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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:46pm
Dates: 
Monday, February 4, 2008 - 8:00pm
    
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

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

BHS Art Students Capture Awards in Pack Place Scholastic Art Competition

Each year the Pack Place Art Gallery sponsors the Scholastic Art Competition.  This is a very competitive national award event for art and writing.  About 500 students from all over western North Carolina entered the event; and 180 entries were chosen to compete for honors in the category of their medium.  The show awards five “American Vision” recognitions, which are equivalent to “Best in Show” in most shows.  Of the five American Vision awards, three went to Brevard High School students.  Other recognitions are Gold Key (equivalent to First Place), Silver Key (equivalent to Second Place), and Honorable Mention.

 

Logan Treacy, BHS senior, received a Gold Key as well as an American Vision award for his oil pastel portrait.  John Hoyt, BHS junior, was equally recognized for his assemblage sculpture; and Sarah Ausburn, BHS senior, was awarded a Gold Key and an American Vision for her computer graphics entry.  Briana Henderson from Rosman High received a Silver Key for her painting, and Brevard High student Annalise DeJong received a Silver Key for her wood relief sculpture.  Honorable Mentions went to RHS students Brittany Hickman for her mixed media entry and to Tiffany Hooper for her photography.  Brevard High students Mariana Vazquez and Ashley Smathers were each recognized with Honorable Mentions for their computer graphics entries.

 

Sean Parrish, BHS art teacher, was delighted by these awards.  The school entered eight student works and brought home prizes and recognition for six of them.  This is quite an accomplishment, since some schools in the region entered dozens of pieces.  Rosman High art teacher Amy Schoenacher was also very pleased with her students’ showing.

 

National CTE Month

February 2008 has been designated as National Career and Technical Education Month.  Schools will have posters and recognitions for various CTE activities.  This year’s theme is “Discovering Skills for a Competitive Workforce.”

 

TCS Child Nutrition Health & Sanitation Ratings

Quarterly inspections by the Transylvania County Division of Environmental Health gave the following ratings to these county school Child Nutrition facilities for November and December 2007:

 

Brevard High School

101.0

Davidson River School

99.5

Pisgah Forest Elementary

101.0

Rosman Elementary School

98.5

Rosman High School

100.0

T.C. Henderson Elementary

100.5

 

The ratings for Brevard High School and Pisgah Forest Elementary School are the highest in the county.  Only the hospital and Ingles Deli received scores as high as Davidson River School.  Inspections in October rated Brevard Elementary at 98.5% and Brevard Middle School at 101.5%.  Our nine-year average (1998-1999 through 2006-2007) is 98.68%. 

 

Andy VonCanon

Andy VonCanon, BHS Agriculture teacher, finished as runner-up in the national Discussion Meet contest sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Young Farmer and Rancher Program.  Late in 2007, VonCanon won the right to represent North Carolina in national competition in New Orleans in January 2008.  As one of the final four competitors, VonCannon participated in a discussion with representatives from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Georgia.  The topic for that discussion was, “What is the public perception of the family farm, and how does that perception impact future agricultural policy discussion?”  As runner-up in the competition, he received a $6,000 U.S. Savings Bond from Farm Bureau and a Farm Boss chainsaw donated by the Stihl Corporation.

 

RES Receives Flag Flown in Iraq

Sgt. First Class Donald E. Musser of the 108th Division, U.S. Army, presented Rosman Elementary School with a United States flag that had flown in Iraq.  Sgt. Musser has returned from Iraq and will be training U.S. soldiers in New Jersey and after that Wisconsin.  The school held a special assembly to receive the flag.

 

BMS Receives Chamber of Commerce Grant

On behalf of Brevard Middle School, Ginger Long, Yvonne Barnwell and Mary Ann Winslow accepted a $350 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina at the annual Chamber of Commerce Gala.  The award is earmarked for the BMS Exploring Career Pathways programs, specifically to help offset the cost of the sixth grade experience at PARI.  That event is scheduled for early March.  Parents Louise Jones-Herbst and Clara Belle helped with planning the event and writing the grant proposal.

 

BHS Students Named to All-District Band

The following Brevard High School students were named to All-District Band following auditions at Tuscola High School last Thursday:

 

9th and 10th Grade Band

Luke Blackburn

1st Alternate Bassoon

Sarah Costilow

2nd Chair Flute*

Matt Clyburn

3rd Chair Percussion

Justin Franks

2nd Chair Baritone*

Rachel Lawing

4th Chair Flute*

Julia Van Horn

4th Chair Alto Sax

 

 

11th and 12th Grade Band

Hannah Austin

2nd Chair Clarinet*

Marshall Harrison

1st Alternate Trombone

Melanie Miller

15th Chair Clarinet

Jimmy Raines

3rd Chair Percussion

Amanda Whitlock

1st Chair Bass Clarinet*

 

 

*denotes eligibility to audition for All-State Band

 

 

 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

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 recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the following students and teachers:

 

§      For Achievement in the Western Region Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Competition:

 

Zachary Cady

BHS

1st Place

Public Speaking I

Athena Demas-Owen

BHS

NC Western Region Future Business Leader

Leanna Hall

RHS

1st Place

Job Interview

Ashley Harris

RHS

2nd Place

Public Speaking I

Drew Jamerson

RHS

1st Place

Computer Applications

Austin Jenkins

BHS

1st Place

Word Processing I

Chelsea Johnson

BHS

1st Place

Accounting I

Patrick O’Rourke

BHS

1st Place

Public Speaking II

Andrea Owen

RHS

1st Place

Word Processing II

Emily Robbins

RHS

2nd Place

Business Communication

Ariel Rymer

BHS

FBLA Cheer/Chant

2nd Place, Computer Applications

Jess Wood

BHS

3rd Place

Business Procedures

Caroline Wright

BHS

1st Place

Business Communication

Cheryl Barton

RHS

Teacher and FBLA Chapter Sponsor

Lisa Gillespie

RHS

Teacher and FBLA Chapter Sponsor

Dwayne Huffman

BHS

Teacher and FBLA Chapter Sponsor

Dolly McCall

BHS

Teacher and FBLA Chapter Sponsor

  

§      For Achievement in the Western Region Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competition:

 

Katie Ball

RHS

5th Place

Extemporaneous Writing

Leanna Hall

RHS

4th Place

Extemporaneous Writing

David Moman

RHS

4th Place

Career Health Display Radiology

Thomas Moman

RHS

5th Place, Medical Math

West Region Parliamentarian

Andrea Owen

RHS

5th Place

Medical Terminology

Grant Ownbey

RHS

4th Place

Career Health Display Radiology

Teresa Suddeth

RHS

1st Place

Prepared Speaking

Megan Whisenant

RHS

Western Regional HOSA Secretary

Tammy Moman

RHS

Teacher and HOSA Chapter Sponsor

 

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.
 
 
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

 

 

 

Memorial Report

The Board of Education memorializes deceased students, employees, and spouse, parents or children of an employee.  The memorial is in the form of a donation to the Education Foundation or a book that is placed in the media center of the school most closely associated with the deceased.

 

§      Kids Gone Fishin’ has been placed in the Brevard Elementary School media center in memory of Jack C. Dense, father of Jackie Thomas.  Jackie is a teacher assistant at BES.

 

§      The Gardening Book has been placed in the Brevard Elementary School media center in memory of Richard Gross Sr., father of Eva Gray.  Eva is a teacher assistant at BES.

 

Minutes

The minutes of the January 14, 2008 meeting are attached for your approval.

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for February 4, 2008 is attached for your approval.

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
District Data Notebook Update
  District Data Notebook Update  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

David Sutton will present the following updates for the dstrict data notebooks:

 

§         K-2 Assessments

§         ABC’s Results

§         Composite Proficiency Rates – ABC’s Testing

§         Composite Proficiency Rates – CTE Testing

§         School Crime and Violence Rates

 
 
"Muddy Sneakers" Environmental Program
  "Muddy Sneakers" Environmental Program  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Lisa Anderson will give a presentation on the “Muddy Sneakers” environmental program.  An outline of the program is attached for your review. 
 
 
Capital Projects
  Capital Projects  
 
 

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

 

 

 

1.    The Board will revisit the discussion on the use of NC Educational Lottery funds.  Decisions on how to use these funds will shape to some degree what will be designated as county-funded projects. 

 

2.    Attached is the latest draft of the FY09 capital outlay five-year planning budget.  Also attached is the draft priority list for FY09 and the FY08 priority list for comparison.   

 

Norris Barger will answer any questions you may have.
 
 
Cadence Point Right-of-Way
  Cadence Point Right-of-Way  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

At the January 14 meeting, the Board reviewed an offer by RCG, a real estate development firm, for an approximate 20-foot right-of-way for the proposed Cadence Point Development. 

 

The Board may take action on the offer at this time.
 
 
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 on February 18, 2008 at the Morris Education Center.  The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and a light supper will be provided.  A tentative agenda is outlined below:

 

DRAFT

 

 

 

5:30 p.m.

Welcome/Agenda Review

Teresa McCall, Sonna Lyda

 

Strategic Priority 3:  Healthy and Responsible Students

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Drug Awareness Curriculum

Lisa Anderson

 

 

 

6:30 p.m.

Working Dinner

 

 

Strategic Priority 1:  Globally Competitive Students

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Future Ready Core Curriculum

Scott Elliott

 

 

 

7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Break

 

 

Strategic Priority 2:  21st Century Professionals

7:45 – 8:30 p.m.

Staff Development

David Sutton, Scott Elliott,

Donys Merrill, Lisa Anderson

 

Strategic Priority 4:  Leadership

8:30 – 9:15 p.m.

Gillespie Circle Development

Jeff McDaris, Norris Barger

 

Strategic Priority 5:  21st Century Systems

9:15 – 10:00 p.m.

403-B New Regulations

Norris Barger

 

Strategic Priority 2:  21st Century Professionals

10:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Personnel

David Sutton

 

 

 

11:00 p.m. until

Summary/Closing Thoughts

All

 

 
 
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

 

 

 

Feb. 7

BHS Talent Show

7:00 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

Feb. 18

RETREAT

5:30 p.m.

MEC

Feb. 19

School Facilities Road Trip

11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TCH, RHS, RMS, RES

Feb. 20

NCSBA “Understanding the Role of the School Board Chair”

 

Raleigh, NC

Feb. 21-22

NCSBA Personnel Law Conference

 

Raleigh, NC

Feb. 27

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Feb. 28

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Feb. 28

BHS Chamber Band Concert

7:00 p.m.

BHS Auditorium

Feb. 29

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Feb. 29

School Facilities Road Trip

8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BES, BHS, BMS, PFES, DRS

Mar. 3

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Mar. 7

School Board Training (Law)

9 am - 3 pm

WRESA

Mar. 17

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC
 

Day(s) Missed

Make-up Day(s)

January 3, 2008

February 18, 2008

January 17, 2008

June 9, 2008

January 18, 2008

June 10, 2008

February 1, 2008

June 11, 2008

 
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

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