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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:46pm
Dates: 
Monday, September 17, 2007 - 7:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
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 two (2) minutes each.
 
 
Good News Report
  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

 

 

 

BES Media Specialist to be Published

Charlene Cali, BES Media Specialist, is being published!  In February 2007, Charlene submitted her Elementary Library Skills Curriculum for K-5, "Lively Library Lessons," to Upstart Books.  Upstart is a division of Highsmith Publications, Inc.  On September 4, Highsmith offered her a contract, and the curriculum will be published in the fall of 2008.  Charlene will receive an advance at the time of signing and royalties on all net sales.  Way to go!

 

Volunteer Service 2006-2007

§         69,821.3 hours is the equivalent of 48.5 people working 180 days full time.

§         At the minimum salary for a beginning teacher assistant, this is equal to $740,105.80.

 

BES Students Win at Mountain State Fair

The following students won ribbons at the Mountain State Fair for their art works completed during the 2006-2007 school year at Brevard Elementary School.  In addition, the BES school display won a First Place Blue Ribbon—their first time ever!

           

Hannah Bayne

Second Place, Red Ribbon

Irving Martinez

First Place, Blue Ribbon

Aaron Neumann

Third Place, White Ribbon

 

RHS Wins at Mountain State Fair

Rosman High School took home several ribbons from the Mountain State Fair.  The CTE booth won third place overall and $150.  Billie Wilson’s clothing class took first, second and third place ribbons for their dresses.  Students also took ribbons in the canning category:

 

1st Place and Best of Show

Blackberry Jam

2nd Place

Blackberry Jam

2nd Place

Blueberry Jam

3rd Place

Blueberry Jam

3rd Place

Dill Pickles

1st Place

Strawberry Jam

2nd Place

Strawberry Jam

 

Billie Wilson herself won four first place ribbons in sewing categories and one second place in canning.  In addition, one of Billie’s infant dresses took Best of Show.
 

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

Brevard High School students Bailey Reidinger and Aaron Pratt are semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.
 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the following local employers who provided Occupational Course of Study Job Training Internships for Transylvania County students during the 2006-2007 year:

 

Lynn Adams

Transylvania Vocational Services

Nancy Brown

A Child’s Place Montessori

Roger Eades

The Dollar Tree

Charles Harris

Transylvania Vocational Services

Tim and Peggy Hansen

Highland Books

Amanda Jones

The Kingsbridge House

Kathy Merrill

Transylvania Vocational Services

Dusty Morgan

Pisgah Tractor & Lawn

Everette Shipman

Ivy Hill Health and Retirement Center

Nancy Stricker

Transylvania Vocational Services

Tuck Tanner

NC Department of Health and Human Services

 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
 
Former Students in the Military
  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.  The list will be updated as more names are received. 

 

One new name has been added, Michael Austin Stevens.
 
 
Consent Agenda
  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

 

 

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for September 17, 2007, is attached for your approval.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the August 20, 2007, meeting are attached for your approval.

 

Superintendent’s Evaluation

The superintendent’s annual evaluation for 2006-2007 has been completed and is ready for Board approval.   

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Policy
  JGD-E (Student Short-Term Suspension)  
 
 

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 JGD-E (Student Short-Term Suspension) has been revised.  It is presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the changes and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the revised policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
Safety Net Plans
  Safety Net Plans  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Scott Elliott and Mrs. Lisa Anderson will present the 2007-2008 school safety net plans for student accountability.  Copies of the plans are attached for your review.
 
 
FY08 Budget Resolution
  FY08 Budget Resolution  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present the final Budget Resolution for the 2007-2008 fiscal year (see attached). He will answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the Budget Resolution for 2007-2008.
 
 
FY08 Capital Projects Prioritization
  FY08 Capital Projects Prioritization  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

At its July meeting, the Board discussed plans to re-prioritize capital projects for FY08.  Attached for your review and discussion is the FY08 Capital Outlay Board Priority list.  Norris Barger will answer any questions you may have.
 
 
Important Dates
  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

 

 

 

Sept. 17

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Sept. 18

BHS Open House

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

BHS

Sept. 18

CISTC “Taste of Transylvania” Fundraiser for New Century Scholars

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

Sept. 22

RHS 2nd Annual Mountain Fest Celebration

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

RHS

Sept. 25

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Sept. 25

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Sept. 26

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Sept. 27

DRS Blood Drive

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

DRS

Sept. 27

NCSBA District 8 Meeting

3:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Sylva, NC

Oct. 13

BES Fall Festival

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BES

Oct. 15

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Oct. 17-19

NCSBA 16th Annual Law Conference

 

Asheville, NC

Oct. 29

Teacher Workday

 

 

Nov. 5 –7

NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development

 

Greensboro, NC

Nov. 12

Veteran’s Day Holiday

 

 

Nov. 19

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Nov. 21

Teacher Leave Day

 

 

Nov. 22-23

Thanksgiving Holidays

 

 

 
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public.
 
 
Closed Session (Lease)
  Closed Session (Lease)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5), the Board will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (lease).

 

A motion is in order to go into closed session.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board