Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, July 16, 2012 - 6:30pm

Transylvania County Board of Education

Morris Education Center

July 16, 2012

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. Former Students in the Military

5. Consent Agenda:

A. Minutes

B. Personnel Report

6. Request of Right-of-Way

7. FY13 Budget Update

8. Requests to Name Facilities

9. Important Dates

10. Public Comment

11. Other Items

12. Closed Session (Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation)

Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st 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 July 16, 2012.

Public Comment

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
X	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

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, at which time 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.

Good News Report

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

Google Blog Features TCS

Transylvania County Schools was featured by Google in their official blogspot announcements at the first day of the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference in San Diego on June 25, 2012. TCS was mentioned as one school system that is planning to use the Google Chromebook as an effective and affordable 1‑to‑1 educational tool. To view the blogspot, visit http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-schools-all-you-need-is-web.html.

Virtual Charter School Update

At a recent hearing on the virtual charter school litigation, Judge Jones reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision to approve the charter application. He held that only the State Board of Education has the authority to grant a charter. The result of this ruling is that the virtual charter school will not be permitted to operate in North Carolina. It remains to be seen whether the charter applicant will choose to file an appeal.

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
	21^st 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	21^st 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 the June 18, 2012 meeting

2. Personnel report for July 16, 2012

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.

Request for Right-of-Way

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

The City of Brevard has requested that the Board of Education consider granting a 30-foot right-of-way along Elm Bend Road to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The right-of-way would be used to construct a sidewalk near Brevard Elementary School as a part of the City’s proposed Pedestrian Plan. A proposal from City Manager Joe Moore is attached for your review, along with views of the proposed right-of-way and sidewalk route. Sarah Lutz, Planner and Assistant Zoning Administrator, will be present to discuss the right-of-way and answer any questions you may have.

The Board may take action on the request to grant the right-of-way.

FY13 Budget Update

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion	X
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

On June 11, the Board of Commissioners took action on the school system’s budget request for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The Commissioners voted 3-2 to cut the school system’s allocation for next year. Dr. McDaris will give an update on the budget and present any new information that has been received since that time.

Requests to Name Facilities

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion	X
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

On June 20, the Board received a formal request to name a Rosman High School athletic facility in honor of an individual who was instrumental in establishing that facility (see attached letter). Last winter, the Board received a request to name a different RHS facility in honor of another individual.

At its planning retreat on February 7, 2011, the Board discussed the naming of school facilities. At that time, members reviewed a number of policies from other school districts and considered establishing a local policy on naming facilities. It was agreed to table the matter and revisit it at another time.

The Board may choose to discuss the request(s), take action on the request(s), and/or direct the superintendent regarding possible policy development.

Important Dates

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
X	Governance and Support

July 23-26	NSBA Southern Region Conference		Biloxi, MS
Aug. 1-2	TCS Administrators’ Retreat	7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Rogow Room
Aug. 6	Resume regular 5-day schedule
Aug. 6-7	New Teacher Orientation	9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Rogow Room
Aug. 7	NCSBA Webinar: “Fair Labor Standards”	1-2 p.m.
Aug. 8-10	Teacher Workdays
Aug. 10	Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Night	4:00 p.m.	BES, PFES, RES, TCHES
Aug. 13	First Day for Students
Aug. 14	NCSBA Webinar: “Campaign Speech and Political Speech on School Grounds”	1-2 p.m.
Aug. 20	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Aug. 21	NCSBA Webinar: “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act”	1-2 p.m.
Aug. 23	NCSBA Webinar: “Basic Sexual Harassment Law for School Employees”	1-2 p.m.
Sept. 3	Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 12	Early Dismissal
Sept. 17	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	Rogow Room
Sept. 27	NCSBA District 8 Meeting	3:30 p.m.	Polk County
Oct. 2	NCSBA Webinar: “Cyberlaw – Bad Behavior Online”	1-2 p.m.
Oct. 15	Teacher Workday
Oct. 15	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Oct. 17-19	NCSBA Annual Law Conference		Asheville

Public Comment

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st Century Professionals	Information	X
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion
X	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.

Other Items

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
	21^st 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.

Closed Session

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action
X	21^st Century Professionals	Information
	Healthy and Responsible Students	Discussion	X
	Leadership to Guide Innovation
	Governance and Support

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319-321, the Board will go into closed session to discuss a confidential personnel matter (superintendent’s annual evaluation).

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

Adjourn

Public Attachments:

A. Military List 7-16-12.pdf

B. Minutes 6-18-12.pdf

D. Right-of-Way Request.pdf

E. Request to Name Facility.pdf

D1. RW SR1543 Elm Bend for BOE SR1543.pdf

C. Personnel Report REVISED 7-16-12.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board