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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:45pm
Dates: 
Monday, October 16, 2006 - 7:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
Public Comment
  Public Comment  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

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

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

X

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Mark Burrows, Director of Planning and Economic Development for Transylvania County, will present the proposed Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2006-2009.  The draft plan is attached for your review.  The Economic Development Board is seeking comments and suggestions from the community and its economic development partners.  Mr. Burrows will answer any questions you may have.   
 
 
BHS Student Art Gallery
  BHS Student Art Gallery  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Sean Parrish and members of the BHS Student Art Gallery steering committee will present an update on the art gallery project.  Attached are four documents for your review:

 

·        Presentation Agenda

·        A Sampling of Careers in Art

·        Art Gallery Fundraising Overview

·        Projected Costs as of 9/26/06

 
 
Good News Report
  Good News Report  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

X

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Bright Ideas Grants

Billie Wilson, RHS teacher, has received a Bright Ideas grant for $1744 from Haywood Electric Company to use for her sanitation/jam/jelly state fair project.

 

Mellissa Howell, BMS teacher, also won a grant from Bright Ideas.  Her theme is “measuring steps kids take” using pedometers, stopwatches, measuring distances and having races.

 

Choruses Perform at NCME Conference

The Brevard High School Chorus and the Brevard Elementary School Chorus will perform together as a featured choir at the North Carolina Music Educators Conference in Winston-Salem on November 13, 2006.  Each year two or three middle schools and two or three high schools are selected to perform for all of the choral directors in the state.  Being invited to sing at NCMEA is a very prestigious honor.  Mary Beth Shumate, BHS Choral Director, has invited the BES chorus to perform two numbers with the high school chorus in order to showcase the fine quality of Transylvania’s music program for other educators in the state.  The other high school chorus (with orchestra) that will perform at the conference is from Wake County.  The Wake County superintendent and the Transylvania County superintendent are planning to attend the performance. 
 

EOP District Winners

Lisa Osteen, the Transylvania County Educational Office Professional of the Year, was named District 1 EOP of the Year at the Fall District meeting on October 13, 2006.  This distinction means that Lisa’s name will be submitted to the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals for consideration with other district winners for the state EOP of the Year award.  The state award is given at the NCAEOP annual conference in March.  Lisa is the secretary/bookkeeper/NC WISE Data Manager at Davidson River School. 

 

Michel Simon, a 2006 graduate of Brevard High School, was awarded the District 1 scholarship at the Fall District meeting of NCAEOP.
 
 
Former Students in the Military
  Former Students in the Military  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

X

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

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.

 

 
 
American Education Week (November 12-18, 2006)
  American Education Week  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

X

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

X

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Attached is a proclamation declaring the week of November 12-18, 2006, as American Education Week in Transylvania County.  In celebration of American Education Week, all current and retired school system employees will be invited to have Thanksgiving lunch as guests of the Board of Education in the school cafeteria of their choice on Thursday, November 16, 2006. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the proclamation. 

 
 
School Health Advisory Council 2006-2007
  School Health Advisory Council 2006-2007  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

X

X

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Two changes have been made to the School Health Advisory Council roster for 2006-2007.  The changes are indicated in red.  Three vacancies remain at this time.  The roster will be brought back for approval as these positions are filled.  John Tinsley will answer any questions you may have. 

 

Area

Name

Position/Representative

Date of Appointment

Term

(Years)

Safe Environment

John Tinsley

Safe Schools Director/TCS

3-17-03

Permanent*

Greg Stroup

SRO/RHS; Parent

3-17-03;

Aug 06 – Jun 09

3

Physical Education

David Galloway

PE Teacher/TCH

3-17-03; 8-15-05

2

Health Education

Suzi Miller

VACANT

Health Ed Teacher/BMS

3-17-03; 8-15-05

2

Jenny Crew

Health Ed Teacher/BHS

8-15-05

3

Staff Wellness

Kelly Clark

Human Resources Clerk/MEC

3-17-03; 8-15-05

2

Anela McMahan

TCAE President/RES

8-16-04; 8-15-05

1

Karla Mather

Office Support/BHS

Aug 06 - Jun 08

2

Health Services

Steve Smith

Director Public Health/TC

8-16-04

Permanent*

Kim Rogers

School Health Nurse/TC

3-17-03

Permanent*

April Harris

School Health Nurse/TC

1-18-05

Permanent*

Ora Wells, MD

Physician

3-17-03; 8-15-05

2

Nancy Donnelly

Dental Hygienist/HC & TC

3-17-03;

Aug 06 - Jun 09

3

Mental & Social Health

Carson Griffin   VACANT

Director Social Services/TC

3-17-03

Permanent*

Nutrition Services

Carolyn Gordon

Director Child Nutrition/TCS

3-17-03

Permanent*

Parental/

Family Involvement

Nancy MacDonald

Parent/BES

Aug 06 – Jun 07

1

Scotta Orr

Kay Anderson

Parent/BHS

Aug 06 – Jun 08

2

Terry Evanger

VACANT

Parent/BMS

8-16-04

3

Noelle Khare

Parent/PFES

Aug 06 – Jun 07

1

Jamie Reese

Parent/RES

Sept 06 – Jun 07

1

Corinne Driver

Parent/RHS

Sept 06 – Jun 07

1

April McNeely

Parent/TCH

8-16-04; 8-15-05;

Aug 06 – Jun 07

1

Alternative School

Laura Smith

Teacher/DRS

Aug 06 – Jun 07

1

Administrator

Donna Hill

Principal/DRS

Sept 06 – Jun 07

1

Student

Jenna Graham

Student/BHS

10-17-05

1

T. J. Souther

Student/RHS

Sept 06 – Jun 07

1

Ad Hoc

Terry Redmond

Therapist/TC Hospital

 

 

 

Ruth Jones

(Chair)

TC Health Dept

 

Sept 06 – Jun 07

 

 

John Folger, MD

TC Health Board

 

 

Ex-Officio

Shelia Norman

Board of Education

 

 

Permanent*

 

*permanent as long as they occupy their positions

 

A motion is in order to approve the revised School Health Advisory Council roster for 2006-2007. 

 
Policy
  Administering Medicines to Students  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

X

X

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Revised Policy Exhibit JHCD-E2 (Administering Medicines to Students) was presented as information at the September 18 meeting.  No changes have been made since then.  The current exhibit and the revised exhibit are attached.  Dr. Bo Williams will answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve Policy Exhibit JHCD-E2 as revised.
 
 
Davidson River School ABC's Plan
  Davidson River School ABC's Plan  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

High Student Performance

Action

X

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

X 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Attached for your review is the Davidson River School ABC Incentive Pay Plan for 2006-2007.  Alternative School plans must be approved by their local Board and submitted to DPI by November 1, 2006.  The North Carolina ABC’s Model for Alternative Schools mandates two achievement-based components and three local option components.  At least one of the local components must be an academic measure of student achievement.  Donna Hill, principal, will review the DRS ABC’s Plan and answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the Davidson River School ABC Incentive Pay Plan for 2006-2007.
 
 
School Improvement Process
  School Improvement Process  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

X

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

David Sutton will provide an overview of the school improvement planning process for the conclusion of the 2004-2007 cycle and the beginning of the 2007-2010 cycle.  An outline of the legal requirements for school improvement plans and a timeline for completion are attached for your review.
 
 
Consent Agenda
  Consent Agenda  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

X

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

X

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

X 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for October 16, 2006, is attached for your approval. 

 

Memorial Report

A $25 donation will be made to the Transylvania County Education Foundation in memory of Foster M. Lytle, father of Ruth Anne Bradshaw.  Ruth is a teacher assistant at Pisgah Forest Elementary School.

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
 
Important Dates
  Important Dates  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

X

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

X

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 
 

 

Oct. 17

RES Open House/PTO

7:00 p.m.

 

Oct. 18-20

NCSBA School Law Conference

 

Asheville, NC

Oct. 19

BMS 8th Grade Band Concert

6:30 p.m.

BMS Cafeteria

Oct. 21

BES Fall Festival

3:00 – 7:00 pm

BES

Oct. 26

End of Grading Period

 

 

Oct. 27

BMS Beta Club Harvest Dance

3:15 – 5:15 pm

 

Oct. 30

Teacher Workday

 

 

Nov. 7

Election Day

 

 

Nov. 10

Holiday (Veteran’s Day)

 

 

Nov. 13-15

NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development

 

Greensboro, NC

Nov. 20

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Nov. 22

Teacher Leave Day

 

 

Nov. 23-24

Thanksgiving Holidays

 

 

Nov. 28 (rescheduled from May 18)

School Board Training/Legal Update

9:00am – 4:00pm

WRESA

Nov. 29

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Nov. 30

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Nov. 30, Dec. 1

RMS School Musical

7:00 p.m.

RMS Auditorium

Dec. 1

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Dec. 7

Grades 6-8 Holiday Band Concert

7:00 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

Dec. 18 11*

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Dec. 14          

RHS Winter Band Concert

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

Dec. 20

Student Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

 

 

Dec. 21 – Jan. 1

Christmas/New Year Break

 

 

Jan. 8-9

NCSBA School Board 101

 

Raleigh, NC

Jan. 10

NCSBA School Board 102

 

Raleigh, NC

Jan. 15

Teacher Workday

 

 

Jan. 16

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Jan. 18

End of Grading Period

 

 

Jan. 19

Teacher Workday

 

 

Jan. 22

Teacher Workday

 

 

Jan. 22

Miss Bengal Pageant

7:00 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

 

*new date
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

High Student Performance

Action

 

 

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

 

 

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

 

 

Family/Community/Business Support

 

 

 

Efficient and Effective Operation

 

 

 

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

 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board