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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:46pm
Dates: 
Monday, June 4, 2007 - 7:00pm
    
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
 
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
Public Comment
  Public Comment  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

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
  Good News Report  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Donation for Microscopes

An anonymous donor has given $15,000 to the school system for the purchase of two projection microscopes.  The microscopes have the capability of projecting an image through an LCD projector.  One microscope will be for BHS and the other will be for RHS.
 

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

Trudy Wetli, fifth grade teacher at Pisgah Forest Elementary School, has been named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

 

 

 
 
Former Students in the Military
  Former Students in the Military  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

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.
 
 
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
  Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

            BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that commendations, thanks, congratulations and appreciation be expressed to the persons named:

 

 

 

 

The following students for being awarded North Carolina Teaching

Fellows Scholarships:

 

 

 

 

Erica Byrd

BHS

 

Kimberly Fluck

BHS

 

Mary Catherine Griffin

BHS
           

 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
 
Recognition of Retirees
  Recognition of Retirees  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that thanks and congratulations be expressed to the persons named who have retired during the 2006-2007 school year, in grateful appreciation for their years of dedicated service to public education:

 

Jean Cabe

Teacher Assistant

PFES

28 years

Vickie Carpenter

Teacher Assistant

PFES

23 years

Connie Daniels

Teacher

BMS

33½ years

Jim Fox

Teacher/Coach

RHS

36 years

Sue Fox

Counselor

RHS

28 years

Leona Galloway

Cafeteria Worker

RHS

6 years

Angela Hill

Teacher

BHS

27 years

Sharon Hogsed

Teacher

PFES

30 years

Barbara Hyatte

Teacher

RES

35 years

Susan Jaisler

Teacher

BHS

32 years

Paul Peeples

Teacher

BHS

32 years

Robert Richards

Teacher

RHS

29 years

Leroy Richter

Teacher

BHS

12 years

Ron Rudd

Director

MEC

31 years

Betty Scruggs

Assistant Principal

BHS

35 years

Margaret Tate

Teacher

BHS

34 years

Brenda Thomas

Teacher

BHS

35 years

Tom Thomas

Principal

TCH

35 years

Dianne Whitmire

Payroll Officer

MEC

34½ years

Judy Wilkes

Social Worker

PFES

17 years

 

A total of 573 years!

 

A motion is in order to approve the resolution.

 

The Board will recess for a reception in honor of the above named individuals.
 
 
Policy
  Student Accountability for Academic Achievement (IK-R)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy IK-R (Student Accountability for Academic Achievement) has been revised.  It is  presented as information.  Dr. Bo Williams will review the policy and answer any questions you may have.  Approval of the revised policy will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
 
New Audit Firm
  New Audit Firm  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Norris Barger will present his recommendation for a new audit firm to begin with the audit of fiscal year 2006-2007 financial records.  Carland and Andersen, Inc., has been in business for over 50 years and is the area's oldest CPA firm.  The firm's other clients include:

 

Henderson County Schools

Transylvania County

Town of Rosman

Town of Mills River

City of Hendersonville

 

Terry Andersen, partner in the firm, will be available to answer questions.

 

A motion is in order to approve Carland and Andersen, Inc., as the new audit firm for the Transylvania County Board of Education.
 
 
CTE Plan 2007-2008
  CTE Plan 2007-2008  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

X

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Career and Technical Education Plan for 2007-2008 was presented as information on May 21, 2007.  Information on the plan is attached.  The complete plan is available online.  Dr. Jeff McDaris will answer any questions you may have. 

 

A motion is in order to approve the CTE plan for 2007-2008.
 
 
Multimedia Room Installation
  Multimedia Room Installation  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Donys Merrill will present a proposal for the installation/creation of 80 additional multimedia classrooms during the 2007-2008 school year.  A copy of the proposal is attached.  Approval of this project is requested, pending funding from the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners.

 

A motion is in order to approve the TCS Classroom Projection System for 2007-2008.
 
 
District Data Notebook Update
  District Data Notebook Update  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

X

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

X

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

David Sutton will give an update on the 2007 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey results. Updated indicators for the district data notebooks are attached.
 
 
County Commissioners' Request
  County Commissioners' Request  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

The Board will discuss the FY08 budget and lottery funds.  A letter from Jason Chappell, Chairman of the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners, is attached.  Also attached is a letter from Artie Wilson, County Manager.
 
 
Superintendent's Annual Evaluation Timeline
  Superintendent's Annual Evaluation Timeline  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Policy CBBC (Evaluation of the Superintendent) outlines the timeline and process for the annual evaluation of the superintendent by the Board of Education.  The timeline for the 2006-2007 evaluation is listed below:   

 

June 18

Superintendent provides self-evaluation to Board.  Board members receive individual evaluation forms to complete.

Prior to July 16

Board members return evaluation forms to chair or vice-chair.

July 16 (closed session)

Board chair and vice-chair meet with superintendent to discuss self-evaluation.

July 16 (closed session)

Board members reach consensus on evaluation.

August 20

Board chair and vice-chair meet with superintendent to share results of consensus evaluation.

 
 
Important Dates
  Important Dates  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

X

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

June 5

Tom Thomas Retirement Celebration

7:00 p.m.

TCH

June 6

National Technical Honor Society Induction

5:30 p.m.

MEC

June 7

Bus Driver Appreciation Banquet

6:00 p.m.

Twin Dragons

June 8

Last student day

 

 

June 8

DRS Graduation

1:00 p.m.

DRS

June 10

BHS Graduation

2:00 p.m.

Brevard Music Center

June 10

RHS Graduation

6:00 p.m.

RHS Gymnasium

June 11-18

Teacher Workdays

 

 

June 12

Drop-in Retirement Reception for Betty Scruggs

2 – 4 p.m.

BHS Media Center

June 19

Summer School Begins

 

 

June 18

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

June 25

Begin 4-day weeks

 

 

June 25-28

“Fresh Start” Summer Academy for Rising 9th Graders

 

BHS, RHS

June 25-29

NCSBA Special Issue Seminars & Policy Conference

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily

Kitty Hawk, NC

July 4

Holiday

 

 

July 12-14

NSBA Southern Region Conference

 

San Antonio, TX

July 16

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

MEC

Aug. 1-2

Administrators’ Retreat

 

TBD

Aug. 13

Resume regular 5-day schedule

 

 

Aug. 20-21

New Teacher Orientation

 

Cradle of Forestry

Aug. 20

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

Transylvania Co. Library

Aug. 22-24

Teacher Workdays

 

 

Aug. 27

First Student Day

 

 

 

Make-up Date(s)

January 18 will be made up on June 8.

February 1 was made up on February 19.
 
 
Other Items
  Other Items  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

 

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from Board members, staff, or the public.
 
 
Closed Session (Personnel)
  Closed Session (Personnel)  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

 

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

X

 

Leadership

 

 

 

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319, the Board will convene in closed session to discuss information that is not a public record (employee personnel files).

 

A motion is in order to go into closed session.
 
 
Consent Agenda
  Consent Agenda  
 
 

Strategic Priority:

Reason for Consideration:

 

Globally Competitive Students

Action

X

X

21st Century Professionals

Information

 

 

Healthy and Responsible Students

Discussion

 

 

Leadership

 

 

X

21st Century Systems

 

 

 

Personnel Report

The personnel report for June 4, 2007 is attached for your approval.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the following meetings are attached for your approval:

 

            May 7, 2007

            May 17, 2007

            May 21, 2007

 

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda item(s).
 
 
Groups audience: 
School Board