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 May 21, 2018.

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. 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.

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	X	Discussion
Operations and Support	X

TC Scholars and Memorable Educators

On May 17, Transylvania County Schools honored 179 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Brevard High School and Rosman High School at the 35^th Annual Transylvania County Scholars Recognition Evening. The celebration began with a buffet provided by the TCS School Nutrition department, which was followed by the recognition of scholars, presentation of scholarship awards, and the naming of Junior Marshals for 2018. The evening concluded with the recognition of 45 individuals who were named as “Memorable Educators” by the class of 2018. Our congratulations to all of the honorees!

Time 4 Real Science Finalists at ISEF

Congratulations to TIME 4 Real Science Students Emily Trusler, Chase Bishop and Fritz Ruppert for an outstanding showing as finalists at the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair! Special kudos to ISEF finalists John Nguyen, Matthew Bailey and Nicole Rideout who won Society for Science and the Public's Community Innovation Award AND placed 4th in Microbiology for their project, "Antimicrobial Activity of Endophytes Isolated from Transylvania County Spray Cliff Plants." A big thanks to all BHS students, teachers, parents and administrators who helped to support and prepare our ISEF finalists for competition.

Transportation Update

Transportation Director Alan Justice will give a report on the recent safety audit conducted by the Department of Public Instruction.

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

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 are included as they are received.

The board will read the attached list of names aloud in recognition of Memorial Day on May 28.

Public Attachments:

Military List 5-21-18.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 attachments):

Minutes of the May 7, 2018 meeting
Personnel report for May 21, 2018

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

Public Attachments:

Minutes 5-07-18.pdf

Personnel Report 5-21-18.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

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

Dr. Jeremy Gibbs will give an update on curriculum and instruction.

Public Attachments:

BOE-InstructionUpdate-21May2018.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

07. Summer Learning Programs

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

Dr. Jeremy Gibbs will give an update on the 2018 summer learning programs and answer any questions you may have. He will request board approval of the “Read to Achieve” summer reading camp.

Middle and High School Summer Programs

(includes 2^nd EOG/EOC administration as applicable):

June 11-22 (schedules set by schools)

Davidson River School Summer Program

June 18 – July 20 (approximately 20 days of operation within window)

Elementary Summer Programs

Read to Achieve (RtA) Summer Reading Camp Grades 1-3:

June 14-29 (72 hours of instruction as required by statute)

Grades 4-5: June 14-22 (schedules set by schools)

Kindergarten: August 6-9 or 13-15 (schedules set by schools)

A motion is in order to approve the “Read to Achieve” 2018 Summer Reading Camp.

Groups audience:

School Board

08. CTE Plan 2018-2019

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

Arleca Chapman will present the Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan for 2018-2019. 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 give a brief update on CTE programs and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the CTE plan will be requested at the next regular meeting.

Groups audience:

School Board

09. 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.

Groups audience:

School Board

10. 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 stakeholder input sessions on bond projects have been scheduled in conjunction with next month’s school board meetings. The first session will be held on Monday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the media center at Brevard High School. 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.

Groups audience:

School Board

11. 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

12. 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.

May 28	Holiday – no school
May 31	“Teacher of the Year” Awards Reception	5:30 p.m.	Rogow Room
June 4	REGULAR MEETING & Community Info/Input Session on Bond Projects	6:00 p.m.	BHS Media Center
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
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

Groups audience:

School Board

13. 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

14. 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.

Groups audience:

School Board

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. Summer Learning Programs

08. CTE Plan 2018-2019

09. FY19 Budget Update

10. Bond Update

11. Superintendent's Update

12. Important Dates

13. Public Comment

14. Other Items