1. Regular Business

Groups audience:

A. Approval of Agenda

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

A motion is in order to approve or revise the May 18, 2026, Agenda.

Public Attachments:

Agenda Index.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

B. Special Recognitions

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Groups audience:

School Board

i. Former TCS Students' Military Service

The Board wishes to thank the former students from Brevard High School, Rosman High School, and Davidson River School who are currently serving or who have previously served in the U.S. Military. A list of names, copies of which are posted on our website and provided in tonight’s handout, is read aloud twice a year in recognition of Memorial Day (May meeting) and Veterans Day (November meeting). Tonight, we are honored to have LtCol. Charles Megown and MCJROTC Cadets here to lead this proud tradition.

Public Attachments:

TCS Veterans List.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

ii. Denmark Student Exchange Program

For over a decade, Brevard High School has participated in an international student exchange program with the Mariagerfjord Gymnasium High School in Hobro, Denmark. On an alternating year schedule, Danish students travel here or BHS students travel abroad for a week-long adventure. At the September 15, 2025, Meeting, Brevard High School teacher Andrew Healy presented the 2026 trip request for Board approval. At tonight’s Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher will formally recognize this successful and longstanding program, and Mr. Healy will be present to share his and his students’ experiences from their recent excursion.

Groups audience:

School Board

C. Strategic Plan Progress

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Each month, Transylvania County Schools’ Administrators and/or Directors provide an updated report regarding specific means by which the 2025-30 Strategic Plan has been implemented, including statuses of defined Goal Action Items and Metrics. This month’s presentation will be dispensed by Directors Courtney Owen and Kerry Putnam. The corresponding slideshow is available for review.

Public Attachments:

2025-2026 BOE Monthly Strategic Plan Updates.pptx (7) (1).pdf

Groups audience:

School Board

D. Facilities Update

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement		Action
Human Resources/Quality Staff		Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement		Discussion
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

Joint School Bond Project Manager Beecher Allison will update the Board regarding the

ongoing and planned Joint School Bond Projects. Mr. Allison’s monthly report and

corresponding photographs will be made available for review on our website.

Groups audience:

School Board

E. Consent Agenda

STRATEGIC PRIORITY		REASON FOR CONSIDERATION
Student Achievement	X	Action	X
Human Resources/Quality Staff	X	Information	X
Communication & Community Engagement	X	Discussion	X
Safe & Innovative Learning Environment	X

The following items are submitted for consent approval:

i. Minutes - March 23, 2026 & April 20, 2026;

ii. Personnel Report for May 18, 2026;

iii. FY26 Budget Amendment No. 7;

iv. CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment - At the April 20, 2026, Board Meeting, Director Kerry Putnam presented an overview of the Career and Technical Education Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment as first read informtion. The 2026-2027 Local Application for CTE State/Federal Funding, a copy of which is viewable on our website, is offered for Board approval. Mr. Putnam will be available to answer any questions;

v. Revised Beginning Teacher Support Program - NC State Board of Education policy TCED-016 (Beginning Teacher Support Program) was updated during the October 2025 State Board meeting. The NCSBE approved the following changes that are required to be added to our current plan: Completion of the recent graduate survey by the beginning teacher (BT) and the employer survey by the principal of the school during the BT's first year of teaching following the completion of an approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) as part of the requirements to measure the performance of EPPs stated in G.S. 115C-269.35. The surveys will be administered at the end of the applicable year. Teachers with fewer than three years of experience; regardless of licensure type and licensure pathway (e.g., temporary license, residency license, and initial professional license) are required to participate in the NC Beginning Teacher Support Program for three years. The proposed, revised Beginning Teacher Support Program is available for viewing on our website, and Assistant Superintendnet Dr. Brian Weaver will be present to address any Board concerns prior to approval under the Consent Agenda; and

vi. District-Wide Intercom/PA/Bell Program Vendor - IT Director Blake Tesnow will be available to provide further information regarding this Consent item, if necessary.

A motion is in order to approve the Consent items.

Public Attachments:

Memo for Budget Amendment #7.pdf

2025-26 Budget Amendment #7.pdf

CTE 26-27 Local Application.pdf

Revised BTSP.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board