Regular Meeting

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Dates: 
Monday, July 27, 2009 - 6:30pm

Location:  Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard

 

DRAFT Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.                  Approval of Agenda
2.                  Public Comment
3.                  Presentation to Mike Rogers
4.                  Good News Report
5.                  Former Students in the Military
6.                  Consent Agenda:
A.    Minutes
B.    Personnel Report
7.                  Facilities Master Plan
8.                  QSCB and QZAB Resolutions
9.                  Community Land Trust Vacancy
10.             RHS Easement
11.             Capital Projects Update
12.             BHS Trespassing Signage
13.             Non-Faculty Coaches 2009-2010
14.             Adult Lunch Prices 2009-2010
15.             Changes to Criteria for NC Scholars and TC Scholars
16.             Appointment of New Board Member
17.             Important Dates
18.             Other Items
19.             Public Comment
20.             Closed Session (Legal Matter)
 
Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for July 27, 2009.
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each. Speakers will also be asked to refrain from discussing individual students, staff members or others by name in order to comply with open meeting guidelines. A second opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting.
 
Board members will discuss the current rules for public comment and consider any desired changes.
 
Presentation to Mike Rogers

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 Board will present a token of appreciation to former Board of Education member and chairman, Mike Rogers.
 
Good News Report

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
 
 
 
Career Academy
Nineteen staff members participated in the third annual Career Academy on June 16-19. The Academy, sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College and Transylvania County Schools, is designed to help educators learn more about business and industry in our community and the education and skills our students will need in order to be successful after high school. The three-day event included several guest speakers and visits to ten different employers in the county. Participants earned 2.0 CEUs as professional development. The following staff members participated in Career Academy:
 

Charisma Arbogast
BHS
Sarah Justice
RHS
Yvonne Barnwell
BMS
Heather McNeely
RHS
Jennifer Bolt
BHS
Sean Parrish
BHS
Beth Branagan
TCS
Shannon Patton
RHS
Becky Columbo
BHS
Denise Reese
RMS
Patrick Davis
BHS
Jamie Reid
RHS
Ashley Dickson
BHS
Sarah Shawver
RHS
Leah Hammond
BMS
Lisa Smith
BMS
Kristy Hasman
RMS
Carolyn Smith-Benton
RHS
Donna Hoover
BMS
 
 
 
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 attached 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
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The following items (attached) are submitted for consent approval:
 
1.                 Minutes from June 15, 2009
2.                 Minutes from June 19, 2009
3.                 Personnel report
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items. 
 
Facilities Master Plan

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
 
 
 
At the June 15 meeting, Architect Mike Cox presented the first look at the new Transylvania County Schools Facilities Master Plan. At this meeting, Board members will receive more information on the plan. Norris Barger will answer any questions you may have. 
 
QSCB and QZAB Resolutions

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 resolutions to authorize two different public bond opportunities. The resolutions would designate that any proceeds from the issuance of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) by Transylvania County be spent for additions and renovations to Rosman High School/Rosman Middle School (QSCB) and Transylvania County Schools (QZAB). Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have. The resolutions are attached.
 
Motions are in order to approve the QSCB resolution and the QZAB resolution.
 
Community Land Trust Vacancy

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Section 4.3 (A) of the bylaws of the Transylvania County Community Land Trust, Inc., states:
 
“The Transylvania County Board of Education shall designate three (3) members for Board of Trustees as long as there is an ongoing education/teacher housing project within the CLT (i.e., so long as the Transylvania County Board of Education continues to be a sponsoring housing organization, as defined herein).”
 
A vacancy has been created by the resignation of Mike Rogers. His term is one year and runs from August 6, 2009 until August 5, 2010. The Board will consider nominations to fill the vacant seat. 
 
A motion is in order to appoint a replacement to the Community Land Trust Board of Trustees. 
 
RHS Easement

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The Town of Rosman has requested an easement that would permit the Town to proceed with a grant for bike path along the Rosman High School corridor. Norris Barger and representatives from the Town will discuss the easement and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the easement.
 
Capital Projects Update

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 present an update on the status of capital projects. A summary is attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have. 
 

 
Summer ‘08
 
Fall ‘08
 
Winter ‘08
 
Spring ‘09
 
Summer ‘09
 
BHS Trespassing Signage

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
At the May 18 meeting, the Board heard a request from BHS Athletic Director, Mark Robinson, to post “no trespassing” signs on the Brevard High School campus in order to prevent the abuse of athletic fields and grounds by unauthorized users. The following language was proposed for the signs:
 
“No trespassing by order of the Transylvania County Board of Education. Trespassers will be prosecuted under N.C. General Statute 14-159.13.”
 
The Board had concerns that the signs as written above would be too negative in tone. At the June 15 meeting, Mr. Whitmire suggested the following alternative language for the signs:
 
“Use of these facilities implies consent to video monitoring. All individuals are reminded that pets are not allowed and that everyone will treat all facilities with respect. The football field and (list other areas) are not open for public use without written permission. Violators will be prosecuted.” 
 
The Board directed Mr. John Tinsley to prepare a draft sign for consideration using the alternative language. They recommended that the signs also include instructions for requesting permission to use the playing fields/outdoor facilities and that the signs be bilingual.  
 

Dr. Jeff McDaris will present an update on the signs. The following language is proposed as a third option:
 
“Welcome to your Transylvania County Schools’ Athletic Facilities. We ask for your help in keeping our facilities clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. Everyone is reminded that pets are not allowed. The football field and other athletic fields are not open for public use without written permission. Please respect our facilities. Citizens are reminded that these premises are under video surveillance. Violators may be prosecuted. G.S. 14-159-13.” 
 

 
Non-Faculty Coaches 2009-2010

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 has approved all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following names are presented for 2009-2010 fall/winter sports. Additional names may be presented at future meetings.
 

BHS Football
RHS Football
Jimmy Jones, First Responder
Terry Anders
Chad Owenby, First Responder
Brian Chapman, Statistician
Jim Rubion, Statistician
Chris Thomas
D. J. Walker
RHS Cross Country
Shane Worley
Chan Raxter
BHS Soccer
RHS Volleyball
Dale Hagedon
Mary Ramey, Assistant
BHS Tennis
RHS Women’s Basketball
Pat Carrington
Ashton Barton, Head*
Camille Van Horn, Assistant
 
BHS Volleyball
RMS Volleyball
Jessica Merrill, Head*
Sarah Chappell
BHS Women’s Golf
 
Derek Wilbanks
 
BHS Cross Country
 
Bill Baldwin
 
Jackie Witherspoon
 
 
 
BMS Football
 
Wayne Brown
 
Charlie Carr
 
Mark Ellenberger
 
Tim Galloway
 
Frank Robinson
 
BMS Soccer
 
Gregg Hall, Head
 
BMS Volleyball
 
Lorena Uriarte, Head
 
BMS Cross Country
 
Donna Allsteadt
 
 
 
*first year head coach
 
A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for fall/winter sports 2009-2010.
 
Adult Lunch Prices 2009-2010

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Carolyn Gordon will present a request to increase adult lunch prices from $2.85 to $3.25 per plate for the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Gordon will discuss the need for a price increase and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve an increase in adult lunch prices to $3.25 per plate effective with the 2009-2010 school year. 
 
Criteria for NC Scholars and TC Scholars

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The State Board of Education’s NC Scholars program used to require that a student take at least one arts course and one CTE course as a commitment to being a well-rounded scholar. The SBOE has now removed this requirement. Dr. Scott Elliott will present a proposal for Transylvania County to keep the arts and CTE requirements in place for TC Scholar recognition. Information on the program criteria and comparisons of the current and proposed new requirements are attached. Approval of the criteria for TC Scholars will be requested at the next regular meeting. 
 
Appointment of New Board Member

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
N.C.G.S. § 115C-37(f) Election of Board Members, states:
 
“All vacancies in the membership of the boards of education whose members are elected pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section by death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, of a person to serve until the next election of members of such board, at which time the remaining unexpired term of the office in which the vacancy occurs shall be filled by election.” 
 
The Board has received a number of letters from persons interested in serving on the Transylvania County Board of Education for the remainder of Mike Rogers’ term, which expires in November 2010. 
 
At this time, the Board may appoint an individual to fill the vacant seat. 
 
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
 
 
 

Aug. 11-12
District Leadership Retreat
8 am – 5 pm
Merrill Residence, Little River
Aug. 17
Resume regular schedule
 
 
Aug. 17–18
New Teacher Orientation
9 am – 3 pm
Cradle of Forestry
Aug. 17
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Aug. 20-24
Teacher Workdays
 
 
Aug. 25
First Day Students
 
 
 
Other Items

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
 
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 three (3) minutes each. Speakers will also be asked to refrain from discussing individual students, staff members or others by name in order to comply with open meeting guidelines.
 
Closed Session

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
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 Transylvania County Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss a possible legal matter.
 
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
 
Adjourn
 
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