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 October 18, 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	X	Discussion
Operations and Support	X

BHS 1963 Football Team Dedication

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the City of Brevard held a dedication and unveiling ceremony at Brevard High School to honor the 1963 Brevard High School football team. The City was awarded a historical marker sign as a part of the NC Civil Rights Trail to honor BHS as the first integrated high school athletics team in the state. Our thanks to Assistant Planning Director Aaron Bland and the City for their work in achieving this recognition and to all of those involved at that special time.

October is National Principals’ Month

October is National School Principals’ Month. Please join us in recognizing our outstanding school principals for 2022-2023:

Mike Kirst, BES

Amanda Lewis, PFES

Bob Dinsdale, RES

Patrick Chapman, TCH

Jeff Bailey, BMS

Julie Queen, RMS

Scott Strickler, BHS

Barbara Grimm, DRS

Jason Ormsby, RHS

National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day

October 2, 2022 was National Custodian Day! Many thanks to all of our hardworking custodians who keep our schools clean and safe for students, staff, and visitors.

National School Lunch Week Oct. 10-14

National School Lunch Week was October 10-14, 2022 with the theme, “Peace, Love, and School Lunch.” We celebrate our School Nutrition Employees who work hard and are dedicated to preparing and serving delicious, good quality, and nutrition meals to students daily. We hope that everyone wore something “Groovy” last week to help celebrate!

NC Crunch Day is October 19, 2022

In celebration of National Farm to School Month, all elementary school students will be crunching into Local Sliced Apples provided by the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. NC Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local purchasing initiatives throughout the state.

National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 17-21

During the week of October 17-21, 2022, school districts throughout the county will observe School Bus Safety Week. It is an excellent time for parents, students, motorists, school bus drivers, school administrators, and others to join forces and focus attention on the importance of school bus safety.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and an opportunity to examine best practices when it comes to creating respectful school environments that foster inclusion and respect. Research shows the best way to do this is through comprehensive intervention and prevention strategies that bring together students, educators, school staff, families and other community members.

National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31

October 23-31, 2022 is National Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme, “Celebrate Life, Live Drug Free,” is a reminder that we must all do our individual parts to keep our schools and communities safe, healthy, and drug-free.

Rosman High 2022-23 National Honor Society Inductions

Congratulations to the current and newly inducted members of the Rosman High School National Honor Society.

Burlingame Donation to T. C. Henderson

The Burlingame Country Club Friends of T. C. Henderson recently raised $30,000 for T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology during their 2022 fundraiser event. The funds are targeted for Accelerated Reader, additional books to support the online program for Accelerated Reader, Programmable Coding Robots, Design and Build Kits, and standard STEM supplies for the science lab. These materials continue to enhance hands-on learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while keeping students engaged in problem solving and higher order thinking skills. Many thanks go to Linda Crowther, Chairperson of the Fundraiser Committee, and the members of the Burlingame Country Club community for their continued generosity and ongoing support of T.C. Henderson and the students.

Creative Classroom Grant Applications Now Available

Transylvania County Schools Education Foundation (TCSEF) has announced that applications for the 2023-2024 Creative Classroom Grants are now open.

Applications are due by December 6, 2022.
Grants will be awarded in early 2023.
All teachers and staff employed with Transylvania County Public Schools are eligible to apply for grants.
Winners will have 18 months to use awarded funds.
The grant committee is looking forward to seeing what creative ideas teachers and staff come up with this year!

Visit https://tcsef.org/creative-classroom-grants/ for more information or to apply.

For more good news from Transylvania County Schools, please visit us at:

Home Page: www.tcsnc.org ǀ Facebook: facebook.com/transylvania.schools

Twitter: twitter.com/transylvaniasch ǀ Flickr: flickr.com/tcsnc

Instagram: Instagram.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ YouTube: youtube.com/user/tcsnc

Smartphone App: Transylvania County Schools on Play Store and iTunes

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/transylvaniacountyschools

TikTok: tiktok.com/transylvaniaschools ǀ WSQL Radio: bit.ly/TCSYesRadio!

Public Attachments:

Good News Report 10-18-22.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:

Military List 10-18-22.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

The following item is submitted for consent approval (see attachment):

Personnel report for October 18, 2022

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

Public Attachments:

Personnel Report 10-18-22.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

06. New Graduation Requirement

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	X
Operations and Support	X

At the September 19 board meeting, Dr. McDaris outlined the need for all students to take at least one course in computer science before they graduate. He believes that adding a computer science credit as a requirement for a TCS diploma is feasible, with many potential options available for students to obtain the credit (see attached). Dr. McDaris will request that the board approve a minimum of one computer science credit (as defined) as a graduation requirement beginning with this year’s 8^th grade class (class of 2027).

If the board approves the request, a motion would be in order to approve the addition of a computer science credit as a graduation requirement for a Transylvania County Schools diploma effective with the graduating class of 2027.

Public Attachments:

computer science_graduation credit.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

07. School Improvement Plans: PFES & TCH

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

Pisgah Forest Elementary School and T. C. Henderson School of Science & Technology will submit School Improvement Plans as first-read information (see attached). Director Carrie Norris and school administrators will be available to answer any questions you may have. Approval of the plans will be requested at the November 7 meeting.

The other seven schools will submit School Improvement Plans for first-read information on November 7 and approval on November 21.

Public Attachments:

PFES School Improvement Plan.pdf

TCH School Improvement Plan.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

08. 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

Finance Officer Gabi Juba will give a budget update for FY23. The update will include an expenditure report to date and budget amendments for the state, local, and federal funds. The expenditure report and amendments are attached. Ms. Juba will answer any questions you may have.

A motion is in order to approve the budget amendments for the State Public School Fund, the Local Current Expense Fund, and the Federal Grants Fund as presented.\

Public Attachments:

Expenditure Report 10-18-22.pdf

Budget Amendment_STATE 10-18-22.pdf

Budget Amendment_LOCAL 10-18-22.pdf

Budget Amendment_FEDERAL 10-18-22.pdf

Groups audience:

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. Jeff McDaris will give an update on current and emerging educational issues.

Groups audience:

School Board

10. Reports from Training Events

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 September 22, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Kiviniemi attended the NCSBA Western Regional Meeting in Asheville. On October 12-14, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Kiviniemi, and Mrs. McCoy attended the NCSBA Fall Law Conference in Asheville. They will have an opportunity to give reports.

Groups audience:

School Board

11. NCSBA Voting Delegates

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

The NCSBA 54^th Annual Conference for Board Member Development is scheduled for November 14-16, 2022 in Greensboro. Local boards are asked to identify the members who will serve as voting delegates for the conference and send the names to the NCSBA offices (see attached). The deadline has been extended to October 31, 2022.

The board may select voting delegates for the NCSBA 2022 Annual Conference.

Public Attachments:

voting-delegates-form.pdf

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

Oct. 28	Remote learning day
Oct. 31, Nov. 1	Teacher workdays
Nov. 7	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Nov. 8	Election Day
Nov. 11	Veterans Day holiday
Nov. 14-16	NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development		Greensboro
Nov. 21	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Nov. 23-25	Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 5	REGULAR MEETING (new and re-elected members sworn in)	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Dec. 19	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Dec. 20	Students dismissed at noon
Dec. 21–Jan. 2	Christmas break

Groups audience:

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.

Groups audience:

School Board

14. 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 by or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the board.

Groups audience:

School Board

15. Possible Action Following Attorney Advice in 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

An opportunity will be provided for possible board action following advice from the attorney in closed session.

Groups audience:

School Board

II. Business Items (including amendments and recissions):

01. Approval of Agenda

02. Public Comment

03. Good News Report

04. Former Students in the Military

05. Consent Agenda

06. New Graduation Requirement

07. School Improvement Plans: PFES & TCH

08. Budget Update

09. Superintendent's Update

10. Reports from Training Events

11. NCSBA Voting Delegates

12. Important Dates

13. Other Items

14. Closed Session

15. Possible Action Following Attorney Advice in Closed Session