Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:23am
Dates:
Monday, November 19, 2012 - 6:30pm
November 19, 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. Closed Session
4. Good News Report
5. Former Students in the Military
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes
B. Personnel Report
7. Non-Faculty Coaches
8. Fall Curriculum Update
9. School Improvement Plans 2012-2014
10. Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
11. Special Recognition
12. Important Dates
13. Public Comment
14. Other Items
Approval of 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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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 November 19, 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.
Closed Session
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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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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3), the Board will go into closed session to consult with the board attorney regarding a legal matter.
A motion is in order to go into closed session.
Good News Report
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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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RHS Foods Lab Readies for Production
Billie Wilson’s Family and Consumer Sciences class at Rosman High School has become the first in the state to develop a product (their famous salad dressing) for sale direct and wholesale to local stores. This has been a very large undertaking over a two-year period. Mrs. Wilson started the process by writing a grant for the RHS Foods Lab to become certified to bottle acidified foods. Next, they had the salad dressing testing by the Food Science Lab at NC State and filed paperwork with the FDA. In October, they passed their USDA/FDA inspection with flying colors to become a NC Inspected Kitchen. The school recently received a donation of three reconditioned Vitamix blenders at no cost. The additional blenders will allow them to produce over a case of dressing at a time. Next on the list is a label applicator machine. Mrs. Wilson thanks everyone for their encouragement and support throughout this endeavor.
TCS Child Nutrition
At the Child Nutrition Director’s Fall Conference, TCS Child Nutrition received a Breakfast Champions Award in recognition of the system’s accomplishments in expanding breakfast participation as well as participation in the No Kid Hungry mini-grants (awarded to RHS, BHS, and BMS last year). TCS celebrates 10 years of Universal Breakfast this year.
PFES Choir Selected for National Web Event
The Pisgah Forest Elementary School fourth-and fifth-grade afterschool choir has been selected to perform in the NAfME (National Association of Music Educators) “Music in Our Schools” Web Event to be broadcast in March 2013. In August, music teacher Sally Germanaro submitted a proposal for the 72-member choir to perform the song, “Cripple Creek,” at a creek or riverside surrounded by beautiful western NC scenery and accompanied by local fiddlers. From the thousands of proposals that were received from schools nationwide, PFES was one of only 25 schools selected. Their performance will be digitally recorded this fall and sent off by January 11, 2013, where it will be combined with videos from the other 24 schools for “The World’s Largest Concert.”
DRS Teacher Named NCCTM Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher
Congratulations to Philip Fisher who was recently named Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher for Transylvania County by the NC Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM). Mr. Fisher teaches high school math at Davidson River School; in fact, he is the entire math department, often teaching 4-5 different math courses in one instructional block. He is a master teacher who understands his content area and has converted online math courses into moodle-based instruction to maximize student learning. His students use their Chromebooks daily, and parents can access their child’s academic progress through the one-to-one computer take-home initiative.
DRS Partners with Camp Greenville
Davidson River School would like to thank the United Way of Transylvania County and the Transylvania Youth Association for their generous donation of $1,000 to fund team building, collaborative problem solving and diversity education activities for DRS students this year. Susan Huter and staff members from Camp Greenville are working with students in small group activities at the school and off-site at the camp. The next on-site activities are scheduled for December 3-4 at 9:45 a.m. All are invited to stop by and experience the fun-filled learning activities with our new partners from Camp Greenville.
BHS State Tennis Champs
Emma McLeod and Taylor Snowdon became the first tennis players from Brevard High School to win the women’s doubles state championship in more than 20 years. In doing so, they defeated the top four players from Salisbury, a team that has won the state championship four years in a row and holds 15 state championships overall. Congratulations to Emma, Taylor and their coach, Mike Vandergrift.
Muddy Sneakers on PBS
Recently, UNC-TV sent a crew to film the students at Brevard Elementary School during their Muddy Sneakers expedition to DuPont State Recreational Forest. Teacher Deanna Campbell will be showcased in an interview about the Muddy Sneakers program that is to air on Friday, November 16.
41st Annual Christmas Parade
Transylvania County Schools will lead the 41st Annual Brevard Christmas Parade this year as one of the grand marshals. This year’s theme is “Toyland in Transylvania,” a toy and food drive for our county. The Chamber of Commerce has invited all TCS students, teachers, clubs and teams to enter floats in the parade for free. The Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, at 3:00 p.m.
Former Students in the Military
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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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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). In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Board will read the list of names in its entirety. Additional names will be included as they are received.
Consent Agenda
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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 October 15, 2012 meeting
2. Personnel report for November 19, 2012
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.
Non-Faculty Coaches
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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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The NCHSAA requires local boards to grant permission to employ non-faculty individuals as head coaches of varsity or junior varsity teams. As a rule, the Transylvania County Board of Education approves all volunteer and contract coaches for Transylvania County Schools. The following names are submitted for approval as non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2012-2013:
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Rosman High School
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Nathan Owens
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Asst., Men’s Varsity Basketball
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Lester Fox
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Head, Men’s JV Basketball
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Thomas Moman
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Vol. Asst., Men’s JV Basketball
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Rosman Middle School
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Shannon Whitmire
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Head, Girls’ Basketball
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Ricky Reid
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Asst., Girls’ Basketball
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Chris Thomas
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Head, Boys’ Basketball
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Justin Whitman
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Head, Wrestling
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Amanda Chapman
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Basketball Cheerleading
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Brevard High School
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Chad Owenby
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Head, Men’s JV Basketball
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Norris Barger
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Asst., Men’s JV Basketball
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Corey Cunningham*
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Head, Women’s Basketball
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Laura Gaurdin
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Asst., Women’s Basketball
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Mary Ramey
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Head, Women’s JV Basketball
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Bill Baldwin
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Indoor Track
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Wesley Whitman*
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Asst., Wrestling
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Jimmy Jones
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Weight Certification
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Brevard Middle School
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Stoney Norris
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Head, Boys’ Basketball
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Marty Burgess
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Vol. Asst., Boys’ Basketball
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Kyle Justice
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Head, Wrestling
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Mark Ellenberger
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Vol. Asst., Wrestling
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*first time coach, TCS
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A motion is in order to approve the non-faculty coaches for winter sports 2012-2013.
Fall Curriculum Update
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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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Dr. Kim Elliott and Dr. Scott Elliott will present an update on K-12 curriculum and instruction. A summary is attached.
School Improvement Plans 2012-2014
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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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Earlier this year, the elementary, middle and high schools began development of their school improvement plans for 2012-2014. The timeline for the school improvement planning process is attached. Dr. David Sutton will present the school improvement plans for your review and answer any questions you may have. Approval of the plans will be requested at the next regular meeting.
Links to view the live versions of each school’s SIP are listed below:
Brevard Elementary School
Brevard High School
Brevard Middle School
Davidson River School
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Rosman Elementary School
Rosman High School
Rosman Middle School
TC Henderson Elementary School
Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
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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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Dr. Scott Elliott will present a resolution to declare the Live Project property located at 72 Memory Lane in Brevard as surplus property and authorize the disposal of the property in accordance with statutory requirements. The resolution and an update on the Live Project are attached. Dr. Elliott will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the resolution declaring surplus property.
Special Recognition
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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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A special recognition will be given to Mrs. Shelia Norman, whose current term on the Board of Education officially concludes at the end of this month. Mrs. Norman was appointed to the Board of Education in November 2004 to fill the seat that was vacated by Jason Chappell following his election to the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners. She served on the Board from 2004 until 2006. In 2008, Mrs. Norman was elected to the Board for a four-year term. In addition to her duties at the local level, Mrs. Norman has been an active member of the state board of directors for the North Carolina School Boards Association.
The Board will present a plaque to Mrs. Norman and have an opportunity to offer their thanks and appreciation for her years of outstanding leadership and dedication to the students, parents, faculty and staff of Transylvania County Schools.
Important Dates
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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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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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Campbell Shatley, PLLC:
“School Law Basics for Board Members”
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9:00 a.m. –11:15 am
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WRESA
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Dec. 4
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Campbell Shatley, PLLC:
“Ethics Over Lunch”
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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WRESA
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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. 7
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BHS Madrigal Dinner
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6:45 p.m.
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Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
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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. 13
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BHS Holiday Spectacular: Band/Chorus Concert
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7:00 p.m.
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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. 21 – Jan. 4
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Christmas Break
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Jan. 3-4
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Teacher Workdays
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Jan. 7-8
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NCSBA “School Board 101”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 16
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NCSBA “Understanding the Role of the School Board Chair”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 17-18
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NCSBA “School Board 101”
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Raleigh, NC
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Jan. 21
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Leave Day
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Jan. 21
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RHS Miss Bengal Pageant
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6:00 p.m.
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RHS Auditorium
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Jan. 21
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 4
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PLANNING RETREAT
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5:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 5
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NCSBA Webinar:
“Ethics for School Board Members”
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3-5 p.m.
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Feb. 18
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Leave Day
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Feb. 18
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Feb. 21-22
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NCSBA “Special Issues Seminars”
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Raleigh, NC
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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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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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