MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
May 19, 2008– 7:00 P.M.

Union County Career and Technology Center

ATTENDEES:

Betty JoAnn McMorris, Chair; Randy George, Vice Chair; Jane Hammett; Kakie White, John Rampey, Wanda All, Kim Bailey, Donna Sanders and Manning Jeter

Call to Order:

Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris called the meeting to order.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:

The invocation was given by Dr. Wanda All 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 May 12, 2008 Board meeting was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Addendum: A motion to approve the addendum to the agenda was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Ms. Kim Bailey. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Superintendent:

Dr. Eubanks reviewed the list of portables that would be moved due to grade five remaining and the start of an orchestra/strings program, stating that a total of seven mobiles must be moved. Five portables will be moved from Excelsior and two from Sims. The cost to relocate each portable is $3,600 for a total of $25,200. The estimated cost for set up is $10,000. There is an estimated cot of $5,000 for paint and other items. Efficiencies gained due to the move of portables are estimated to be $175,000. Dr. Eubanks stated that a savings of $125,000 has been estimated.

Dr. Eubanks introduced Mr. Lynn Lawson, Director of Finance, who informed the Board that the lease agreement between Union County Schools and Union County for the property located near the new Sims school was valid through 2012. Mr. Lawson stated that there was a clause in the lease agreement that states that the school district takes priority over any other entity requesting the property.

Dr. Eubanks gave a brief overview of the Union County High School band program. There are currently 136 students enrolled in the band program for the 08-09 school year. Dr. Eubanks stated that the largest number of students to date to be enrolled in the band program was in 1986.

Dr. Eubanks informed the Board that the Senior Athletic Banquet would be held at Union County High School May 20, 2008. The Union County High School Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for May 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Board members were asked to be in attendance no later than 6:15 p.m. Dr. Eubanks stated that staff at Lockhart and Jonesville Middle Schools would receive tickets to the Union County High School Graduation Ceremony upon request.

Public Information:

Ms. Langley presented an overnight field trip request for Board approval. A motion was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Mr. John Rampey. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Overnight Field Trip Request:

School/Organization Destination Date

UCHS FFA Clemson University June 11-13, 2008.

Finance and Operations:

Mr. Lynn Lawson introduced Ms. Susan Hurley, Director of Food Service. Ms. Hurley presented a Food Service Budget proposal for 2008-2009 to the Board with the request for an increase in meal prices. Ms. Hurley stated that the proposed budget included a 10-cent increase for breakfast and a 20-cent increase for lunch due to the rising cost of fuel and food. Ms. Hurley also reminded the Board that this would be the first increase in meal prices in three years and will generate an additional $35,000 in revenue. Mr. John Rampey made a motion to approve the Food Service budget as presented with the included increase in meal prices, seconded by Mr. Randy George. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Breakfast will now cost 85 cents while lunch for grades K-6 will cost $1.60 and $1.75 for grades 7-12.

Mr. Lynn Lawson gave a presentation of the impact of CPI.

Instruction:

Ms. Dale Goff presented the End of the Year Instructional Newsletter and an overview of the Corrective Action Plan to the Board.

Ms. Cindy Langley presented an update on P.E. Regulations. Ms. Langley stated that the new P.E. Regulations allow a 1 to 600

Executive Session:

A motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel and contractual issues was made by Ms. Donna Sanders, seconded Mr. Randy George. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered executive session at 7:45 p.m.

Open Session:

The Board entered open session at 8:40 p.m. Ms. McMorris stated that while in executive session, no votes were taken.

Personnel:

Mr. Lewis Jeter requested Board approval for new hires on the Personnel Report. A motion was made by Mr. Randy George to approve the personnel report and addendum as presented, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Finance and Operations:

Mr. John Rampey made a motion to give administration the authority to proceed with the Buffalo traffic and parking reconfiguration based on projected time constraints and budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Randy George. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Adjourn

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Manning Jeter, seconded by Mr. Randy George. The vote was unanimous. The Board adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

Respectfully Recorded by

Tina Clayton

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