Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

6:00 p.m. Closed Session

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME

BUSINESS ITEMS

1.                  Approval of Agenda

2.                  Public Comment

3.                  Good News Report

4.                  Former Students in the Military

5.                  Consent Agenda:

A.     Minutes

B.     Personnel Report

6.                  Non-Faculty Coaches

7.                  Policy:

A.     GBA “Professional Standards of Conduct and Performance for Teachers”

B.     GD “Employees’ Work Week and Overtime Compensation”

8.                  Facilities and FY11 Budget

9.                  Important Dates

10.             Other Items

11.             Public Comment

 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), 143-318.11(a)(3), and 115C-319 through 321, the Board will go into closed session to consult with the board attorney regarding a confidential personnel matter and a legal matter.     

 

 

 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment.  A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.  

 

 

The students listed below took top honors in the Western Region Future Business Leaders of America Competition on January 28, 2010. They will be eligible to compete at the state competition in April. 

 

Paul Connell – 1^st Place, Business Calculations

Zach Smith – 1^st Place, Business Procedures

Rachel Tibbles – 1^st Place, Business Communications

Austin Jenkins – 1^st Place, Public Speaking II

Megan McGee – 1^st Place, Computers Applications I

Kelsey Meece – 2^nd Place, Public Speaking I

Kaylan Lance – 3^rd Place, Job Interview

 

Zach Cozart – 1^st Place, Job Interview

Leanna Hall – 1^st Place, Future Business Leader

Drew Jamerson – 2^nd Place, Business Procedures

Devon McIntosh – 3^rd Place, Business Communications

Andrea Owen – 3^rd Place, Business Calculations

Jamie Barton – 3^rd Place, Computer Applications

 

The following students were selected for the 2010 Western North Carolina All-District Bands in February. Those with an asterisk beside their name will be eligible to audition for All-State Band in March.

 

            Brook Owen – Clarinet

 

            Kathleen Miller – 3^rd Chair, Clarinet*

 

 

            August Nye – 10^th Chair, Flute                    Jose Arizmendi – 4^th Chair, Clarinet          

 

The Transylvania County Educational Foundation, Inc., has awarded 15 mini-grants totaling $9,600 to the following applicants:

 

Transylvania County brought home the lion’s share of recognitions from the Western Region Elementary Science Fair at Western Carolina University on February 9.  Transylvania students earned more than 50% of the total prizes, with 16 total winners (see below).  The Western Region, which serves 19 school districts, sends only three elementary winners on to the state science fair. Two of those three slots went to TCS students; Weston Whitmire and Deland Thomas, RES, took first place overall, and Diana Bodie, BES, took third place. These three will advance to the state competition in March. 

 

            1st Place:  Deland Thomas and Weston Whitmire – RES

            3rd Place:  Diana Bodie – BES

            Honorable Mention:  Aaron Flynn Benjamin Miner, and Emily Sheffield - BES

            Honorable Mention:  Ressie Mae Owen - TCH

            Honorable Mention:  David Howell and Emily Treadway - PFES

 

·        Sarah Branagan (BES):  Environmental Science Program, WCU, recognizing the best environmental science project

·        Sam Ballard (TCH):  Secondary Science Education Program, WCU, recognizing the best technology project

·        Bergen Khare, Bryce Spradlin and Aidan Spradlin (PFES):  Dept of Geosciences & Natural Resources, WCU, recognizing the best earth science project

·        David Howell and Emily Treadway (PFES):  Dept of Chemistry & Physics, WCU, recognizing the best physical science project

 

In the High School division held on February 10, the following students took honors:

 

Hannah Davis (BHS) placed first in Senior Biological.   Yohana Dierolf, Rebekah Morgan and Erika Williams (BHS) placed first in Senior Team. They will all advance to the state competition in March. 

 

The month of February is designated as “Black History Month” nationwide. Classes will have activities commemorating the important people, places and events of the civil rights movement and the contributions and achievements of celebrated African Americans. 

 

 

The Board of Education would like to recognize 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 will be updated as more names are received. 

 

 

The following items are submitted for consent approval:

 

1.                  Minutes from December 28, 2009 (attached)

2.                  Minutes from January 11, 2010 (attached)

3.                  Minutes from January 25, 2010 (attached)

4.                  Personnel report for February 18, 2010 (attached)

 

 

 

 

New Policy GBA “Professional Standards of Conduct and Performance for Teachers” is presented for a fourth read and possible action. The policy has been revised since its last review on January 11, 2010. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the changes and answer any questions you may have. The draft policy is attached. 

 

 

Revised Policy GD “Employees’ Work Week and Overtime Compensation” has been revised and is presented for first-read approval. Dr. Bo Williams will discuss the changes and answer any questions you may have. The draft policy is attached. 

 

 

The Board will continue its review and discussion of the Transylvania County Schools Master Facilities Plan and the 2010-2011 budget. The most recent master plan cost estimate is attached, along with a first draft of the FY11 current expense budget, FY11 anticipated budget changes, and the first look at FY11 capital outlay priorities list.  Dr. Jeff McDaris will answer questions from the Board.   

 

 

 

 

An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.

 

 

A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and at the end of the meeting. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes each, except in the event there are more than six speakers per session, at which time the chairman may limit the time allotted to 3-5 minutes per speaker. Speakers will be asked to refrain from discussing any individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.