MINUTES - Anderson School District Five



MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE

Anderson, South Carolina

October 21, 2014

6:30 P.M.

The Board of Trustees of Anderson County School District Number Five met in the Offices of the Board this date with the following members present: Dr. Sandy Addis, Mr. Jay Blankenship, Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mrs. Margaret Mack, Mr. Al Norris Mr. Tommy Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg.

NOTICE TO MEDIA

In accordance with the S. C. Code of Laws, 1976, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting: The Anderson Independent-Mail, Greenville News, The Anderson Journal, WYFF, WSPA, Paul Brown, and FOX 21.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME

Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. and welcomed the visitors to the meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mrs. Huitt gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved as presented.

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

Mr. Wilson recognized T. L. Hanna Principal Sheila Hilton to recognize T. L. Hanna student Devon Finley for demonstrating Outstanding Sportsmanship at a recent Cross Country Meet. During the Cross Country meet, Devon stayed with an injured student from Wade Hampton High School and encouraged her to finish the race.

On behalf of the Board, Mr. Bradshaw recognized Mr. Al Norris, who did not seek re-election, for 20 years of service as a member of the Anderson School District Five Board of Trustees. Mr. Bradshaw commended Mr. Norris for his devotion and tireless efforts on behalf of the district and the students it serves. A Resolution was presented to Mr. Norris honoring his commitment to the Anderson community.

Mrs. Mack made a motion the Board approve the Resolution for Mr. Al Norris as a former member of the Anderson School District Five Board of Trustees. Mrs. Huitt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

Mr. Bradshaw then recognized City Councilwoman Beatrice Thompson for a special presentation. On behalf of the Mayor of Anderson and the City Council, Dr. Thompson presented Mr. Norris with the “Key to the City.”

Mr. Norris thanked the Board, the Administration, and the City Council for their recognitions and for all of their help and support during his 20-year term.

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

No one signed up to address the Board.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilson and the Administration recommended Board approval of the following Consent Agenda items:

• Minutes of the September 16, 2014 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

• Policy KF—Use of School Facilities (second reading)

• Administrative Rule KF—Use of School Facilities (second reading)

With no objections and by Board consensus, the Consent Agenda Items were approved as presented.

ACTION ITEMS

FY 15 Personnel Recommendations – Mr. Wilson stated that one personnel recommendation was given to the Board at the Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration. The Administration recommended Board approval of the personnel recommendation as presented.

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion the Board approve the FY-15 Personnel Recommendation as presented. Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

Act 155 Diploma Petitions – As a result of Act 155, students can now petition for their high school diploma if all other criteria for graduation were met. The Administration recommended Board approval of the list of six students who have petitioned to receive their high school diploma bringing the district total to 44.

Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the list of six students as presented. Mr. Price seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Wilson reported that the 1% sales tax initiative has been endorsed by the Anderson Independent-Mail, the Chamber of Commerce, Imagine Anderson, and the Board of Realtors. He reported that all five Anderson County superintendents made a presentation to the Anderson Rotary Club and various other various groups, providing the specifics of the 1% sales tax initiative. Mr. Wilson invited the Board to attend one or more of the scheduled presentations.

Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the monthly Financial Statements and Pupil Activity Report for the month of September 2014.

Mrs. Heard reported that the district’s annual audit is being conducted at this time, and everything is going as anticipated. She stated that a formal report will be presented at the December Board Meeting. With regards to the Fund Balance, she stated that the negative balance is the result of tax revenues not being received until November. With regards to revenues, the district is where we need to be. Mrs. Heard further stated that we are not hearing of any additional revenues coming in, but we are also not hearing of any budget cuts at this time.

ESEA Update – Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Dukes to give an update on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) results. In a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Dukes gave a general overview of the district’s ranking by demographics, numerical averages, comparisons for elementary, middle, and high from 2013 to 2014, school grades, etc.

Mrs. Mack asked to go on record saying how disappointed she is in the district’s scores.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Norris made a motion the Board adjourn. Dr. Addis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(7:11 P.M.)

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

DATE DATE

Recording Secretary

As Approved By Superintendent

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