Carolina National Citizenship Education Teacher. The award is given “in recognition for promoting citizenship education” in the classroom and school. Goar emphasizes character education in all her classroom activities and promotes this throughout the school. Her students write letters to soldiers and veterans thanking them for what they do for our county.
 
T.I.M.E. Research Project Wins State

The T.I.M.E. Bd Fungus research group won at state competition. In addition to $150 in prize money, the group gets a free trip to the International Science Fair in Reno, Nevada this May. Students involved in the project are Brooke Burrows, John Burrows, and Matthew Travers. Their sponsor is Andy Bullwinkle. The focus of the project was to detect the presence of Bd Fungus in salamanders in Transylvania County. The project was conducted through a partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension Service and the NC State University Science House Outreach Program. Mary Arnaudin of the Cooperative Extension Service and Jennifer Williams, science teacher at BHS, worked together to develop the teams that participate in the T.I.M.E. research.

 
Resolution of Recognition

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that commendations, thanks, congratulations and appreciation be expressed to the person(s) named:
 
The following Brevard High School students for being selected to attend the 2009 session of the North Carolna Governor's school:
 
John H. Burrows - Natural Science
Rachel A. Lawing - English
Glenn A. Palmer - Mathematics
 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.

 
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, Seth Summey, has been added to the attached list. The list is read aloud in its entirety twice a year. 
 
Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The following items are submitted for consent approval:
 
1.                 Minutes from March 10, 2009 (attached)
2.                 Minutes from March 16, 2009 (attached)
3.                 Personnel report (attached)
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s). 
 
Policy IK-R “Student Accountability for Academic Achievement”

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy IK-R (Student Accountability for Academic Achievement) has been extensively revised. The attached draft is presented as first-read information. A second, cleaned-up draft is attached as well. Dr. Bo Williams will review Policy IK-R and answer any questions you may have. The policy will be presented for approval at the next regular meeting.
 
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 share the latest information and documents for the 2009-2010 budget. Draft documents are attached for review.   
 
Central Office Summer Schedule

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Attached for the Board’s information is the 2009 summer schedule for central office and other administrative offices. The summer calendar is attached. 
 
1.                  Seven 40-hour weeks consisting of four 10-hour days will begin on June 29, 2009 and end on August 13, 2009. 
2.                  Office hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
3.                  Offices will be closed on Fridays.
 
The regular five-day schedule will resume on Monday, August 17, 2009.
 
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
 
 
 

TBA
“The Butler Did It, Singing” RHS Musical
TBA
RHS Auditorium
Apr. 6-24
Transylvania County Student Art Show K-12
10 am – 4 pm
Transylvania Community Arts Center
Apr. 7
All-County Chorus Concert
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
Apr. 8
Transylvania County Student Art Show Reception
4-5 p.m.
Transylvania Community Arts Center
Apr. 10
Holiday (Good Friday)
 
 
Apr. 13-17
Spring Break
 
 
Apr. 21
SPECIAL MEETING Interviews
8:30 a.m.
Lake Toxaway
Apr. 23
SPECIAL MEETING
Interviews
8:30 a.m.
Lake Toxaway
Apr. 25
Lillian & Bud Cothran Scholarship Evening of Fun and Music
5:00 p.m.
RHS
Apr. 25
SPECIAL MEETING
Closed Session
8:30 a.m.
Rogers Masonry
Apr. 27
TCAEOP Administrator & Awards Banquet
5:30 p.m.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
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 5
TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet
6:00 p.m.
TBA
May 7
Visual Arts Opening Reception
6:00 p.m.
BHS Lobby
May 7-22
Visual Arts Exhibit
 
BHS Lobby
May 15, 16
“West Side Story”
BHS Musical
7:30 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
May 18
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 19
RHS Senior Projects
2:00 p.m.
RHS
May 21
DRS Senior Projects
3:30 p.m.
DRS
May 22
BMS Spring Band & Chorus Concert
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
May 26
Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
May 28
BHS Spring Band & Chorus Concert
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
June 1
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
June 8
National Tech Honor Society Inductions
5:30 p.m.
Transylvania Co. Library
June 10
Last pupil day
 
 
June 10
(tentative)
DRS Graduation
1:00 p.m.
DRS
June 11-16
Teacher Workdays
 
 
June 13
BHS Graduation
10:00 a.m.
Brevard Music Center
June 13
RHS Graduation
6:00 p.m.
 RHS Gym
June 15
REGULAR MEETING Reception for Retirees
6:30 p.m.
Transylvania Co. Library
June 18-26
Summer School
 
 
 
Make-up Days
1.                  December 1 will be made up on June 9.
2.                  January 21 was made up on February 16.
3.                  March 2 will be made up on June 10.
 
Other Items

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