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Dates: 
Monday, November 19, 2007 - 8:00pm
    
CALL TO ORDER
 
5:30 p.m. Closed Session (Legal Matter)
  5:30 p.m. Closed Session (Legal Matter)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(3), the Board will go into closed session to consult with the board attorney regarding a legal matter.

 

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

 
6:30 p.m. Open Session
 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
WELCOME
 
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.
 
 
Resolution Endorsing Safe Routes to School Demonstration Grant
  Resolution Endorsing Safe Routes to School Demonstration Grant  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The City of Brevard has been invited to apply for a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Demonstration Grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.  The Demonstration Grant Program is designed to assist in the development of innovative and creative infrastructure projects that will encourage school children to walk or bicycle to school safely.  The grants will be competitive, and awards will range from $100,000 to $250,000.  Additional information is attached. 

 

A resolution endorsing the application for an SRTS Demonstration Grant by the City of Brevard is attached.  Mayor Jimmy Harris, City Planning Director Josh Freeman, and City Manager Joe Albright will be present to answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to adopt the resolution.
 
 
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

 

 

 

      BMS Receives Haywood Electric Bright Ideas Grant 

Haywood Electric Company has awarded a Bright Ideas Grant to Brevard Middle School to implement Noelle Khare’s proposal.  The school will receive nearly $2,000 for science materials to study soil types.  Classes will purchase screen sieves to identify the particle size of soil, and soil test kits to identify the pH, Nitrogen, Phosphates, and Potassium of the soil. The grant will also provide five stereomicroscopes to examine the macro-invertebrates found in the soil.  Each microscope costs approximately $300.  This is what really gets kids involved in science.  They love to see bugs up close and moving around! 

 

Teacher Recognitions and Honors

Transylvania County Teacher of the Year, Mellissa Howell, BMS, is one of two regional finalists in the Teacher of the Year competition.  A group from the West Region will visit BMS and observe her classes.

 

The following teachers have earned National Board Certification:  1) Kelly Brannock, RES media specialist; 2) Erin Keene, BMS art teacher; and 3) Julie Queen, RHS Spanish teacher.  They will be formally recognized at a future meeting. 

 

BES Students Named to All-State Elementary Chorus

Brent Boehmer, Catherine Lemel, Nicole Miller, Anna Moser, and Samantha Rutledge have been selected to sing in the North Carolina Elementary All-State Honors Chorus.  These fifth graders from Brevard Elementary School were chosen from over 475 recorded auditions by students from across the state.  They will travel to Winston-Salem in November for rehearsals with 150 other singers, under the direction of guest clinician Lynell Joy Jenkins, from the University of Arizona.  A concert will be held for parents, teachers, and the general public on Sunday, November 11, in the Stevens Center, a performance venue of the North Carolina School of the Arts.  These students, all members of the BES Chorus, are sponsored by Brevard Elementary Music Teacher Sarah Moser. 

  

T. C. Henderson

Tony Meachum has instituted “Coffee with the Principal” at TCHES.  The first gathering was on Friday, November 16 at 7:45 a.m.  Parents and community members were invited to an informal gathering to enjoy coffee and share their thoughts about the school.

 

T. C. Henderson has a new andgorgeous sign.  The pillar is beautiful stonework, and the sign itself is an updated version of the earlier wooden sign.  Parents and the community contributed well over 90% of the cost of the sign. 

 

Veterans’ Day

Rosman Middle School held an open house, supper and program honoring Transylvania County veterans on Thursday, November 8.  Students interviewed approximately 200 veterans and developed presentation displays about them and their roles in the military.  Many of the veterans attended the event.  Over 400 were in attendance at the program. 

 

T. C. Henderson second graders in Lystra Keever’s class developed a PowerPoint production about veterans they knew and their military experiences.  Four of the featured veterans were able to attend the presentation on Friday, November 9. 

 

PFES

Pisgah Forest Elementary School hosted a touring group of educators and administrators from Russia on November 9.  The group visited several classrooms, followed by tea and a Q&A session about the school and school system.  They were a delightful group of folks, and the students and faculty really enjoyed their visit to PFES.  The visitors presented the school with a tablecloth from Russia, and the school presented gifts of PFES coffee mugs and insulated lunch bags. “It was as educational for us as it was for our visitors,” said Mike Bailey.  Judy Wilkes organized the visit.

 

Thanksgiving Dinner

In celebration of American Education Week, the Board of Education invited all current and retired school system employees to be their guests at Thanksgiving dinner in the school cafeteria of their choice on November 15, 2007.  Approximately 450 current staff and 46 retired staff members enjoyed the holiday meal of turkey with all the trimmings.

 

Patriot’s Pen Essay Winners

The following students are school-level winners in the Patriot’s Pen Essay contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars:

 

            Adam McCoy, RMS

            Lily Chapman, RMS

            Wesley Benson, BMS

            Wyatt Butler, BMS

 

Students will receive a savings bond, and their essays will move on to the next level of competition.  They and their parents will be recognized at a dinner at the local VFW on December 10.  This is the third year Adam McCoy has won at the school level and the second year for Lily Chapman.  Adam has also won two years at the county level and gone on to district competition.  Teachers Renee Trufant (BMS) and Debbie Cope (RMS) promote this event at their schools.  

 
 
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.  Four new names have been added to the list.   

 

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Board will read the attached list in its entirety.
 
 
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 November 19, 2007, is attached for your approval.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the following meetings are attached for your approval:

 

            October 4, 2007

            October 8, 2007

            October 15, 2007

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Non-Faculty Coaches
  Non-Faculty Coaches  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association requires 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 coaches for 2007-2008 winter sports.  Additional names may be presented at future meetings.

 

BHS

BMS

RHS

RMS

Boys’ JV Basketball

Boys’ Basketball

Boys’ Basketball

Boys’ Basketball

Owenby, Chad

Head

Griffin, Bart

Head

Owens, Nathan

Assistant

Sexton, Josh*

Head

Owenby, Charlie

Volunteer Assistant

McNeill, David

Assistant (Boys & Girls)

 

Shelton, Ryan*

Assistant (Boys & Girls)

Owenby, Chuck

Volunteer Assistant

 

 

 

Girls’ Varsity Basketball

Girls’ Basketball

Girls’ Varsity Basketball

Girls’ Basketball

Whitmire, Shannon

Assistant

Jordan, Heidi

Head

Carrington, Joe

Head

Davis, Danny

Head

Girls’ JV Basketball

 

Parker, William

Assistant

 
Hollingsworth, David

Head

 

Thompson, Pat*

Volunteer Assistant

 

Indoor Track

 

 

 

Baldwin, Bill

 

 

 

Wrestling

Wrestling

 

 

Ellenberger, Mark

Assistant

Justice, Kyle*

Head

 

 

Jones, Jimmy

Weight Certificator

Jones, Jimmy

Volunteer Assistant

 

 

Cheeleading

 

 

Cheerleading

Carpenter, Krystal

Sponsor

 

 

Beddingfield, Jennifer

Head

 

 

 

 

*first time coach with Transylvania County Schools

 

A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2007-2008.

 
 
School Health Advisory Council
  School Health Advisory Council  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Three new members (shown in red) have been added to the School Health Advisory Council.  John Tinsley will request approval of the new names and answer any questions you may have. 

 

Area

Name

Position/Representative

Date of Appointment

Term

(Years)

Safe Environment

John Tinsley

TCS Safe Schools Director

3-17-03

Permanent*

Greg Stroup

School Resource Officer – RHS

3-17-03

Aug 06 – Jun 09

3

Physical Education

David Galloway

Phys Ed Teacher – TCH

3-17-03

8-15-05

Sept 07 – Jun 09

2

Health Education

Sabrina Shook Rhodes

Teacher – PFES

10-17-07

 

Eileen Garvey

Health Ed Teacher – PFES

10-17-07

2

Staff Wellness

Anela McMahan

TCAE President – RES

8-16-04

8-15-05

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Karla Mather

Office Support – BHS

Aug 06 – Jun 08

2

Health Services

Steve Smith

Director TC Public Health

8-16-04

Permanent*

Kim Rogers

School Health Nurse

3-17-03

Permanent*

April Owenby

School Health Nurse

1-18-05

Permanent*

Ann Farash, MD

Pediatrician

10-24-07

2

Nancy Donnelly

Dental Hygienist - HC & TC

3-17-03

Aug 06 – Jun 09

3

Mental & Social Health

VACANT

Dept. Social Services

 

Permanent*

Nutrition Services

Carolyn Gordon

TCS Child Nutrition Director

3-17-03

Permanent*

Parental/

Family Involvement

Susan Nemeth

Parent – BES

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

VACANT

Parent – BHS

 

2

VACANT

Parent – BMS

 

3

Julia Phillips

Parent – DRS

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

VACANT

Parent – PFES

 

1

Teresa Parker

Parent – RES

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Corinne Driver

Parent – RHS

Sept 06 – Jun 07

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Tricia Holliday

Parent – RMS

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Sharon Bradley

Parent – TCH

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Alternative School

Phillip Fisher

Teacher – DRS

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Administrator

Doug Odom

Principal – BHS

Sept 07 – Jun 08

1

Student

VACANT

Student – BHS

 

1

VACANT

Student – RHS

 

1

Ad Hoc

Ruth Jones (Chair)

TC Health Dept

Sept 06 – Jun 07

Sept 07 – Jun 08

 

John Folger, MD

TC Board of Health

 

 

Ex-Officio

Teresa McCall

Board of Education

 

9-17-07

 

Permanent*

 

*Permanent as long as they occupy their positions

 

A motion is in order to approve the three new members for the School Health Advisory Council 2007-2008.
 
 
Davidson River School ABC's Plan 2007-2008
  Davidson River School ABC's Plan 2007-2008  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Davidson River School ABC’s Incentive Pay Plan for 2007-2008 was presented as information on October 15, 2007.  Alternative schools’ plans must be approved by their local Board.  Dr. Bo Williams will answer any questions you may have.   

 

A motion is in order to approve the DRS ABC’s Incentive Pay Plan for 2007-2008.
 
 
Policy
  Policy ID (School Day)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy ID (School Day) was presented as information at the October 15 meeting.  No changes have been made since then.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve Policy ID as revised.
 
  Policy JFE-JFF (Pregnant and Married Students)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy JFE/JFF (Pregnant and Married Students) was presented as information at the October 15 meeting.  No changes have been made since then.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve Policy JFE/JFF as revised.
 
 
Classroom Walkthrough Project
  Classroom Walkthrough Project  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Scott Elliott will give an overview of the Teachscape Classroom Walkthrough Project.  Information on the project is attached for your review.
 
 
School Improvement Plans 2007-2010
  School Improvement Plans 2007-2010  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

David Sutton will present the nine School Improvement Plans for 2007-2010.  The School Improvement Plan Timeline and Quality Checklist are also included.  Approval of the plans will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
Topics for Retreat
  Topics for Retreat  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Board will hold its annual planning retreat in February 2008.  Possible topics for discussion include the following:

 

§         Budget

§         Technology

§         Drug Awareness Curriculum

§         Educational Foundation

§         Core Curriculum

§         Capital Projects
 
 
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

 

 

 

Nov. 21

Teacher Leave Day

 

 

Nov. 22-23

Thanksgiving Holidays

 

 

Nov. 28

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Nov. 29

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Nov. 30

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Dec. 3

TCH Christmas Play

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

Dec. 3

BHS Visual Arts Exhibit Opening Reception

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

BHS Lobby Gallery

Dec. 4 – Jan. 7

BHS Visual Arts Exhibit

 

BHS Lobby Gallery

Dec. 6

RHS Senior Projects

2:00 p.m.

RHS

Dec. 6, 7

BHS Madrigal Dinner

6:45 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Dec. 11

DRS Senior Projects

3:00 p.m.

DRS

Dec. 11

BHS Senior Projects

3:00 p.m.

BHS

Dec. 13

RHS/RMS Band & Chorus Holiday Concert

6:30 p.m.

RHS Auditorium

Dec. 14

BHS Chorale Performance at Asheville Airport

2:15 p.m.

Fletcher, NC

Dec. 17

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Dec. 18

BHS Band & Chorus Holiday Concert

7:00 p.m.

Porter Center

Dec. 20

BOARD TRAINING SESSION

(closed session)

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Dec. 21–24

Teacher Leave Days

 

 

Dec. 25-27

Christmas Holidays

 

 

Dec. 28-31

Teacher Leave Days

 

 

Jan. 1

New Year’s Holiday

 

 

Jan. 2

Teacher Workday

 

 

Jan. 8

RMS Ye Olde Madrigal Desserts

6:30 p.m.

Lake Toxaway Community Center

Jan. 14

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

Transylvania County Library

Jan. 21

(snow date 1/26)

Miss Bengal Pageant

6:00 p.m.

RMHS Auditorium

 
 
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.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board