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Dates: 
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:30pm

 

Transylvania County Board of Education
January 23, 2012
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
 
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 New NBPTS Teachers---
5.               Former Students in the Military
6.               Consent Agenda:
A.    Minutes
B.    Personnel Report
7.               Policy:
A.    GCN/AFC-R, “Professional Educator Evaluation Process”
B.    IC, “School Year”
C.    ICA, “School Calendar”
8.               Annual Financial Audit Report for 2010-2011
9.               FY12 Budget Amendments
10.           Resolution Requesting Changes to School Pay Date Provisions
11.           Student Survey for NC QUEST Grant
12.           Topics for Retreat
13.           Important Dates
14.           Public Comment
15.           Other Items
 
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 23, 2012.
 
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.  No solicitations will be allowed during public comment. 
 
Good News Report

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
School Board Appreciation Month
Governor Beverly Perdue has declared the month of January 2012 as “School Board Appreciation Month” in North Carolina in honor of the elected officials who work as tireless advocates for public education. School board members spend countless hours serving as liaisons between the school district and the public. Governor Perdue’s proclamation is attached.
 
Donation from Egolf Ford
This fall, Egolf Ford of Brevard held a “Drive One for Your Schools” fundraiser in which $20 was donated to either BHS or RHS for each Ford vehicle that was test driven. In January, Egolf presented Dr. McDaris with a check for $1,500. Brevard was one of only 20-40 Ford dealerships nationwide that were selected to participate in the “Drive One” promotion. Our thanks go to Egolf Ford of Brevard for their generosity and support.  
 
Murphy Helps RES Readers
With the help of owner Charlie Juengling, Murphy the Therapy Dog has visited RES to listen to students who are learning to read. Students enjoy reading to Murphy because he is a patient and supportive listener, and Murphy enjoys getting lots of petting and making new friends.   
 
Presentation of U.S. Flag
At the home wrestling match on January 12, a United States Flag was presented to Brevard High School on behalf of Lieutenant Joseph Ellenberger. Lieutenant Ellenberger is the brother of SRO Mark Ellenberger and a graduate of Brevard High School. He is currently serving in Afghanistan, and the flag is one that has flown over his base there. The flag is on display in the front lobby of the school.  
 
TCSEF Grants for 2012
This year the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (www.tcsef.org) awarded a total of $9,600 in mini-grants to classroom teachers in Transylvania County Schools. The Education Foundation is a volunteer-based board that develops and encourages public and private support of our local public schools. Each year the Foundation provides approximately $10,000 in grants with money raised through fund-raisers such as Taste of Transylvania, Honor Your Teacher, and membership drives.  The 2012 grant recipients are listed below:
 

Name
Area
Project
Lisa Smith
BMS Science
Bare Bones
Bob Dinsdale
PFES 3rd Grade
Olympiad
Noelle Khare
BMS Science
Weighty Matters
Jennifer Galloway
TCH Physical Education
Stepping Across the Curriculum
Chris Dodson
BHS Language Arts
Comic Life
Rivers Smith
BMS Music
Jam Packed Music
Deborah Smith
PFES 4th Grade
Math from Pre-K to Algebra
Karen Brown
RES Kindergarten
Who’s There
4th Grade Teachers
BES 4th Grade
Earthshine Mountain Lodge
Sarah Justice
RHS Media Center
Crazy for Q R Codes
Deanna Woodin
BES 5th Grade
Muddy Sneakers
Andrew Jones and 7th Grade Teachers
BMS 7th Grade
Where in the World
Mandy Foster
PFES Kindergarten
Bike Rangers
 
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
 
Resolution of Recognition

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
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:
 
To Sherri Owen, Pisgah Forest Elementary School, for successfully completing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification;
 
To Stephanie Sizemore, Pisgah Forest Elementary School, for successfully completing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification;
 
To Hunter Hall, Brevard High School, for being selected as the Hendersonville Times-News Tennis Player of the Year for 2011-2012;
 
To Tommy Connell, Brevard High School, for being selected as the Hendersonville Times-News Runner of the Year for 2011-2012; and
 
To Freddie Whitman, Rosman High School, for being named the Hendersonville Times-News Football Coach of the Year for 2011-2012.
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
The Board will recess briefly for a reception in honor of the individuals listed 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 (see attached list). Additional names will be included as they 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 (see attached):
 
1.               Minutes from December 8, 2011
2.               Minutes from December 12, 2011
3.               Personnel report for January 23, 2012
 
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
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The following policies were presented as first-read information on December 12, 2011. No new changes have been made since then. David Sutton will review the policies and answer any questions you may have. The policies are attached for your approval. 
 

Code
Name
Status
Information / Action
GCN/AFC-R
Professional Educator Evaluation Process
Revised
Action
IC
School Year
 
Revised
Action
ICA
School Calendar
 
Revised
Action
 
Motions are in order to approve the policies. 
 
Annual Financial Audit Report

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
 
 
 
The Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2011 is attached for your review. Norris Barger will present the report and answer any questions you may have. 
 
FY12 Budget Amendments

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
 
 
 
Norris Barger will present the following budget amendments for the 2011-2012 fiscal year:
 
            Budget Amendment No. 1 for the State Public School Fund
            Budget Amendment No. 1 for the Federal Grants Fund
 
Motions are in order to approve the budget amendments for FY12. 
 
Resolution Requesting Changes to School Pay Date Provisions

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
 
 
 
At the Superintendents’ Winter Conference, the North Carolina School Boards Association was asked to develop a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to correct legislation dealing with pay dates for teachers and other school system employees (see attached). NCSBA encourages local boards to adopt the resolution and send it to their state legislators in hopes of getting the legislature to take action at a special session in February. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
Student Survey for NC QUEST Grant

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Dr. Kim Elliott will present the Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales survey, which is a required component of the NC QUEST grant. The survey is attached for your review. The survey would be administered to students at Davidson River School. Dr. Elliott will answer any questions you may have. 
 
Topics for Retreat

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 hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Morris Education Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. A light supper will be provided. The following topics have been submitted as possible agenda items:
 
·       Afterschool issues regarding Title XX
·       Essential Standards and Common Core changes
·       Capital projects
·       Calendar
·       50-year celebration of integration
·       Year-round and magnet schools
·       Blue Ridge Community College partnership
·       Athletic conferences
·       Technology update
·       Substance abuse
·       NC QUEST update
·       Grants update
·       FY13 budget
 
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
 
 
 
Feb. 6
PLANNING RETREAT
5:30 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 7
NCSBA Webinar: Service Animals - New Rules for Schools
 
 
Feb. 8
Early Dismissal
 
 
Feb. 9
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 13
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Feb. 14
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Feb. 20
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Feb. 20
Teacher Leave Day
 
 
Mar. 5
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 6
NCSBA Webinar: Superintendent and Administrator Contract Issues
 
 
Mar. 14-15
Teacher Workdays
 
 
Mar. 19
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 27
Kindergarten Registration
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
All Elementary Schools

 

 
 
 
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.  No solicitations will be allowed during public comment. 
 
Other Items

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
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff. 
 
Adjourn
 
 
 
 

 

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