Board Brief
This publication is designed to share highlights from the board meetings
held on May 13, 2013 & May 28, 2013
May 31, 2013
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
South Carolina Bank & Trust (SCBT) Teachers of the Month for April – The following teachers were given a monetary incentive from the Board and Superintendent for their selection as SCBT Teachers of the Month for April: (May 13, 2013)
- Shaquanda Stevenson – Ridgeland Elementary School
- Annette Davis – Hardeeville Elementary School
- Ashley Herndon – Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle School
- Amanda Ruter – Ridgeland Hardeeville High School
National School Public Relations Association “Golden Achievement Award” – Dr. Washington recognized Shellie Murdaugh, Public Information Officer, for receiving the “Golden Achievement” Award from the National School Public Relations Association for the Jasper County School District’s Consolidation Information.
(May 13, 2013)
S. C. Regional Housing Authority #3 “What Home Means to Me” Poster Contest Winner – Dr. Washington recognized Aubrey Washington, 8th grader at Hardeeville-Ridgeland Middle School, for winning first place in his divisional area in a poster coloring contest and a national Honorable Mention in the contest. (May 13, 2013)
2012-2013 Accreditation Classification – Dr. Washington shared information from the South Carolina Department of Education on the Jasper County School District’s Accreditation Classification for the 2012-2013 School Year in which the District received a 4.0 or “All Clear” status in all areas (Hardeeville Elementary School, Ridgeland Elementary School, Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle School, Ridgeland Hardeeville High School, Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence, Adult Education, District Operations and Board of Trustees). She commended Dr. Holmes and the Human Resources Department for the tremendous amount of work that went into this success. (May 13, 2013)
Teacher Incentives For Improvements In Academic Performance And Student Achievement – Sixty-six teachers from Ridgeland Elementary School, Hardeeville Elementary School and Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle School were recognized for achievements on the MAP Assessment in Category #3 (60% or more of students who have improved on ELA or Math) and Category #4 (60% or more of students who have improved on ELA and Math). (May 28, 2013)
Category #3 HES: Sherice Adams, Janice Bryant, James Dunbar, Samantha Kemp, Mark Mills and Danielle Rock
Category #3 Category #3 RES: Chandra Brooks, Kyle Jedinak and Jennifer Jones
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Category #3 HRMS: Luke Bender, Sharon Bush, Juvonna Chatman, Tineesha Glover, Wanda Grant, Clarence Mitchell, Jeannette Wilson and SaCole Williams
Category #4 HES: Sarah Baxter, Allison Butler-Carson, Annette Davis, Carol Dodd, Hedi Frazier, Tonya Hubbard, Carla James, Tamara Jett-Davis, Angela Mason, Jodie Nanni, Crystal Pankuch, Susan Thomas, Maria Urbin and Julie Williams
Category #4 RES: Patricia Alston, Lori Amy, Andria Banks, Matthew Brown, Sarah Brummitt, LaSonnya Chisolm-Priester, Jonathan Coker, Peter Commodore, Leigh Ann Cunha, Joyce Gadsden, Linda Graves, Alfreda Harris, Danielle Holmes, Wanda Hlusek, Kaleena Jedinak, Lakieshie Jennings, Margie Kidd, Shirley Mears, Michel Morgan, Patricia Moye, Angela Page, Kristen Parker, Alicia Rouse, Pamela Sills, Nyree Simmons, Kennard Smalls, Tamyra Smith, Shaquanda Stevenson, Chettipalayam Subulakshimi, Richelle Wedzik, Richia Wedzik, Marsha White, Sheila White, Marcella Woode and Lynne Young
Eleven of these teachers were also recognized for moving 100% of their students in Math and Reading in MAP:
HES: Sarah Baxter, Allison Carson-Butler, Hedi Frazier, Tamara Jett-Davis and Julie Williams
RES: Lori Amy, Peter Commodore, Leigh Ann Cunha, Margie Kidd, Sheila White and Marcella Woode
All of these teachers were presented with certificates and incentive checks from the Board and Superintendent for this recognition. Dr. Washington commended all of these teachers for the excellent work that they have done in the classroom with their students. The Superintendent will begin discussions with a high school taskforce regarding high school recognitions.
Employee Perfect Attendance Awards – Twenty-five employees were recognized for having perfect attendance through May 24, 2013 for the 2012-2013 school year. These employees were presented with certificates and gift cards from the Board and Superintendent. (May 28, 2013)
RES: Jeffrey Young, Antionette Lee, Peter Commodore, Michel Morgan, Patricia Moye, Janis Woods, Linda Graves, Richia Wedzik, Shaquandra Stevenson and Sharon Murdock
HRMS: Roman Bender, Chinwe Robinson, Brenda Stewart and SaCole Williams
RHHS: Cheryl Dopson, Eric Porter and Anthony Cuevas
District Office: Shellie Murdaugh
Bus Drivers: Jamillah Byson, Dorothy Mack, May Frances Pinckney, Shantell Wilson and Johnnie Wright
Food Service: Rosella Prilow and Veronica Watson
Approval of the 2013-2014 Budget – The Board approved the third and final reading of the 2013-2014 General Operations Budget in the amount of $24,768,340, which is $421,802 less than the current year’s budget. The major considerations in the preparation of this budget included a projected student enrollment of 2,640, a base student cost of $2,101, no change in the millage rate for next year, no salary increases for staff for 2013-2014, the recoupment of fund balance ($569,520), an increase for school security to have a school resource officer in each school including JCAP plus card swipe entry at all of the schools ($290,000), and the preparation for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and Assessments that are mandated for the 2014-2015 school year ($225,000). (May 28, 2013)
Public Hearings to be Held in June – The Board will hold two public hearings as part of their June board meetings to seek community input or suggestions on topics of interest that impact student learning as it relates to student achievement: school climate, parent involvement, student behavior, awarding staff and students, and GPA for student athletes. (May 28, 2013)
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These public hearings will take place on the following dates and locations beginning at 6:30 p.m.:
June 10th Hardeeville Campus Auditorium
June 24th Ridgeland Campus Auditorium
The Jasper County School District Board of Trustees would like for citizens to share their solutions concerning the following topics. The meeting will allow citizens to speak within a certain allotted time frame about the topics. This will allow citizens to speak specifically about answers to the questions and solutions to the problems. Major topics include:
Ø Student Behavior and Discipline: What ideas do you have about dealing with students who are constant behavior problems in the classroom, resulting in loss of learning for all students in the class?
Ø GPA for Extra-Curricular Activities: Should our students be required to maintain at least a “C” average in order to participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities?
Ø School Climate: What are the major factors that schools should pay attention to in providing a safe, secure, and engaging environment that encourages and inspires students to learn?
Ø Parent Involvement: What can the schools and the district do to engage parents in supporting and participating in the education of their children?
Ø Student Performance and Academic Growth: What do you see as the important factors in improving student performance on statewide assessments?
Ø Other Topics: What are other areas in which the schools and the district can serve better the students of the district?
“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” -- George Washington Carver
Submitted by: Dr. Vashti K. Washington, Superintendent