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Regular Meeting & Community Input Session

Dates: 
Monday, March 20, 2017 - 6:30pm
 
The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting and community input session on school facilities on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rosman Elementary School Media Center, located at 167 Rosman School Road, Rosman.  The meeting is open to the public.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

I. Opening of Meeting

 

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order

Welcome

 

 

Groups audience: 
School Board

II. Community Input Session

 
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
 
 
 
The board will hold a one-hour community input session to present information and get feedback from the public on school facilities and plans for construction/improvements. 
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Community input session (2).pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

III. Business Items

Groups audience: 
School Board

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 March 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

Good News Report
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
 
 
 
Skills USA Competition
Congratulations to automotive students at Blue Ridge Community College, Transylvania County campus.  Four automotive students competed in the recent “Skills USA” Regional Competition and were awarded $10,000 in combined scholarships.  Eight different counties and 23 students competed.  William Partin, RHS, took 1st place; Colton Holbrook, RHS, took 2nd place; and Christian Larkin, DRS, took 3rd place.  These three students will represent Blue Ridge Community College at the state competition in April.
 
REJECT Screening
Davidson River School’s Project Rebound program and Brevard College’s Teacher Education program have partnered to co-host a community screening of the documentary film, REJECT, on April 4.  The goal in bringing REJECT to Transylvania County is to increase awareness of the consequences of interpersonal rejection and promote discussion of solutions the community can develop to foster acceptance, tolerance, and inclusion of all students.
 
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for next year is just around the corner on April 11-13 at each of our four elementary schools.  The Kindergarten Readiness Rally on April 6 is the perfect way for every family to get what they need to prepare for “big school” this fall.  All children turning 5 on or before August 31, 2017 will be looking to start kindergarten.  Visit tcsnc.org/kinder for forms and details. 
 
NC Teacher of the Year
The 2017 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Bobbie Cavner, will speak at Brevard College on Tuesday, March 21, to address the importance of experiential teaching and learning in the 21st century.  Cavnar teaches Advanced Placement Literature and chairs the English Department at South Point High School in Gaston County.  His platform includes public education as a civic good, public education and the promise of equal opportunity, the need to re-professionalize the occupation of education, recruitment and retention of teachers, the role of humanities in public schools, measuring growth in English, the negative outcomes of standardization in education, and the re-segregating effects of the “school choice” movement. The free event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Porter Center and is open to the public.
 
MCJROTC Opens WNC Military History Exhibit
Cadets from Brevard and Rosman High Schools Marine Corps JROTC assisted with a Color Guard to help launch an exhibit of the WNC Military History Museum at the Transylvania Heritage Museum.  Cadets joined veterans and citizens, led by collector and curator Emmett Casciato, to open the “Wars of the 20th Century” display at the museum on March 4.  They were featured on WLOS TV channel 13.  The ten-week exhibit runs through May 13. 
 
RHS FFA Ready for Harvest
Heather McNeely’s FFA students are preparing for the first lettuce harvest of 2017 from the Rosman High School greenhouse.  Other items include spinach, collards, Brussels sprouts, kale and Swiss chard.  Annuals and perennials, as well as herbs and vegetable starts, are also available.  To order, email hmcneely@tcsnc.org or visit the Rosman FFA Chapter on Facebook.  You may also visit their booth at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from the end of April through June or until they sell out. 
 
BHS Shooting Team
Brevard High School had a very good day at the recent district shooting competition, hosted at the Polk County Gun Club in Columbus.  With over 150 competitors involved, the Blue Devils took 8th place overall and 2nd place in team shotgun.  Top individual finishers were Cameron Wilson and Samuel Kicklighter at 2nd and 3rd in shotgun (each with a perfect score of 200), and Cody Brown at 5th in archery (also with a perfect 200 score).  Congratulations to Coach Thad Sanders and these students learning gun safety and marksmanship. 
 
PFE Sculpture Garden Features Four Local Artists
Thanks to the Pisgah Forest Elementary School Improvement Team in partnership with Brevard College, four new sculptures have been installed on the front lawn of the school.  The sculptures are the work of Professor Kyle Van Lusk, Mark Connelley, Brian Glaze, and Brevard native Aaron Alderman.  New pieces will be rotated in periodically to keep the sculpture garden engaging and interesting for students, staff, and the community.  Congratulations to PFES for this great new addition to their campus. 
 
 
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: 
PDF icon Good News Report 2017-03-20.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: 
PDF icon Military List 3-20-17.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):
  1. Minutes of the March 6, 2017 meeting
  2. Personnel report for March 20, 2017
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Minutes 3-06-17.pdf
PDF icon Personnel Report 3-20-17 (2).pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

06. Policy - 6000 Series (C): Purchasing, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

 
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
 
 
 
Nineteen new policies from the 6000 Series, Part C (Purchasing, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies), and eight old policies were presented as first read information at the February 20 meeting.  Other than a minor language correction to policy 6430, there have been no changes to the policies.  Brian Weaver will answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to adopt the 19 new policies and rescind the 8 old policies as listed below. 
 
6000 Series (Part C):
Purchasing, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
 
New Policies
(second read; adoption)
Old Policies
(second read; rescission)
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
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Policy 6400_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6401_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6402_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6410_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6421_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6425_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6430_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6440_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6442_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6450_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6500_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6520_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6521_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6522_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6525_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6530_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6540_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6550_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6560_new.pdf
PDF icon Policy DJ_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy DJ-R_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy DJCA_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy DN_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy DN-R_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy GC-EDBA_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy IIAAA_rescind.pdf
PDF icon Policy IIAD_rescind.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

07. Resolution in Support of Nonpartisan School Board Elections

 
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
 
 
 
North Carolina Representative Cody Henson has filed a bill (HB 127) that if approved, would return Transylvania County Board of Education elections to nonpartisan.  Last year, a bill was introduced that changed the school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan.  At its last meeting, the board directed the superintendent to draft a resolution in support of Representative Henson’s bill.  A draft resolution is attached for your consideration.
 
A motion would be in order to adopt the resolution in support of House Bill 127. 
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Resolution in Support of House Bill 127.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

08. 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 latest working drafts are attached.  The Fund 2 Budget Changes and the Local Current Expense budget have been revised to reflect class size allotment changes.  Highlights of Governor Cooper’s recommended budget and FY18 initial planning allotments are also attached.
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Governor's Budget Highlights.pdf
PDF icon FY18 Fund_2 Changes 3-14-17.pdf
PDF icon FY18 LCE Budget 3-14-17.pdf
PDF icon FY18 Capital Needs 1-31-17.pdf
PDF icon FY18 Lottery & Fund Balance 1-31-17.pdf
PDF icon FY18 initial planning allotments.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

09. 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

10. 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. 24, 27
Teacher workdays (no students)
 
 
Apr. 3
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
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
(extended hours)
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
May 22 "Teacher of the Year" Awards Reception 5:30 p.m. Rogow Room
May 29
Annual leave day (no students)
 
 
May 18
TC Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
June 5
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
June 9
Last pupil day – 12 noon dismissal
 
 
June 9
Davidson River School Graduation
10:30 a.m.
DRS Lawn
June 9
Brevard High School Graduation
6:00 p.m.
Brevard Music Center
June 10
Rosman High School Graduation
10:00 a.m.
Brevard Music Center
June 12-16
Teacher workdays
 
 
June 19
4-day summer schedule begins
 
 
June 19
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
 
 
 
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

11. 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

12. 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

IV. Adjourn

Groups audience: 
School Board
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