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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 2:54pm
Dates:
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 6:00pm
January 21, 2014
Morris Education Center
6:00 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Closed Session (6:00 p.m.)
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Update on Artificial Turf for BHS
8. Annual Financial Report
9. FY13 Capital Outlay Update
10. Policy:
A. ACAA, “Sexual Harassment”
B. ACB, “Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying”
C. JFC, “Student Conduct/Discipline”
D. GBMA, “Prohibition Against Retaliation”
E. DO, “Medicaid Funding for Eligible Services”
F. GCBDB, “Employee Leaves and Absences”
G. IIC, “Field Trip Approval and Cancellation”
H. GCI, “Employee Assignments and Transfers”
I. GBM, “Staff Grievances”
J. JHCF, “Do Not Resuscitate Orders”
K. DJ-R, “Purchasing Requirements”
11. Resolution to Join Legislation Challenging Constitutionality of Voucher Law
12. Topics for Retreat
13. Superintendent’s Update
14. Dates for School Facility Tours
15. Important Dates
16. Public Comment
17. Other Items
Closed Session
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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Pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(3), the Board of Education will go into closed session to prevent disclosure of confidential information.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Approval of Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for January 21, 2014.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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N.C.G.S. § 115C-51 states that local boards of education shall provide at least one period for public comment per month at a regular meeting of the board. 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, in which case the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be asked to refrain from discussing specific individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment. Sign-up is not required for the second public comment opportunity at the end of the meeting.
Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 Haven Visits RES Classroom
In December, students in AIG Specialist Carol Weeks’ 5th grade reading enrichment class hosted guest speaker Jennifer Flood, Director of The Haven of Transylvania County. The students were reading the novel Maniac Magee, which includes issues of homelessness and racism throughout. Students researched homelessness within our county and country and brought questions for Mrs. Flood. The group also raised funds to buy Christmas gifts for clients staying at the shelter over the holidays.
BES Food Drive
Madelyn Foster, a fifth grader at Brevard Elementary School, held a food drive at her school, collecting nearly 1000 pounds of food. She and her mother, Michelle Foster, delivered the food to the Bread of Life, a free community kitchen in Brevard.
Kindergarten Students Learn About Las Posadas
In December, students in Ms. Keever’s and Mrs. Riddle’s kindergarten classes at Rosman Elementary School learned about the country of Mexico and the Hispanic Christmas celebration, Las Posadas. They learned how to make traditional Mexican blanket cookies with help from the students in Billie Wilson’s Foods I class and sang Spanish Christmas songs with Mrs. Queen’s Spanish I class. The kindergarten students look forward to a Cinco de Mayo field trip to Rosman High School in May to learn more about the Spanish culture.
Guest Chefs at BHS
Students at Brevard High School got a lesson in cooking from some of the best professional chefs in the county. These “guest chefs” took time from their busy schedules to teach the students new recipes and cooking techniques. The guest chefs and the dishes they taught the students to prepare are listed below:
Students at Brevard High School got a lesson in cooking from some of the best professional chefs in the county. These “guest chefs” took time from their busy schedules to teach the students new recipes and cooking techniques. The guest chefs and the dishes they taught the students to prepare are listed below:
Pat Carrington (College Walk) - country pie casserole
Anne Somich (Wild Indigo Catering) - butternut squash lasagna
Jennifer Malo - chicken verde chili
Peter Stone (Lake Toxaway Wine and Cheese) - chicken and dumplings
Naren Schoenacher- potato and leek soup
Dave Williams- arroz con pollo, black beans and plantain chips
Marnie (Earthshine) - chicken pot pie and spinach souffle
Marc Dambax (Marco’s Italian Restaurant) - lasagna
BHS Student Council Winter Days
Thanks to a generous community and the Brevard High School faculty and staff, the Brevard High School Student Council raised more than $1,800 for this year's Winter Days Project. Student council members shopped for, wrapped, and delivered over 200 items to the Department of Social Services to provide Christmas presents for 29 foster children and 11 adults with no family.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on FACEBOOK.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 the 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). The names are read aloud twice a year. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the December 16, 2013 meeting
2. Personnel report for January 21, 2014
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Update on Artificial Turf
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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At the December meeting, the Board heard a proposal to provide artificial turf for the Brevard High School stadium. A copy of the proposal is attached. The Board may discuss the proposal and possible next steps.
Annual Financial Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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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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Norris Barger will present the Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The financial report and the auditors’ compliance report are attached for your review.
FY13 Capital Outlay Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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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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Norris Barger will present an update on the status of capital outlay projects that were budgeted in the 2012-2013 school year. A summary report is attached for your information.
Policy
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 nine policies listed below were presented for first reads at the December board meeting. With the exception of Policy IIC, there have been no new changes to the policies. Dr. Scott Elliott will review the additional changes to Policy IIC and answer any questions you have. The policies are attached.
Motions are in order to approve and rescind the policies as indicated below.
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Code
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Status
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Action Requested
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ACAA
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Sexual Harassment
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collapsed into ACB
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rescind
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ACAA-R
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Sexual Harassment
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collapsed into ACB-R
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rescind
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ACB
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Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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ACB-R
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Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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JFC
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Student Conduct/Discipline
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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GBMA
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Prohibition Against Retaliation
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new; 2nd read
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approve
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DO
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Medicaid Funding for Eligible Services
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new; 2nd read
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approve
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GCBDB
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Employee Leaves and Absences
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revised; 2nd read
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approve
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IIC
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Field Trip Approval and Cancellation
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new revisions; 2nd read
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approve
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The following seven policies are presented for first-read information. The policies are attached. Dr. Elliott will review the policies and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
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Status
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Action Requested
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GCI
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Employee Assignments and Transfer
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revised; 1st read
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review
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GCI-E
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Employee Assignments and Transfer
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to be rescinded; 1st read
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review
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GBM
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Staff Grievances
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revised; 1st read
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review
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GBM-R
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Staff Grievances
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revised; 1st read
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review
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GBM-E
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Staff Complaints and Grievances
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to be rescinded; 1st read
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review
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JHCF
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Do Not Resuscitate Orders
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new; 1st read
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review
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DJ-R
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Purchasing Requirements
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revised; 1st read
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review
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Resolution to Join Litigation
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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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In December 2013, a lawsuit was filed in Wake County Superior Court that challenges the constitutionality of legislation passed earlier this year, which creates a private school voucher program using public funds. Under the legislation, which takes effect in the 2014-2015 school year, a private school can receive up to $4,200 from taxpayer funding for each student that it enrolls. The suit was filed by four individual taxpayers, three of whom have children attending public schools, and the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA), which represents 115 local boards of education in the state.
The complaint asserts that the legislation violates the state constitution by:
- Using public dollars for a non-public purpose—private education opportunities outside of the constitutionally required “general and uniform system of free public schools”;
- Failing to require participating private schools to adhere to any substantive educational standards or practice non-discriminatory admissions;
- Diverting public dollars from the State School Fund, which is to be used “exclusively for establishing and maintaining a uniform system of public schools”; and
- Creating a system of selective secondary educational opportunities that denies students equal opportunities.
A resolution is attached stating that the Transylvania County Board of Education agrees to join as a plaintiff in the lawsuit and authorizes the attorneys engaged by the NCSBA and other plaintiffs to represent the Board in the litigation, with the litigation costs to be borne by the NCSBA’s Legal Assistance Fund.
A motion is in order to adopt the resolution.
Topics for Retreat
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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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 will hold its annual planning retreat at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Morris Education Center. A light supper will be provided. The following topics have been suggested for discussion:
- TCS compensation study (next steps)
- Teacher tenure and 25% plan
- Bond referendum
Board members may submit other possible topics for the retreat agenda.
Superintendent’s Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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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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Dr. McDaris will give an update on new and ongoing issues for the 2013-2014 school year.
Dates for School Facility Tours
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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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As part of its annual budget process, the Board of Education typically schedules two days in February to visit the schools and evaluate capital outlay needs. The Board may discuss and set dates for the 2014 facility tours.
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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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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Jan. 23
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BHS Art Gallery Grand Opening Celebration
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6:30 p.m.
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BHS
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Jan. 27
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Science Fair Awards Ceremony
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6:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Jan. 28
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JOINT MEETING
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7:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Feb. 3
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PLANNING RETREAT
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4:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 12
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Early Dismissal
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Feb. 13-14
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NCSBA “School Law Conference”
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Raleigh, NC
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Feb.17
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Leave Day
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Feb. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 24
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National Technical Honor Society Inductions
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5:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Mar. 3
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 24-28
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Spring Break
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Public Comment
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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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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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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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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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