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Dates: 
Monday, January 11, 2010 - 6:30pm

Location:  Brevard Elementary School Media Center, 601 Greenville Highway, Brevard

 

DRAFT Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.                  Approval of Agenda
2.                  Public Comment
3.                  Good News Report
4.                  Resolution of Recognition
---Reception for NBPTS Teachers---
5.                  Former Students in the Military
6.                  Consent Agenda:
A.     Minutes
B.     Personnel Report
7.                  Policy:
A.     GBA “Professional Standards of Conduct and Performance for Teachers”
8.                  Facilities Master Plan
9.                  Topics for Retreat
10.             Important Dates
11.             Other Items
12.             Public Comment
 
Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for January 11, 2010.
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment.  A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.  
 
Good News Report

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
WCU Partners with BMS Television Production Class
Western Carolina University is partnering with Brevard Middle School on its television production class.  WCU’s School University Partnership (SUTEP) will pay field trip costs for students in the BMS television production class. The WCU College of Education and Allied Professions SUTEP is recognized nationally for exemplary partnerships with WNC public schools.  Thanks to Dr. Kim Elliott for facilitating this partnership. 
 
Homebuyer Education Seminar
Transylvania County Schools has partnered with other county employers to make a Homebuyer Education seminar available to all TCS employees at the minimal cost of $35 per household. Participants in the seminar will receive valuable information on first-time homebuyer credits, credit scores, budgeting, and mortgage options. Participants who complete the seminar will receive a certificate that would qualify them for an $8,000 homebuyer credit and inclusion in the new Wesley Home program in Transylvania County. Three Saturday classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 30, February 6, and March 13, 2010 in the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Public Library. Lunch will be provided to all participants. 
 
February is CTE Month
The month of February has been designated as National Career/Technical Education Month. CTE Month will kick off with National Job Shadow Day on February 2. On this day, students across America will “shadow” workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job. The program invites students to see firsthand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. 
 
Resolution of Recognition

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that commendations, thanks, congratulations and appreciation be expressed to the following teachers for earning / renewing National Board Professional Teaching Standards certification during 2009-2010:
 

New
Carrie Chapman
Rosman High
Cindy Koerber
Brevard Elementary
Deborah Masengill
Rosman Elementary
Jennifer Sensabaugh
Rosman Middle
Carolyn Smith
Rosman Middle / Rosman High
Sarah Wilson
Brevard Elementary
Deanna Woodin
Brevard Elementary
Renewal
Lynda Jayne
Brevard Middle
Renee Pagano
Brevard Middle
 
Many thanks go to the principals, assistant principals, mentors and others who helped and supported these outstanding educators during the certification process. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
The Board will recess for a brief reception in honor of the educators named above. 
 
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 to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School, Rosman High School, and Davidson River School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Military. Four new names have been added to the attached list:  Jon Andrew Duvall, Ian Greene, D. J. Hemphill and Kenny Howard. The list will be updated as more names are received. 
 
Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The following items are submitted for consent approval:
 
1.                  Minutes from December 21, 2009 (attached)
2.                  Personnel report for January 11, 2010 (attached)
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items. 
 
Policy

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
New Policy GBA was presented on November 16 and December 21, 2009 as information. No changes have been made to the draft policy (see attached). Dr. Bo Williams will discuss Policy GBA and answer any questions you may have. 
 

File
Name
Status
GBA
Professional Standards of Conduct and Performance for Teachers
new policy;
no changes
read 3 of 3;
action
 
A motion is in order to approve or revise Policy GBA.
 
Facilities Master Plan

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The Board will continue its review and discussion of the Transylvania County Schools Master Facilities Plan. Attached are the latest cost estimates and the FY09 capital outlay five-year planning budget. Norris Barger will discuss the master plan and answer any questions. 
 
Topics for Retreat

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The Board will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 1, 2010. The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a light supper will be provided. Location is yet to be determined. The following topics have been suggested for discussion:
 
·        District data notebook update
·        SACS/CASI district accreditation visit (April 25-28, 2010)
·        Volleyball uniforms
·        Special education services
·        Coaching programs
·        Discussion of problems and concerns
·        Taxing authority; Leandro concerns; synopsis of taxes and mileage rates in Transylvania County
·        Formal/informal bidding process; thresholds; ways for local providers to compete for bids
·        Staff dress code
·        Services for students with serious home situations
·        Sex education curriculum
·        FY11 budget
·        Parent education coordinator
 
Important Dates
Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Jan. 14
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic for TCS Employees, Dependents & Retirees
2-6 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Jan. 14-15
NCSBA “School Board 101”
 
Raleigh, NC
Jan. 18
Teacher Workday
 
 
Jan. 19
Student Day
 
 
Jan. 25
Teacher Workday
 
 
Jan. 26-28
Math/Science Fair
 
Rogow Room
Jan. 28
Math/Science Fair Awards Ceremony
6:00 p.m.
BHS
Feb. 1
PLANNING RETREAT
5:30 p.m.
TBA
TBA
Facilities Bus Tour
TBA
BES, BHS, BMS, DRS, PFES
TBA
Facilities Bus Tour
TBA
RES, RHS, RMS, TCH
Feb. 15
Student Day
 
 
Feb. 15
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 17
NCSBA “Understanding the Role of the School Board Chair”
 
Raleigh, NC
Feb. 18-19
NCSBA “Special Issues Law Seminar”
 
Raleigh, NC
Feb. 24
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Feb. 25
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 26
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
 
 
Other Items

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
 
Dr. McDaris will give an update on the ProActive notification system.  He will also report on Child Nutrition free/reduced numbers. 
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
 
Adjourn
 
 

 

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