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II. Business Items

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
Groups audience: 
School Board

01. Approval of Agenda

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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 March 21, 2016. 
 
 
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

02. Public Comment

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
Strategic Priority
Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
X
Action
X
Excellent Educators
X
Information
X
   Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
 
Discussion
 
Operations and Support
 
 
 
 
2016 Governor’s School
Two students from Brevard High School have been selected for the 2016 North Carolina Governor’s School.  Lauren N. DuBreuil has been accepted in the area of Natural Science, and Samuel C. Farrar has been selected in the area of Social Science.  Congratulations!
 
Beginning Teacher Program Audit
An evaluation of the Transylvania County Schools Beginning Teacher (BT) program was recently conducted.  Our system received “Accomplished” or “Distinguished” on every standard.  Notable commendations included mentor pay, putting mentors in leaderships roles, action research projects (BT 3’s), and advanced degree payments (half tuition).  The only recommendation for improvement was to find more ways to investigate the impact of the program (i.e., exit interviews with BT 3’s).  Congratulations to Carrie Norris, Beginning Teacher Coordinator. 
 
Morehead Scholarship Winner
Carly Onnink, Brevard High School, has been awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship from UNC-Chapel Hill.  This prestigious scholarship covers all expenses for four years of undergraduate study at UNC-CH.  In addition, it features a distinctive program of summer enrichment experiences.  During the course of four summers, scholars will have opportunities to complete outdoor leadership courses, perform public service in the U.S. or abroad, conduct research at sites around the world, and gain experience in private enterprise.  Selection criteria for the Morehead-Cain are leadership, academic achievement, moral force of character, and physical vigor.  Morehead-Cain recipients are chosen solely on the basis of merit and accomplishment.  Congratulations to Carly!
 
Music in Our Schools Month
The National Association for Music Education celebrates March as “Music in Our Schools Month” nationwide.  A resolution is attached endorsing the observance of Music in Our Schools Month and supporting music education in Transylvania County Schools. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution. 
 
Battle of the Books
All four elementary schools competed in the district Battle of the Books competition on March 15.  All of the teams did a great job!  T. C. Henderson was the first place winner and will progress to the regional competition in Asheville on April 22.  In the middle school district competition held on March 2, the Brevard Middle School team took first place.  They will compete at the regional competition in Murphy on April 19. 
 
BHS Blood Drive
At the recent Red Cross blood drive held at Brevard High School, 63 donors participated for a total collection of 57 units.  Twenty people were first time donors.  Sponsor Tammy Moman reports that the Red Cross was very complimentary of our student body and the facility.  Thanks to all of our donors.  
 
 
For more good news from Transylvania County Schools, please visit us at:
 
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Smartphone App:  Transylvania County Schools on Play Store and iTunes
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Music in Our Schools Resolution.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

04. Former Students in the Military

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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 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 will be included as they are received. 
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Military List 3-21-16.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

05. Consent Agenda

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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):
  1. Minutes of the March 7, 2016 meeting
  2. Personnel report for March 21, 2016
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Minutes 3-07-16.pdf
PDF icon Personnel Report 3-21-16_revised.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

06. BHS Giving Closet

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
Strategic Priority
Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
 
Action
 
Excellent Educators
 
Information
X
   Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
X
Discussion
 
Operations and Support
 
 
 
 
Jennifer Anderson and Debbie Siniard will give a presentation on the ways in which Brevard High School helps students in need (see attached).   
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon BHS Presentation on Students in Poverty March 2016_revised.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

07. 2016 Summer Schedule

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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 Transylvania County Schools summer schedule for the central office and other administrative offices is presented below.  The 2016 summer calendar is attached.
  1. Forty-hour weeks consisting of four 10-hour days will begin on Monday, June 13 and end on Friday, August 19.
  2. Office hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  Offices will be closed on Fridays.
  3. Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.  
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Summer Schedule 2016.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

08. FY17 Budget

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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
 
 
 
Norris Barger will present the latest information for the 2016-2017 budget.  Draft documents are attached for your review.  
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon FY17 Anticipated Fund 2 Budget Changes_3-18-16.pdf
PDF icon FY17 Local Current Expense Budget Request_3-18-16.pdf
PDF icon FY17 Capital Plan_3-18-16.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

09. Superintendent's Update

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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

10. Important Dates

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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
 
 
 
 
Mar. 24
Student makeup day
 
 
Mar. 25
Teacher workday
 
 
Mar. 28 – Apr. 1
Spring break
 
 
Apr. 4
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 7
Kindergarten Rally
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Trans. Co. Recreation Dept.
Apr. 12, 13
Kindergarten Registration
8:30 – 3:00
BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 14
Kindergarten Registration
8:30 – 3:00;  4:00 – 6:00
BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 18
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 2
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 3
“Taste of Transylvania”
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Brevard Lumberyard
May 16
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 17
TCAE Banquet
6:00 p.m.
Rogow Room
May 19
Transylvania Scholars Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
 
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

11. Public Comment

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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

12. Other Items

Date Adopted: 
Friday, March 18, 2016
 
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
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