Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:17am
Dates:
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 6:30pm
Morris Education Center
July 16, 2012
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. Request of Right-of-Way
7. FY13 Budget Update
8. Requests to Name Facilities
9. Important Dates
10. Public Comment
11. Other Items
12. Closed Session (Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation)
Approval of Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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A motion is in order to approve or revise the meeting agenda for July 16, 2012.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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X
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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N.C.G.S. § 115C-51 states that local boards of education shall provide at least one period for public comment per month at a regular meeting of the board. 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 specific individuals by name in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law. No solicitations will be allowed during public comment.
Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Google Blog Features TCS
Transylvania County Schools was featured by Google in their official blogspot announcements at the first day of the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference in San Diego on June 25, 2012. TCS was mentioned as one school system that is planning to use the Google Chromebook as an effective and affordable 1‑to‑1 educational tool. To view the blogspot, visit http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-schools-all-you-need-is-web.html.
Virtual Charter School Update
At a recent hearing on the virtual charter school litigation, Judge Jones reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision to approve the charter application. He held that only the State Board of Education has the authority to grant a charter. The result of this ruling is that the virtual charter school will not be permitted to operate in North Carolina. It remains to be seen whether the charter applicant will choose to file an appeal.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
Former Students in the Military
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The following items are submitted for consent approval (see attached):
1. Minutes from the June 18, 2012 meeting
2. Personnel report for July 16, 2012
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Request for Right-of-Way
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The City of Brevard has requested that the Board of Education consider granting a 30-foot right-of-way along Elm Bend Road to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The right-of-way would be used to construct a sidewalk near Brevard Elementary School as a part of the City’s proposed Pedestrian Plan. A proposal from City Manager Joe Moore is attached for your review, along with views of the proposed right-of-way and sidewalk route. Sarah Lutz, Planner and Assistant Zoning Administrator, will be present to discuss the right-of-way and answer any questions you may have.
The Board may take action on the request to grant the right-of-way.
FY13 Budget Update
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Globally Competitive Students
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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On June 11, the Board of Commissioners took action on the school system’s budget request for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The Commissioners voted 3-2 to cut the school system’s allocation for next year. Dr. McDaris will give an update on the budget and present any new information that has been received since that time.
Requests to Name Facilities
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Globally Competitive Students
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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On June 20, the Board received a formal request to name a Rosman High School athletic facility in honor of an individual who was instrumental in establishing that facility (see attached letter). Last winter, the Board received a request to name a different RHS facility in honor of another individual.
At its planning retreat on February 7, 2011, the Board discussed the naming of school facilities. At that time, members reviewed a number of policies from other school districts and considered establishing a local policy on naming facilities. It was agreed to table the matter and revisit it at another time.
The Board may choose to discuss the request(s), take action on the request(s), and/or direct the superintendent regarding possible policy development.
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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July 23-26
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NSBA Southern Region Conference
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Biloxi, MS
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Aug. 1-2
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TCS Administrators’ Retreat
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7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Aug. 6
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Resume regular 5-day schedule
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Aug. 6-7
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New Teacher Orientation
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9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Aug. 7
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Fair Labor Standards”
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1-2 p.m.
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Aug. 8-10
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Teacher Workdays
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Aug. 10
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Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Night
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4:00 p.m.
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BES, PFES, RES, TCHES
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Aug. 13
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First Day for Students
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Aug. 14
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Campaign Speech and Political Speech on School Grounds”
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1-2 p.m.
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Aug. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Aug. 21
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Individuals with Disabilities Education Act”
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1-2 p.m.
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Aug. 23
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Basic Sexual Harassment Law for School Employees”
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1-2 p.m.
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Sept. 3
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Labor Day Holiday
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Sept. 12
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Early Dismissal
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Sept. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Sept. 27
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NCSBA District 8 Meeting
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3:30 p.m.
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Polk County
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Oct. 2
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Cyberlaw – Bad Behavior Online”
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1-2 p.m.
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Oct. 15
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Teacher Workday
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Oct. 15
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 17-19
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NCSBA Annual Law Conference
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Asheville
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Public Comment
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Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.
Other Items
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Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Closed Session
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Strategic Priority:
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Reason for Consideration:
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) and 115C-319-321, the Board will go into closed session to discuss a confidential personnel matter (superintendent’s annual evaluation).
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Adjourn
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