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Submitted by Migration on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:23am
Dates:
Monday, March 2, 2015 - 6:30pm
March 2, 2015
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER / WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. Good News Report
4. Former Students in the Military
5. FY16 Budget
6. Superintendent’s Update
7. Important Dates
8. Public Comment
9. Other Items
10. Closed Session
Approval of Agenda
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Excellent Educators
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for March 2, 2015.
Public Comment
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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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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Excellent Educators
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Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
Lianne Duscio and Garland Joseph, sophomores from Brevard High School, traveled to San Jose, California recently to present their science research at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Conference. The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." This year’s AAAS Conference was attended by over 10,000 scientists and science enthusiasts from around the country. Duscio and Joseph presented their research during a poster session and an oral presentation. The students were awarded the honor of attending the conference when they won first place in the Biological Sciences category at last year’s North Carolina Student Academy of Science (NCSAS) for their project, “Testing for Antioxidants, Vitamin C and Antitumor Properties of Berries from Autumn Olive and Spicebush.”
According to Duscio, the girls had many opportunities on the trip. “We were able to go to a breakfast with scientists and meet practicing scientists. It was great to hear their stories and how they got to this point in their life. It was inspiring! This could be our future too!” Joseph agreed. “One highlight was when we got to go to Google and meet Vint Cerf, one of the ‘fathers of the Internet’, and discuss the history and new innovations.”
“The speakers at the conference were amazing!” said Joseph. Dr. Gerald Fink, AAAS president, was far from the stereotypical boring lecturer. “Dr. Fink had a great sense of humor, presenting a very interesting turtle picture and a Star Trek reference as part of his scientific talk.” Duscio added that Dr. Jamie Vernon, editor in chief of Sigma Xi’s American Scientist, “was really helpful. He gave suggestions about pursuing a life in science, and things to keep in mind as we start to make decisions about what we want to do with our lives.”
Both Duscio and Joseph said that the best part of the trip was “meeting other students from across the nation and talking to them about their projects. It was especially fun getting to know all of the students from North Carolina!” During the final banquet Duscio and Joseph were inducted into the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) alongside the 156 other student delegates.
Duscio and Joseph have many people to thank for their success. The girls conducted their work as part of the TIME 4 Real Science Research Program, a partnership between Transylvania County Schools and NC Cooperative Extension. Retired scientist volunteer Dr. Kent Wilcox mentored the girls throughout their project. “He was so helpful with finding different assays that could be used to test our berries. We had not taken biology or chemistry when we did this project and Dr. Wilcox helped us understand the science concepts involved. Without Dr. Wilcox, none of this would have been possible.”
Jennifer Williams, the students’ science research teacher, travelled with the girls to the conference, acting as chaperone for the 12 North Carolina AJAS delegates. Funding for the students’ trip was provided by generous donations from the Brevard chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (NCSAS sponsor).
Middle School Teams Tally Wins at Math Competition
On February 7, Brevard and Rosman Middle Schools sent teams to the MathCounts Competition at T.C. Roberson High School. With 28 schools represented, both teams performed well and members garnered several individual honors. Brevard Middle took sixth place with a team of nine "mathletes" led by advisor Mellissa Howell. Brandy Glendening led a team of four from Rosman Middle to a 12th place finish overall. The teams competed in three different events: individual test, team test, and "countdown round." James Thompson from BMS was a runner up in the Countdown Round, securing a 13th place in the overall competition. Marcus Morgan of Rosman Middle scored in the top twenty. Brevard Middle's Benji Dial took home the highest individual honor for TCS, earning third place overall out of 220 students participating. He will now move on to the State MathCounts Competition in Durham on March 20 at the North Carolina School of Science and Math.
Rosman Middle School team members were Dakotah Morgan, Sam Ballard, Grand Reese, and Marcus Morgan. Brevard Middle School competitors were Benji Dial, James Thompson, Bella Stzyber, Juliana Rizo, Nyx Siniard, Asher de la Torré, Anna de la Torré, Alex Ear, and Candace Britt.
Brian Hatter Wins BMS Geographic Bee
Brian Hatter, 8th grade student at Brevard Middle School, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 16 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school Bee was the first round in the 27th Annual National Geographic Bee. Other top finishers at BMS included Will Terrell (2nd place), Clint Harron (tie-3rd place), and Kyndal Myers (tie-3rd place).
Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating in the 2015 Bee. The school champions, including Hatter, will next take a written test, and the top 100 scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state Bee on March 27. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the state winners to participate in the national championship rounds on May 11-13. The first place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription to National Geographic magazine, and a trip to the Galápagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will moderate the televised finals on May 13. Check local listings for dates and times.
2015 Western Region Student Academy of Science Results
The Western Region Student Academy of Science was held on Friday, February 27 at UNC-Asheville. The Brevard High School students listed below will advance to the state competition in Durham on March 27:
Sam Farrar, Erin Smith, and Cameron McCathern: The Evaluation of Stevia rebaudiana for the Presence of Estrogen Like Compounds - 1st place, Biological Sciences
Abby Williams and Carly Onnink: Electroantennogram assays to determine Megacopta cribraria response to [E]-2-hexenal, tridecane, and [E]-2-decenal - 2nd place, Biological Sciences
Crista Cali and Sarah Branagan: The Search for Pityophthorus juglandis and Associated Geosmithia morbida in Transylvania County, NC - 3rd place, Biological Sciences
Aaron Neumann, Ingrid Findlay, and Hannah Lemel: Evaluation of Honey Bee Health in Transylvania County: An Assessment of Varroa destructor and Nosema levels - Honorable Mention, Biological Sciences
Hannah Field and Ryan Holland: Screening Local Lignicolous Fungi for Lignin Degrading Enzymes - 1st place, Biotechnology
Carver Nichols: Agrobacterium-Mediated Stable Transformation of Coleus X Hybridus in Planta Using the Floral Dip Method - 2nd place, Biotechnology
Sam Lemel and Bryce Spradlin: Adapting Lamp Assay and Culturing Methods for use in Detecting Pseudoperonospora humuli in Hops and Pseudoperonospora cubensis in Cucumbers - 3rd place, Biotechnology
Joseph Roberts, Eliza Witherspoon, and Lauren Tooley: Evaluation of VOC producing Diaporthe species for enzyme production - 1st place, Chemistry
Allison Reece and Lauren DuBreuil: The Effect of Antibiotics on the Mortality of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae) - 2nd place, Environmental Science
Ryulee Park and Aidan Spradlin: Identification and heavy metal remediation potential of fungi isolated from Duke Energy's 1964 Asheville coal ash pond - 3rd place, Environmental Science
Science Lab Tables for RHS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton have donated approximately $15,000 to purchase high quality student laboratory tables for the science labs at Rosman High School. When the tables arrive, a ceremony will be held to formally recognize the Pattons for their generosity and support of our schools.
Former Students in the Military
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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The Board of Education wishes to thank 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. The attached list of names is recognized at every meeting and read aloud twice a year in honor of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Additional names will be included as they are received.
FY16 Budget
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Norris Barger will present the latest information and draft documents for the 2015-2016 budget. The documents are attached for your review.
Superintendent’s Update
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Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.
Important Dates
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Mar. 11
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Students dismissed at noon
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Mar. 16
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Mar. 27
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Makeup day for Feb. 17
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Apr. 3
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Makeup day for Feb. 19 (noon dismissal)
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Apr. 6-10
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Spring Break
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Apr. 14-16
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Kindergarten Orientation
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Tu, W 8am – 3pm
Th 8am -3pm & 4pm - 6:30pm
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BES, PFES, RES, and TCH
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Apr. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 27-29
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AdvancED District Accreditation External Review
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Apr. 27
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AdvancED interviews
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
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MEC
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Apr. 29
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SPECIAL MEETING to receive exit report from AdvancED team
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TBD
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MEC
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Proposed Calendar Revisions:
- February 17 is made up on March 17.
- February 18 is made up on June 11.
- February 19 is made up on April 3 (noon dismissal).
- February 20 is not made up.
- February 24 is made up on May 25.
- February 25 is not made up.
- February 26
- February 27
Public Comment
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Excellent Educators
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
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Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Closed Session
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Excellent Educators
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Pursuant to N.G.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(1) and 115C-402, the Board will go into closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (student records).
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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