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Work Session & Regular Meeting

Dates:

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 5:00pm

The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a work session and regular business meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard. The work session will begin at 5:00 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The work session and meeting are 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. Work 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 work session to discuss budget, a bond update, and the district strategic plan.

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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 July 15, 2019.

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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		Information	X
Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students		Discussion
Operations and Support

2019 Career Academy

The Transylvania County Schools Career Academy for Educators is a professional development opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school educators. It is facilitated via a partnership between Transylvania County Schools (TCS) and Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC). The goal is to collaborate with local businesses/industries to understand the fundamental changes taking place in our local economy, increase understanding of the role of public education and the importance of post-secondary education in local economic development, provide an overview of BRCC and TCS programs available to high school students, and explore ideas of how we can better prepare our students. This year's three-day Career Academy involved 22 educators who visited numerous local industries and businesses. Some of the "behind the scenes" visits included Sylvan Sports, Transylvania Vocational Services, Gaia Herbs, New Excelsior, Praxair, and McNeely's. Dr. Brian Weaver coordinated the Career Academy.

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 2019-07-15.pdf

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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 7-15-19.pdf

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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 June 17, 2019 meeting
Personnel report for July 15, 2019
Non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2019

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

Public Attachments:

Non-Faculty Coaches_Fall 2019.pdf

Minutes 6-17-19 (1).pdf

Personnel Report 7-15-19.pdf

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06. Davidson River School Programming Overview

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

Principal Barbara Grimm will present a programming overview for Davidson River School.

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07. AIG Plan 2019-2022

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

Mrs. Heidi Bullock, AIG Program Coordinator, will present the Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Plan for 2019-2022. A cover letter and the plan are attached. Mrs. Bullock will answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the AIG plan for 2019-2022.

Public Attachments:

Cover letter for LBE for 19-22 Plan.pdf

DRAFT AIG Plan 2019-2022.pdf

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08. Policy

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

Seven policies have been revised based on the Spring 2019 Custom Policy Updates. The policies were presented as first-read information at the June 17 meeting. There have been no changes to the policies since that time. Revised policy 7100, Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, has an impending deadline of October 1, 2019 for certain actions to be completed by the Human Resources Department. Dr. Brian Weaver will review the policies and answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the seven policies listed below.

Spring 2019 Custom Policy Updates (second-read approval)
2330	Board Meeting Agenda
3101	Dual Enrollment
4240/7312	Child Abuse – Reports and Investigations
4700	Student Records
7100	Recruitment and Selection of Personnel
7130	Licensure
7940	Classified Personnel: Suspension and Dismissal

Public Attachments:

Policy 2330_revised.pdf

Policy 3101_revised.pdf

Policy 4240-7312_revised.pdf

Policy 4700_revised.pdf

Policy 7100_revised (Campbell Shatley).pdf

Policy 7130_revised.pdf

Policy 7940_revised.pdf

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09. FY19 Budget Amendments

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

Norris Barger will present the following budget amendments for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:

State Public School Fund – Amendment No. 4

Local Current Expense Fund – Amendment No. 2

Capital Outlay Fund – Amendment No. 1

A motion is in order to approve the FY19 budget amendments as presented.

Public Attachments:

FY19 Budget Amendments thru June 30.pdf

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10. 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
Operations and Support	X

Dr. McDaris and Mr. Barger will give an update on the status of the 2019-2020 budget, including state budget activity.

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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.

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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

Aug. 12	Regular 5-day schedule resumes
Aug. 12-14	TCS Administrators’ Retreat	7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	TCH
Aug. 15	New Teacher Orientation	8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	BRCC
Aug. 15-16 Aug. 19-20	Teacher workdays
Aug. 19	WORK SESSION & REGULAR MEETING	5:00 p.m. work session 6:30 p.m. business meeting	MEC
Aug. 21	First student day
Sept. 2	Labor Day holiday
Sept. 16	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Sept. 27	Early dismissal for students	12:00 p.m.
Oct. 21	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Oct. 24-25	Teacher workdays

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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.

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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.

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15. Closed 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

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 115C-319 and 143-318.11(a)(1), the board will go into closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (superintendent’s annual evaluation).

A motion is in order to go into closed session.

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IV. Adjournment

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