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Dates: 
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 6:30pm

 

Transylvania County Board of Education
February 20, 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.               Presentation from Transylvania County Sesquicentennial Committee
4.               Good News Report
5.               Former Students in the Military
6.               Consent Agenda:
A.    Minutes
B.    Personnel Report
7.               Non-Faculty Coaches
8.               School Calendar 2012-2013
9.               FY13 Budget
10.           Important Dates
11.           Public Comment
12.           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 February 20, 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. 
 
 
Presentation from Sesquicentennial Committee

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
 
 
Carson Griffin and Mike Hawkins will make a presentation to the Board from the Transylvania County Sesquicentennial Committee. 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
Town of Rosman Donates to DRS
Davidson River School recently received a donation of over $1,400 from the Town of Rosman. The funds will be used to continue the Taiko Program and for student needs at DRS. 
 
February is Black History Month
The month of February is designated as “Black History Month” nationwide. Classes will have activities commemorating the important people, places and events of the civil rights movement and the contributions and achievements of celebrated African Americans.
 
BMS Geography Bee
In January, Matthew Sharpsteen, sixth grader at BMS, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the national competition. Next for Matthew will be a written test, and the top 100 scorers on that test will be eligible to compete in the State Bee on March 30. Each state winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Bee championship rounds in May. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Jeopardy host Alex Trebek will moderate the televised national finals on May 24. Dr. Leah Hammond is the BMS Geographic Bee coordinator and coach. 
 
RHS Students Pass ServSafe Test
Billie Wilson’s students at Rosman High School performed well on the first semester ServSafe test. Eleven out of twelve students passed the test. A passing score is 75%. 
 
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
 
 
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). One new name, Patrick Francis Kennerly, has been added to the 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 January 23, 2012
2.               Minutes from January 31, 2012
3.               Personnel report for February 20, 2012
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items. 
 
 
Non-Faculty Coaches

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
 
 
The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following names are submitted for approval as non-faculty coaches for spring sports 2012, pending satisfactory background checks:
 
Rosman High School
Alex McMahan
RHS baseball
Joe Wilbanks
RHS baseball
Doug Leonard
RHS softball
Eric Owen
RHS softball
Jessica Whitmire
RHS softball
Trista Kimsey
RHS softball
Thomas Moman
RHS track
Rosman Middle School
Sandi Shook
RMS softball
Kyle Reese
RMS/RHS softball
Ricky James
RMS baseball
Brian Bullock
RMS baseball
Keith Lovett
RMS baseball
Larry Bullock
RMS baseball
Brevard High School
Chuck Owenby
BHS JV baseball, vol. asst.
David McNeill
BHS softball, head
Chad Owenby
BHS softball, asst.
Ashley Rice
BHS JV softball, head
Mike Vandegrift
BHS men’s tennis, head
Bill Baldwin
BHS men’s/women’s track, head
Jackie Witherspoon
BHS men’s/women’s track, asst.
Brevard Middle School
Steve Nanny
BMS softball, head
Andrew Jones
BMS boys’ track, head
Kelly Nicholson
BMS girls’ soccer, head
Charles McKellar
BMS girls’ soccer, vol. asst.
 
 
*first time coach, TCS
 
A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for spring sports 2012.   
 
 
School Calendar for 2012-2013

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
 
 
On February 6, David Sutton presented the draft calendars for the 2012-2013 school year as developed by the TCS Calendar Committee. Transylvania County Schools has requested a waiver from the 185-day requirement for next year. The State Board has not yet taken action on that request and may not take action until late in the spring. Therefore, the calendar committee has recommended that the Board adopt two calendars (a 180-day version and a 185-day version) in order to give students, staff, parents and the community some guidance in planning for next year. The draft calendars are attached. Mr. Sutton will discuss the calendars and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to adopt school calendar(s) for 2012-2013. 
 
 
FY13 Budget

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
Norris Barger will present the latest budget information and drafts for discussion.  Documents are attached for your review.
 
 
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. 23-24
NCSBA Special Issue Seminars: Budget & Finance
 
Raleigh
Mar. 5
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 6
NCSBA Webinar: Superintendent and Administrator Contract Issues
 
 
Mar 12
Teacher Workday
 
 
Mar. 12-13
NCSBA School Law Academy
 
Raleigh
Mar. 19
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Mar. 27
Kindergarten Registration
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
All Elementary Schools
Apr. 2
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 3
NCSBA Webinar: Teacher Tenure & Renewal Contracts
 
 
Apr. 6
Holiday
 
 
Apr. 9-13
Spring Break
 
 
Apr. 19
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 21-23
NSBA Annual Conference
 
Boston
Apr. 23
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Apr. 23
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 24
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Apr. 25
Early Dismissal
 
 
May 1
NCSBA Webinar: Legal Issues at Graduation
 
 
May 1
BHS Senior Project Presentations
3:30 p.m.
BHS
May 7
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 8
RHS Senior Project Presentations
3:30 p.m.
RHS
May 8
TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet
6:00 p.m.
Rogow Room
May 10
Transylvania Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
May 15
DRS Senior Projects
3:30 p.m.
DRS
May 21
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
 
 
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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