Regular Meeting

Dates:

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 6:30pm

Transylvania County Board of Education

January 22, 2013

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. Appointment of New Board Member

4. Good News Report

5. Former Students in the Military

6. Consent Agenda:

A. Minutes

B. Personnel Report

7. Annual Dropout Report

8. Topics for Retreat

9. FY13 Budget Amendments

10. Annual Financial Report for 2011-2012

11. Dates for School Facility Tours

12. Important Dates

13. Public Comment

14. Other Items

Approval of Agenda

Strategic Priority:		Reason for Consideration:
	Globally Competitive Students	Action	X
	21^st 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 January 22, 2013.

Public Comment

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

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.

Appointment of New Board Member

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

N.C.G.S. § 115C-37(f) Election of Board Members, states:

“All vacancies in the membership of boards of education whose members are elected pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section by death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, of a person to serve until the next election of members of such board, at which time the remaining unexpired term of the office in which the vacancy occurs shall be filled by election.”

Chris Whitmire tendered his resignation from the Transylvania County Board of Education effective January 1, 2013 due to his election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. The Board solicited statements of interest from all persons interested in serving for the remainder of Mr. Whitmire’s term of office, which runs through November 2014. The Board received letters from nine individuals interested in serving:

Jake Dalton

Freddie Hart

Deborah Holden

Linda Martinson

Shelia Norman

Paula Bennett Paddick

Mike Rogers

Bill Sack

Melissa Wells

The Board may discuss the applications and appoint an individual to the vacant seat on the board at this time.

Good News Report

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

School Board Appreciation Month

In January, the North Carolina School Boards Association commemorates the work of local school boards. As citizens who serve children and represent their communities, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. These dedicated individuals unselfishly contribute their time and talents toward the advancement and continuing success of public schools. We give a hearty “thank you” to the members of the Transylvania County Board of Education for all that they do to support our students, staff and community.

BES Donates Food to Sharing House

During the month of December, students at Brevard Elementary worked hard collecting canned goods for donation to the Sharing House of Brevard. Volunteers from the Sharing House were amazed when they came to pick up the food before Christmas and saw the scales top out at 1,204 pounds! Way to go, BES!

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
	21^st 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). One new name, Randy Buford (deceased), has been added. Additional names will be included as they are received.

Consent Agenda

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

The following items are submitted for consent approval:

1. Minutes from the December 17, 2012 meeting (see attached)

2. Personnel report for January 22, 2013 (see attached)

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda items.

Annual Dropout Report

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

Dr. Scott Elliott will present the annual dropout report for 2011-2012. A copy of the summary report is attached.

Topics for Retreat

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

The Board of Education will hold its annual planning retreat on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Morris Education Center. The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a light supper will be provided. The following topics have been suggested to date:

School Safety
Calendar Options and Interest Inventory Results
Attendance Policy
Budget
Teacher Effectiveness Update

Other topics for discussion may be suggested or submitted to the superintendent.

FY13 Budget Amendments

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

Norris Barger will present the following budget amendment for the 2012-2013 fiscal year:

· Budget Amendment No. 1 - Federal Grants Fund (see attached)

A motion is in order to approve the FY13 budget amendment.

Annual Financial Report for 2011-2012

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

Mr. Barger will present the Transylvania County Schools Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the report is attached for your review.

Dates for School Facility Tours

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

As a part of its yearly budget preparation, the Board of Education traditionally schedules two days during the month of February to tour schools and evaluate facility needs. The Board will discuss and select dates for the 2013 school facility tours.

Important Dates

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

Jan. 22-25	TCS 25^th Annual Math/Science Fair		Rogow Room
Jan. 28	Math/Science Fair Awards Ceremony	6:00 p.m.	BHS Auditorium
Feb. 4	PLANNING RETREAT	5:30 p.m.	MEC
Feb. 5	NCSBA Webinar: “Ethics for School Board Members”	3-5 p.m.
Feb. 18	Leave Day
Feb. 18	REGULAR MEETING	6:30 p.m.	MEC
Feb. 21-22	NCSBA February Law Conference/Special Issues Seminar		Raleigh, NC
Feb. 25	National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony	5:00 p.m.	Rogow Room

Public Comment

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

The Board will provide a second opportunity for public comment.

Other Items

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