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Dates: 
Monday, March 6, 2023 - 6:30pm
 
The Transylvania County Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 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 rescissions):

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 6, 2023.
 
 
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
 
Action
 
Excellent Educators
X
Information
X
   Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
 
Discussion
 
Operations and Support
X
 
 
 
National Board Certifications
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) offers National Board Certification as a way to 1) recognize the accomplished teaching that is occurring in North Carolina’s classrooms, 2) develop and retain accomplished teachers, and 3) generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.  It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.  The certification process evaluates teaching practice through performance-based assessments and is based on rigorous standards that represent what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do.  Teachers who earn the certification are eligible for significant pay increases.  Congratulations to the following teachers who recently earned NBPTS certification:
 
Laura Smith, Rosman Middle School
Alana Anderson, Pisgah Forest Elementary School
 
School Social Workers’ Week Mar. 5-11
March 5-11, 2023 is National School Social Workers’ Week.  This year’s theme is “We Rise.”  School social workers do rise to support school communities.  They rise to share hope.  They rise to listen and understand.  They rise to challenge inequities.  They rise to support students and families.  School social workers work with crisis interventions and help identify and report child neglect and abuse.  Our school social workers are Abby Ammons, Olivia Shuler and Bethany Green (effective 3/6/23).  Please join us in saluting these hardworking professionals for the important work they do.
 
National Read Across America Day – Mar. 2
Thursday, March 2, 2023 was National Read Across America Day in schools and libraries across the country.  It also commences Read Across America Week and Read Across America Month.  Established by the National Education Association in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading, the day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to all as “Dr. Seuss.”  Did you know:
  • Reading has something for everyone.  There is a book for absolutely every interest.    Plus, reading to children helps them develop a good habit at an early age. 
  • Reading is healthy.  Reading improves brain activity, aids sleep readiness, and reduces stress.  Reading can lower blood pressure and heart rate, and can even fight symptoms of depression.  Reading regularly slows down the aging of our cognition.
  • Reading makes you smarter.  Reading of any kind increases vocabulary and comprehension skills.  It drastically increases our knowledge and makes us more intelligent.  Reading stimulates the brain, improves memory, and makes us better writers. 
National School Breakfast Week Mar. 6-10
March 6-10, 2023 is National School Breakfast Week.  This year’s theme, “Dig into School Breakfast,” reminds us that school breakfasts help “construct” healthy kids and give them a better “foundation” to achieve their goals.  Studies show that children who eat school breakfast are more likely to achieve higher levels in reading and math, score higher on standardized tests, have better concentration and memory, and be more alert and maintain a healthy weight.  Reach out to your child’s School Nutrition staff and thank them for their great work. 
 
Brevard High Culinary Team Headed to Jr. Chef Competition

For the North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition, teams of two to four students (grades 9-12) enrolled in North Carolina public schools are challenged to work with either an educator or School Nutrition administrator to develop a creative recipe for a school lunch entrée.  The recipes must meet the National School Lunch Program nutrition standards, include at least two North Carolina-grown products and one USDA Foods item, be replicable by School Nutrition Programs, and appeal to student tastes.  A team of Brevard High School Culinary 3 students entered the NC Jr. Chef Competition with their Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken lunch entreé and qualified for the next round in the state competition!

 
Arts in Our Schools Month
March is “Arts in Our Schools Month.”  Arts Education in North Carolina includes dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts—each with its own body of knowledge and skills.  The arts shape our lives daily and add depth and dimension to the human journey.  Arts Education heightens skills in listening, creativity, understanding human experiences, creative problem solving, adapting to and respecting diversity, communicating effectively, reading, self-expression, imagination, self-confidence, and self-reliance.  Over 95% of all students enrolled in North Carolina public schools have access to Arts Education courses.  We urge all citizens to celebrate Arts Education as an essential part of every student’s education. 
 
Kindergarten Rally & Registration for 2023-2024
A reminder that Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is coming up soon.  A Kindergarten Rally will be held on Thursday, April 6, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Transylvania Parks and Recreation.  Kindergarten registration will be available in all our elementary schools on Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and also from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.  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, 2023 are eligible to start kindergarten this fall.  For enrollment forms and more information visit https://www.tcsnc.org/departments/academics/elementary_education/register_for_kindergarten. 
 
Congratulations to Our “Of the Year” Winners for 2023-2024!
Congratulations to the educators listed below who were named as “Of the Year” winners for 2023-2024 by their peers.  An awards reception will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library.  The district Teacher of the Year (TOY) and District Teacher Assistant of the Year (TAOY) winners will be announced at the reception. 
 
BES
TOY Nancy Frady
TAOY Pat Rich
 
BHS
TOY Erica Thompson
TAOY Nijayah Cruell
 
BMS
TOY Justin Ausburn
TAOY Amanda LaRowe
 
DRS
TOY Julie Bowman
 
PFES
TOY Baylee Hale
TAOY Mary Palmer
 
RES
TOY Breanna Morris
TAOY Michelle Mason
 
RHS
TOY Sarah Carson
TAOY Bethany Green
 
RMS
TOY Alissa Cook
 
TCH
TOY Samantha Jones
TAOY Amelia Waycaster
 
Rookie of the Year
Will Lindsey, BHS
 
Principal of the Year
Scott Strickler, BHS
 
Student Services Person of the Year
Jamie Dulberg, DRS
 
Media/Technology Person of the Year
Alicia LaDow, PFES
 
 
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 ǀ WSQL Radio:  bit.ly/TCSYesRadio!
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Good News Report 3-06-23.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 3-06-23.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:
  1. Minutes of the November 7, 2022 meeting
  2. Minutes of the November 21, 2022 meeting
  3. Minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
  4. Minutes of the December 19, 2022 meeting
  5. Personnel report for March 6, 2023
  6. Non-faculty coaches for spring sports 2023
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Minutes 11-07-22.pdf
PDF icon Minutes 11-21-22.pdf
PDF icon Minutes 12-05-22.pdf
PDF icon Minutes 12-19-22.pdf
PDF icon Non-Faculty Coaches Spring 2023.pdf
PDF icon Personnel Report 3-06-23.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

06. School Calendar Resolution

 
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
 
 

On December 12, 2022, the North Carolina House Select Committee on An Education System for North Carolina's Future issued its finding that the current school calendar law is not best suited to the needs of students and educators and that local boards of education should be given greater calendar flexibility; the Select Committee recommended the “General Assembly take action and change the school calendar law.”  At the time of this writing, two statewide and 14 local school calendar bills (including House Bill 106) have been filed in the current legislative session.  These bills would give more control to the local boards of education to create a school calendar that better fits the needs of their students and community. 
 
The attached resolution in support of an amendment to the current school calendar law is presented for your review and approval. 
 
A motion would be in order to approve the resolution supporting local control of school calendars.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon TCBOE Calendar Resolution.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

07. Teacher Recruitment

 
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
 
 

Dr. Brian Weaver will give an update on teacher recruitment efforts.
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

08. Policy: Fall 2022 PLS Custom Updates

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

Dr. Brian Weaver will present as first-read information 29 policies from the NCSBA Fall 2022 PLS (Policies to Lead the Schools) Custom Updates.  Some policies have only minor changes and others contain substantive changes (see descriptions below).  An additional policy (4125) contains a local change.  There are no new policies.  Approval of the revised policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.  Dr. Weaver will answer any questions you may have.
 
Policies with Notable Changes: 
 
Policies Related to COVID-19 Response.  Removed the temporary language that had been added to various policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic.  The affected policies are as follows:
  • 1510/4200/7270, School Safety
  • 6305, Safety and Student Transportation Services
  • 7510, Leave
Changes Regarding Children of Military Families.  North Carolina participates in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (“Compact”), an agreement among states to alleviate many of the educational transition issues military families encounter, including certain barriers to enrollment.  The state law implementing the Compact, G.S. 115C-407.5, applies to “children of military families,” defined as school-aged children enrolled in K-12 in the household of an active duty member.  New statute G.S. 115C-407.12 extends the benefits of the Compact to children of an inactive member, but only if (1) the inactive member is required to move to perform military service–related responsibilities, (2) the move results in a transfer of school systems for the child, and (3) the inactive member presents a copy of the official military transfer order to the school from which services for the child are requested.  If the move results in an interstate transfer of the child between the school system and another school system in a different state, the superintendent shall direct school officials to attempt to coordinate with the out-of-state school system on behalf of the child but cannot require the receiving school system to provide specific services.  The revisions change the definition of children of military families in policy 4050, Children of Military Families, to include the children covered by G.S. 115C-407.12.  In addition, the following policies have been revised due to the new law:
  • 3420, Student Promotion and Accountability
  • 3460, Graduation Requirements
  • 3620, Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations
  • 4100, Age Requirements for Initial Entry
  • 4110, Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission
  • 4155, Assignment to Classes
  • 4400, Attendance
  • 4700, Student Records
Other Notable Changes:
  • 2120, Code of Ethics for School Board Members.  Language was added requiring that board members comply with all board policies that set expectations for conduct, regardless of whether the policies expressly require compliance by board members.
  • 2123, Board Member Opportunities for Development.  The reference to the National School Boards Association (NSBA) has been replaced with a reference to the Consortium of State School Boards Associations.  The NCSBA Board of Directors voted not to renew NCSBA’s membership in the NSBA, so local boards no longer have access to NSBA’s trainings through their NCSBA membership.  Instead, NCSBA now represents local boards in a new national school board organization called the Consortium of State School Boards Associations, which will provide trainings available to local board members.
  • 3220, Technology in the Educational Program.  Language has been updated throughout to align the policy with the 2022 North Carolina Digital Learning Plan.
  • 4220, Student Insurance Program.  Information has been added to address the new statutory requirement that boards purchase catastrophic insurance for high school interscholastic athletic activities.
  • 4300, Student Behavior Policies.  In accordance with a new statutory provision, language has been added to the first paragraph requiring that teachers, school-based administrators, parents, and law enforcement be consulted when existing student behavior policies are revised or new such policies are created. 
  • 4700, Student Records.  Section K has been rewritten to more accurately describe the requirements for destruction of student records.
  • 7241, Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators.  Beginning January 6, 2023, the federal regulations no longer require that school officials contact an applicant’s previous employers that are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). 
A motion is in order to accept the 30 policies listed below as first-read information. 
 
Fall 2022 Custom Updates
1510/4200/7270
School Safety
2120
Code of Ethics for School Board Members
2123
Board Member Opportunities for Development
2130
Board Member Compensation and Expenses
3102
Online Instruction
3220
Technology in the Educational Program
3420
Student Promotion and Accountability
3460
Graduation Requirements
3620
Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations
4050
Children of Military Families
4100
Age Requirements for Initial Entry
4110
Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission
4125 (local change)
Homeless Students
4155
Assignment to Classes
4220
Student Insurance Program
4240/7312
Child Abuse and Related Threats to Child Safety
4270/6145
Concussion and Head Injury
4300
Student Behavior Policies
4334/5035/7345
Use of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)
4400
Attendance
4700
Student Records
6125
Administering Medicines to Students
6140
Student Wellness
6220
Operation of School Nutrition Services
6230
School Meal and Competitive Foods Standards
6305
Safety and Student Transportation Services
7130
Licensure
7241
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
7360/8225
Crowdfunding on Behalf of the School System
7510
Leave
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Policy 1510-4200-7270_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 2120_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 2123_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 2130_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 3102_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 3220_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 3420_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 3460_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 3620_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4050_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4100_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4110_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4125_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4155_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4220_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4240-7312_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4270-6145_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4300_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4334-5035-7345_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4400_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 4700_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6125_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6140_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6220_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6230_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 6305_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 7130_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 7241_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 7360-8225_revised.pdf
PDF icon Policy 7510_revised.pdf
Groups audience: 
School Board

09. Mental Health 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
 
 

Director Missy Ellenberger will give an update on student mental health.
 
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon BoE Mental Wellness Update March 6, 2023 .pdf
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. 20
Teacher workday
 
 
Mar. 20
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 3
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 6
Kindergarten Rally
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Trans. Co. Parks & Recreation
Apr. 7
Remote learning day
 
 
Apr. 10-14
Spring break
 
 
Apr. 17-21
Kindergarten Registration
M, Tu, W, Th, F
8:30am – 2:30pm;
Th 4:00 – 6:00pm
BES, PFES, RES, TCH
Apr. 18
“Of the Year” Awards Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
Trans. Co. Library Rogow Room
Apr. 24
TCS STEAM Expo
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Trans. Co. Parks & Recreation
Apr. 25
National Technical Honor Society Induction – BHS
9:30 a.m.
BHS Auditorium
Apr. 26
National Technical Honor Society Induction – RHS
10:45 a.m.
RHS Auditorium
Apr. 28
Remote learning day
 
 
May 1
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 15
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 18
TC Scholars Recognition Evening
5:00 p.m.
BHS
May 29
Memorial Day holiday
 
 
 
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board

12. Central Services Summer Schedule 2023

 
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 2023 summer schedule for central services and other administrative offices is presented as information.  Nine 40-hour weeks consisting of four 10-hour days will begin on Monday, June 19 and end on Thursday, August 17.  Offices will be open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  Offices will be closed on Fridays and on Tuesday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.  The regular five-day schedule will resume on Monday, August 21.  The summer calendar is attached.
 
Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Summer Schedule 2023.pdf
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

III. Adjournment

Groups audience: 
School Board
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