Dates:

Monday, May 15, 2006 - 7:00pm

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER

BUSINESS ITEMS

Good News Report

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

American Scholastic Achievement Test

In March, thirty BMS students took the American Scholastic Achievement League Challenge. The test assessed the following areas:

General Knowledge

Language and Literature

History

Geography

Science

Logic, Problem Solving, and Math

Over 26,000 students from American schools all over the world competed in this event. Out of 100 questions on the test, the national average was 51 correct. The average score of the thirty BMS students was 60.5. Twenty-six of the 30 students qualified for certificates (earning a score of 51 or above). Glenn Palmer (grade 8) is the North Carolina State Champion, and Aaron Green (grade 8) finished second in the state. The top 26 students (including Glenn and Aaron) will be honored at the PTO Awards Ceremony at BMS at the end of May.

Mountain Amateur Athletic Award

The Rosman High School basketball team was named the 1A/2A Team of the Year at the Mountain Amateur Athletic Club Awards Program at the Grove Park Inn on May 9. The team was recognized for good character, citizenship, scholarship and athletic skill. Mic Galloway and Nathan Owens are the coaches.

FFA Tee Shirt Award

For the second year in a row, the Brevard High School FFA has won the national FFA tee shirt award. Only four designs are picked nationwide each year. The chapter will receive a portion of the proceeds from the national sales. This past year netted the BHS chapter over $1000. Andy VonCanon is the FFA sponsor at BHS.

Former Students in the Military

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U. S. Military in Iraq, Afghanistan, or elsewhere. The attached list will be updated as more names are received.

Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Personnel Report

The personnel report for May 15, 2006, is attached for your approval.

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).

Policy

Student Seclusion/Restraint/Isolation

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Policy JGB (Student Seclusion/Restraint/Isolation) is a new policy. It is presented as information. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at a future meeting.

21+ Diploma

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Dr. Scott Elliott will present a report on the 21+ Program, a 21-credit high school diploma option being considered for the 2006-2007 school year. The Board heard an initial proposal on the 21+ program at its retreat in February. A planning task force has been working to develop an implementation plan for the program. An outline of the proposal is attached. The administration would request direction from the Board regarding this idea for policy development.

CTE Plan 2006-2007

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Dr. Jeff McDaris will present the local Career and Technical Education Plan for 2006-2007. Information on the plan and a list of course opportunities are attached. The complete plan is available online. Approval of the plan will be requested at the next meeting.

FY06 Budget Amendments

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Norris Barger will present year-end budget amendments for 2005-2006. The following amendments are attached for your review:

Budget Amendment No. 1 – State Public School Fund

Budget Amendment No. 1 – Local Current Expense Fund

Budget Amendment No. 1 – Federal Grants Fund

Budget Amendment No. 3 – Capital Outlay Fund

Motions are in order to approve the budget amendments.

FY07 Budget

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Norris Barger will review the FY07 Current Expense budget recommendation and FY07 Capital Outlay 5-year plan. The latest drafts are attached.

Motions are in order to approve the Local Current Expense Budget and Capital Outlay Budget for 2006-2007.

Capital Projects

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Norris Barger will give an update on capital projects including the RHS field house and the BHS stadium repair.

Important Dates

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

May 16

3:30 p.m.

BHS Senior Project Boards

BHS

May 16

7:00 p.m.

Joint Meeting w/ Board of Commissioners

New Library

May 18

9:30am–3:30pm

School Board Training

WRESA

May 18

5:30 p.m.

Scholars Recognition Evening (Supper 5:30; Program 7:00)

BHS Cafeteria/

Auditorium

May 19

7:00 p.m.

BMS Band Concert

BHS Auditorium

May 19, 20

7:00 p.m.

RHS Musical “Anything Goes”

RHS Auditorium

May 22

6:30 p.m.

RHS Scholastic Awards Night

RHS Auditorium

May 23

2:30 p.m.

RHS Senior Project Boards

RHS

May 24

6:00 p.m.

National Technical Honor Society Inductions

MEC

May 25

7:00 p.m.

BHS Band/Chorus Concert

BHS Auditorium

May 29

6:30 p.m.

TCS Bus Driver Banquet

Twin Dragons

June 1

6:00 p.m.

RHS Athletic Awards Night

RHS Auditorium

June 5

6:30 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

TBD

June 7

Last Day Students (Dismiss 1:30 p.m.)

June 8

12:00 p.m.

CTE Barbecue

BHS

June 10

10:00 a.m.

Rosman High School Graduation

RHS

June 10

2:00 p.m.

Brevard High School Graduation

Brevard Music Center

June 19

6:30 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

MEC

June 19

Begin 4-Day Summer Schedule

June 26-30

NCSBA Special Issue Seminars/Policy Conference

Atlantic Beach, NC

July 17

6:30 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

MEC

Aug. 7-10

2 days TBD

District Leadership Retreat

TBD

Aug. 15-16

New Teacher Orientation

TBD

Make-up Days

1. December 15 was made up on December 22.

2. December 16 was made up on March 24.

3. February 9 will be made up on June 7.

Other Items/Public Comment

Other Items and Public Comment

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public. A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each.

Closed Session (Personnel)

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

High Student Performance

Action

Healthy Students/Safe/Orderly/Caring Schools

Information

Quality Professional Staff

Discussion

Family/Community/Business Support

Efficient and Effective Operation

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319, the Board will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (employee personnel files).

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

Groups audience:

School Board

Regular Meeting

American Scholastic Achievement Test

Mountain Amateur Athletic Award

FFA Tee Shirt Award

Personnel Report