MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
January 9, 2012– 7:00 P.M.

ATTENDEES:

Dr. Wanda All, Ms. Kim Bailey-Vice Chair, Mr. Jantzen Childers, Ms. Jane Hammett, Mr. Manning Jeter, Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris-Chair, and Mr. Buck Peay.

ABSENT:

Ms. Kakie White and Ms. Jane Wilkes

Call to Order:

Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris, Chair, called the meeting to order.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:

The invocation was given by Mr. Buck Peay, 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, Union County News, WBCU Radio Station and The Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2011, meeting was made by Mr. Buck Peay, seconded by Dr. Wanda All. The vote was (6-0) in favor of the motion. Mr. Manning Jeter was not present at the time of the vote.

Addendum

Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris stated that there is an addendum to the agenda. Dr. Wanda All made a motion to approve the addendum, seconded by Ms. Jane Hammett. The vote was (6-0) in favor of the motion. Mr. Manning Jeter was not present at the time of the vote.

Superintendent

Dr. Kristi Woodall stated that January is the School Board Association’s Board Recognition Month. We all appreciate your service to the children of Union County. You have been adopted by a school this month and should be invited for a visit soon.

Personnel

Dr. Woodall presented the personnel report to the Board. Mr. Jantzen Childers made a motion to approve the personnel report, seconded by Ms. Jane Hammett. The vote was (6-0) in favor of the motion. Mr. Manning Jeter was not present at the time of the vote.

Instruction

Mr. Jeff Stribble provided an update on the district procedures for oral administration of tests for students whose IEP addresses the area of language arts.

Ms. Cindy Langley provided college enrollment data for the Graduating Class of 2011 to the Board.

Ms. Cindy Langley presented one overnight field trip request to the Board. Union County High School has requested to take the students in G/T Drama class to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, on March 31 through April 4, 2012. Mr. Manning Jeter made a motion to approve the field trip request, seconded by Dr. Wanda All. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion.

Finance

Mr. Chuck Talbert presented the FY2011 audit report to the Board.

Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris stated there are two contractual issues and two personnel items which require an executive session. Mr. Jantzen Childers made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Ms. Jane Hammett. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into executive session at 7:43 P.M.

The Board reconvened into open session at 8:17 P.M. Ms. McMorris stated that while in executive session, no votes were taken.

Adjourn

Mr. Buck Peay made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Jantzen Childers. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board adjourned at 8:18 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted by

Kim Petty

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