MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
February 22, 2010– 7:00 P.M.

Buffalo Elementary School

ATTENDEES:

Dr. Wanda All, Chair; Mr. Manning Jeter, Vice Chair; Ms. Kim Bailey, Ms. Jane Hammett, Ms. Kakie White, Mr. John Rampey, Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris and Ms. Donna Sanders

ABSENT:

Mr. Jantzen Childers

Call to Order:

Dr. Wanda All, Board Chair, called the meeting to order.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:

The invocation was given by Mr. Manning Jeter who also led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Notice to Media:

In accordance with the S.C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting: The Union Daily Times, WBCU Radio Station and The Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2010 meeting was made by Mr. John Rampey, seconded by Ms. Kakie White. The vote was (7-0) and the motion carried. Mr. Manning Jeter abstained.

Superintendent:

Dr. Eubanks provided a preseason softball tournament handout, a middle school preseason baseball tournament handout, and a varsity baseball preseason tournament handout.

Dr. Eubanks provided a letter of thanks from the Meals on Wheels program for the school district’s participation in the Bags of Love project.

Dr. Eubanks informed the Board of the invitation to the Jonesville Elementary/Middle Black History Month Program February 25, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.

Dr. Eubanks informed the Board of the invitation to the Quick Jobs and Timken Sports Complex Grand Opening February 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. and noon respectfully.

Dr. Eubanks recognized Dr. Wanda All for attending the Annual S.C. School Board Association Conference. Dr. All recognized Ms. Jane Hammett and Mr. Manning Jeter, who also attended the conference. Each of them shared information from the conference such as single-gender information and student achievement.

Dr. Eubanks stated that lighting upgrades to Buffalo Elementary are complete. The process will continue with upgrades of HVAC controls.

Finance

Mr. Lynn Lawson discussed fee in lieu of taxes. Mr. Lawson provided a budget sheet as information. Mr. Lawson stated that EFA has decreased 32% since 08-09. Mr. Lawson informed the Board that 2010-2011 budgeted local revenue is in the amount of $5,369,230, which is $1,193,208 less than the budgeted $6,562,438 for 2008-2009.

Mr. Rampey suggested the School Board of Trustees schedule a meeting with county delegation to discuss state budget cuts.

Mr. Lawson requested Board approval to purchase a scoreboard from Richland School District Two at a total project cost of approximately $15,000. A motion to purchase the scoreboard was made by Mr. John Rampey, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (7-1) to approve the motion.

Instruction

Ms. Cindy Langley provided information about the NETSCOPE federal partnership grant with Winthrop University; the South Carolina Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA); and the school districts of Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, York 1, York 2 York 3, and York 4. Ms. Langley stated that the focus of the partnership is to improve teacher candidates and teacher quality and to improve student achievement.

Ms. Langley requested Board approval to administer the student survey for drug-free communities. The survey will provide data needed to develop a drug-free community coalition and apply for the Drug-Free Communities grant. Ms. Langley stated that there would be no cost to the district to administer the survey. A motion to approve the administration of the student survey for drug-free communities was made by Ms. Donna Sanders, seconded by Ms. Jane Hammett. The motion carried with a (8-0) vote.

Personnel

Mr. Jeter presented the quarterly discipline report to the Board as information.

Mr. Jeter presented the Personnel Report for Board approval. Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris stated that she would like to vote on the Personnel Report following executive session.

Executive Session

A motion to move to executive session was made by Ms. Donna Sanders, seconded by Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. The Board moved to executive session at 8:17 P.M.

Mr. Manning Jeter excused himself prior to the return to open session due to a potential conflict of interest with a portion of the executive session.

Open Session

The Board returned to open session at 10:09 P.M. Dr. All stated that no votes were taken after discussion of three personnel matters and four contractual matters.

Personnel

A motion to approve the Personnel Report was made by Mr. John Rampey, seconded by Ms. Donna Sanders. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion.

Adjourn

A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Kim Bailey, seconded by Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris. The vote was unanimous. The Board adjourned at 10:15 P.M.

Respectfully Recorded by

Tina A. Clayton

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