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Dates: 
Monday, March 3, 2008 - 8:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
CALL TO ORDER/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.
 
 
Good News Report
  Good News Report  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Endangered Species Poster Division Winner

Brevard Middle School student, Mark Uptegraff, won First Place in Division Three of the   2007 Endangered Species Educational Poster Competition.  The top entries will be combined into the official poster for the North Carolina Zoo Outreach Program.  Division winners will receive their certificates, prize packets and posters during a classroom presentation later this spring.

 

Rosman Elementary Named Super Safe School

Rosman Elementary School was among 48 North Carolina public schools recently designated as 2007-2008 Super Safe Schools at the Safe Schools and Character Education Conference in Greensboro.  The designation is conferred in recognition of exemplary efforts in providing a safe working and learning environment for educators and students.  The plaque and banner that will be displayed at RES are the results of many hours of work by School Resource Officer Scott Thomas and Principal Caroleen Hodge.  To be recognized as a Super Safe School, schools must submit a 175-page portfolio documenting the safety processes they have in place.  Thank you, Scott and Caroleen, for all your work on this!

 

Staff Members Honored for Community Service

Four TCS staff members were recognized at the Transylvania County African-American Awareness Celebration held on February 21, 2008, at the Transylvania County Library.    Honored for exemplary community service were James Hackler (Child Nutrition), Linda Locks (PFES), Sheila Mooney (DRS) and Agnes Wilson (MEC).  We congratulate each of these individuals on their most outstanding and well-deserved awards.

 

“Hop on the BUS” Award

Patrick O'Rourke, BHS junior, was selected as one of the top ten finalists in the statewide "Hop on the BUS" high school business plan contest sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 4-H, The Rural Center, and North Carolina Real Enterprises.  He received a special award for the best-integrated technology in a business plan, and his overall standing earned him a $500 “seed money” prize.  Patrick’s project involved the development of high-tech ski goggles called “Goggle X.”  Goggle X features a state-of-the-art heads-up display with clock, timer, compass, and temperature display, and well as a RECCO Tracking System for emergency locating.  Dwayne Huffman, BHS Business and IT Department, was Patrick’s sponsor.  

 

BES Donates Pet Food

First grade students at BES work on the concept of “100” in many different ways:  100 pennies in a jar, 100 days of school, and this year, a goal of 100 items of pet food donated to the Humane Society.  The school came very close to reaching their goal by 200%--they donated 198 items!

 

United Way Gold Award

Transylvania County Schools was recognized by the United Way of Transylvania County with a Gold Award for contributions in the 2008 campaign. 

 

LAMB Donation to Special Education Program

The Knights of Columbus LAMB program gave the Transylvania County Schools Special Education Program a donation of $8,929.60.  LAMB stands for Least Among My Brothers.  The Knights earned that money and a similar amount donated to another local group by selling Tootsie Rolls—one Tootsie Roll at a time!
 
 
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 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competition: 

 

Amanda Akridge

BHS

3rd Place

Sports Medicine

Hannah Galloway

BHS

6th Place

Nursing Assistant

Constance McCall

BHS

5th Place

Sports Medicine

Lyndsey Reid

BHS

5th Place

Medical Math

Allison Worley

BHS

5th Place

Nursing Assistant

Michelle Hogsed

BHS

Teacher and Chapter Sponsor

 

For Achievement in the Western Region Science Fair:

 

Jody Bettencourt*

BMS

2nd Place

Junior Physical Science Division

Erika Williams*

BMS

2nd Place

Junior Physical Science Division

Jess Nichols

BMS

3rd Place

Junior Technology Division

Jordan Torres*

RES

2nd Place

Elementary Division

Abigail Williams*

PFES

Honorable Mention

Elementary Division

Meredith Tooley*

BES

Honorable Mention

Elementary Division

*Advances to State Science Fair

 

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.

 

§      The book, Olivia, to be placed in the Rosman Middle/High School media center in memory of Olivia Strickler, daughter of Scott and Heather Strickler.  Scott is a teacher at Rosman Middle School.

 

§      A donation to the Transylvania County Education Foundation Career and Technical Education Fund in memory of Rome Lyda, father of Sonna Lyda.   Sonna is the Superintendent of Schools.

 

Minutes

The minutes of the February 4, February 18, and February 19, 2008 meetings are attached for your approval.

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for March 3, 2008 is attached for your approval.

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Community Project
  Community Project  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Sonna Lyda will present a proposal from Mary Adams and Paula Benton, owners of Cocoon Interior Design, to renovate teachers’ lounges in every school.  The project would be done through volunteer service and the aid of local merchants.  A summary of the proposal is attached.
 
 
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 spring sports.  Additional names may be presented at future meetings.

 

BHS

BMS

RHS

RMS

Baseball

Baseball

Baseball

Baseball

Lambert, Rick

Head JV

Jones, Biff

Head

Shelton, Ryan

Head JV

Galloway, Barry

Volunteer Assistant

Owenby, Chad

Volunteer Assistant JV

 

Ruff, Scotty

Volunteer Assistant

McMahan, Sam

Volunteer Assistant

Owenby, Chuck

Volunteer Assistant JV

 

 

 

Softball

Softball

Softball

Softball

Janavice, Dean*

Head V

Limerick, Scott

Head

Sheridan, Jay

Head V

Ramey, Mary

Head

Janavice, Roberta*

Assistant V

McNeill, David

Volunteer Assistant

Ward, Robert

Head JV

Owen, Eric

Volunteer Assistant

Hannah, David*

Volunteer Assistant JV

 

 

 

Jones, Tom*

Head JV

 

 

 

Track and Field

Track and Field

Track and Field

 

Baldwin, Bill

Head B/G

Allsteadt, Donna

Head G

Raxter, Chan

Head B/G

 

Witherspoon, Jackie

Assistant

 

 

 

Women’s Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

 

 

Duff, James

Head

Tellman, Bill*

Head

 

 

Hawkins, Mike

Assistant

 

 

 

Golf

 

Golf

 

Metcalf, Brent

Volunteer Assistant

 

Rice, G. F.

Head

 
Men’s Tennis

 

 

 

Vitella, Louis*

Head V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*first time coach with Transylvania County Schools

 

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

 
 
Dropout Report
  Dropout Report  
 
 

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 will present the dropout report for 2006-2007.  A breakdown of the dropout data is attached.
 
 
AmeriCorps Grant
  AmeriCorps Grant  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Dr. Scott Elliott will give a report on the Communities-In-Schools/AmeriCorps grant opportunity for high school graduation coaches.  A summary is attached.
 
 
District Data Notebook Update
  District Data Notebook Update  
 
 

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 following updates for the district data notebooks:

 

§         Annual Dropout Rate

§         Annual Teacher Turnover Rate

§         Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by HQ Teachers

§         Percentage of Core Academic Teachers Completing HQ Professional Development

§         Annual Local School Finance Study Data

§         Volunteer Service Hours Contributed Annually
 
An updated index is also attached.
 
 
403(b) New Regulations
  403(b) New Regulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will report on the new federal regulations regarding 403(b) retirement plans.  The changes in regulations will require school systems and community colleges that offer 403(b) plans to their employees to take specific actions.  A memorandum outlining the changes is attached for your review.
 
 
Master Plan Architect
  Master Plan Architect  
 
 

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 a recommendation for a Master Plan architect for the Board’s approval. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the Master Plan architect.
 
 
Gillespie Circle Development
  Gillespie Circle Development  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will request the Board’s formal approval to move forward with the establishment of a Community Land Trust (CLT) for the proposed Gillespie Circle Development project.  The administration will make a recommendation to the Board for the site developer for the project, as well. 

 

  1. A motion is in order to direct the administration to move forward with the Community Land Trust for the Gillespie Circle Development. 

  2. A motion is in order to approve the site developer for the Gillespie Circle Development.
 
FY09 Budget
  FY09 Budget  
 
 

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

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present the latest drafts of the FY09 current expense budget and capital budget for discussion.
 
 
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

 

 

 

Mar. 4

BMS Basketball Extravaganza

Showcasing BMS & BHS Special Olympics Athletes

5:30 p.m.

BMS

Mar. 10

Parent Advisory Council (rescheduled)

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Mar. 11

SPECIAL MEETING

8:00 a.m.

MEC

Mar. 17

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Mar. 20

Retired Teachers’ Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

Trans. Co. Library

Mar. 21

Holiday (Good Friday)

 

 

Mar. 24

Teacher Workday

 

 

Mar. 29 – Apr. 1

NSBA Annual Conference

 

Orlando, FL

Apr. 10

NCSBA/NCASA Legislative Action Conference

 

Raleigh, NC

Apr. 7

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Apr. 8

Kindergarten Orientation

6:30 p.m.

BES, PFES, RES, TCH

Apr. 14-18

Spring Break

 

 

Apr. 23

Superintendent’s Communication Council

3:45 p.m.

MEC

Apr. 25

Student Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

Apr. 28

Parent Advisory Council

7:30 a.m.

MEC

May 5

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

May 8-9

NCSBA President’s Invitational Conference

 

Greensboro, NC

May 15

Scholars’ Recognition Evening

5:30 p.m.

BHS

May 19

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