MINUTES

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

405 West Washington Street

Dillon, South Carolina

October 21, 2013

6:30 P.M.

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fitzgerald Lytch.
  1. Visitors and the media were recognized at this time.
  1. The roll was called as follows:

Fitzgerald Lytch, Mike McRae, Ethel Taylor, Earl Gleason, Kenneth Bethea, Burt Rogers and Alex Lewis.

ABSENT:

STAFF:

Ray Rogers, Superintendent

Dr. Polly Elkins, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Personnel

Art McMillan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance

Lynn Liebenrood, Director of Student Services

Kathryn Thompson, Secretary

VISITORS:

Pass Perfect Scorers and Parents

  1. NOTICE TO THE MEDIA

In accordance with the S.C. Code of Laws of 1976, section 30-4-80 (e) amended; the following has been notified of the date, time and place of this meeting.

Betsy Finklea, The Dillon Herald

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  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of September 16, 2013 were approved on a motion by Ethel Taylor with a second from Kenneth Bethea. All approved.

VI.NEW BUSINESS

  1. PASS Perfect Scorers – Superintendent Rogers, Mrs. Jayne Lee, Director of Assessment and Instructional Support Services and Board Chairman Fitzgerald Lytch, recognized five students in Dillon School District Four for having a perfect score on their PASS Test. Listed below are students that had a perfect score:

Gordon Elementary

ELA – Ryan Bethea (Grade 4)

Dillon Middle School

ELA – L.J. Jacobs (Grade 8)

Lake View Elementary

Writing - Sophia El-Mahdy (Grade 4)

Stewart Heights Elementary

Math – Nizeyimana Aristide (Grade 3)

Lake View High School

Math – Michael Jiron (Grade 7)

  1. Facilities Update – Superintendent Rogers gave board members an update on facilities for Dillon School District Four. Information only.
  1. Budget Update – Art McMillan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance, gave board members an update on the General Fund Financial Report. The report was for July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. The balance for all funds as of September 30, 2013 was $2,768,417.80. Information only.
  1. Student Services – Lynn Liebenrood, Director of Student Services, gave board members an update on the Civil Rights On-Site Visit beginning November 4, 2013 through November 6, 2013. Mrs. Liebenrood also reported to the Board regarding the results of a survey on school uniforms for elementary schools. Information only.

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  1. Personnel – Dr. Polly Elkins, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel, presented the following recommendations:

Recommendations:

Kay J. Britt-Teacher

Gilbert Lewis-Teacher

Resignations:

Jessica Ward-Teacher

Lashonda Wilson-Bus Driver

Retiring:

Gloria Bethea-Bus Driver

Lynda Cottingham-Special Service Coordinator

Mary Ann Oxendine-Teacher

A motion to approve the above recommendations was made by Ethel Taylor with a second from Alex Lewis. All approved.

VII.EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board entered Executive Session to discuss an issue regarding Graduation Policy (IKF). Motion made by Ethel Taylor with a second from Earl Gleason, Jr. All approved.

After returning to open session, no decisions were made to overturn the present Graduation Policy (IKF) dealing with graduation.

VIII.ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8p.m. Motion made by Ethel Taylor with a second from Earl Gleason, Jr. All approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Fitzgerald Lytch, Chairman

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Burt Rogers, Secretary

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