Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, April 8, 2019 - 6:30pm

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard. The meeting is open to the public.

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School Board

I. Opening of Meeting

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order

Welcome

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School Board

II. Business Items

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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 April 8, 2019.

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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.

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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

Public School Volunteer Week

Public School Volunteer Week, April 22-26, 2019, provides a yearly opportunity for schools and families to honor the dedicated volunteers whose contributions support student success. To the parents, grandparents, and community members whose experience, expertise, and passion make a difference in the lives of children each and every day, we say “thank you” for all that you do. These individuals truly embody the motto, “Teaching Everyone Takes Everyone.”

Congress-Bundestag Scholarship

Miranda Smith (BHS) has earned a full scholarship to study in Germany for 10 months as a Congress-Bundestag Scholar. Created in 1983, the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) was developed by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag to strengthen ties between Germany and the United States through citizen diplomacy. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department, the CBYX is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. The exchange year, valued at over $10,000, includes placement with a German host family, admission to a German high school, pre-departure training and orientation programs, meetings with government officials, cultural excursions to the German Bundestag and German cities, and supplementary language lessons. Over 24,000 students have prepared themselves for a global world by participating in the CBYX program. Congratulations to Miranda!

Masonry Winners

Brevard and Rosman students did well in the Land of Sky Masonry Competition held at the Haywood County Fairgrounds on March 15. In Level 1 competition, Braden Mackey (BHS) took first place and Gavyn Rutledge (RHS) took 3^rd place. In Level 2 competition, Baxter Swicegood (BHS) won 6^th place, Zeb Sweet (BHS) took 7^th place, and Marissa Bautista (BHS) won 9^th place. To prepare for the competition, students worked during class and after school during open shop building sample projects. Open shop allows students to come in and work for the full 2-3 hour time period that they will experience at the actual competition. It also gives more time for one-on-one instruction. The next competition will be the state SkillsUSA contest in Greensboro on April 9-11. Braden Mackey and Marshall Owens (RHS) will be competing in Level 1 and Marissa Bautista will be competing in Level 2. Congratulations to all the winners!

RMS FBLA Awards

Congratulations to the Rosman Middle School Future Business Leaders of America who took several awards in their very first year competing at the North Carolina State FBLA Conference:

1st Place, Community Service - Reagan Chapman, Kyndall Harrison, and Meadow McCall. These girls also qualify for Nationals. A big thank you goes to Mrs. Smith for her guidance and support to the team as they put their project together.

2nd Place, Public Speaking - Shelby Tinsley

3rd Place, Desktop Publishing - Bailey Owen and Claire Owen

Top Ten, Computer Slide Show - McKenna Baker and Myah Owen

Top Ten, Critical Thinking - Madison Aiken and Vanessa Enriquez

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 2019-04-08.pdf

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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 4-08-19.pdf

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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 March 18, 2019 meeting
Personnel report for April 8, 2019

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

Public Attachments:

Minutes 3-18-19.pdf

Personnel Report 4-08-19.pdf

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School Board

06. District Graduation Project

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

Brevard High School Assistant Principal Missy Ellenberger and Rosman High School Assistant Principal Patrick Chapman will present an update on the revised graduation project for Transylvania County Schools. A copy of the update is attached.

Public Attachments:

Graduation Project- update 2_28_19.pdf

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School Board

07. Offer to Purchase Right-of-Way

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

At the last three meetings, the board has discussed an offer by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to purchase a right-of-way at Brevard High School for a 10’ wide concrete sidewalk connecting the current sidewalk in front of the new gym and the driveway closest to Gallimore Road. The amount of the offer is $3,160 (the equivalent of $40,000 per acre). The board has received confirmation that the project will not interfere with bond construction at the school. Mr. Barger will give an update on lighting (see attached).

The board may take action on the offer at this time.

Public Attachments:

BHS right-of-way purchase 2019.pdf

COB_Priority_4_Country_Club_STREET_LIGHTS.pdf

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School Board

08. FY20 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

The board is in the process of reviewing local current expense and capital outlay budget items for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Norris Barger will present new budget information and documents for review and discussion (see attached). The board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. to approve the FY20 budget request. The annual budget request must be submitted to the county by May 1 each year.

Public Attachments:

FY20 fund 2 changes_4-03-19.pdf

FY20 LCE budget_4-03-19.pdf

FY20 capital needs_4-03-19.pdf

FY20 lottery & fund balances_2-26-19.pdf

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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.

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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

Apr. 15-19	Spring break
Apr. 25	SPECIAL MEETING	7:30 a.m.	MEC
May 6	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
May 7	“Taste of Transylvania”	5:30 p.m.	Brevard Lumberyard
May 16	TC Scholars Banquet and Awards Presentation	5:00 p.m.	BHS
May 20	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
May 21	TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet	6:00 p.m.	Rogow Room
May 27	Memorial Day holiday
May 30	“Teacher of the Year” Awards Reception	5:30 p.m.	Rogow Room
June 3	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
June 6	Last day students; early release	12:00 noon
June 6	DRS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	DRS
June 7	BHS Graduation	6:00 p.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 8	RHS Graduation	10:00 a.m.	Brevard Music Center
June 17	4-day summer schedule begins
June 17	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC

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School Board

11. Reports from Board Training Event

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

North Carolina statute requires board of education members to receive a minimum of 12 hours of professional development training every two years. Local board policy states that members who attend a professional development activity will provide a report of the event to other board members. On March 19, Tawny McCoy, Ron Kiviniemi, and Marty Griffin participated in the two-hour NCSBA webinar, “Ethics and Other Legal Duties and Responsibilities of NC School Board Members.” Board members will have an opportunity to give a report on the webinar.

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School Board

12. 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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School Board

13. 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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School Board

14. 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), 143-318.11(a)(3), and 115C-319, the board will go into closed session to consult with the board attorney regarding matters of attorney-client privilege and a matter that is not a public record (employee personnel files).

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

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School Board

III. Adjournment

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School Board