Regular Meeting

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Dates: 
Monday, October 20, 2008 - 6:30pm

 

Location: Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard, NC
 
Agenda
 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
Public Comment

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each.
 
Good News Report

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American Education Week
Attached is a proclamation designating November 16-22, 2008 as American Education Week in Transylvania County. In celebration of American Education Week, all current and retired school system employees will be invited to Thanksgiving lunch as guests of the Board at the school cafeteria of their choice on Thursday, November 20, 2008. A motion is in order to approve the proclamation.
 
Student Artwork on Display at NCCAT
Student artwork from BES will be on display at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) for the UNC Board of Governors meeting this fall. The works were created last year by the following six students: Abigail Smith (grade K), Lilian Le (grade 1), Ezrah Brown (grade 4), Lucy Carpenter (grade 4), Carly Onnink (grade 5), and Cameron McCathern (grade 5).
 
BHS Band in Land of Sky Band Contest
At the Land of Sky Band Competition on September 28 at Enka High School, 25 bands took the field in five different classes. The Brevard High School band placed first in Class 3A and took trophies in the following categories: Color Guard (second place), Drum Major (first place), Percussion (third place), and Horn Line (first place). In addition, BHS placed second in the entire Silver Division of sixteen bands in Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A.
 
BMS School Song Gets Star Treatment
Brevard Middle School finally has a school song, thanks to Sally Germanaro, BMS music/chorus teacher. Sally wrote the song and enlisted her brother, Brian Fullen, one of Nashville’s top session drummers and a Grammy Award winner, to produce and arrange the song. After adding a drum line to Sally’s melody and lyrics, Brian sent the arrangement to other session artists who teamed up with a number of well-known musicians to complete the soundtrack. Sally is teaching the vocals to the middle school students, and the goal is to hire someone locally to record the BMS choirs singing along with the Nashville accompaniment. Once that is done, it will be sent to Brian for a re-mix, and then produced as a CD. A BMS student has designed cover art for the CD. Sally has copyrighted the song and given the copyright to the school. The school will sell copies of the CD to raise money.       
 
Schools Help Family After Fire
Rosman Elementary, Rosman Middle, and T. C. Henderson Elementary are collecting money to help a local family recover from a fire that destroyed their home. TCH is purchasing a new washing machine for the family, and RES and RMS are collecting money to purchase a tank of heating oil. Any leftover funds will be used to purchase gift certificates for groceries or other needs. Those who would like to help may send their donations to Donna Raspa (RES), Greg Carter (RMS) or Tony Meachum (TCH).
 
Donation to DRS Taiko Program
Mr. and Mrs. David Collins heard the Davidson River School taiko drums and were very impressed by the experience. They have donated $2,000 to DRS to help support the taiko program.
 
Haywood Electric Bright Ideas Grants
Laura Smith, marketing teacher at DRS, has been awarded a Bright Ideas Grant from Haywood Electric Company to start a small business. The $1,450 grant was used to purchase equipment to make customized vinyl wall lettering. The 24-inch digital die cut machine can reproduce anything that can be created on the computer, in sizes ranges from 3 inches to 24 inches tall for scrapbook toppers, posters, signs, etc. The machine arrived last week. The group is working on a business name and getting set up.
 
Lisa Gillespie, business teacher at RHS, has also been awarded a Bright Ideas Grant from Haywood Electric Company. 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the persons named:
 
Liam Schaefer, BES, for being accepted to the North Carolina Elementary All-State Honors Chorus 
 
Sarah Moser, BES Music and Chorus Teacher
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
Former Students in the Military

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Globally Competitive Students
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The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Military. The attached list will be updated as more names are received. The list will be read in its entirety at the November meeting. 
 
Consent Agenda

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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Minutes
The minutes of the September 3, 2008 and September 15, 2008 meetings are attached for your approval.
 
Personnel Report
The personnel report for October 20, 2008 is attached for your approval.
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
Non-Faculty Coaches

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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a general rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. Dr. Lyda will request approval of the following new coaches for 2008-2009 fall sports (in green). Additional names may be presented at future meetings.
 

BHS
BMS
RHS
RMS
Football
Football
Football
 
Hemphill, William
Brown, Wayne
Anders, Terry*
 
Jones, Jimmy
First Responder
Carr, Charlie
Chapman, Brian
Statistician
 
Owenby, Chad
First Responder
Ellenberger, Mark
 
 
Rubion, Jim
Statistician
Galloway, Tim
 
 
Walker, D. J.*
Robinson, Frank
 
 
Worley, Shane
 
 
 
Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball
Pressley, Jessica
Assistant & JV
Uriarte, Lorena
Head
Ramey, Mary
Assistant
Chappell, Sarah
Pressley, Sammy
Head
 
 
 
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Baldwin, Bill
Allsteadt, Donna
Raxter, Chan
Raxter, Chan
Witherspoon, Jackie
Tellman, Bill
 
 
Soccer
Soccer
 
 
Hagedon, Dale
Hall, Gregg
Head
 
 
 
Rhodes, Jason*
 
 
 
Williams, Paul*
 
 
Tennis
 
 
 
Carrington, Pat*
 
 
 
Van Horn, Camille
Assistant
 
 
 
Women’s Golf
 
 
 
Wilbanks, Derek*
 
 
 
Women’s Summer Basketball Program
 
 
 
Hollingsworth, David
 
 
 
*first time coach with Transylvania County Schools
 
A motion is in order to approve the new non-faculty coaches for fall sports 2008-2009.
 
School Health Advisory Council 2008-2009

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
The following new members have been added to the School Health Advisory Council for 2008-2009:   
 
            Teresa Suddeth, RHS Student Representative (1 year term)
            Christy Diehl, RHS Parent Representative (1 year term)   
 
A motion is in order to approve the additions to the 2008-2009 School Health Advisory Council. 
 
Technology Plan 2009-2013

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Globally Competitive Students
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At the September meeting, Donys Merrill presented revisions to the district Technology Plan for 2009-2013. The revisions are attached. The full plan is available online. The plan must be approved by the local board and submitted to DPI by November 1.
 
A motion is in order to approve the district Technology Plan for 2009-2013. 
 
Safety Net Plans 2008-2009

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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Board of Education policy requires the presentation of Safety Net Plans for Student Accountability after the first month of school. New plans were presented last year. Dr. Scott Elliott and Mrs. Lisa Anderson will present changes and additions for 2008-2009 and answer any questions you may have. Changes to the plans are attached. 
 
Bids for Rosman Old Gym Renovation

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Norris Barger will present bids received for the Rosman old gym renovation project. The bid tabulation from October 8, 2008 is attached. 
 
A motion is in order to approve a bid for the Rosman old gym renovations. 
 
DRS ABC’s Incentive Pay Plan 2008-2009

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Globally Competitive Students
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The North Carolina ABC’s model for Alternative Schools Incentive Pay Plans mandates two achievement-based components and three local options. At least one of the local options must be an academic measure of student achievement. Plans must be approved by the local board. Attached for your review are the Davidson River School local option goals for 2008-2009. Dr. Bo Williams and Principal Donna Wilde will discuss the goals and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the plan will be requested at the next regular meeting. 
 
Policy GCN/AFC

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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Revised Policy GCN/AFC and Regulations GCN/AFC-R (Professional Educator Evaluation System) were discussed at the policy workshop in July and presented as information on August 18. Since that time, the policies have been further revised based on input from Mr. Whitmire and the Board attorney. The new revisions are shown in blue. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policies and answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve Policies GCN/AFC and GCN/AFC-R as revised.
 
Policy GCNA

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
New Policy GCNA (Voluntary Resignation for Professional Employees)was discussed at the policy workshop in July. It was slated as information in August, but tabled due to time constraints. It is presented as information at this time. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting. 
 
Policy GCBDB

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Current Policy GCBDB (Employee Leaves and Absences) is presented for discussion at the Board’s request. 
 
Policy JFC-R

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Revised Policy JFC-R (Student Conduct/Discipline) is presented as information. Changes reflect the recommendations from the Bully-Free Task Force. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 Policy IIC

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Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Current Policy IIC (Field Trip Approval and Cancellation) is presented for discussion at the Board’s request. 
 
Policy IICA

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Current Policies IICA, IICA-R and IICA-E (Field Trips and Excursions)are presented for discussion at the Board’s request. 
 
Policy IK

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21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Current Policy IK and Regulations IK-R (Student Accountability for Academic Achievement) are presented for discussion at the Board’s request. 
 
Policy IKF

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
Policy IKF (Graduation Requirements) has been revised to reflect the four-credit concentration area requirements that were discussed at the September 15 meeting. It is presented as information. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting. 
 
Policy ACAC

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
New Policy ACAC (Registered Sex Offenders) is presented as information. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
Policy ACAD

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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
 
 
 
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
New Policy ACAD (Student Sex Offenders) is presented as information. Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
Important Dates

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Oct. 21
“The Misuse of Prescription Drugs”
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
Oct. 27
Teacher Workday
 
 
Nov. 4
Election Day
 
 
Nov. 10-12
NCSBA 39th Annual Conference
 
Greensboro
Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day Holiday
 
 
Nov. 16-22
American Education Week
 
 
Nov. 17
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Nov. 20
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Nov. 20
Thanksgiving Lunch for Staff & Retirees
 
School Cafeterias
Nov. 20
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Nov. 21
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Nov. 26
Teacher Leave Day
 
 
Nov. 27-28
Thanksgiving Holidays
 
 
Dec. 1
Reception for Bill Cathey & Teresa McCall
4 – 6 p.m.
Transylvania Co. Library
Dec. 15
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
 
Other Items

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Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership
 
 
X
21st Century Systems
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
 
Adjourn
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