01. Approval of Agenda

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for November 19, 2015.

Groups audience:

School Board

02. Public Comment

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

N.C.G.S. §115C-51 states that local boards 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 comments to 5 minutes each, unless there are more than six speakers per session, in which case the chairman may limit the time allotted to no more than 3 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.

Groups audience:

School Board

03. Good News Report

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship	X	Action
Excellent Educators	X	Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

RHS 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame

At the home football game on October 23, five individuals were inducted into the 2015 Rosman High School Alumni Hall of Fame:

Inspirational Experiences: Ray Aiken (Class of 1953)

Athletic Achievements: Rex Dillard (Class of 1966)

Career Success: Mildred Dodson (Class of 1954), deceased

Contributions to RHS: Laverne Hogsed (Class of 1932), deceased

Public Service: Joe James Parker (Class of 1961)

Before the game, inductees and their families were treated to a reception/dinner. Individual plaques were presented during the half-time ceremony, and each inductee’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque at the school. The Hall of Fame members will also appear in a two-page spread in the school yearbook. For more information about the Alumni Hall of Fame, including guidelines and nomination forms, please visit the RHS website www.tcsnc.org/domain/782 or contact the school at (828) 862-4284. Nominations may be submitted at any time for consideration for the following year.

Local Student Competes for Miss Teen Title

Bianca Quinn of Rosman was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen Pageant competition scheduled for November 15, 2015. Should Bianca win the title of Miss Teen, she would go on to represent Asheville and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida.

Senior Service Day

Eighty-two seniors from Rosman High School contributed over 500 hours of labor working on projects within the community during Senior Service Day on September 23. Students sorted donated clothes and hauled trash at the Tiger Town Thrift Store and the Sharing House, performed grounds maintenance at Rosman Elementary School, and prepared food for more than 180 people at the Bread of Life. Back on campus, students pressure washed, pulled weeds, painted, collected trash, and refreshed the painted tiger paws at the RHS stadium and new gym. A group also worked with Headwaters Outfitters to clean up trash from the French Broad River. Ten students and two adults collected two truckloads of tires, metal, and miscellaneous debris from the area between the Rosman water treatment plant and Hannah Ford Road. Staff members from RHS supported the endeavor by giving up their planning periods to help supervise students and pitch in to work.

RHS Band Takes Honors

The Rosman High School Marching Band finished in 2^nd place overall at the recent Science Hill Invitational Band Competition. Chelsey Montgomery is the director of bands at Rosman Middle and Rosman High.

American Education Week

American Education Week, November 16-20, 2015, is a time to celebrate public education and honor the individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. This year’s theme is “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” Each year the board recognizes the observance by adopting a proclamation designating American Education Week in Transylvania County (see attached). In addition, all current and retired school system employees are invited to a free Thanksgiving lunch as guests of the board on a designated day in November. This year’s Thanksgiving lunch was held on Thursday, November 12.

A motion is in order to approve the proclamation.

Ag in the Classroom

Agriculture is one of North Carolina’s biggest industries, yet many young people do not know much about where our food comes from. American agriculture provides the most affordable, safe, and abundant food supply the world has to offer. The non-profit Farm Bureau Federation is the “voice of agriculture” and advocates for agriculture education across the nation. They want to help make young people aware that agriculture is more than just farming—it is high tech, and the new plant/science project at NC State will offer a number of agriculture jobs to young people who train in that field. For the past several years, the Transylvania County Farm Bureau has helped spread the word by donating agriculture kits and books to each of our elementary schools. Farm Bureau President Jackie Whitmire would like teachers to know that Farm Bureau also offers an Ag in the Classroom program and instructor who will present free of charge. Also, teachers who are interested in teaching some agriculture in the classroom are eligible for $500 grants. Last year, 5-6 grants were awarded to teachers in Jackson County. For more information on Ag in the Classroom, contact Director Michelle Reedy at michelle.reedy@ncfb.org or (919) 782-1705.

Veterans Day Celebrations

Brevard High School and Rosman High School each held assemblies on Tuesday, November 10, in celebration of Veterans Day and the 240^th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Junior ROTC cadets led impressive programs at each of the high schools. Students, parents, staff and community members were on hand to recognize the patriotism and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have selflessly defended our nation and its freedoms.

Cross Country State Champs

Congratulations to the Brevard High School Women’s Cross Country team, winners of the State 2A Championship in Kernersville earlier this month. Eliza Witherspoon led the Blue Devils with an All-State, 10^th place finish, followed by Ava Findley in 11^th place, Julie Smith in 26^th overall, Alydia Monahan in 29^th, and Lillie Siniard in 33^rd. Sara Rain Tree and Anna Schrader also competed, and Emma Dauster served as alternate. A half-mile into the race, the entire team was behind 60^th place. Then by the two-mile mark, the top five scorers had moved up into the top 35, ultimately leading to a winning team score of 77. Eliza Witherspoon also earned the 2A Sportsmanship Award. At the same meet, Noah Graham of the Men’s team narrowly missed the first place finish, coming in a mere half-second behind the runner from NC School of Science and Mathematics. Coaches Philp Latter and Jackie Witherspoon are very proud of their runners, who brought the championship trophy back to Brevard for the first time in 14 years.

RHS FFA Forestry Team

As reported at a previous board meeting, Rosman High School’s forestry team won the Western Regional FFA Forestry Competition. The contest requires students to identify standing trees, measure standing timber, and calculate board footage of lumber and cords of harvestable pulpwood using only a Biltmore stick. Students are also asked to identify forestry tools and equipment. The team will be competing at the state contest in Raleigh this summer. Sponsor Heather McNeely and senior team members are here tonight. They are Luke Owen, Jeremiah Hooper, Daniel Owen, and Cray McCall.

BHS Marching Band Awards

The Brevard High School Marching Band has had a great season, taking some top spots among 3A and 4A bands at tournaments. At the East Lincoln Carolina Classic Band Competition, the BHS Marching Band earned First Place Drum Line, Second Place Color Guard, First Place Music, First Place Overall Effect, and First Place Band in Class 3A. At Appalachian State University, the band placed second out of nine bands in Classes 3A and 4A. At the North Henderson Knight Tournament of Bands, the Blue Devils earned First Place Music, First Place Visual, Second Place Color Guard, Second Place Band in Class 3A, and the Fans Choice Award. Congratulations to these dedicated and talented student musicians and their teachers, parents and supporters. Here tonight are Band Director Jim Leatherwood and band members Liam Schaefer, Dustin Newton, Jacob Shea, Kyle Tinsley, Alex Fulkrod, Clint Herron, Noah Schoenacher, and Matthew Welsh.

PFES Students in NC Honors Chorus

Three students from Pisgah Forest Elementary School were selected to participate in the 2015 North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus. Out of 149 students, Pisgah Forest was proud to send fifth graders Layla Neal, Emma Patrie, and Emily Stamey. This was Emma Patrie’s second year in a row to be selected for the honors chorus. The event was held November 7-8 in Winston-Salem, and each of the 149 performers in grades 4-6 were charged with mastering and memorizing seven songs including spirituals and selections in English, Latin, German and Greek. Thank you to the students and their parents for their hard work and dedication to achieve this honor. Caroline Smith is the music teacher at Pisgah Forest.

For more good news from Transylvania County Schools, please visit us at:

Home Page: www.tcsnc.org ǀ Facebook: facebook.com/transylvaniaschools

Twitter: twitter.com/transylvaniasch ǀ Flickr: flickr.com/tcsnc

Instagram: Instagram.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ YouTube: youtube.com/tcsnc

Smartphone App: Transylvania County Schools on Play Store and iTunes

Public Attachments:

American Education Week Proclamation 2015.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

04. Former Students in the Military

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

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 recognition of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Additional names are included as they are received.

The Board will read the list of names in honor of Veteran’s Day, which was November 11, 2015.

Public Attachments:

Military List 11-19-15.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

05. Consent Agenda

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators	X	Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):

Minutes of the October 19, 2015 meeting
Minutes of the November 9, 2015 meeting
Personnel report for November 19, 2015
Non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2015-2016

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

Public Attachments:

Minutes 10-19-2015.pdf

Minutes 11-09-2015.pdf

Non-Faculty Coaches Winter 2015-2016.pdf

Personnel Report 11-19-15.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

06.A. Policy

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Twenty new policies from the 3000 Series (Part A), “Educational Programs,” and 20 old policies were presented as first-read information at the meeting on October 19. Policies 3000 and 3210 have been revised since the first read. Jeremy Gibbs will review the changes and answer any questions you may have. The policies are attached.

Per federal regulatory requirements, an opportunity will be provided for public comment on policy 3226/4205, Internet Safety.

A motion is in order to adopt the 20 new policies and rescind the 20 old policies listed below:

3000 Series (Part A): Educational Programs
New Policies (second read; recommended for adoption)		Old Policies (second read; recommended for rescission)
3000	Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program	AD	Educational Philosophy/Purpose
3100	Curriculum Development
3101	Dual Enrollment	LEC; LEC-R; LEC-E1; LEC-E2	Dual Enrollment in High Schools and Community Colleges/Technical Institutes; application
3102	Online Instruction
3110	Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction
3115	Curriculum and Instructional Guides
3120	Lesson Planning
3130	Grouping for Instruction
3135	Homework	IKB	Homework
3140	Evaluation of Instructional Programs
3200	Selection of Instructional Materials	IIAC; IIAC-R; IIAC-E	Selection and Adoption of Media and Technology Resources; Citizens Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials (form)
3210	Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials
3220	Technology in the Educational Program
3225/4312/7320	Technology Responsible Use	IIBG	Technology Acceptable Use
3226/4205	Internet Safety
3227/7322	Web Page Development	IIBF	Web Page Development
3230/7330	Copyright Compliance	IIAB	Copyright Compliance
3300	School Calendar and Time for Learning	IC; ICA; ID	School Year; School Calendar; School Day
3320	School Trips	IIC; IICA; IICA-R; IICA-E	Field Trip Approval and Cancellation; Field Trips and Excursions; Request for Approval of School Sponsored Trip (form)
3330	Moment of Silence	IND	School Ceremonies and Observances (Moment of Silence)

Public Attachments:

Policy 3225-4312-7320_new.pdf

Policy 3226-4205_new.pdf

Policy 3227-7322_new.pdf

Policy 3230-7330_new.pdf

Policy 3300_new.pdf

Policy 3320_new.pdf

Policy 3330_new.pdf

Policy AD_rescind.pdf

Policy LEC_rescind.pdf

Policy LEC-R_rescind.pdf

Policy LEC-E1_rescind.pdf

Policy LEC-E2_rescind.pdf

Policy IKB_rescind.pdf

Policy IIAC_rescind.pdf

Policy IIAC-R_rescind.pdf

Policy IIAC-E_rescind.pdf

Policy IIBG_rescind.pdf

Policy IIBF_rescind.pdf

Policy IIAB_rescind.pdf

Policy IC_rescind.pdf

Policy ICA_rescind.pdf

Policy ID_rescind.pdf

Policy IIC_rescind.pdf

Policy IICA_rescind.pdf

Policy IICA-R_rescind.pdf

Policy IICA-E_rescind.pdf

Policy IND_rescind.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

06.BCDE. Policy

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

On October 19, one new policy from the 6000 Series, “Support Services,” was presented as first-read information and one old policy was recommended for rescission. Two new policies and one revised policy from the 7000 Series, “Personnel,” were also presented as first-read information. The policies are attached and presented for action at this time.

A motion is in order to approve policy 6524 as presented and rescind policy IIBGA.

6000 Series: Support Services
New Policies (second read; recommended for adoption)		Old Policies (second read; recommended for rescission)
6524	Network Security	IIBGA	Network Security

A motion is in order to approve policies 4201/7271, 7635, and 7335 as presented.

7000 Series: Personnel
New Policies (second read; recommended for adoption)		Old Policies
4201/7271	Injury and Loss Prevention
7635	Return to Work
7335 (revised)	Employee Use of Social Media

Public Attachments:

Policy 6524_new.pdf

Policy IIBGA_rescind.pdf

Policy 4201-7271_new.pdf

Policy 7635_new.pdf

Policy 7335_revised.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

06.F. Policy

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action	X
Excellent Educators		Information
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

At the October 19 meeting, seven revised policies and one new policy from the fall 2015 PLS updates were presented as first-read information. (Other PLS updates will be incorporated and addressed as the board works through the policy conversion process.) The following policies are presented for approval at this time.

A motion is in order to approve the eight policies listed below:

Policies to Lead the Schools (PLS) Updates 1: Fall 2015
1310/4002	Parental Involvement	revised; second-read approval
1320/3560	Title I Parent Involvement	revised; second-read approval
1710/4021/7230	Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying	revised; second-read approval
1742/5060	Responding to Complaints	revised; second-read approval
2302	Remote Participation in Board Meetings	NEW; second-read approval
4040/7310	Staff-Student Relations	revised; second-read approval
4110	Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission	revised; second-read approval
7950	Non-Career Status Teachers: Nonrenewal	revised; second-read approval

Public Attachments:

Policy 1310-4002_revised.pdf

Policy 1320-3560_revised.pdf

Policy 1710-4021-7230_revised.pdf

Policy 1742-5060_revised.pdf

Policy 2302_new.pdf

Policy 4040-7310_revised.pdf

Policy 4110_revised.pdf

Policy 7950_revised.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

06.G. Policy

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Mr. Gibbs will present 19 new policies from the 3000 Series (Part B), “Educational Programs,” as first-read information and recommend 16 old policies for rescission. The policies are attached. In order to obtain necessary feedback from stakeholders, Mr. Gibbs will recommend action on these policies be taken in January rather than December.

A motion is in order to accept the policies listed below as first-read information:

3000 Series (Part B): Educational Programs
New Policies (first read; adoption in January)		Old Policies (first read; rescission in January)
3400	Evaluation of Student Progress	IKA	Grading System
3405	Students at Risk of Academic Failure
3410	Testing and Assessment Program	ILA	Competency Testing
3420	Student Promotion and Accountability	IK; IK-R; IKE	Student Accountability for Academic Achievement; Promotion of Students
3430	School Improvement Plan
3431	Conflict Resolution
3440	Recognizing Excellence
3450	Class Rankings
3460	Graduation Requirements	IKF	Graduation Requirements
3470/4305	Alternative Learning Programs/Schools	JQ	Alternative Learning Programs/Schools
3510	Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs
3515	Religion in the Schools
3520	Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities
3530	Citizenship and Character Education
3540	Comprehensive Health Education Program	IGAE; IGB; IGB-R	Health Education; Health and Safety Education Program
3580	Driver Education Program	IGAJ; IGAJ-R; IGAJ-E2	Driver’s Education and License Eligibility
3610	Counseling Program	JH	Safe Surrender of a Newborn Baby
3620	Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations	IGD; IGDA	Student Activities; Student Organizations
3640/5130	Student Voter Registration

Groups audience:

School Board

06.H. Policy

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Mr. Gibbs will present 11 policies that have been revised in a second round of PLS updates. The policies are attached. They are presented as first-read information and will be presented for approval at the next regular meeting.

A motion is in order to accept the 11 policies listed below as first-read information:

Policies to Lead the Schools (PLS) Updates 2: Fall 2015
1010	Board Authority and Duties	revised; first-read information
1100	Governing Principles	revised; first-read information
1510/4200/7270	School Safety	revised; first-read information
1720/4015/7225	Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure	revised; first-read information
2120	Code of Ethics for School Board Members	revised; first-read information
2121	Board Member Conflict of Interest	revised; first-read information
2123	Board Member Opportunities for Development	revised; first-read information
2300	Board Meetings	revised; first-read information
2320	Compliance with the Open Meetings Law	revised; first-read information
2341	Quorum	revised; first-read information
2400	Board Policies	revised; first-read information

Public Attachments:

Policy 1010_revised.pdf

Policy 1100_revised.pdf

Policy 1510-4200-7270_revised.pdf

Policy 1720-4015-7225_revised.pdf

Policy 2120_revised.pdf

Policy 2121_revised.pdf

Policy 2123_revised.pdf

Policy 2300_revised.pdf

Policy 2320_revised.pdf

Policy 2341_revised.pdf

Policy 2400_revised.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

07. Superintendent's Update

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Dr. McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.

Groups audience:

School Board

08. Important Dates

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

Nov. 25	Annual leave day
Nov. 26-27	Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 21*	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Dec. 21-Jan. 1	Christmas break
Jan. 11-14	TCS Science Fair
Jan. 15	End of first semester
Jan. 18-19	Teacher workdays
Jan. 19**	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC

*Next month’s board meeting is currently scheduled for December 21, 2015. Because December 21 and 22 are designated as annual leave days (and the start of the Christmas break), it is likely that many employees will not be working on those days. Therefore, the superintendent would like to recommend that the board change the December meeting date to Monday, December 14, 2015.

If the board agrees, a motion would be in order to reschedule next month’s board meeting from December 21, 2015 to December 14, 2015.

**In recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday on Monday, January 18, 2016, the regular monthly meeting for January will be held on Tuesday, January 19.

Groups audience:

School Board

09. Public Comment

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

The board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.

Groups audience:

School Board

10. Other Items

Date Adopted:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Strategic Priority		Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship		Action
Excellent Educators		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support	X

An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.

Groups audience:

School Board

Regular Meeting

I. Opening of Meeting

I.1 Invocation

I.2. Pledge of Allegiance

I.3. Call to Order/Welcome

II. Business Items

01. Approval of Agenda

02. Public Comment

03. Good News Report

04. Former Students in the Military

05. Consent Agenda

06.A. Policy

06.BCDE. Policy

06.F. Policy

06.G. Policy

06.H. Policy

07. Superintendent's Update

08. Important Dates

09. Public Comment

10. Other Items

III. Adjournment