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Regular Meeting & Community Input Session @ BHS

Dates:

Monday, June 4, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting and community information/input session on bond projects on Monday, June 4, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Brevard High School media center, located at 609 N. Country Club Road, Brevard. The meeting is open to the public.

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I. Opening of Meeting

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order

Welcome

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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 get feedback on proposed improvements to BHS, RHS and RMS. Architects from Clark Nexsen will be present to share information and answer questions.

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III. Business Items

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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 June 4, 2018.

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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. In order that the board may conduct an order meeting while providing an opportunity for input, individuals or groups may be heard by the board in accordance with policy 2310, Public Participation at Board Meetings, or policy 2300, Board Meetings (subsection D.2).

Each month, the first 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 30 minutes before the meeting begins for any individual or group to indicate their desire to address the board.

Each speaker will receive 3 minutes to present comments. The public comment session will not exceed 30 minutes total except by majority vote of the board.

The board chair will recognize speakers in the order in which they signed in. Substitute speakers will not be permitted and speakers may not donate any portion of their time to another speaker. If a speaker is unable to present all of his or her information within the specified time limit, the speaker may provide the board with additional information in written form. If an unusually large number of people requests to speak, a majority of the board may decide to reduce the time for each individual or to require the designation of a spokesperson for each group of persons supporting or opposing the same positions. At any time, the board may establish additional procedures to ensure that public comment sessions proceed in an efficient and order manner.

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.

The board may choose to offer a second opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting. Sign-ups will not be required for the second public comment opportunity.

No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.

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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

Voso and Hunt Awards, Close Up Washington Scholarships

Thanks to the TCS Educational Foundation, one rising senior attends Close Up Washington each summer through the Richard Voso Leadership Award, and another student through the Cornelius Hunt Memorial Fund. Cullen Duval and Zipporah Waters will be traveling June 17-22 to Washington, DC, for workshops with students from around the country, to learn more about our nation’s history and government, and to meet with our members of Congress. Congratulations and safe travels to Cullen and Zipporah!

Educators of the Year 2018-2019

At the “Teacher of the Year” Awards Reception on May 31, Dr. Missy West, Rosman Middle School, was named as the Transylvania County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019, and Emily Webb, Pisgah Forest Elementary School, was named as the Transylvania County Schools Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2018-2019. Congratulations to Dr. West, Ms. Webb, and all of the educators listed below who were selected as the “best of the best” by their colleagues for 2018-2019. The Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by First Citizens Bank of Brevard.

Student Services Person of the Year: Denise Reese (RMS)

Media/Technology Person of the Year: Dawn Brookshire (TCH)

Principal of the Year: Audrey Reneau (TCH)

Rookie of the Year: Katerina Canter (RHS)

Teacher Assistants of the Year: Nancy Lawing (BES), Patti Lance (BHS), Karen Britt (BMS), Jason Janco (DRS), Emily Webb (PFES), Forrest Johnson (RES), Sandy O’Rourke (RHS), and Renee Avirett (TCH)

Teachers of the Year: Nancy Frady (BES), Kathryn Bailey (BHS), Jeffrey Micchelli (BMS), Susanne Pritchett (DRS), Carolyn Smith (PFES), Anna Poteat (RES), Laura Smith (RHS), Dr. Missy West (RMS), and Nichole Cash (TCH)

Graduation 2018

Congratulations to all of our 2018 graduates! Everyone is invited to watch the graduation ceremonies live online, and view the archive after the ceremonies, at the link on our TCS YouTube channel, http://youtube.com/tcsnc.

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:

Good News Report 2018-06-04.pdf

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04. Recognition of Retirees 2017-2018

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

Each June, the Transylvania County Board of Education recognizes the employees of Transylvania County Schools who have retired or will be retiring during the current school year. Some of our retirees have spent their entire careers with the Transylvania County Schools, and some have worked in other school districts in addition to Transylvania. The 10 individuals being honored tonight represent a combined total of 228 years in public education. The board would like to offer its commendations and congratulations to the individuals named below in gratitude for their years of dedicated service to public education and the students of Transylvania County Schools.

As your name is called, please come forward to be recognized and allow the board to present a small token of appreciation.

Transylvania County Schools Retirees 2017-2018
Peggy Bayne	Media Coordinator	RES	33 years
Marlene Cronin	Teacher	BES	17 years
Claire Fenner	Speech-Language Pathologist	TCS	27 years
Deborah Masengill	Teacher	RES	26 years
Jackie Miller	Teacher	BES	13 years
Phyllis Norman	Custodian	PFES	19 years
Melissa Robinson	Office Support	BES	18 years
Bob Shoemaker	Teacher	RMS	28 years
Barbara Stewart	Teacher Assistant	BHS	23 years
Billie Wilson	Teacher	RHS	24 years

Congratulations to all!

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05. 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. One new name, Drew Walinski, has been added to the list. Additional names will be included as they are received.

Public Attachments:

Military List 6-04-18.pdf

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06. 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 attachments):

Minutes of the May 21, 2018 meeting
Personnel report for June 4, 2018

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

Public Attachments:

Minutes 5-21-18.pdf

Personnel Report 6-04-18.pdf

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07. CTE Plan 2018-2019

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

Arleca Chapman presented the Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan for 2018-2019 as first-read information at the board meeting on May 21. The full strategic plan and performance results may be viewed online at http://ctelps.dpi.state.nc.us using the username “guest” and password “guest.” Ms. Chapman will answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the Career/Technical Education Plan for 2018-2019.

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08. Proposal for BHS Band Storage Facility

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	X
Operations and Support	X

Mr. Jim Leatherwood will present a proposal for the Brevard High School Band Association to build a storage facility on the BHS band practice field. Details for the project are attached for your review. Mr. Leatherwood will discuss the project and answer any questions you may have.

The board may take action on the proposal.

Public Attachments:

Band Storage Building Proposal.pdf

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09. School Nutrition Procurement Results 2018-2019

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

The School Nutrition Procurement Plan calls for a list of goods and services that go out for bid to be provided to the board of education each year. Invitations for Bid (IFB) are utilized if the amount of purchase is more than $90,000. Requests for Proposals (RFP) are used when informal procurement procedures are followed for purchases under $90,000. A summary of the bid results for 2018-2019 is attached. Carolyn Barton will review the bids and answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the School Nutrition bid results for the 2018-2019 school year.

Public Attachments:

CN Bid Results for 2018-19.pdf

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10. FY19 Budget 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

The budget request for the 2018-2019 school year has been submitted to the county manager. Dr. McDaris and Mr. Barger will share the most recent information on the FY19 state and local budgets.

Public Attachments:

FY19 LCE Changes_5-31-18.pdf

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11. Bond 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

Two community input sessions have been scheduled in conjunction with upcoming school board meetings. The first session is Monday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brevard High School media center. The second session will be Monday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Rosman High School media center. Architects from Clark Nexsen will be present to share information and answer questions.

As a reminder, the Local Government Commission (LGC) recommends a 120-day process for approval for a ballot measure. Each of these steps are required, including public hearings.

BOE passes resolution and makes a written request to the commissioners.
Basics of what the bond will cover are clarified.
County hires bond attorney.
County applies to the LGC with the costs of the bond.
LGC approves (assuming).
Measure is placed on ballot.
Public hearings and meetings held to promote the bond.
Measure passes or not at election.

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12. 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.

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13. 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

The board will resume its once-a-month meeting schedule in July. Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month unless otherwise noted.

June 7	Last student day; early release	12:00 p.m.
June 7	DRS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	DRS Pavilion
June 8	BHS Graduation	6:00 p.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 8-13	Teacher workdays
June 9	RHS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 13	“Step It Up” Digital Learning Showcase	8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	BHS
June 18	4-day summer schedule begins (closed on Fridays)
June 18	REGULAR MEETING & Community Info/Input Session on Bond Projects	6:00 p.m.	RHS Media Center
July 4	Holiday
July 16	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Aug. 1-2	TCS Administrators’ Retreat	2 days	TCH
Aug. 13	Regular 5-day schedule resumes
Aug. 16-21	Teacher workdays
Aug. 16	New Teacher Orientation	TBD	Blue Ridge Community College
Aug. 20	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Aug. 22	First student day

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14. 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.

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15. 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 comments and/or other items from board members.

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IV. Adjournment

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