BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the person(s) named:

25 Years

The following staff members have achieved 25 years of service with the Transylvania County Schools:

Teacher of the Year

The following individuals were selected by their schools as Teachers of the Year for 2006-2007.  Each school-level Teacher of the Year will receive $500 from the Board of Education.  In addition, the district-level Teacher of the Year will be awarded a crystal apple and $1,000 from Wachovia Bank.

Teacher Assistant of the Year

The following individuals were selected by their schools as Teacher Assistants of the Year for 2006-2007.  Each school-level Teacher Assistant of the Year will receive $200 from the Board of Education.  In addition, the district-level Teacher Assistant of the Year will be awarded $500 from the Board.

Media Specialist of the Year

Beginning this year, one school media specialist will be selected as Media Specialist of the Year.  He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board.  The Media Specialist of the Year for 2006-2007 will be announced at the meeting. 

Counselor of the Year

Also beginning this year, one school counselor will be named as Counselor of the Year.  He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board.  The Counselor of the Year for 2006-2007 will be announced at the meeting. 

Rookie of the Year

Each year one new teacher is selected as the Rookie of the Year for the previous school year.  He/she receives a $200 award from the Board.  The Rookie of the Year for 2005-2006 will be announced at the meeting.   

Principal of the Year

The Principal of the Year for 2006-2007 will be announced at the meeting.  He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board. 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.

The Board will recess for a brief reception in honor of these outstanding educators. 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment.  Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each. 

Tech Prep Grant

Transylvania County Schools has once again been awarded a Tech Prep grant.  From the western region, only three received the grants.  Our consortium is Transylvania, Henderson, and Blue Ridge Community College.  Dr. McDaris reports that Buncombe-Asheville City-Madison-AB Tech did not get an enhancement grant this year, nor did Haywood or McDowell.

Recycling Use

When Norris Barger applied for recycling grant funds, he anticipated that 28.68 tons of mixed paper would be diverted from the waste stream.  Final calculations from GDS indicate that 55.5 tons were actually diverted, almost double the initial estimate.  Many thanks to the recycling committee for their hard work and dedication in educating staff and monitoring the program, and to TCS staff for their recycling efforts. 

RHS Kitchen Equipment

Over $12,000 in kitchen equipment soon will be arriving at RHS for Billie Wilson’s food classes:

2 Each Hobart N50 Mixers, 5 Qt

1 Each Hobart HL120 Mixer, 12 Qt.

2 Each Vollrath 69500 Induction Ranges

2 Each Cadco OV-350 Convection Ovens

1 Each Cold Tech J4SFF-40B-40 Solid Half-Door Freezer (matches the refrigerator purchased with the money made from embroidering last year)

The equipment is new and is being donated by a food service company in Miami that has ties in Lake Toxaway.  When they found out that Mrs. Wilson had a wish list, they offered to price it out and hopefully save TCS some money.  The company then called back and has donated all of the above!  Although more equipment is still needed, Mrs. Wilson is well on the way to having a first class, certified culinary lab.  As reported previously, she is seeking culinary certification through a new program being introduced by Johnson & Wales.

Also, the CEO of Jarden, Inc., the company that manufactures Ball Canning Jars, is donating 26 cases of jelly jars for Rosman’s canning project.  Mrs. Wilson hopes to receive another Bright Ideas Grant again this year—she submitted it for canning equipment.  The canning unit will begin as soon as school starts. 

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 more names are received.

The requirements of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association call for local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams.  As a general practice, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools.  John Tinsley will request approval of the following non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2006-2007:

*first time coach with TCS

A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2006-2007.

Dian Brewton, Director of School/Community Relations, will report on the issue of unauthorized solicitations from local business/community organizations by individuals who may or may not represent the interests of the school system.  Her newsletter states:

“Transylvania County Schools depend on local business and community organizations and ask for their help in numerous capacities.  Usually the school, its parent-teacher organization, or an extra-curricular group has organized a campaign with a worthy purpose.  However, in a few incidents last year, no one in the school system knew anything about an activity and never received any of the money, goods, or services donated.  We have no idea how many times unauthorized solicitations occurred.

To reduce the likelihood of further unauthorized solicitations, all individuals who call on businesses or civic organizations requesting support need to carry with them a letter from the superintendent on her official stationery explaining what is being requested and how it will be used.  The Chamber of Commerce is helping us get this information to businesses.  We will publicize this practice in the local newspapers as well.

Schools or school groups conducting solicitations should write a description of their campaign including its purpose, who is likely to be making the contact, and how the donations will be used.  Be sure this includes the dates during which the campaign will be conducted.  Send this information in electronic format to the superintendent’s office so it can be incorporated in a letter on letterhead stationery, signed, and returned.  Please be sure to ask for the number of letters the campaign will need.” 

Revised policy IKB (Homework) was presented as information on July 17.  No changes have been made since then.  It is presented for action at this time.  Dr. Bo Williams will answer any questions you may have. 

A motion is in order to approve Policy IKB.  

Revised policies JHB, JHB-R, and JHB-E (Student Drug Testing) were presented as information on July 17.  No changes have been made since then.  The policies are presented for action at this time.  Dr. Bo Williams will answer any questions you may have. 

A motion(s) is in order to approve Policies JHB, JHB-R and JHB-E. 

Policy IICA-R (Field Trips and Excursions) has been revised.  It is presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the revisions and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting. 

Norris Barger would like to recommend the following pay schedule for the 2006-2007 school year:

Based on this calendar, all 10-month salaried employees would receive their first full paycheck for 8/22-9/20 on August 31.  Bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other hourly employees who start on 8/25 would receive their first full paycheck for 8/25-9/22 on September 29.

A motion is in order to approve the pay dates for FY07.

Norris Barger will give an update on capital projects.

Norris Barger will give a report on the 2005-2006 facilities inspection reports (see attached).  The data clearly indicates dramatic improvement in facilities management.  Thanks to Mr. Barger for his leadership and Jason Merrill and the Plant Operations staff, custodians, and building level administrators for their work in managing our facilities.

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public. 

Policy CBBC (Evaluation of the Superintendent) outlines the timeline and process for the annual evaluation of the superintendent by the Board of Education.  The schedule for the 2005-2006 evaluation is listed below:

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319, the Board will convene in closed session to 1) discuss information that is not a public record (employee personnel files/superintendent’s annual evaluation); and 2) to consult with the board attorney regarding a legal matter, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(3).

A motion is in order to go into closed session.