Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:01am
Dates:
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 6:30pm
Morris Education Center
October 24, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. Transylvania Recreation and Sports Foundation Presentation
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Capital Outlay Status Report
8. Policy:
A. EEA, “School Transportation Services”
B. GBEA, “Communicable Diseases”
C. JEC, “School Admissions”
D. GCN/AFC-R, “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
E. ECD, “Integrated Pest Management”
9. Beginning Teacher Induction Program Plan
10. PFES School Improvement Plan Amendment
11. DRS ABCs Local Option Goals for 2011-2012
12. Cohort Graduation Rates
13. Student Services Update
14. FitnessGram Program
15. Important Dates
16. Public Comment
17. Other Items
Approval of Agenda
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for October 24, 2011.
Public Comment
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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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. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
Transylvania Recreation & Sports Foundation
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Mr. Gordon Murray with the Transylvania Recreation and Sports Foundation will give a presentation on the foundation’s vision, purpose, and goals for improving athletic facilities county-wide.
Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Community Safety Day at TCH
T. C. Henderson Elementary School and Mountain Residents’ Group co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Community Safety Day on September 10. The day began with a tribute to 9/11 led by local pastors and the TCH music department. Winners of the “Why I Am Proud to Be an American” essay contest were announced, with first place receiving $50 and second place receiving $25. Informational booths, face painting, health checks, a bounce house, water slide and a visit by the MAMA helicopter were all part of the special event. Money raised by the food vendors went to support the local fire department.
“Essentially Cherokee” Program at BMS
On September 30, James “Bo” Taylor and members of the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians presented “Essentially Cherokee” to students at Brevard Middle School. Mr. Taylor, known as Dv-u-tsv-dv (Comeback Wolf) in his Cherokee Long Hair Clan, and the historically costumed warriors of AniKituhwa, discussed the early history of Western North Carolina, addressing human and civil rights, and showcased the language, dance, songs and folklore of the Cherokee. Mr. Taylor is Archivist at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, and holds a degree in anthropology with a minor in Cherokee Studies from Western Carolina University. The Essentially Cherokee program is designed to encourage students to appreciate cultural diversity and to view their world from the perspective of others.
NCMEA Honors Chorus
Hurray for the elementary music program! Seven students from the PFES and BES chorus programs recently made the North Carolina Music Educators Honors Chorus. Sally Germanaro (PFES) and Sara Moser (BES) are the teachers.
BHS Team Rocket
Brevard High School’s Team Rocket had a successful maiden launch on September 29. The newly formed rocket team promotes teamwork, problem solving, leadership, technology and the creative application of math and science concepts. Using a CAD design program, the team will create a large rocket for the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Donations toward this endeavor may be made to BHS Team Rocket.
NCAEOP District Meeting
Eight members of the Transylvania County Association of Educational Office Professionals (TCAEOP) attended the NCAEOP Fall District Meeting on October 3, 2011 in Marion. SBI Agent Tom Ammons, NC State Bureau of Investigation, gave an informative presentation on prescription drug abuse in our schools. Jenny Hunter was named the NCAEOP District 1 EOP of the Year. She will advance to the state level competition, which will be awarded in March at the NCAEOP Annual Conference in Greensboro. Deloris McKinney, Transylvania County Scholar, was awarded the District 1 student scholarship, valued at $500. Marinda Parris was installed as the District 1 Vice President for 2012-2013.
7th Grade Career Day
Seventh graders from BMS attended the “Skills for Tomorrow’s Work Place” Career Day on October 10 at the Transylvania Campus of Blue Ridge Community College. Program sessions included the following topics:
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My Heroes
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Donna Hoover, BMS
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“GO” Sylvan Sport
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Tom Dempsey, Founder
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Minutes Matter
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Frank Castelbalco, Director Cardiac Emergencies, Mission Hospital
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CFNC: Catchin’ Your Dreams
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Laura Misner, Regional Director, College Foundation of North Carolina
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Safety in Cyberspace
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Officer Brian Kreigsman, Transylvania County Sheriff’s Department
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Setting Your Course
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Tony Stromberg, Entrepreneur
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Automotive on the Move!
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Eric Stephens, Blue Ridge Community College
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BRCC Law Enforcement Demo
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Sherry Cartee, Director Law Enforcement Training, BRCC, Flat Rock
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Many thanks to the TCS faculty and staff who planned, coordinated, supervised, and assisted in making Career Day a success. Thanks also to the presenters, parents, PTO volunteers, and sponsors whose generosity, time and energy were greatly appreciated.
DRS Best School of Alternatives in NC
Davidson River School recently finished as the top ABCs performing alternative school in North Carolina. Recognition goes to the following dedicated and deserving members of the DRS team:
Arami Bolick Sheila Mooney
Jess Buhrman Chad Owen
Andy Bullwinkel Penny Owen
Marilyn Edie Stacey Pedersen
Noelle Fehn Joanna Randolph
Bobby Fish Joe Russo
Philip Fisher David Siniard
Chesnea Lance Stansbury Laura Smith
Jessica Levesque Donna Wilde
April Mathis
Dr. McDaris has prepared a proclamation for the Board's approval (see attached).
A motion is in order to approve the proclamation.
American Education Week
A proclamation is attached that designates November 13-19, 2011 as American Education Week in Transylvania County. In celebration of American Education Week, all current and retired school system employees are invited to Thanksgiving lunch as guests of the Board at the school cafeteria of their choice on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
A motion is in order to approve the proclamation.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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 (see attached list). Six new names have been added to the list: Casey Essenberg, Zachary Dickman, Josh Kalmbach, Julie Landers, Jacob Parrish, and Matthew Travers. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from September 19, 2011
2. Personnel report for October 24, 2011
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Capital Outlay Status Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Norris Barger will present a status report on current and future capital outlay projects. A color key for the attached summary is shown below:
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Summer 2011
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Fall 2011
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Winter 2011-2012
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Spring 2012
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Summer 2012
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Policy
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Globally Competitive Students
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Governance and Support
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The following policies, exhibits and documents were presented as information at the September 19 meeting. The policies and exhibits are presented for approval at this time. David Sutton will discuss the new changes (shown in blue) that have been made since the last meeting and answer any questions you may have. Copies are attached for your review.
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Name
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EEA
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School Transportation Services
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new policy;
new revisions lines 221-223
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Approve
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n/a
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TCS Driver Safety Plan
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new revision p. 5
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Information only; will not be part of policy
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GBEA
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Communicable Diseases
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revised policy
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Approve
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GBEA-E (A1)
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LEA Exposure Control Plan
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revised exhibit;
new revision line 39
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Approve
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GBEA-E (A11)
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Post-Exposure Sequence of Events
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revised exhibit
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Approve
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GBEA-E (A12)
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Employee Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident Report
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revised exhibit;
new revisions line 26
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Approve
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GBEA-E (A13) OLD
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Employee Blood Exposure Follow-up Checklist
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old exhibit to be replaced by NEW
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Rescind OLD
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GBEA-E (A13) NEW
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Bloodborne Pathogen Post-Exposure Letter, Form and Checklist
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rewritten exhibit;
new revisions lines 9, 10, 84, 88
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Approve NEW
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GBEA-E (A18)
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Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
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new exhibit;
new revisions lines 28, 32
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Approve
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JEC
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School Admissions
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revised policy
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Approve
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The following policies are presented for first-read information. Mr. Sutton will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. Copies are attached for your review.
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GCN/AFC-R
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Professional Educator Evaluation Process
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revised
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Information
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ECD
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Integrated Pest Management
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revised
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Information
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Approval of these policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Beginning Teacher Induction Program Plan
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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State Board Policy TCP-A-04 requires each LEA to develop a new Beginning Teacher Induction Program Plan and have that plan approved by the local board of education. The State Board policy delineates the specific components that the local plan must address. David Sutton presented the draft Beginning Teacher Induction Program Plan on September 19. He will review any changes and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the Beginning Teacher Induction Program Plan for Transylvania County Schools.
PFES School Improvement Plan Amendment
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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34 CFR § 200.41 requires that Pisgah Forest Elementary School revise its School Improvement Plan to include specific strategies to improve mathematics achievement as measured by Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The PFES faculty and staff approved the attached amendment by a vote of 48-2 on September 30, 2011. Local boards are required to approve, reject or modify SIP amendments within 45 days. David Sutton will discuss the amendment and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve, reject or modify the PFES School Improvement Plan amendment.
DRS ABCs Local Option Goals for 2011-2012
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The North Carolina ABCs model for alternative schools’ annual incentive pay plans mandates two achievement-based components and three local option goals. At least one of the local option goals must be an academic measure of student achievement. The goals must be approved by the local board. Attached for your review are Davidson River School’s local option goals for 2011-2012. Principal Donna Wilde will discuss the goals and answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the DRS ABCs local option goals for 2011-2012.
Cohort Graduation Rates
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. Scott Elliott will give a report on cohort graduation rates and dropout numbers. A summary is attached.
Student Services Update
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Dr. Scott Elliott will give an update on Student Services and answer any questions you may have. A summary is attached.
Dr. Kim Elliott will give an update on a sixth grade teaching module, “Aggressors, Victims and Bystanders: Thinking and Acting to Prevent Violence.” A component of the AVB module is a student survey regarding beliefs about violence and violent behaviors. An introduction to the AVB module and the student survey are attached for your review.
FitnessGram
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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House Bill 1757 requires the State Board of Education to develop guidelines for public schools to use evidence-based fitness testing for students in grades K through 8, as recommended by the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Alan Justice will give a report on FitnessGram, a health reporting program. Developed in 1982 by The Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas, FitnessGram was designed to increase parental awareness of children’s fitness levels by developing an easy way for physical education teachers to report the results of physical fitness assessments. Students are assessed in three general areas of fitness (aerobic capacity; muscle strength, endurance and flexibility; and body composition). Scores are evaluated against objective criterion standards that indicate a level of fitness necessary for health. Instructors may generate individual student reports, group summary reports and statistical reports to provide students and parents with objective, personalized feedback and positive reinforcement for lifelong health. A sample report for parents, information on Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZs), and the SBE fitness guidelines are attached for your review.
Important Dates
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Nov. 11
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Veteran’s Day Holiday
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Nov. 14-16
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NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development
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Greensboro
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Nov. 16
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Early Dismissal / Teacher Professional Development
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12:00 p.m.
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All Schools
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Nov. 17
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Annual Thanksgiving Lunch for TCS employees and retirees
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School Cafeterias
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Nov. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Nov. 23
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Teacher Leave Day
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Nov. 24-25
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Thanksgiving Holidays
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Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
Other Items
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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