Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:21am
Dates:
Monday, September 17, 2012 - 6:30pm
Transylvania County Library
September 17, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment
3. Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
4. Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation
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5. Good News Report
6. Former Students in the Military
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
8. FY13 Budget Resolution
9. Policy:
A. IKF, “Graduation Requirements”
10. Superintendent’s Goals for 2012-2013
11. Important Dates
12. Public Comment
13. Other Items
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 September 17, 2012.
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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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.
Resolution of Recognition & Commendation
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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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Each year the Board of Education devotes one evening to honoring the educators and staff members whose service to the students of Transylvania County Schools has been truly outstanding. The individuals named below are being recognized for their years of loyal service and excellence in their fields.
25 Years
The Board will present pins to the following individuals who have achieved 25 years of service with the Transylvania County Schools:
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Norman Allison
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BHS
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Kathy Bailey
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PFES
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Sharon Eubanks
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RHS
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Sondra Green
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RMS
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Colleene Mackey
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PFES
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Julie Roberts
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MEC
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Teacher Assistants of the Year
The following individuals were named as Teacher Assistants of the Year by their respective schools. Each honoree will be introduced by their principal or designee and will receive an engraved paperweight and a $200 award from the Board.
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Jeremy Campbell
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BES
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Mary Gunn
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BHS
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Dee Hooper
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BMS
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Noelle Fehn
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DRS
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Carrie McCall
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PFES
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Teresa Curto
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RES
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Lorri Branchfield
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RMS
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Judy Thomas
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TCH
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Teachers of the Year
The following individuals were named as Teachers of the Year by their respective schools. Each honoree will be introduced by their principal or designee and will receive an engraved paperweight and a $500 award from the Board.
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Marlene Cronin
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BES
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Dolly McCall
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BHS
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Rivers Smith
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BMS
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Laura Smith
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DRS
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Debora Smith
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PFES
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Connie Mosser
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RES
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Amy Schoenacher
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RHS
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Tammy Hall
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RMS
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Jennifer Galloway
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TCH
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Rookie of the Year
Dr. David Sutton, Executive Director of Human Resources, will announce the Rookie of the Year for the 2011-2012 school year. He/she will receive a $200 award from the Board.
Counselor of the Year
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Scott Elliott, will announce the Counselor of the Year for 2012-2013. He/she will receive a plaque and a $500 award from the Board.
Media Specialist of the Year
Director of Technology Services, Donys Merrill, will announce the Media Specialist of the Year for 2012-2013. He/she will receive a plaque and $500 award from the Board.
Principal of the Year
Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent, will announce the Principal of the Year for 2012-2013. He/she will receive a plaque and a $500 award from the Board.
District TAOY and TOY Winners
Earlier this month, the eight school-level Teacher Assistants of the Year and nine school-level Teachers of the Year were interviewed by a committee that was charged with selecting one teacher and one teacher assistant as the overall district winners for the year.
Dr. Jeff McDaris will announce the 2012-2013 Teacher Assistant of the Year. The Teacher Assistant of the Year will receive a plaque and a $500 award from the Board.
Mr. Billy Higgins of First Citizens Bank of Brevard will announce the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. The winner will receive a plaque and a $1,000 award from First Citizens. He or she will also have his/her portrait added to the gallery of past and present Teachers of the Year that is on display at the Morris Education Center.
Following the presentation of awards, the Board will adopt the following resolution:
NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation ad congratulations be expressed to the persons named on this the 17th day of September, 2012.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.
TCSEF
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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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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Each year the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) awards approximately $10,000 in mini-grants to TCS teachers for projects that are designed to enrich educational opportunities for students. Foundation Vice President, Peter Johnson, and Grants Committee Chair, Dawn Davenport, will give an update on the Foundation’s fund-raising activities and mini-grants for the 2012-2013 year. To learn more about the mini-grant application process or the TCS Educational Foundation, please visit www.tcsef.org.
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The Board will recess for a reception in honor of the outstanding educators that were recognized this evening.
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Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Summer Feeding
The TCS Child Nutrition Department’s Summer Feeding program concluded on August 3, 2012. Over 21,000 meals were served during the course of the 62-day program. This averages to 364 meals per day and includes breakfast and lunch. Children were served at six public sites throughout the county and at several closed enrollment programs such as the Boys & Girls Club and Rise and Shine.
Golden Leaf Grant
On September 10, Donys Merrill received official notification that Transylvania County Schools had been awarded the Golden Leaf Open Grant for which she had applied earlier this spring. The grant will enable our school district to move forward in its goal of providing 1:1 computers in the middle schools.
RES 3rd Grade Community Project
During the week of September 4-7, third grade students at Rosman Elementary School completed a literature study on “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” a story about a police officer and his dog. As the third grade Essential Standards curriculum covers helping in the community, this was a perfect opportunity for Transylvania Deputy Chase Owen and his dog, Ferex, to visit the 3rd grade group. Students enjoyed learning about the ways in which Ferex helps law enforcement officers in our community.
For more good news, please visit us at www.tcsnc.org and on Facebook.
Former Students in the Military
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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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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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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 August 20, 2012 meeting
2. Personnel report for September 17, 2012
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
FY13 Budget Resolution
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Norris Barger will present the final budget resolution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. The resolution and other budget documents are attached. Mr. Barger will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the budget resolution for 2012-2013.
Policy
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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Policy IKF, “Graduation Requirements,” has been revised and was presented as first-read information at the August 20 meeting. There have been no new changes to the policy since that time. The policy is attached. Dr. David Sutton will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve Policy IKF.
Superintendent’s Goals for 2012-2013
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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The superintendent’s goals for the 2012-2013 school year are attached for your review. Dr. McDaris will discuss the goals and answer any questions you may have.
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Leadership to Guide Innovation
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Governance and Support
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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 Co. High School
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Sept. 27
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Chamber of Commerce Candidates’ Forum
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6:00 p.m.
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Rogow Room
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Oct. 2
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Cyberlaw: Responding to Bad Behavior Online by Employees and Students”
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1-2 p.m.
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Oct. 4-6
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NCCBSBM Fall Retreat and Issues Forum
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Greensboro, NC
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Oct. 4
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 8
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 9
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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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, NC
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Nov. 1
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Celebrating Holidays in the Public Schools”
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1-2 p.m.
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Nov. 6
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Election Day
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Nov. 7
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Early Dismissal
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Nov. 12
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Veterans’ Day Holiday
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Nov. 12-14
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NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development
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Greensboro, NC
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Nov. 19
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Nov. 21
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Leave Day
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Nov. 22-23
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Thanksgiving Holidays
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Dec. 4
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Public Records and Personnel Records”
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1-2 p.m.
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Dec. 6
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 10
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 11
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BHS Senior Projects
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3:30–5:00 pm
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BHS
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Dec. 11
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RHS Senior Projects
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3:30–5:00 pm
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RHS
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Dec. 12
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 13
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DRS Senor Projects
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3:30-5:30 pm
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DRS
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Dec. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Dec. 20
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Early Dismissal
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Dec. 21
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Teacher Workday
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Dec. 24 – Jan. 2
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Christmas Break
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Jan. 3-4
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Teacher Workdays
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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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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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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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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.
Adjourn
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