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Lauder said architectural and technical reviews submitted in April and May remain under review and that the typical six- to eight-week DPI window is already stretched, which could delay projects she described as “$15,000,000 projects.” She told the board she will suggest that both the school board and county commissioners adopt a resolution seeking relief or expedited review from DPI to avoid further schedule impacts.

Lauder also reported operational updates: a storage tank at Rosman High School was damaged during testing and will be replaced by the contractor at no additional scope cost, several Brevard-area tanks are being taken out of service because the schools now have direct gas access, and testing raised concerns about oil that had been sitting in one tank and will be followed up by Transylvania County Schools staff.

The county announced it has hired a project manager, Beecher Allison, to focus on education projects; Lauder said Allison comes from private-sector school project work and will be assigned only education projects under the interlocal agreement with the county. Lauder said the county is preparing an RFQ for a construction manager at-risk to move remaining scopes forward.

Lauder urged coordination among the board, commissioners and project team to manage DPI review timelines and minimize impact on project schedules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TCS Board Meeting 5-19-2025","oneSentenceSummary","County manager Jamie Lauder told the Transylvania County Board of Education on May 19 that Department of Public Instruction review delays are threatening timelines for multimillion-dollar joint school bond projects and announced the hiring of a new project manager, Beecher Allison.","taxTitle","Transylvania County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",49402,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6648201,"Transylvania County Board of Education adopts strategic plan focused on student achievement, facilities and workforce",1204,2075000,3279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388984-613572241e0d64ece6041f1e7eb4003d&start=2075&end=3279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388984-613572241e0d64ece6041f1e7eb4003d/thumbnail_2075000.jpg","/articles/6648201/North-Carolina/Transylvania-County-Board-of-Education-adopts-strategic-plan-focused-on-student-achievement-facilities-and-workforce","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648201-e6921c2b626e2bcec2e89186fa02e078/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185070&Signature=MEwGj28j3nXx5r1h5ExqmrjlnfT4QRLX-2ucgIrz8fd1KV044--IxTIen2hHWrSvy-PyPOOMibjbRGEhSfgHOwGW7E-i48efXPyGqo37PmbuhUptd4RN2ladYGfaX817lSY32sLQR70j4w2Hk48bZkDRJet~q3tt9wKbqysPIB0ITD~3dpspnQpkcTb4zt8dwS8tK~PATAJbMkdISwHnAmQ71gGhDpEPUZM4gkY8SnOnqYQ1bB3D2DwPTr18~EOfDwYjF6IddJaZjCc7t0ZW7zFiDv2TzYXd54riDgBJheCy5Q44HjSo67HwS7y-pGam~srbRFl5A1AyX8Y4W3uWNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transylvania County Board of Education unanimously approved a strategic plan on May 19 that sets four priorities — student achievement, human resources and quality staff, communication and community engagement, and safe, innovative learning environments — and directs staff to begin implementing the plan in the 2025–26 school year.

Board members and outside facilitators said the plan grew from community input and provides a framework for long-term facilities decisions. Dr. Fletcher, the superintendent, told the board the document is intended as a “road map for growth, innovation, and student success.”

The plan results from a process that began in August and included focus groups and surveys; board consultants said about 845 people participated across focus groups and surveys. Facilitators Dr. Jill Reinhart and Dr. Wendy Mason told the board the plan contains goals and measurable action items for each strategic priority, including metrics the district can use to track progress.

Board debate touched on facilities and the district’s prior decision to seek a bond to address school conditions. Board member Chris Weiner and other members referenced a previously discussed $58 million bond and said the strategic plan’s facilities component is intended to provide benchmarks and options — including, at some point, conversations about consolidation — while the district pursues renovation and replacement work. Weiner said the board should use the plan as the basis for community conversations and periodic public reporting.

Several members urged that the board receive periodic metric updates tied to the plan; one member suggested quarterly “report-card” updates at regular meetings so the public can track progress. The plan’s authors said action items include measurable targets and timelines intended to allow that tracking.

The board voted to approve the plan and directed staff to make the plan available to the public and to return with any necessary refinements in June if changes are required before the 2025–26 start.

The approval sets a formal starting point for the district’s strategic priorities and facilities planning; board members said they expect to use the plan to guide communications, community engagement and future bond or capital decisions.","The Transylvania County Board of Education unanimously approved a multi-year strategic plan on May 19 that sets four priorities — student achievement, staff recruitment and retention, communication and safe, innovative learning environments — and includes a facilities roadmap tied to future bond work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6648192,"Votes at a glance: Transylvania County Board of Education actions, May 19, 2025",3057,1108000,4165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388984-613572241e0d64ece6041f1e7eb4003d&start=1108&end=4165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388984-613572241e0d64ece6041f1e7eb4003d/thumbnail_1108000.jpg","/articles/6648192/North-Carolina/Votes-at-a-glance-Transylvania-County-Board-of-Education-actions-May-19-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648192-a15a584d96d66e7cb19527dd747bae76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185070&Signature=olP~xHhdOtxreGTnnsxWqA2awBI9UU0EIzN2sqW0jDwBfOhin4jtb6SOZu6xP8laWTDDzWluAw98FhDF7FBmwLwjBpzuTz~w2X2KNH3rpYLLA3MISLM-MWiQSBNRojmqJzwFweWMVlNTJAjZU-~fig5EeC0p-~MtqabCOm~Iqq60DQHxOyclCAGIdfLGPLzG6M5Qd2KrziKpvv7v29OZUciXfu2GTJja~UeQJE8ky-IitUuoaSdbntbzeB7jAOVfVytJf3H7uuVsbiHCZznAcMfZKrC3VnH0ZLvnguyQfRqZ7~0WgtVkPN7h07BNHsPZ10uYdY1nAWCxa90ZwTP9eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transylvania County Board of Education took the following formal actions on May 19, 2025. Where the transcript did not record a roll-call vote, the board used voice votes and the meeting record shows motions, seconds and unanimous or unopposed voice approval.

Votes at a glance

• Agenda amendment and approval — Motion made and seconded; board approved the amended agenda by voice vote (all in favor; no opposition recorded).

• Consent agenda — Included minutes (regular and closed sessions), personnel report and budget amendment No. 7 for FY 2024–25. Motion to approve as amended was made and seconded; approved by voice vote.

• CTE comprehensive local needs assessment / application submission — The board moved to submit the local application for career and technical education (CTE) state and federal funding for FY 2025–26 and approved submission by voice vote.

• Blue Ridge Playground contract (Brevard Elementary playground) — Motion to approve the Blue Ridge Playground contract was moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

• School population study vendor selection — Superintendent sought authority to proceed with Carolina Demography (quote: $37,000) rather than an NC State quote ($35,000). Board members indicated the superintendent has the authority to approve the contract; board raised no objection and granted authority (no formal vote required by board per transcript).

• Strategic plan approval — Motion to approve the district strategic plan (to begin 2025–26) was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

• AIG plan (Academic/Intellectual Gifted) 2025–2028 — Board moved to approve the AIG plan; motion seconded and approved by voice vote. The district will submit the plan to DPI by July 1 for state review and feedback.

• Use of North Carolina education lottery funds for Syntegix safety platform — Board moved to authorize use of lottery funds to cover Syntegix for a four‑year term; motion seconded and approved by voice vote. Transcript notes approximately $700,000 in the district lottery account and a request for about $432,690 to cover four years; recurring annual cost after the initial term was discussed at roughly $72,000 (figures from meeting remarks).

• Budget amendment request to county commissioners — Motion to authorize the superintendent to submit a budget amendment request to the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners to address overcommitments (approximately $1.1 million shortfall cited in discussion). Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

• Enter closed session — Motion and second to enter closed session pursuant to cited North Carolina statutes to discuss a confidential personnel matter and pending litigation; motion carried by voice vote and the board entered closed session.

Details and references for each action are included below; where the transcript omits specific mover/second names or recorded tallies, this summary reflects the meeting record’s voice-vote outcomes and not a roll-call tally.","Brief summary of motions and official actions taken by the Transylvania County Board of Education on May 19, 2025, including approvals for the agenda, consent items, CTE application submission, playground contract, strategic plan, AIG plan, lottery fund use for Syntegix, a budget amendment request to county commissioners, and entry into closed a ","actionData","errors"]

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Transylvania County Board of Education adopts strategic plan focused on student achievement, facilities and workforce

Votes at a glance: Transylvania County Board of Education actions, May 19, 2025