MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE

Anderson, South Carolina

January 19, 2016

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. Rick Bradshaw, Rev. Johnny Donald, Jr., Mr. John Griffith, Mr. Harold Kay, II, Mr. Tommy Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent were Mr. Jay Blankenship and Mrs. Ann Huitt.

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 6:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mr. Bradshaw also recognized students from Erskine College.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

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

BOARD ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The election of board officers was carried out according to Board Policy BD—Organization of the School Board. Mr. Rick Bradshaw was re-elected as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Tommy Price was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Paul Zugg was elected as Secretary of the Board.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mr. Bradshaw stated that Instructional Highlight was inadvertently left off of the agenda. He requested that it be added to the agenda as Item #10-B under the Superintendent’s Report.

Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve adding Instructional Highlight to the agenda as Item #10-B under the Superintendent’s Report. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved with the addition noted.

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

On behalf of the Administration and employees of Anderson School District Five, Mr. Wilson recognized our nine member Board of Trustees. January is South Carolina School Board Appreciation Month. This year’s theme – “School Boards Stand Up 4 SC Public Schools” – reinforces the unique role school boards play in promoting and advocating for quality education and the ownership they take for governing their local public schools.

Mr. Wilson then recognized Mr. Bradshaw for 10 years of service as a Board Member for Anderson School District Five. He presented Mr. Bradshaw with a service award certificate and lapel pin from the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA).

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:

· December 15, 2015 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

· 2016 Committee of the Whole & Board Meeting Calendars

· 2016-2017 School Calendar

· Out-of-District Tuition Fees

Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Dr. Addis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Financial Reports – In the absence of Mrs. Heard, Mr. Wilson presented as information the monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for the month ending December 31, 2015. He reported that the District is in good financial standing. He also reported that the Administration has begun the budget process for the 2016-2017 school year.

With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Anderson Five received approximately $705,000 for the month of November.

Instructional Highlight – Anderson Adult Education Center – Mr. Wilson recognized Director Jacky Stamps to highlight programs offered at the Adult Education Center. The Anderson Adult Education Center serves Anderson County School Districts Three, Four and Five. In a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Stamps discussed the history of adult education; the different levels of instruction; WorkKeys; and the new GED Program. He then discussed state statistics, program accomplishments, satellite locations, and partnerships programs. Finally, Mr. Stamps discussed the high school apprenticeship program and the implementation of the GED Camp.

Mr. Wilson then recognized Mrs. Heard to further discuss the financial reports. With regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard stated that the District is approximately $1.5 million ahead as compared to this same time last year. However, we have not received the 45th day analysis from the State. With regards to expenditures, she stated that the District has spent less as compared to this same time last year.

RECESS

Mr. Kay made a motion the Board recess then reconvene in Executive Session to discuss a Student Matter. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(7:24 P.M.)

OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Dr. Addis made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Griffith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

Mr. Bradshaw reported that no action was taken in Executive Session; however, action is required on the Student Matter.

Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation to expunge the expulsion record for the student in question. Mr. Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board adjourn. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(7:36 P.M.)

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

DATE DATE

Recording Secretary

As Approved By Superintendent

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