Date of Meeting: September 8, 2015
Location of Meeting: Richland One Middle College Conference Room, 135C
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Mr. Kerry Abel / Present
Dr. Diane Carr / Present
Mrs. Lisa Cook / Absent
Dr. Ron Drayton / Absent
Ms. Cindy Ferjani / Absent
Ms. Sinitra Johnson / Present
Mr. William Martin / Present
Mrs. Jeanette McBride / Present
Quorum
_X_Yes
___No
If no, all reports are for information only. No action can be taken.
ROMC Administration
Dr. Tiniece Javis / Dean / PresentMr. Michael Keitt / Guidance Administrator / Present
Ms. Wykeisha Lewis / Executive Assistant / Present
Ms. Carla Brabham / Teacher / Absent
Ms. Candace Campbell / Teacher / Absent
Ms. Neaco Green / Teacher / Absent
Mr. Benjamin Holladay / Teacher / Absent
Mr. Sean Livingson / Teacher / Absent
Mr. Fabien Tchomgo / Teacher / Absent
Mr. Herman Keith / Adjunct / Absent
Ms. Alicia Thomas / Adjunct / Absent
Mrs. Teresa Niles / Bookkeeper / Absent
Mrs. Denee James / Student Success Coordinator / Absent
Mr. Daniel Brooks / Student Activities Coordinator / Absent
Mrs. Saudah Collins / PTSO Representative / Absent
Agenda Adoption
The Richland One Middle College board meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. A motion was made by Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel to adopt the August 2015 agenda. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
A motion was made by Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel to adopt the September 2015 agenda. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
Approval of Minutes
Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel motioned to accept the July 2015 minutes. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel motioned to accept the August 2015 minutes. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
Monthly Financial Statement
Bill Moser presented the monthly financial statement prepared by Kelley-Moser Consulting via conference call. The following amendments were as follows:
· Teacher’s salary line item increased due to summer work
· The photography and media production classes were canceled this year. Those adjuncts salaries were combined to supplement the hiring of the ACT Prep and Algebra II adjunct and for a contracted substitute teacher.
The current budget is based on 125 students. Once the 45th day report is finalized the budget will be adjusted accordingly.
Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel, motioned to accept the July 2015 financial statement. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel, motioned to accept the August 2015 financial statement. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all Board Members.
Bulldog Spotlight
Dr. Javis presented the following Information.
Mr. Micheal Keitt, Guidance Administrator, presented standardized test data results from the 2014-2015 school year. Forty-six juniors took the ACT. ROMC ranked third in the district among the high schools and surpassed the district’s average. Mr. Perkins suggested to Dr. Javis to put a plan in place that will increase ACT scores. All board members in attendance agreed. Dr. Javis also agreed and mentioned that she plans to include criteria to improve ACT scores in her 2015-2016 evaluation instrument.
Forty-seven students are currently taking advantage of student transportation. The buses are now running an additional route from Heyward to ROMC.
On August 28th, ROMC had a Back to School Celebration at The Plex with the students, faculty and staff to promote team building.
On average, 46 students take advantage of the free lunch daily. The district wide free lunch program has proven to be a huge success.
ROMC’s first Student Success Day will take place Wednesday, September 30th from 11am – 2pm. Mrs. James is organizing a Mock Job Fair for the students. Nine of 12 employers have confirmed. Each student will be evaluated by at least four employers. The students will receive feedback on whether or not they would have been hired and areas of need for improvement.
The annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event, Walk for Life, will take place Saturday, October 17th at 8am. ROMC will meet at the playground at Finlay Park. All board members are welcome to attend this event.
ROMC Faculty and Staff attended Open House at several district high schools (CA Johnson, Columbia, Eau Claire, Keenan and Lower Richland). The purpose for attending was to inform the community about the opportunities that are available at ROMC.
Dean’s Evaluation
All board members are invited to collaborate with Dr. Javis to generate her performance appraisal for the 2015-2016 school year. The evaluation instrument will be presented to the board for approval during the October board meeting.
Proposed Amendment to By-Laws
Currently, three elections are held every two years (July, October and February). Dr. Javis proposed to have elections once each year. On the odd years (ex. 2015), elections will be held for: Two Richland School District One Representatives, two Midlands Technical College Representatives and one Parent Representative. On the even years (ex. 2016), elections will be held for: Two Richland School District One Representatives, one Midlands Technical College Representative and one Community Representative. Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr, motioned to approve the proposal to amend the by-laws. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Mr. William Martin and carried by all Board Members.
Board Member, Jeanette McBride, motioned to change the monthly board meeting time from 9:30 am to 8:30 am. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Mr. Kerry Abel and carried by all Board Members
Board member, Mrs. Jeanette McBride, made a motion to adjourn at 10:38 a.m. The motion was seconded by Board Member, Dr. Diane Carr and carried by all board members. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
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