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Dates: 
Monday, March 21, 2022 - 6:30pm
 
The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard.  The meeting is open to the public.  It will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/tcsnc.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

I. Opening of Meeting

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order

Welcome

 

Groups audience: 
School Board

II. Business Items (including amendments and recissions):

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 21, 2022.
 
 
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 orderly 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 orderly manner. 
  • Board members will not respond to individuals who address the board except to request clarification of points made by the presenter.
  • Issues involving individual personnel or student matters are confidential and, therefore, are not appropriate for the public comment session.  Concerns related to personnel or student matters should be handled as a complaint and reported to the superintendent or designee.
  • 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 act 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. 
  • No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
  • 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.
  • If the board does not hold a regular meeting during a month, the board will not provide a time for public comment at any other meeting held during that month, unless a majority of the board votes to allow public comment at the meeting or unless the purpose of the meeting is a public hearing.
 

 

 
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
 
Discussion
 
Operations and Support
X
 
 
 
STEAM Expo
Transylvania County Schools is thrilled to host the 33rd annual A. Mickey Church STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Expo on Monday, March 28, 2022 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Transylvania County Parks and Recreation.  All of our schools will be showcasing projects and we can’t thank the teachers enough for all of their hard work in preparing for this event.  Thank you to our community partners that will be joining us—Transylvania Parks and Recreation, Holmes Educational State Forest, and Mountain Roots Day Camp!
 
TCSEF Creative Classroom Grant Winners for 2022-2023
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Creative Classroom grant recipients!  The projects listed below totaling over $12,000 were recommended for funding for the 2022-2023 school year through the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation and in partnership with the Brevard and Pisgah Forest Rotary Clubs.  These competitive grants are part of the funding that the Foundation makes available each year to enrich classrooms, provide scholarships and student leadership opportunities, and support teacher leadership initiatives.  We appreciate the Foundation’s fundraising efforts with the Taste of Transylvania and other endeavors and the work of the Grants Committee in evaluating the proposals.  Our thanks to the Foundation and the Brevard and Pisgah Forest Rotary Clubs. 
 
Name
School
Title
Award
Renee Compton
All schools
Special Needs Resource Fair
Funded by  Pisgah Forest & Brevard Rotary 
Jenae Turner
All elem. schools
BeeBots (PreK-2)
$850.00
Kelii Krueger
BES
Beehive Cooperative Games
166.43
Meg Buchanan
BHS
Architectural Drafting
825.70
Charles Burchell
BHS
Equipment Upgrades for BHS Auditorium
1,281.67
Heidi Bullock
BHS/DRS/RHS
Elevate Bilingualism with Cords
1,431.24
Crystal Holland
BMS
Writing Through Time
179.41
Sarah Kennedy
BMS
Edmark Reading Program
738.61
Noelle Khare
BMS
Exploring Density with Scales
558.77
James Markey
BMS
Portable Sound System
960.74
Elizabeth Chancellor
DRS
Wilderness Ed. Club
344.28
Chris Alley
DRS
SEL Classroom Space
800.00
Bethany Chapman
RES
Headphones/Novel Effects App
461.76
Lindsay Barton
RHS
Samsung Tablet
679.76
Sarah Justice
RMS/RHS
Bringing Life to the Library
362.47
Laura Smith
RMS/RHS
Resin or Not
770.44
Hazel Ketchum
RMS/RHS
Differentiated Class Guitar
2,272.81
 
 
TOTAL
$12,684.09
 
Taste of Transylvania May 3-8, 2022
The Transylvania County Educational Foundation (TCSEF) will host the annual Taste of Transylvania on May 3-8, 2022.  The Foundation will partner with local restaurants, bars and breweries, wine shops, food trucks and coffee shops to receive a portion of their sales during the week-long event.  They also will host an online silent auction that will run the same dates as the dining options and offer a variety of items for bid.  Proceeds from these events will go toward the TCSEF’s Creative Classroom Grants for public schools.  To donate items for the silent auction, please contact Jen Heatherly at jheatherly@tcsnc.org.  You may also text “TCSEF” to 76278 to donate directly.  For more information visit TCSEF. 
 
March is Students@Work Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina. Throughout the month, employers are hosting virtual programs that will provide approximately 28,000 middle school students with exposure to jobs and industries in their communities and across the state.  Participating students will be exposed to careers in the education, energy, finance, engineering, hospitality, legal, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology industries along with careers in the public sector.  Now in its 12th year, the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) are the primary partners for the Students@Work℠ program.  “The skills and opportunities students are exposed to now are critical investments in the development of our workforce,” said Governor Cooper. “Offering our students a look at careers that may pique their interest is important for them and our future economy.”
 
Kindergarten Rally & Registration for 2022-2023
A reminder that kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year is coming up soon.  A Kindergarten Rally will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Transylvania Parks and Recreation.  Kindergarten registration will be available in all our elementary schools on Tuesday, April 19 through Friday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and also from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.  Starting school is an exciting experience for young children and we want to be sure it is a positive one.  All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2022 are eligible to start kindergarten this fall.  Visit www.tcsnc.org/k for enrollment forms and more information. 
 
 
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 3-21-22.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 3-21-22.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):
  1. Minutes of the February 16, 2022 meeting
  2. Minutes of the February 21, 2022 meeting
  3. Personnel report for March 21, 2022
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Minutes 2-16-22.pdf
PDF icon Minutes 2-21-22.pdf
PDF icon Personnel Report 3-21-22.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

06. Annual Financial Report 2020-2021

 
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
 
 

Mr. Terry Andersen of Carland & Andersen, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, will present the Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.  The financial report, compliance report, and summary letters are attached for your review.  Mr. Andersen and Ms. Frost will answer any questions you may have.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Transylvania Co Board of Education 2021 Audit.PDF
PDF icon Transylvania Co Board of Education 2021 Compliance.PDF
PDF icon Transylvania Co Board of Education 2021 Comm #1.pdf
PDF icon Transylvania Co Board of Education 2021 Comm #2.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

07. COVID-19 Update and Review of Mask Policy

 
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
 
 

North Carolina law requires local boards to adopt policies regarding the use of face coverings by employees and students for the 2021-2022 school year, to revisit the mask policy at least once a month, and to vote on whether to make any modifications.  The Transylvania County school board typically revisits the mask policy at its second regular meeting each month.  Masks are currently optional in Transylvania County Schools.
 
The board will receive information and data regarding COVID-19 cases in the school system and will vote on whether to affirm or amend the current mask policy.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon BOE COVID Update- March 21, 2022.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

08. FY23 Budget Update

 
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
 
 
 
Ms. Frost will give a first look at the FY23 budget (see attached documents).  She will also present a current expense report, a budget amendment for Fund 2, and a bonus for next month from the Supplemental Funds for Teacher Compensation (PRC 071) which requires board approval.  She will answer any questions you may have.
 
A motion is in order to approve the budget amendment for the Local Current Expense Fund.      
 
A motion is in order to approve the Supplemental Funds for Teacher Compensation (PRC 071) bonus for April 2022.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Budget Amendment_LOCAL 3-21-22.pdf
PDF icon PRC 071 Board Approval.pdf
PDF icon Current Expenses (3-18-22).pdf
PDF icon FY23 prelim budget_LCE (3-18-22).pdf
PDF icon FY23 prelim budget_LCE changes (3-18-22).pdf
PDF icon FY23 prelim budget_capital needs (3-18-22).pdf
PDF icon FY23 prelim budget_restricted grants (3-18-22).pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

09. 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
 
 

The Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners met jointly on January 31, 2022 to discuss the school bond projects.  Dr. Jeff McDaris will give an update.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

10. 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. Jeff McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

11. 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. 22
School Facility Tours (Day 2)
7:45 a.m. to
1:45 p.m.
BES, DRS, PFES, BMS, BHS
Mar. 28
TCS STEAM Expo
4:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m.
Transylvania Parks & Recreation
Apr. 4
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 6
BHS National Technical Honor Society Induction
8:30-10:30 a.m.
BHS Auditorium
Apr. 7
RHS National Technical Honor Society Induction
10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
RHS Auditorium
Apr. 7
Kindergarten Rally
4:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m.
Transylvania Parks & Recreation
Apr. 8
Students dismissed at noon
 
 
Apr. 11-18
Spring break
 
 
Apr. 18
NO MEETING (annual leave day staff; no students)
 
 
Apr. 26
“Teacher of the Year” Awards Reception
5:30 p.m.
Rogow Room
Apr. 29
Remote learning day
 
 
May 2
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 16
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 19
TC Scholars Recognition Evening
Dinner 5:00 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m.
BHS Cafeteria & Auditorium
May 26
DRS Graduation
10:00 a.m.
Brevard Music Center
May 27
Last student day (noon dismissal)
 
 
May 27
BHS Graduation
6:00 p.m.
Brevard Music Center
May 28
RHS Graduation
10:00 a.m.
Brevard Music Center
May 30
Memorial Day holiday
 
 
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 comments and/or other items from board members.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

13. 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
 
 

The Board will entertain a motion to go into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11 for the following purpose(s): under subsection (a)(3) to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

III. Adjournment

Groups audience: 
School Board
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