SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The Haywood County Board of Education met for their Regular Session on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Education Center in Clyde, N.C. at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Francis called the June 10, 2021 Regular Board Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Jimmy Rogers gave the invocation. Chairman Francis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Francis made the following announcements: • Jimmy Rogers is in attendance via remote. • Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, July 12, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. – Education Center Agenda adjustments were as follows: • Add Building and Grounds Committee items 18a. • Add Finance Committee items 18b • Add Mental Health Training Program following minutes 12b Approved the June10, 2021 Regular Board Agenda as presented by Chairman Chuck Francis. Recognized the following students for their participation in the Western Regional Smart Tank: • Elementary o Levi Brown, Lucas Ghaussy, Evie Smith, Samuel Tate, Pasha Halloran, Harrison Ross, Scarlette Jenkins, Ella Mitcham, Mitchell Harris, Henry Smith, Summer Burnette, Sponsor – Martha Child • High School o PHS - Anaston Burnette, Timothy Cole, Slade Coyne, Grayson Holland, Lou Stamey, Andrew Worley, Sponsor - Lisa Cook o THS - Daniel Moody, Sponsor – Jim Davis Recognized the following middle/high school athletics: • Waynesville Middle School 2020-2021 Baseball Blue Ridge Conference Champions o Amos Rich, Kolt Nelson, Evan Conner, Mason Rathbone, Carson Allison, Abraham Ghaussy, Mason Harrell, Eli Freeman, Elijah Hampton, Boyd Kirkpatrick, Jack Duckett, Braden Surrett, Bryson Mathews, Ian Amsler, Isaiah Hyatt, August Fama • Canton Middle School 2020-2021 Wrestling Blue Ridge Conference Champion Heavy Weight Division o Eli Frizell • Canton Middle School 2020-2021 Girl’s Track 400 Meter Blue Ridge Conference Champion o Bailey Conner • Bethel Middle School 2020-2021 Wrestling Conference Duel Team Champions o Levi Curtis, Walker Henline, Ramsey Silver, Mason Sims, Caleb Glance, Turner Robb, Kane Bryson, Kail Burnette, Matthew Mehaffey, Tyson Silver, Isaiah Warren, Silas Brown, Chris Johnson, Ebb Frizzell, Carter Browning, Preston Wright, Zach Ledford 1 • Tuscola High School 2020-2021 ALL WMAC Football o Josh Green, Garrett Fox, Darian Lunsford, Jadon Mintz, Nick Baker, Connor Medina, Greg Harrison • Tuscola High School 2020-2021 ALL WMAC Tennis o Alex Georgiev • Tuscola High School 2020-2021 ALL WMAC Softball o Jaci Cook, Delany Buchanan, Ava Kirkpatrick, Faith Caldwell • Tuscola High School 2020-2021 ALL WMAC Women’s Golf o Hannah Brooks, Darla Forester • Tuscola High School 2020-2021 ALL WMAC Men’s Golf o Jacob Edwards • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football Co-Conference Champions o Gabe Nussman, Logan Free, Levi Cagle, Devan Dodgin, Cain Early, Ian Rogers, Hayden Thomas, Louis Mehaffey, David Queen, Evan Easton, Tanner Glance, July Ferguson, Jackson Holland, Ethan Bumgarner, Owen Lawrence, Brayden Shuler, Caden Robinson, Drew Timms, Dez Rodriguez, Bailey Stockton, Dalton Rathbone, Lucas Whitted, Isaac Greene, Marshall Smith, Luke Pinkston, Ayden Foy, Jackson Morgan, Caleb Bradford, Camden Edwards, Hunter Brown, Dylan McClellan, Colton Clark, Seth Parrott, Hunter Hodge, Bryson Davis, Neyland Walker, Kain Parker, Reece Moore, Heath Hannah, Joseph Gasparre, Walker Fox, Aiden Gibson, Warner Mull • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football Co-Coach of the Year o Brett Chappell • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football Player of the Year o Cain Early • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football Co-Defensive Player of the Year o Bailey Stockton • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football Co-Lineman of the Year o Caleb Bradford • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Football All-Conference o Warner Mull, Bryson Davis, Neyland Walker, Louis Mehaffey, Levi Cagle, Hunter Hodge, Dylan McClellan, Luke Pinkston • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 JV Football Conference Champions o Heath Ammons, Matthew Bennett, Dez Rodriguez, Tytus Bridges, Walker Fox, JJ Hannah, Breydon Reynolds, Hunter Miller, Ashton Sutton, Cuyler Franklin, Cadden Davis, Scott Lunsford, Jonathan Starling, Ty Upton, Jake Henson, Hudson Smith, Ridge Reeves, Ethan Durham, Brody Singleton, Camden Edwards, Kole Smathers, Isaiah Perez, Nick Browning, Jason McClellan, Joshua Robertson, Dakota Sorrells, Logan Bradshaw, Eli Hyman, Eli Glavich, Aidan Gibson, Jonah Webb • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year o Mady Hendrie • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Women’s Soccer All-Conference o Kennedy Barker, Alyssa Bridges, Jackie Castillo-Pina, Jimena Andrade • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Women’s Soccer 2-A All Region o Kennedy Barker, Alyssa Bridges, Jackie Castillo-Pina, Jimena Andrade • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Softball All Conference o Charlee Hall, Hudson Carver, Whitney Boone, Colby Warren • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Varsity Softball Honorable Mention All-Conference 2 o Maggie McCracken, McKenna Browning • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 JV Softball Co-Conference Champions o Addison Sorrells, Kenzie Mathis, Saylor Trull, Aven Thompson, Sierra Early, Alyssa Smith, Gracie Burgess, Clara Rice, Savannah Lawrence, Mary Revis, Elizabeth Smith, Tannon Sorrells, Sam Morgan, Emma Hyman • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Men’s Golf Player of the Year o Alex Boone • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Men’s Golf Conference Champions o Alex Boone, Tanner Devlin, Eric Loftis, Evan Loftis, Brayden West, Macon Haider • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Men’s Golf All-Conference o Tanner Devlin, Eric Loftis, Evan Loftis, Brayden West • Pisgah High School 2020-2021 Men’s Golf Coach of the Year o Bentley Rogers Recognized the following Employees of the Year • AfterSchool – Maggie King (Riverbend Elementary School) • Bus Driver – Rita Guy (Pisgah High School) • ITC – Keeta Blankenship, Ben Earley, Brian Wyatt, Julia Goble, Teresa Cook, Susan Evans, Zakk Duvall, Myra Anderson, Kim Jackson • Instructional Support – Sarah Conard (Waynesville Middle School) • Custodian – Kenda Collins (Pisgah High School) • Maintenance – Bob Messer • Office Support – Karen Medford (Bethel Middle School) • Teacher Assistant – Beth Easton (Pisgah High School) • School Food Service – Barbara Fowler (Tuscola High School) • Transportation – Dustin Sellars Recognized the following retirees: • Delia Rena White – Clyde Elementary School • Michael Vigliano – Canton Middle School • Janelee Schuett – Riverbend Elementary School • Debra Howell – North Canton Elementary School • Jeff Haney – Central Office • Roberta Dalesandro – Tuscola High School • Marsha Turner – Bethel Elementary School • Kathy Chambers – North Canton Elementary School • Elaine Clinard – Central Office • Kathy Dietiker – Hazelwood Elementary School • Virginia Hawken – Clyde Elementary School • Sharon Rathbone – Tuscola High School • Lynn Ray – Pisgah High School • Cynthia Jackson – Canton Middle School • Ronald Rogers – Maintenance • Rickey Caldwell – Maintenance • Sandy Myers – Canton Middle School • Mark Sheppard – Transportation • Deborah Klinghagen – North Canton Elementary School 3 • Anita Carreno – Jonathan Valley Elementary School • Allyson Hutchby – Clyde Elementary School • Ronald Singleton – Pisgah High School • Kathy Swanger – Jonathan Valley Elementary School • Jill Chambers – Riverbend Elementary School • Genetta Spratt – Riverbend Elementary School • Karen Keeling – Riverbend Elementary School • Deborah La Porte – Tuscola High School • Deborah Brown – Canton Middle School • Pamela Valentine – North Canton Elementary School • Lori Wright – Canton Middle School • Kimberly Stiles – Jonathan Valley Elementary School • Kathryn Robertson – Tuscola High School The Board recessed at 8:32 p.m. The Board reconvened at 8:39 p.m. No one addressed the Board during open session. Approved the following minutes: • May 6, 2021 – Closed Session • May 10, 2021 – Closed and Regular Session • May 24, 2021 – Closed and Special Called Session Approved the Mental Health Training Program Plan as required in revised Policy 6120; presented by Trevor Putnam. Approved the Central Haywood High School Accountability Model as presented by Teresa Cook. Approved the following bid approval and extensions as presented by Alison Francis. • Milk Bid – Dean Foods • USFS - Year 5 of possible 5 year term - Western NC Cooperative • Marvin’s Produce - Year 5 of possible 5 year term – Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson • Hershey Ice Cream – Year 5 of possible 5 year term • Miscellaneous Beverage Bid – Year 2 of possible 5 year term o Water, Isotonics, and Reduced Calorie Beverages - Pepsi 100% Juice Products – USFS 100% Frozen Fruit Smoothies – Trident Beverage • ALCO Chemical – Year 3 of possible 5 year term Approved the CTE Local Plan as presented by Jenny Wood. Approved the re-appointment of Lynn Milner to Haywood Community College Board of Trustees as presented by Chairman Chuck Francis. The following policies were tabled for thirty days to allow for public input as presented by Trevor Putnam. • 1310/4002 Parental Involvement • 1610/7800 Professional and Staff Development 4 • 3102 Online Instruction • 3230/7330 Copyright Compliance • 3470/4305 Alternative Learning Programs/Schools • 3640/5130 Student Voter Registration and Preregistration • 4050 Children of Military Families • 4270/6145 Concussion and Head Injury • 4700 Student Records • 5020 Visitors to the Schools • 5030 Community Use of Facilities • 5070/7350 Public Records Retention, Release, and Disposition • 5071/7351 Electronically Stored Information Retention • 6120 Student Health Services Approved