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Dates: 
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 6:30pm

 

Transylvania County Board of Education
April 2, 2012
Morris Education Center
6:30 p.m.
 
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/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.               FY13 Budget
7.               Central Office 2012 Summer Schedule
8.               Important Dates
9.               Public Comment
10.           Other Items
 
Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for April 2, 2012.
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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.  No solicitations will be allowed during public comment. 
 
Good News Report

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
X
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
X
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
SMILE Mobile Dentist Visits DRS
The SMILE mobile dentist bus visited Davidson River School on March 16. Dental volunteers examined 12 students (9 from DRS and 3 from RHS). Some of the students were found to need additional dental care, and Nurse April Owenby will help the students secure that care. Three of the students seen were repeat patients from last year, making this the second year in a row for some students to receive professional dental services that would not have occurred otherwise. The SMILE mobile dentist is made possible through a partnership with the Transylvania Health Department and local dentists and is coordinated by Nurse Owenby. We look forward to continuing the SMILE program next year and increasing the number of students that it serves. 
 
Research Paper Wins Awards
David Sutton’s research paper, “The Entry Experiences, Challenges, and Mediating Strategies of Public School Superintendents: A Condensed Summary of Preliminary Research Findings,” won two awards at the 20th Annual Graduate Research Symposium that was held on March 22 at Western Carolina University. The first award was in the Education Allied Professions discipline and included $50 and a certificate. The second award was the Best Overall Research Award and included $150 and a Graddy Award.  
 
2012 Governor’s School
Kaitlin P. McCreery, Brevard High School, has been selected to attend the 2012 session of the North Carolina Governor’s School in the area of math. The five-week program begins June 17 and ends July 21 with a break from July 5-8. 
 
State Science Competition Winners
Five students from the TIME honors science research class participated in state science competitions recently. Sarah Johnson, Kaitlin McCreery, Erika Williams, Kris Petterson, and Meredith Tooley will advance to one or more national/international competitions based on their state competition results:
 
·       Kaitlin McCreery (individual*) and Kris Petterson and Erika Williams (team**) won first place honors at the NC Student Academy of Science Competition in Durham. They will travel all expenses paid to Boston to present at the National Junior Academy of Science Meeting in February 2013. 
·       Sarah Johnson (individual***) and Kris Petterson, Meredith Tooley and Erika Williams (team**) won grand awards (two of eight in the state) at the NC State Science and Engineering Fair in Raleigh. They will represent North Carolina at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburg, PA in May 2012 (all expenses paid). 
·       In addition, Sarah won First Place in the Biological Sciences A division. Kris, Meredith and Erika won Second Place in the Biological Sciences B division and a US Army Award. 
 
Fourteen additional students who will participate in next year’s research class also attended the competitions as observers. Three teachers and three community members participated as chaperones: Jennifer Williams, Laura Patch, Lisa Smith, Mary Arnaudin, Ed Coye and David Williams. The students would also like to thank the following community members for their help and support throughout their research: Kent Wilcox, Mary Arnaudin, Billy Swords, Alan Cameron, Lori Williams, Cindy Carpenter, Ken Chepenik, Don Wauchope, Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Bob Cabin, and Michelle Beningo.   Jennifer Williams, BHS, is the teacher/advisor.
 
*Kaitlyn’s project was titled, “Investigation of the germination of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis zoospores at low cell densities.”
**Kris, Meredith and Erika’s project was titled, “Isolation, identification and characterization of endophytes from Cherokee medicinal plants: Yellow Root (Xanthorhiza simplicissima), Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens) and Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). 
***Sarah’s project was titled,“Anti-Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis bacterial isolatesfrom Aneides aneus epidermal tissue.”
 
Davidson River School Mural
The Transylvania County Arts Council recently sponsored artist-in-residence Mickey McMasters to work with DRS students in the development of a large mural. Mr. McMasters has a vested interest in DRS—he was the original designer of the DRS marquee located in the front of the building. The new mural depicts a hiker sitting on a mountainside blowing bubbles into the wind. Students each painted a picture on a bubble that depicts significant items. Senior Josh Schneider has taken the lead role in working with students to complete the mural after the residency ends.
 
180-Day Calendar Waiver Approved
On March 23, Dr. McDaris received word from DPI that the State Board has granted Transylvania County Schools’ waiver of 5 instructional days and 25 instructional hours for the 2012-2013 school year. Transylvania will follow a 180-day calendar next year and use the five extra days for professional development. The first day for students will be August 13, 2012. 
 
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
 
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 to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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 (see attached list). Additional names will be included as they are received. 
 
Consent Agenda

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
X
21st Century Professionals
Information
 
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
 
1.               Minutes from March 19, 2012
2.               Personnel report for April 2, 2012
 
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items. 
 
FY13 Budget

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
X
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
Norris Barger will present the latest budget information and drafts for discussion. Draft documents are attached for your review.
 
Central Office 2012 Summer Schedule

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 
The 2012 summer schedule for the central office and other administrative offices is presented for the Board’s information (see attached):   
 
1.               Four-day weeks (consisting of four ten-hour days) will begin on Monday, June 4, 2012, and run through Friday, August 3, 2012.
2.               Office hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Offices will be closed on Fridays.
3.               Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  
 
The regular five-day schedule will resume on Monday, August 6, 2012. 
 
Important Dates

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
 
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
X
Governance and Support
 
 
 

Apr. 3
All-County Chorus Concert
7:00 p.m.
BHS
Apr. 6
Holiday
 
 
Apr. 9-13
Spring Break
 
 
Apr. 19
Superintendent’s Communication Council
3:45 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 21-23
NSBA Annual Conference
 
Boston
Apr. 23
Parent Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Apr. 23
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
Apr. 24
Student Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
MEC
Apr. 24
Forum in Support of Public Education
7:00 p.m.
BHS Auditorium
Apr. 25
Early Dismissal
 
 
May 1
NCSBA Webinar: Legal Issues at Graduation
 
 
May 1
BHS Senior Project Presentations
3:30 p.m.
BHS
May 7
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 8
RHS Senior Project Presentations
3:30 p.m.
RHS
May 8
TCAE “Friends of Education” Banquet
6:00 p.m.
Rogow Room
May 10
Transylvania Scholars’ Recognition Evening
5:30 p.m.
BHS
May 15
DRS Senior Project Presentations
3:30 p.m.
DRS
May 21
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
MEC
May 23
Early Dismissal
 
 
May 23
DRS Graduation
10:00 a.m.
DRS
May 25
BHS Graduation
6:00 p.m.
Brevard Music Center
May 26
RHS Graduation
4:00 p.m.
Brevard Music Center
 
Public Comment

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
 
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
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.  No solicitations will be allowed during public comment. 
 
Other Items

Strategic Priority:
Reason for Consideration:
 
Globally Competitive Students
Action
X
 
21st Century Professionals
Information
X
 
Healthy and Responsible Students
Discussion
 
X
Leadership to Guide Innovation
 
 
 
Governance and Support
 
 
 
An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff. 
 
Dr. McDaris will give an update on the proposed realignment of Brevard High School from 2A to a 2A/3A split. TCS administrators have met with NCHSAA officials and are filing a procedural appeal. 
 
Adjourn
 
 
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