01. Approval of Agenda

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 February 20, 2017.

Groups audience:

School Board

02. Public Comment

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, as an elected representative body of the school system, wishes to provide a forum for citizens to express interests and concerns related to the school system. Each month, a part of at least one regularly scheduled board meeting will be set aside for citizens to address the board through public comment.

A sign-up sheet will be available for any individual or group to indicate their desire to address the board. 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 five (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 three (3) minutes per speaker. Sign-up is not required for the second public comment opportunity at the end of the meeting.

Board members will not respond to individuals who address the board except to request clarification of points made by the presenter.

Except in cases of emergency, information received during presentations will not be acted upon at the time it is received. It will take unanimous vote of the board members present to take action on a presentation considered to be of an unusual or emergency nature at the time it is presented.

Disruptions by any person or persons of a public meeting will be subject to action in accordance with G.S. 143-318.17.

Complaints about the performance of school personnel, implementation of board policy, the quality of the educational program, or school facilities should be submitted initially for a response to the school system official responsible for the program or facility or to the superintendent. The superintendent or designee shall make available policy 2310, Public Participation at Board Meetings, and other relevant grievance procedures to any individual or group submitting a complaint.

No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.

Groups audience:

School Board

03. Good News Report

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

TCS District Science Fair

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2017 Transylvania County Schools District Science Fair/Expo that was held January 30 through February 2, 2017 at the Transylvania County Library:

Elementary

1^st Place – Quincy Cogan, BES

Junior

Earth and Environmental Science

1^st Place – Frank Parsons, BMS, “Bringing Thermoelectric Power to Planet Earth”

2^nd Place – Emma Coye and Ivy Scott, BMS, “Water, Water Everywhere and Nary a Drop to Drink”

Physics

1^st Place – Caroline Jones, BMS, “The Juice Flows When the Wind Blows”

Senior

Biological Science A

1st Place – Emily Trusler and Elise Poche, BHS, “Isolation and Identification of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Use in Mosquito Control”

2^nd Place – Emma Dauster, Kylie Evans and Cullen Duval, BHS, “Olfactometer assays to measure the response of Culex quinquefasciatus to plant and fungal volatiles”

3rd Place – Jasmine Gillispie and Noah Cole, BHS, “Toxicity of nightshade plants to the freshwater clam Corbicula Fluminea”

Biological Science B

1st Place – Bryce Spradlin, Aidan Spradlin and Hannah Lemel, BHS, “An Evaluation of Local, Thermally Polluted Lakes for the Presence of Naegleria fowleria via PCR Without Hazardous Cultivation”

2^nd Place – Sara Megown, BHS, “The Antifungal Effect of Plant Extracts on Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger”

3rd Place – Lily Harris and Carly Tabor, BHS, “Megacopta cribraria attraction to plant volatiles”

Earth and Environmental Science

1^st Place – John Nguyen and Matthew Bailey, BHS, “Oligochaete Populations in Transylvania County Trout Streams: A Risk Assessment of Susceptibility to the Whirling Disease Parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis”

2^nd Place – Bain Brown and Nicole Rideout, BHS, “Screening kudzu associated insects and fungi for enzymes with potential application in aqueous oil extraction”

Chemistry

1^st Place – Chase Bishop and Alex Eberhardt, BHS, “Feasibility of Cultivating Arthrospira platensis as a Food Source for Mars Exploration and Colonization”

Engineering

1^st Place – Sam Ballard, RHS, and Fritz Ruppert, BHS, “Particle manipulation by an acoustic levitator”

Western Region Science Fair

Congratulations to the following students who took top places at the Western Region Science Fair at Western Carolina University:

Biology A

2^nd Place – Emma Dauster, Kylie Evans and Cullen Duval, BHS, “Olfactometer assays to measure the response of Culex quinquefasciatus to plant and fungal volatiles”

Honorable Mention – Emily Trusler and Elise Poche, BHS, “Isolation and Identification of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Use in Mosquito Control”

Biology B

1st Place – Bryce Spradlin, Aidan Spradlin and Hannah Lemel, BHS, “An Evaluation of Local, Thermally Polluted Lakes for the Presence of Naegleria fowleria via PCR Without Hazardous Cultivation”

3rd Place – Lily Harris and Carly Tabor, BHS, “Megacopta cribraria attraction to plant volatiles”

Chemistry

1^st Place – Chase Bishop and Alex Eberhardt, BHS, “Feasibility of Cultivating Arthrospira platensis as a Food Source for Mars Exploration and Colonization”

Earth/Environmental Science

1^st Place – John Nguyen and Matthew Bailey, BHS, “Oligochaete Populations in Transylvania County Trout Streams: A Risk Assessment of Susceptibility to the Whirling Disease Parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis”

2^nd Place – Bain Brown and Nicole Rideout, BHS, “Screening kudzu associated insects and fungi for enzymes with potential application in aqueous oil extraction”

Engineering

1^st Place – Sam Ballard, RHS, and Fritz Ruppert, BHS, “Particle manipulation by an acoustic levitator”

Stockholm Water Award

1st Place – Bryce Spradlin, Aidan Spradlin and Hannah Lemel, BHS, “An Evaluation of Local, Thermally Polluted Lakes for the Presence of Naegleria fowleria via PCR Without Hazardous Cultivation”

3^rd Place – John Nguyen and Matthew Bailey, BHS, “Oligochaete Populations in Transylvania County Trout Streams: A Risk Assessment of Susceptibility to the Whirling Disease Parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis”

PARI Award

Chase Bishop and Alex Eberhardt, BHS, “Feasibility of Cultivating Arthrospira platensis as a Food Source for Mars Exploration and Colonization”

Soil and Water Conservation

2^nd Place – Emma Coye and Ivy Scott, BMS, “Water, Water Everywhere and Nary a Drop to Drink”

Physics

3^st Place – Caroline Jones, BMS, “The Juice Flows When the Wind Blows”

Black History Month

The month of February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Classrooms in Transylvania County Schools will have activities throughout the month to commemorate the important people and events of the Civil Rights movement and the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans in every area of endeavor in history. At Rosman High School, for example, Amy Schoenacher is spotlighting famous black artists and their contributions. One example is Elizabeth Catlett, an African-American artist whose sculptures speak to the struggles of black men and women during the Civil Rights era. For more information visit http://elizabethcatlett.net/.

National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week 2017, “School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential,” was celebrated from February 6-10 to focus public attention on the unique and important contribution of school counselors within our nation’s schools. Several of our counselors made time during the week to share the good things happening in our schools on the WSQL podcast. Please join us in celebrating our skilled and dedicated school counselors for all that they do to help students explore their potential, set goals, and become productive members of society.

Great Kindness Challenge Champions

Congratulation to Mrs. Buckner’s class at Rosman Elementary School, winners of the Great Kindness Challenge held January 24-27. Students completed 5,668 acts of kindness during the challenge. Way to go, RES!

DAR Essay Winner

Congratulations to Barrett Mayes, fifth grade student at Brevard Elementary School, who was selected as the chapter winner of the American History Essay Contest for 2016-2017 by the Waightstill Avery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Barrett was awarded with a special certificate, a bronze medal, a $25 check, and a personalized, handmade birdhouse. She is the daughter of Matt and Kaye Mayes, and a student in Ms. Merrill’s class. Her essay was entitled, “Celebrating a Century of America’s National Parks.”

NCSPRA 2016 Blue Ribbon Award

Transylvania County Schools received five top awards at the North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) Blue Ribbons Awards Brunch that was held on January 27, 2017 at the O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Congratulations to Kevin Smith for his outstanding work!

Gold Award, Digital Media Engagement: “Teacher of the Year 2017”
Gold Award, Excellence in Writing: “Brevard Bees” and “Community Helpers Club”

Gold Award, Photography: “USMC Junior ROTC”
Gold Award, Special Events/Programs: “Squirrel Box Derby Returns”

“Love the Bus”/School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed the week of February 13-17, 2017 as School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in North Carolina (see attached). North Carolina also recognizes “Love the Bus” week each year during the week of Valentine’s Day. We take this opportunity to express appreciation to our school bus drivers for the valuable contributions they make to public education and student safety every day.

Connestee Falls Scholarships

In January, representatives of the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program delivered checks totaling $79,500 to Brevard College, Blue Ridge Community College, and Transylvania County Schools to help local students obtain college educations. Our thanks to the Connestee Falls community for their ongoing support and generosity.

2017 Taste of Transylvania

The sixth annual “Taste of Transylvania” will be held on May 2, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brevard Lumberyard. Funds raised at the event support the Transylvania County School Educational Foundation mini-grant program, which awards money each year to classroom and enrichment projects. This year, the TCSEF awarded $18,000 in competitive grants to TCS teachers.

TCS Student Artwork Featured in Asheville Regional Airport Gallery

The Student Artwork Showcase, a new exhibit at the Asheville Regional Airport, features student artwork from multiple counties in Western North Carolina. Students from Brevard Elementary, Brevard Middle, and Hillandale Elementary have a variety of pieces on display until March 5. Select pieces will remain on display through the end of the school year.

All-District Honors Band

Congratulations to the following Brevard High School students who made All-District Honors Band. Eight (*) are eligible to audition for All-State Band:

Madison Allen, 2^nd*

Ashlea Milligan, 3^rd*

Aaron Flynn, 1^st*

Crista Cali, 1^st*

Tyler Hutchins, 10^th

Sara Megown, 2^nd*

Elise Poche, 3^rd*

John Nguyen, 1^st*

Jordan Wells, 3^rd

Asher de la Torre, 1^st*

Luke Milligan, 8^th

Congratulations to the following Brevard Middle School students who made All-District Honors Band. Those with an asterisk (*) have qualified to audition for All-State Band on March 4.

Middle School Symphonic Band I – Anna Reed* (3^rd chair flute), Harper Wade (8^th chair flute), Clare Kennerly* (2^nd chair clarinet), Frank Parsons* (3^rd chair clarinet), Sierra Gardner (9^th chair clarinet), Rebecca Milligan* (2^nd chair trumpet), and Emma Coye (7^th chair French horn)

Middle School Concert Band II: Ada Weaver (2^nd chair flute), Jess Kimzey (10^th chair flute), Micah Ridenour (1^st chair tenor sax), Joe Smith (1^st chair baritone sax), and Liam Zink (1^st chair French horn)

Alternates: Jadyn Garvitte (2^nd alt. clarinet), Charlie Stewart (1^st alt. alto sax), Hayden Byrd (2^nd alt. baritone sax), Spencer Jackson (1^st alt. tuba), and Banks Bradenburg (1^st alt. string bass)

TCS Driver Education Course Available Online

Students in Transylvania County Schools now have a convenient online option to begin working toward their learner’s permit and driver’s license. The new online course is a great option for students and families who prefer not wait for a regularly scheduled sit-down driver’s education class. The 30-hour course is provided by Mountain Professionals, Inc., which provides driver education for students throughout western North Carolina, including Transylvania County. Registration for the online program costs $60, compared to $40 for the regular classroom course offered at Brevard and Rosman High each year. Students must be 14½ years old to register. For more information about the driver’s education program, visit the Transportation Page on our website or the Mountain Professionals website at www.mtnpro.com.

TCS Virtual Days Featured on DPI Website

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently featured Transylvania County Schools’ Virtual Days initiative on its monthly “Celebrate NC Schools” website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/celebrate/feature/. So far this winter, students have had two virtual days. The district had five in 2015-16, the first year of the initiative. In each of the two previous years, Transylvania schools were closed for eight days because of snow – a challenge that led the district to launch the innovative Virtual Day alternative. Local feedback on the Virtual Day initiative has been very positive, and other mountain school districts are sending inquiries as they consider launching similar programs.

Seven Area Wrestlers Quality for State Championships

Five members of the Brevard High School wrestling team qualified for the state championships at the recent 2A regional tournament: Daniel McJunkin, Cole Galloway, Tanner Ellenberger, Logan Roth, and Keenan Hawkins. Ellenberger took first place in the tournament, with his championship giving him 100 career victories. Two Rosman wrestlers, Tanner Whitman and Cody Swangim, took top honors. Whitman finished second at the 1A West regionals and Swangim took first place in the 170 pound division. Tanner tied Coach Wesley Whitman’s school record with 151 total wins and could surpass that at the state finals. (Transylvania Times, Feb. 13, 2017)

All Eyes on BHS Track

Brevard High School runner Noah Graham picked up another three state titles, bringing his total to seven, after leading the Blue Devils Men’s Track Team to a third-place finish at the 1A/2A Indoor Track State Championship meet. The BHS track team also did very well at the prestigious David Oliver Classic, a two-day invitational meet showcasing some of the best runners in the region.

RES Teachers Attend “Leader in Me” Symposium

On February 16-17, five Rosman Elementary School teachers, Michelle Cabe, Laura Russo, Laura Sullivan, Crystal Whitman and Jennifer Worley, attended a “Leader in Me” symposium in Spartanburg, SC. The group heard inspirational speakers, talked with teachers and school leaders, and visited schools that are implementing the “Leader in Me” program. Rosman Elementary is exploring the “Leader in Me” concept as a potential school theme and program to better reach and teach its students.

2A Women’s Cross Country State Champions

Congratulations to the Brevard High School 2A Women’s Cross Country Team, 2016 WNCAC Champions and 2016 State Champions. Mr. Alan Justice, TCS Athletics Director, will present plaques to team members Emma Dauster, Madeline Dierauf, Ava Findlay, Dominique Karesh, Alyssa Lefler, Alydia Monahan, Anna Schrader, Lillie Siniard, Julia Smith, and coaches Philip Latter and Jackie Witherspoon.

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

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/transylvaniacountyschools

Public Attachments:

School Bus Appreciation Week Proclamation.pdf

Good News Report 2017-02-20.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

04. Former Students in the Military

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 Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Additional names will be included as they are received.

Public Attachments:

Military List 2-20-17.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

05. Consent Agenda

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 January 17, January 26, and January 27, 2017 meetings
Personnel report for February 20, 2017

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

Public Attachments:

Groups audience:

06. Instructional Update

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

Dr. Jeremy Gibbs will provide an update on curriculum and instruction. Tonight’s focus will be 2015-2016 dropout data. A copy of the report is attached.

Public Attachments:

BOE-InstructionUpdate-Presentation-Gibbs-20Feb2017.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

07. Policy:

Groups audience:

School Board

A. 6000 Series (Part B): Transportation Services

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

Eleven new policies from the 6000 Series, Part B (Transportation Services), and three old policies were presented for first reads at the January meeting. There have been no changes to the policies since that time. Brian Weaver will answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to adopt the 11 new policies and rescind the 3 old policies listed below.

6000 Series (Part B): Transportation Services
New Policies (second read; adoption)		Old Policies (second read; rescission)
6300	Goals of Student Transportation Services	EEA	School Transportation Services
6305	Safety and Student Transportation Services	EEA	School Transportation Services
6306	School Bus Idling	EEAA, EEAB-R	School Bus Idling; Energy Management – School Buses
6310	Organization of Student Transportation Services	EEA	School Transportation Services
6315	Drivers
6320	Use of Student Transportation Services
6321	Bus Routes
6322	Student Assignment to Buses
6325	Parking Areas for Students
6330	Insurance for Student Transportation Services	EEA	School Transportation Services
6340	Transportation Service/Vehicle Contracts

Public Attachments:

Policy EEA_rescind.pdf

Policy EEAA_rescind.pdf

Policy EEAB-R_rescind.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

B. 6000 Series (Part C): Purchasing, Equipment, Materials and Supplies

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

Nineteen new policies from the 6000 Series, Part C (Purchasing, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies), and eight old policies are presented for first-read information. Action on the policies will be requested in March. Brian Weaver will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to accept the 19 new policies and 8 old policies listed below as first-read information:

6000 Series (Part C): Purchasing, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
New Policies (first read; adoption in March)		Old Policies (first read; rescission in March)
6400	Goals of the Purchasing Function
6401	Ethics and the Purchasing Function
6402	Participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses	DJCA	Contracting and Purchasing Procedures
6410	Organization of the Purchasing Function
6421	Pre-Audit Certification
6425	Continuing Contracts
6430	State Purchasing Requirements for Equipment, Materials, and Supplies	DJ; DJ-R	Purchasing Requirements
6440	Local Purchasing Requirements for Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
6442	Vendor Lists
6450	Purchase of Services
6500	Goals of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Services	GC/EDBA	Allocation of Personnel and Supplies
6520	Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies	IIAD	Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
6521	Personal Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
6522	Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies by Non-School Groups
6525	Instructional Materials Services
6530	Resource Conservation
6540	Hazardous Materials
6550	Vandalism
6560	Disposal of Surplus Property	DN; DN-R; IIAAA	Disposition of School Property; Disposition of Old Textbooks

Groups audience:

School Board

08. School Calendar for 2017-2018

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 recommended school calendar for 2017-2018 is presented for first-read information (see attached). Brian Weaver will discuss the Calendar Committee’s work in developing the calendar and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the calendar will be requested at the next regular meeting on March 6.

Public Attachments:

School Calendar 2017-2018_pending approval.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

09. Resolution to Return Local Control of School Calendars

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

At the January meeting, the board directed the superintendent to draft a resolution requesting that the North Carolina General Assembly return control of school calendars to local boards of education. The draft resolution is attached.

The board may take action to approve the resolution.

Public Attachments:

School Calendar Resolution.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

10. Annual Financial Report for 2015-2016

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

Norris Barger will present the Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The financial report and the auditors’ compliance report to the board are attached for your review. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have.

Public Attachments:

TCS FY16 Annual Financial Report.pdf

Transylvania County Board of Education 2016 Compliance Report.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

11. FY18 Budget

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

Norris Barger will present the most recent information on the 2017-2018 budget. The first drafts are attached.

Public Attachments:

FY18 Fund_2 Changes 1-31-17.pdf

FY18 LCE Budget 1-31-17.pdf

FY18 Capital Needs 1-31-17.pdf

FY18 Lottery & Fund Balance 1-31-17.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

12. Board Member Compensation

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

At the January meeting, Vice Chairman Kiviniemi presented a comparison of compensation levels for members of the board or education and members of the board of commissioners (see attached). Mr. Kiviniemi stated that he would like to introduce a motion to increase the board of education’s compensation.

The board may consider a motion to increase board member compensation.

Public Attachments:

Board Member Compensation Proposal.pdf

Compensation Comparison (1).pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

13. Report from "School Board 101"

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

Mrs. Wellborn will give a brief report from the North Carolina School Boards Association “School Board 101” conference that was held on January 23-24, 2017 in Raleigh.

Groups audience:

School Board

14. Superintendent's Update

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

15. Important Dates

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. 6	REGULAR MEETING & Community Input Session	6:30 p.m.	BHS Media Center
Mar. 15	Early dismissal (students)	12:00 p.m.
Mar. 20	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Mar. 24-27	Teacher workdays (no students)
Apr. 3	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	TBD
Apr. 6	Kindergarten Rally	4:00 -7:00 p.m.	Trans. Co. Recreation Department
Apr. 11	Kindergarten Registration	8 a.m. – 3 p.m.	BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 12	Kindergarten Registration	8 a.m. – 3 p.m.	BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 13	Kindergarten Registration	8 a.m. – 6 p.m.	BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 14	Teacher workday (Good Friday)
Apr. 17-21	Spring break
May 1	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
May 2	Taste of Transylvania	6:00 p.m.	Lumberyard
May 9	TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet	6:00 p.m.	Rogow Room
May 15	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC

Groups audience:

School Board

16. Public Comment

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

17. Other Items

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

18. Closed Session

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

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319 through -321, the board will go into closed session to discuss a confidential personnel matter.

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

Groups audience:

School Board

Regular Meeting

I. Opening of Meeting

II. Business Items

01. Approval of Agenda

02. Public Comment

03. Good News Report

04. Former Students in the Military

05. Consent Agenda

06. Instructional Update

07. Policy:

A. 6000 Series (Part B): Transportation Services

B. 6000 Series (Part C): Purchasing, Equipment, Materials and Supplies

08. School Calendar for 2017-2018

09. Resolution to Return Local Control of School Calendars

10. Annual Financial Report for 2015-2016

11. FY18 Budget

12. Board Member Compensation

13. Report from "School Board 101"

14. Superintendent's Update

15. Important Dates

16. Public Comment

17. Other Items

18. Closed Session

III. Adjourn