Henderson County Board of Public Education

May 14, 2012
The Henderson County Board of Public Education met in regular business session on May 14, 2012, in
the Boardroom of the Administrative Offices located at 414 Fourth Avenue West, Hendersonville, N.C.
Board Members Present:
Ervin Bazzle, Chairperson; Melissa Maurer, Vice Chairperson;
Shannon Baldwin, Mary Louise Corn, Lisa Edwards, Amy Lynn Holt, and Rick Wood.
Administrative Staff Present: David L. Jones, Ed. S., Superintendent;
Kathy Revis, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction;
William E. Parker, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services and Auxiliary Areas;
Kerry Shannon, Chief Finance Officer;
Bo Caldwell, Ed. S., Senior Director, Human Resources & Athletics; and
Rick Fender, Senior Director, Technology Services & Enterprise Programs.
Attorney Present:
Christopher Z. Campbell.
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CALL-TO-ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Ervin Bazzle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested that everyone present
stand as the colors were posted by the North Henderson High School Air Force Junior ROTC honor
guard. Mr. Bazzle led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. He thanked
the AFJROTC unit under the direction of Colonel James Grigsby and MSgt. Doug Draper for
participating in the meeting.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mrs. Corn moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Seconded by Mr. Wood. (Unanimously
approved.)
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent David L. Jones invited the following principals to come forward from the audience to
recognize students and staff members for recent achievements: Mr. Dean Jones (West Henderson High),
Mr. Bobby Wilkins (Hendersonville High), Ms. Shannon Marlowe (Hendersonville Elementary), Mr.
Matthew Gruebmeyer (East Henderson High), Mr. Bill Reedy (Rugby Middle), Mr. John Bryant (Glenn
C. Marlow Elementary), Mrs. Kelly Schofield (Dana Elementary), and Mrs. Sallie Carr (Sugarloaf
Elementary).
Principal Dean Jones recognized Tyler Bice, a WHHS senior, and Emily Stanley (in absentia), a HHS
senior, for both having been named 2012 National Merit Finalists. He also recognized Sieara Bishop, a
WHHS senior, as the winner of a 2012 National Merit Special Scholarship; more specifically, the
Calmer L. Johnson/John W. Leslie ITW Scholarship administered by the National Merit® Scholarship
Corporation.
Principal Bobby Wilkins recognized Andrew Wells, a HHS senior, upon winning a National Merit®
$2,500 Scholarship.
Principal Shannon Marlowe recognized Hendersonville Elementary students Cooper Mertens and
Maggie Rollins upon winning second place, and Josh Morrow honorable mention, in the NCCTM
Western Region Math Fair held at Appalachian State University.
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Principal Matthew Gruebmeyer recognized Joreeca Dinnall, an EHHS senior, upon being named the
2012 North Carolina Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club.
Principal Jones recognized the following students upon being selected to attend the Governor's School
East on the campus of Meredith College in Raleigh: Ada Morava and Jordan Tripp (East Henderson
High); and Zoe Holmes and Andrew Legg (Hendersonville High). Mr. Jones recognized the following
students upon being selected to attend the Governor's School West on the campus of Salem College in
Winston-Salem: Sarah Boyette and Monique LaBorde (Hendersonville High); and Mallory Carnes and
Zachary Younger (West Henderson High).
Dr. Helen Owen, Director of Career-Technical Education Programs, along with Mr. Mike Harvey, adult
sponsor from the Borg Warner Corporation, recognized the following student members of Robotics
Team #1225, "The Gorillas;" namely, Jaylen Edwards and Kyle Sparger (East Henderson High); Haley
Brazell, Bethany Cook, Rebecca Donovan, Billy Freeman, Matthew Gillette, Alex Hardison, and J. T.
Jones (Henderson County Early College High School); Ally Benson, Ti Benson, Zach Fearnside, Reid
Gudger, Jordan Muniz, Marshall Murphy, Mitchell Murphy, and Amelia Ward (Hendersonville High);
Justin Uy-Camp (North Henderson High); and Ashley Heywood, Patrick Jennings, Reid Marsh, Jay
Popkin, Brianna Stallings, and Jessie Stallings (West Henderson High). Dr. Owen reported that during
the Robotics competition the team was awarded the Creativity Award, sponsored by Zerox. Dr. Owen
cited the support of the BorgWarner Company and the J. C. Penney Company.
North Henderson High Assistant Principal Jason Joyce and East Henderson High Principal Matthew
Gruebmeyer announced that the Air Force Junior ROTC unit in each of their respective schools had each
been named a Distinguished Unit with Merit for the 2011-2012 school year. Mr. Joyce noted that the
North Henderson High unit was under the direction of Lt. Col. James Grigsby and MSgt. Doug Draper,
while Mr. Gruebmeyer noted that the East Henderson High unit was under the direction of Lt. Col. Rod
Clark and MSgt. Michael Jensen. Mr. Gruebmeyer also reported that MSgt. Jensen was selected by the
Air Force as an Outstanding Instructor with Merit.
Principal Bill Reedy reported that Rugby Middle School won Second Place during the Science
Olympiad Contest held at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Mr. Reedy recognized students
Rachel Stertzbach and Sarah Stertzbach upon receiving First Place Towers and Second Place Road
Scholar awards; and Hannah Grace Lemacks and Alexis Morse upon receiving First Place Rocks and
Minerals awards.
Principal Bobby Wilkins recognized HHS student Scott Ashcraft upon having been selected to the North
Carolina All State Honors Band for the sixth consecutive year. Mr. Wilkins reported that the trombonist
was the only band student from Henderson County selected in 2012 for the All State Band.
Mr. Wilkins also recognized the HHS Symphonic Band and Director Fran Shelton, upon the band
earning a Superior rating during the National Invitational Band and Orchestra Festival at the Festival of
Gold in Cosa Mesa, California. Band members recognized: Nicholas Stoker, Hailey Kater, Zachary
Fearnside, and Kelly Jackson (Flute); Alex Cantwell (Clarinet); Kevin Foster (Bass Clarinet); Heather
Eddy (Tenor Sax); John Jackson (Baritone Sax); Peter Lampley (Horn); Melissa Moss, Adam Howell,
and Seth Alexander (Trumpet); Scott Ashcraft and Brice Molton (Trombone); Alston Rikard (Baritone);
and Cavon Scott (Percussion).
Principal John Bryant provided a brief overview of the Kenan Fellows Program, inclusive of noting that
it was an initiative of the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science at North Carolina
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State University, promoting teacher leadership, addressing teacher retention, and advancing K-12
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Principal Kelly Schofield recognized the
following teachers who had been named Kenan Fellows: Ms. Annie Jones (Dana Elementary) and Ms.
Cara Vaughn (Glenn C. Marlow Elementary).
Principal Sallie Carr recognized Ms. Julie Conn, a K-5 Sugarloaf Elementary Exceptional Children's
teacher, upon being selected by the Microsoft Corporation as one of 44 educators from 15 states to
showcase the innovative ways each is using technology in and beyond the classroom at the Microsoft
Partners in Learning 2012 U. S. Forum in Redmond, Washington July 31 - August 1, 2012.
Board Member Lisa Edwards presented framed certificates to those recognized.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT - (HENDERSON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
Dr. Don Jones, Executive Director of the Henderson County Education Foundation, addressed the Board
providing a PowerPoint overview, prepared by HCEF Board of Directors President Dr. Wendy Edney,
of Foundation highlights. He noted or cited the following:
The Henderson County Education Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, was originally formed in 1989
through the efforts of former Board Attorney Kenneth R. Youngblood; former Chairman of the
Henderson County Board of Education, Hardy R. Caldwell, Sr. (deceased); former Vice Chairman of the
Henderson County Board of Education, Virginia Drake (deceased); former Superintendent of the
Henderson County Schools, Glenn C. Marlow (1970-1990) (deceased); former Assistant Superintendent
of Curriculum for Henderson County Schools/Henderson County Public Schools, Dr. Amy Pace; former
Principal of Balfour Elementary School, Mr. Corum Smith; and Mr. Ted Bullington original property
owner (deceased) of the Bullington Horticultural Education Center (a.k.a. Bullington Center).
Mission - To enhance the quality of life in Henderson County by enriching the education of students,
teachers and the community.
Funds and Grants - Special Fund for Children, Creative Teaching Grants, Endowment Fund, Mini-
Grants, 75 Scholarships totaling over $86,000. The Foundation's current goal - "$100,000 for 100
students."
2011-2012 Events/Fundraisers - Membership Kick-off and Ice Cream Social, BOGO VII Coupon Book
Launch (anticipate collecting $75,000 in 2012-2013 with the schools receiving 1/2 of all proceeds), Fall
Golf Classic (the brainchild of HCBPE attorney Christopher Z. Campbell, who currently donates time to
other districts to help start Foundations in other counties), Hall of Fame, and Boyd Barbecue Expo.
Education Centers - Bullington Center (13 acres on Zeb Corn Road, with John Murphy serving as
Director, and the location of HCEF offices; Partners/Collaborators - HCBPE, North Carolina Extension
Agency, Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock YouTheatre, TD Bank, Carolina Mountain Bank, and the
former Carolina First Bank, Selee Corporation) and Historic Johnson Farm (on Highway 191 - the
HCEF being the physical agent of same with Ingrid McNair serving as farm coordinator).
Website - http://hcef.info/.
Dr. Jones expressed appreciation to the School Board and administrative staff for their ongoing support
of the HCEF. Superintendent Jones and Board members cited some recent examples of HCEF's
financial support of the school system and expressed appreciation to Dr. Jones for same (i.e. donation
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toward the purchase of a kiln for the Balfour Education Center and payment of the student fee charged
to each Early College High School student by Blue Ridge Community College).
BOARD CHAIRMAN’S OBSERVATIONS
There were none at this time.
BOARD MEMBERS’ OBSERVATIONS
Mrs. Edwards referenced the East Henderson High Air Force Junior ROTC "Dining Out" held recently
at Bon Clarken Assembly, which she and her husband, Ronnie, had attended. Mrs. Edwards noted the
love, respect and support the Cadets exhibited during the event for their instructors, Lt. Col. Rod Clark
and MSGT. Michael Jensen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none at this time as a lady who had signed up originally to speak had left the meeting before
doing so. Chairperson Bazzle asked that Assistant Superintendent Parker contact the individual and
invite her to attend the June meeting to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bazzle cited the Board’s receipt of the Consent Agenda being presented for approval upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent. Mrs. Maurer moved that it be approved as submitted. Seconded
by Mrs. Corn. Mrs. Edwards posed a question concerning some items on the proposed Capital Outlay
budget amendment; more specifically, the decreased amounts originally earmarked to address a sewer
issue, an air handler, and locker rooms at Rugby Middle School and an increase for the roof replacement
at Hendersonville Elementary School. The Superintendent reported that funds had to be shifted due to
the roof replacement cost [($348,000* - as reported by Assistant Superintendent William E. Parker
during the April 16, 2012 meeting under Superintendent’s Reports) (*Base Bid submitted by Carolina
Mountain Roofing)]. (The motion was unanimously approved.) Prior to the meeting, Board members
received documentation relative to the Consent Agenda as follows:
MEETING SCHEDULE
1. HCBPE Regular Business Meeting [Monday, June 11, 2012, 6:00 p.m., (Boardroom)]
2. HCBPE Special Called Business Meeting [Thursday, June 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m., (Boardroom)]
MINUTES
1. April 4, 2012, (School Visit to Etowah Elementary School)
2. April 16, 2012, (Regular Business Meeting)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
1. State
2. Federal
3. Capital Outlay
4. Other Restricted Funds
PERSONNEL
OLD BUSINESS
APPROVAL - TEACHERS RECOMMENDED FOR CAREER STATUS
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Senior Director of Human Resources, Mr. Bo Caldwell, cited the Board's April 4, 2012 receipt of the
lists of names (by school) of individuals eligible for career status (tenure). Mr. Caldwell cited the
Board’s May 9, 2012 receipt of the principal-signed lists of names (by school) of individuals each
principal recommended for career status. He indicated that the lists containing fewer names than those
presented on April 4 were due to resignations or retirements. Mrs. Corn moved the Board approve career
status contracts for the teachers as recommended. Seconded by Mr. Wood. (Unanimously approved.)
[Listed below are the individuals recommended by their principals for career status and approved by
the Board.)]
School (Principal) Individuals Approved for Career Status:
Atkinson Elementary (Matthew Johnson) Collette Levi.
Apple Valley Middle (Marcie Wilson) Jennifer Axtel, Holly Duncan, Samantha Sanders,
Matthew Eisenhower, Janet Johnson, Chad Newburger,
Lisl Whitted.
Balfour Education Center (Kent Parent) Susan Morgan, Diane Weaver.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary (Christine Smith) Deborah Cohen, Nicole Conti, Elizabeth Hegberg, Zelda Jordan,
Louise Noa, Theresa Parks, Pamela Singer, Crystal Williams.
Clear Creek Elementary (Andrey Reneau) Leila Giesenschlag, Grace Quick, Donna Caban.
Dana Elementary (Kelly Schofield) Amanda Dickerson, Traci Hart, Emily Inman, Sarah Owen,
Kristen Walter.
East Henderson High (Matthew Gruebmeyer) Meryl Band, Elisabeth Brown, Shawn Gallagher,
Caroline Morrison, Marian Smith, Emily Young.
Edneyville Elementary (Chad Auten) Charity Burgess, Margery Donahue, Melissa Hayes.
Etowah Elementary (Michael Thorp) Sallie Free, Allison Keever, Patricia Parker, Margaret Watts.
Flat Rock Middle (Scott Rhodes) Cynthia Davenport, Jessica Shepherd.
Hendersonville Elementary (Shannon Marlowe) Kimberly Fisher, Brooke Lawson, Martha Sloan.
Hendersonville High (Bobby Wilkins) Jason Weaver.
Hendersonville Middle (Jenny Moreno) Kevin Beck, Ashley Brittain, Amy Lurie, Brian Frees,
Hugh Price, III, William Shisler.
Hillandale Elementary (Denise Montgomery) Terri Kelly, Alexis Linn, Mary Pace, Jeannie Rainer,
Kathleen Stoner.
Mills River Elementary (Todd Murphy) Robin Atwell, Jennifer Austin, Leslie Fendley, Mary Montross.
North Henderson High (Frank Edney) Jessica McCarson, Kirk Rebuck, William Sigmon.
Rugby Middle (Bill Reedy) Marcie Carnes, Emily Dill, Timothy Fagan, Cari Kennedy,
Leanne Mullen, Laura Reitz.
Sugarloaf Elementary (Sallie Carr) Julie Conn, Ginger Garren, Julie Holbert, Nichole Maddock,
Megan Pridmore, Adrienne Warren.
Upward Elementary (Rebecca Poplin) Alicia Allman, Diane Norgan.
West Henderson High (Dean Jones) Phyllis Cook, Bill Phillips, Jr., Kerry Ravan, Benjamin Seneker.
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APPROVAL - (2012-2013) SCHOOL CALENDARS
Assistant Superintendent Parker cited the Board's receipt of the proposed 2012-2013 Early College High
School, Flexible Quarter Schedule, and Traditional Schedule calendars, developed for 180 student days
and including five professional development days. He noted that all were approved for first reading
during the April 16, 2012, regular business meeting. Mr. Parker reported that there had been no changes
to the calendars since first reading approval. Mr. Parker reported that second reading approval was
requested at this time based on the outcome of the May 16, 2012 session of the General Assembly, with
the understanding that staff would implement the appropriate calendar having already been approved by
the School Board. Mr. Parker noted that as the Board was aware the District's five-day waiver had been
approved by the State Board of Education and that staff continued to hope that it would be granted some
relief from the Calendar Law allowing an August 20, 2012 start date instead of one on August 27, 2012.
Superintendent Jones noted that the calendar approval process had been "unorthodox" but necessary.
Mrs. Maurer moved that the Board grant second reading approval of the Early College, Flex Schedule,
and Traditional Schedule calendars as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Holt. (Unanimously approved.)
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL - AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT FEDERAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Dr. Revis cited the Board's receipt of her recommendation and summary of proposals for the Board to
grant authorization for staff to submit applications to receive federal Title I, Part A (PRC 050); and Title
I, Part C, Migrant Education (PRC 051) funds. As reflected in her May 7, 2012 memorandum, the
planning budget for 2012-2013 for Title I, Part A was $3,156,150, an increase of $20,031 over the
current year's funding; while the Migrant Education planning budget was $637,348, an increase of
$95,569. Dr. Revis recommended approval and responded to questions. Mrs. Edwards so moved.
Seconded by Mrs. Holt. (Unanimously approved.)
APPROVAL - (2012-2013) INTER-UNIT STUDENT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
Assistant Superintendent Parker cited the Board's receipt of the annual Inter-Unit Student Transfer
Agreements with the Polk County Board of Education (relative to the Saluda area) and the Rutherford
County Board of Education (relative to the Lake Lure area). He recommended approval. Mr. Baldwin
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Wood. (Unanimously approved.)
APPROVAL - (2012-2013) BUDGET RESOLUTION
Superintendent Jones cited the Board's recent receipt of the proposed 2012-2013 Budget Resolution
requesting "the following appropriations be made for the benefit of the Henderson County Public
Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Local Current Expense
Fund ($20,700,000); Capital Outlay Fund ($500,000); for a Total Appropriation of $21,200,000.
Mr. Baldwin referenced questions relative to the 2012-2013 budget that he posed to the Superintendent
earlier in the day for which Mr. Jones was currently working on to answer. Mr. Baldwin referenced the
Board's and administrative staff's budget development process conducted in previous years but not for
FY2012-2013. Superintendent Jones responded that the budget development process had been an "odd"
one this year given 1) the joint budget formula development efforts of Assistant County Manager David
Whitson and himself that were suspended by the County; and 2) the requests of the County for the
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School Board to provide limited information compared to the detailed information provided in years
past. Mr. Jones noted that the FY2012-2013 budget request was at the FY2010-2011 level. Mr. Bazzle
stated that the proposed sales tax increase (to be voted on during the November 2012 election) could not
be tied to the budget request.
Mr. Baldwin questioned if the Board planned to conduct budget workshops once the County
appropriation was known. Board members indicated support of doing so. Mr. Jones noted that there
were many unknowns relative to the State budget, inclusive of the total amount of the discretionary cut
and the Governor's proposed salary increase for state employees which would impact things at the local
level. Mr. Jones recommended that efforts to develop a funding formula continue. Mr. Bazzle
expressed his belief that the majority of the County Commissioners had not wanted the funding formula
development process to be suspended.
Mr. Baldwin voiced support of a 1/4¢ sales tax increase rather than a property tax increase. Mr. Bazzle
noted that the entire Board supported the sales tax increase as it would help provide the school system a
stream of revenue. Mrs. Corn questioned if the Commissioners had prepared and approved a resolution
dedicating the 1/4¢ sales tax increase (if approved by the general public) to the school system. Mr.
Bazzle stated that he had not seen a formal resolution to date. Mrs. Maurer stated that it would be very
difficult for her to support a sales tax increase without such a resolution.
Mrs. Maurer moved that the "Resolution Regarding 2012-2013 Fiscal Year School Budget Request to
the County of Henderson" be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Corn. Mrs. Maurer, Mrs. Corn,
Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Holt, and Mr. Wood voted in favor. Mr. Baldwin voted against. (The motion
carried.)
Mrs. Corn commended Superintendent Jones for his work and efforts to develop a funding formula.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LOCAL CURRENT EXPENSE/OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS (AS OF APRIL 30, 2012)
Chief Finance Officer Kerry Shannon cited the Board’s receipt of the Local Current Expense / Other
Restricted Funds financial statement as of April 30, 2012. She highlighted specifics, inclusive of noting
revenues totaling $16,947,698, a decrease of $2,402,094 from last year, while expenditures were
significantly higher with $16,755,920 this year compared to $14,183,651 last year, resulting in an excess
of revenues over expenditures of only $191,778 compared to the prior year surplus of $5,166,141.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS (AS OF MARCH 31, 2012)
CHILD NUTRITION
Ms. Shannon reported year-to-date revenues as of March 31, 2012, of $5,552,728, an increase of
$198,510 over revenues for the same period last year although year-to-date revenues as a percentage of
budgeted revenues was nearly the same as last year (76.38% compared to 76.89%). She reported that
the increase in revenues was more than offset by an even greater increase in expenditures, up $309,394
over last year, resulting in a decrease in the excess of revenues over expenditures of $110,394, from
$592,106 last year to $481,222 this year.
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CHILD CARE
Ms. Shannon reported that results as of March 31, 2012, showed an increase in revenues over
expenditures of $106,795 from the prior year, with revenues up by $23,343 compared to last year
($864,634 versus $841,291), with expenditures significantly lower by $83,452, which resulted in the
increase in revenues over expenditures, a surplus of $75,411 this year compared to a $31,384 deficit for
last year.
Ms. Shannon reported that both the child nutrition and child care programs were operating well even
given the constraints of increased food costs.
WATER METER RADIO TRANSMITTER (CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE)
Mr. Parker cited the Board's receipt of his May 14, 2012, memorandum regarding the request of the City
of Hendersonville that the School Board allow the installation of a water meter radio transmitter tower
behind Clear Creek Elementary School. He noted that the City of Hendersonville had obtained funding
to automate its water and sewer readings through electronic means via the installation of 13 towers
county-wide. Mr. Parker reported that this was being presented for information purposes at this time
with the anticipation that the Board would be asked to approve a leasing agreement regarding same
soon. Mr. Parker and Mr. Jones responded to questions, inclusive of one posed by Mrs. Holt regarding
the safety of children in terms of transmissions from the proposed tower. Mr. Jones noted that the Board
attorney could investigate this matter. Attorney Chris Campbell responded that he could assist with
issues relative to a standard agreement but not radiation issues.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES
Mr. Jones cited the following information relative to HCPS 2011-2012 graduation exercises:
Early College High School Friday, May 11, 2012 2:00 p.m. Bo Thomas Auditorium, BRCC
Dr. Revis reported that she had attended the first graduation of a Henderson County Early College High
School student (namely, Bethany Cook, who attended West Henderson High School as a Freshman) that
had completed the five-year Early College High School program in four years (receiving both a high
school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts Degree from Blue Ridge Community College). Dr.
Revis reported that, to date, 65 more students had applied for the Early College High School program.
She stated that current plans were to enroll 45. Superintendent Jones reported that he and staff planned
to assign more staff to Early College next year. He and Dr. Revis responded to questions.
East Henderson High Friday, May 8, 2012 7:30 p.m. E. L. Justus Field*
Hendersonville High Friday, May 8, 2012 6:00 p.m. Jim Pardue Gymnasium
North Henderson High Friday, May 8, 2012 7:00 p.m. Glenn C. Marlow Stadium*
West Henderson High Friday, May 8, 2012 7:30 p.m. Johnson Field*
Balfour Education Center Friday, May 8, 2012 5:30 p.m. Bo Thomas Auditorium, BRCC
*In the event of inclement weather, the graduation exercises would be held in the gymnasium.
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Superintendent Jones cited the Board's receipt of the Calendar of Activities for the months of May and
June 2012. He referenced the 8th Annual Top Scholars Banquet scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2012,
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in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College beginning at 6:00 p.m. The
Superintendent reported that Mr. Bryce Malsbary, the facilitator for the Bruce Drysdale
Elementary/Hendersonville Elementary Study Committee, would be serving as the guest speaker for the
banquet. Mr. Bazzle referenced the recent North Carolina Scholars Luncheon also held in the Blue
Ridge Conference Hall and sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bazzle
commended Glenn C. Marlow Elementary Principal John Bryant who served as the guest speaker for the
luncheon.
GENERAL OPERATIONS
BRUCE DRYSDALE ELEMENTARY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES
Superintendent Jones reported that the 22 spaces in the dual language class at Bruce Drysdale
Elementary had been filled. He also reported that he and staff were considering offering a second dual
language class if sufficient interest was indicated. Mr. Jones highlighted the interview process for
applicants, both from within the school and outside the school, seeking teaching and staff positions at
Bruce Drysdale Elementary. Mr. Wood inquired if those applicants not selected for Bruce Drysdale
Elementary positions would be available for consideration to fill openings at other high poverty schools.
Superintendent Jones responded that Senior Director of Human Resources, Mr. Bo Caldwell, would be
positioned to do so.
THE LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING ("90/90/90") CENTER
Superintendent Jones reported that Dr. Revis and Bruce Drysdale Elementary Principal Christine Smith
continued to have conference calls with the staff of The Leadership and Learning Center regarding plans
for the school. Mr. Jones reported that Dr. Douglas Reeves, Founder of The Leadership and Learning
Center (home-based in Englewood, Colorado) would be coming to the Western Region Education
Service Alliance in Enka soon, and Mrs. Smith would invite him to come to Bruce Drysdale Elementary
during his visit to Western North Carolina.
HENDERSONVILLE ELEMENTARY LOTTERY
Superintendent Jones reported that the 2012-2013 lottery selection process for Hendersonville
Elementary School was conducted by Central Office staff. He reported that the process was now
complete, and letter had been sent out to the parents of students who were selected. Mr. Jones noted that
space was available to all fourth and fifth grade students who applied; however, such was not the case
for students in grades kindergarten, first, second, and third grades.
RECESS
Mr. Bazzle called for a brief recess at 8:20 p.m. He called the meeting back to order at 8:27 p.m. and
called for a motion to go into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
Mrs. Maurer moved that the Henderson County Board of Public Education go into closed session
pursuant to General Statute (G.S.) §143.318.11 for the following purposes: under subsection (a)(1) to
prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential student information pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232g
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and G.S. §115C-402(e); under subsection (a)(1) to
prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential personnel information pursuant to G.S. §115C-319-
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321; and under subsection (a)(3) to discuss matters protected by the attorney-client privilege. Seconded
by Mrs. Corn. (Unanimously approved.)
Following the conclusion of closed session at 8:54 p.m., Mrs. Edwards moved that the Board return to
open business session. Seconded by Mrs. Maurer. (Unanimously approved.)
ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mr. Bazzle called for a motion regarding the approval or disapproval of personnel and student items
presented to the Board during closed session. Mrs. Corn moved that the Board approve the student
acceptances and releases, as well as the personnel addendum (Attachment 15.), probationary teacher
contracts*, and administrative contract renewals** as presented in closed session. Seconded by Mrs.
Maurer. (Unanimously approved.) *[Listed below are the names of the probationary teachers (by
school) recommended by the principals for one-year contracts for school year 2012-2013 and approved
by the Board.)]
School (Principal) School Year 2012-2013 Contracts Approved for:
Atkinson Elementary (Matthew Johnson) Tonya Jackson, Andrea Shumate.
Apple Valley Middle (Marcie Wilson) Holly Rhodes, Marissa Blake, Katie Crawford, Jessica Dinwiddie,
Susan Ferguson, Kristen Kicklighter, Holly Kolarova,
Kami Mears, Sidney Pruitt, Angela Connor, Harry Connor,
Renee Landreth, Lisa Lightfoot, Jon Pierson, Lisa Aiton,
Molly Luplow, Dustin Young.
Balfour Education Center (Kent Parent) Gail Gordon, Jessica Webb, Martina Zinn, Christopher Eudy.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary (Christine Smith) Wesley Arnold, Jan Brooks, Cathleen Dufort, Mary Monk,
Brooke Taylor, Amanda Walden, Sarah Jordan, Rebecca Owens,
Lauren Jones.
Clear Creek Elementary (Andrey Reneau) Carson Lemaster, Anna Leckie, Jacob Pittillo, Samantha Hyder,
Stephanie Justice, Jennifer Simmons.
Dana Elementary (Kelly Schofield) Nardi Nunez-Rundell, Brittany Pace, Amber Ballard, Annah Lord,
Craig Noble, Haley Parent, Meredith Plount, Erin Dees.
Early College (Beth Caudle) Amanda Willingham, Ricardo Martinez, Neil Cawlfield,
Natalie Pierce.
East Henderson High (Matthew Gruebmeyer) Jenna Marshman, Lori Chappell, Carly Allman, Katie Bradley,
Mayra Granados, Phillip Haynie, Sonya Laws, Paulette Sokolow,
Erin Williams, Tanya McCall, Joshua Miller, Anna Tillman,
Russell DeLoach, Christopher Isenhour, Brennan Ledyard,
Tessa Talarico, Amy Talley, Elizabeth Terry.
Edneyville Elementary (Chad Auten) Andrea Burleson, Renee Descant, John Rhodes, Lena Robertson,
Ruth Roope, Amy Stertzbach, Sarah Clayton, Marie Maness.
Etowah Elementary (Michael Thorp) Susan Lister, Kyle Barker, Sherri McKelvin.
Flat Rock Middle (Scott Rhodes) Maria deVera, Anthony Campbell, Melinda Julian, Anna Nagreen,
Sarah Smith, Kayla Yingst, Angela Capps, Megan Whitaker,
Suzanne Riddle, Yvette Parris, Matthew Ramsey,
Angela Sherman.
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School (Principal) School Year 2012-2013 Contracts Approved for: (continued)
Fletcher Elementary (Jennifer Shelton) Joel Atkins, Janee Grant, Chelsea Lambert.
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary (John Bryant)
Taylor Fields, Geoffrey Kinsey, Maura Rhodes, Rebecca Rickman,
Sheri Todd, Abbie Budzinski.
Hendersonville High (Bobby Wilkins) Eric Gash, Robert Gilbert, Patricia Keller, Chele Whalen,
Katherine Henderson, Spencer Linn, Sabrina Sweeney,
Alyson Gooch, Kimberly Schmidt.
Hendersonville Middle (Jenny Moreno) Justin Heatherly, Brent Stepp, Tyler Honeycutt, John Merkle,
Adam Parent, April Zace, Kelly McDermott.
Hillandale Elementary (Denise Montgomery) Holly Brookshire, Alecia Davis, Crystal Drury, Caterine Fares,
Christine Georger, Julie Lampkin, Sandi Blevins,
Angela Compton, Brent Speckhart.
Mills River Elementary (Todd Murphy) Tamara Byrd, Jeremy Clayton, Julia Walker, Laura Barr,
Keith Davis, Meghan Farmer, Catherine Gaillard, Lisa Hoffman.
North Henderson High (Frank Edney) Lisa Bryant, Mark Dalton, Danny Williams, Jennifer Abel,
Virginia Anderson, Douglas Draper, Katie Durrwachter,
Brenda Sigmon, Karen Dellinger, Amber Anderson,
Jason Livingston, Kelda Livingston, Justin Parris,
Katha Underwood.
Rugby Middle (Bill Reedy) Sarah Brown, Jeffrey Davenport, Margaret DeCorah,
Diane Hampton, Stacy Lewis, Jeffrey Richards,
Lawrence Crawford, Coire Nelson, Wayne Nock, Merritt Pryor,
Susannah Shultis, Millicent Sinclair, Alan K. Merrill,
Jason Plummer, Alyse Sheppard.
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Sugarloaf Elementary (Sallie Carr) Jennifer Miranda, Nicole Wallace, Kelly Baisley, Yvonne Gould,
Chad Guidash, Tessa Headrick, Kimberly Pettengill,
Deborah Taylor, Liane Wilderman, Amy Donelan,
Malesa Records.
Upward Elementary (Rebecca Poplin) Michelle Zimmer, Stephanie Lively.
West Henderson High (Dean Jones) Walter Fletcher, James Horton, William Ball, Solari Garren,
Shanna Cope, Allyson Corhn, Karen Franklin, Anne Hafer,
Randy Lytle, Courtney Tiger, Derek Nagreen, Jennifer Browning,
Adrienne Dameron, Tiffany King, Jerrold Klakes, Jr.,
Stephanie Scott, Haley Watkins.
**[Listed below are the administrator contract renewals as approved by the Board.)]
Name of Administrator Position School Current Contract Expires: New Expiration:
Jennifer R. Shelton Principal Fletcher Elementary June 30, 2012 June 30, 2016
Kent Parent Principal Balfour Education Center June 30, 2012 June 30, 2014
Shawna D. Taylor Assistant Principal Hendersonville High June 30, 2012 June 30, 2016
John E. Hart, III Assistant Principal North Henderson High June 30, 2012 June 30, 2016
Tracy L. Metcalf Assistant Principal West Henderson High June 30, 2012 June 30, 2016
Doug Justice Assistant Principal East Henderson High June 30, 2012 June 30, 2013
Shannon Auten Assistant Principal West Henderson High June 30, 2012 June 30, 2013
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Maurer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mrs.
Edwards. (Unanimously approved at 8:55 p.m.)
Minutes approved: June 11, 2012.
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