MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE

Anderson, South Carolina

July 19, 2016

6:30 P.M.

The Board of Trustees of Anderson County School District Number Five met in the Offices of the Board this date with the following members present: Mr. Jay Blankenship, Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Rev. Johnny Donald, Jr., Mr. John Griffith, Mr. Harold Kay, II, Mr. Tommy Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent were Dr. Sandy Addis and Mrs. Ann Huitt.

NOTICE TO MEDIA

In accordance with the S. C. Code of Laws, 1976, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting: The Anderson Independent-Mail, Greenville News, The Anderson Journal, WYFF, WSPA, Paul Brown, and FOX 21.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME

Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mr. Griffith gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Board consensus, the agenda was approved as presented.

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

Mr. Wilson recognized the new Director of Special Education Dr. Brenda Harper. Dr. Harper comes to us from Cleveland, Ohio.

Mr. Blankenship then recognized Dr. Veta New for heading up the implementation of the JAG Program at both high schools. He stated that the district exceeded the “5 of 5” performance outcome standards for the class of 2015 in 100% graduation rate, 100 % full-time placement rate, 75% full time job rate, 100% positive outcome rate, and 90% employment rate in part-time or full-time employment. Mr. Blankenship also thanked the Board for embracing the idea of the JAG program.

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

No one signed up to address the Board.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilson and the Administration recommended Board approval of the following Consent Agenda items:

·  Minutes of the June 21, 2016 Regular Board Meeting

·  Preliminary Out-of-District Tuition

·  2016-2017 Personnel Recommendations

Mr. Bradshaw made a motion the Board approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Mr. Price seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

ACTION ITEM(S)

Policies (First Reading Approval) – Mr. Wilson stated that District Attorney Allison Hanna presented a list of new and/or revised policies and administrative rules at the July 14, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting for Board consideration. He stated that most of the revisions consisted of bringing the district into compliance with No Child Left Behind, adding/deleting legal citations, and cleaning up policies/administrative rules for better understanding. He also stated that the Board asked for clarification on some of the policies. Mr. Wilson then recognized Mrs. Hanna to explain the policies in question.

Mrs. Hanna discussed the policies that the Board asked for further clarification on and two additional policies. The policies included ADC-Tobacco-Free School District; DKC-Expense Authorization/Reimbursement; EBCE-School Closings and Cancellations; GCC-Professional Staff Leaves and Absences; GCQC/GCQD-Resignation of Instruction Staff and/or Administrative Staff; JI-Student Sexual Discrimination and Harassment; and JRA-Student Records/JRA-R-Student Records. The Administration recommended first reading approval of the policies/administrative rules as presented.

Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the policies/administrative rules on first reading as presented. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Wilson reported that the Anderson County Board of Education approved our FY 17 Budget at their meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016. He also reminded the Board that filing for re-election is August 1 through August 15, 2016.

Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for the month ending June 30, 2016.

With regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard reported that monies are coming in higher than expected on our property taxes; additional monies from our Fee-In-Lieu were higher than expected, and additional funds from the State were higher than expected. With regards to expenditures, she stated that some accounts will be over budget, but some accounts will be under budget to offset the overages.

With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Anderson Five received approximately $762,000 for the month of April 2016. Of that, approximately $610,000 is available for capital projects and approximately $152,000 will go towards our debt service to reduce the bond indebtedness on property taxes. As compared to 2015, the district received approximately $632,000 for the month of April.

RECESS

Mr. Price made a motion the Board recess then reconvene in Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation. Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(7:03 P.M.)

OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Price made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

Mr. Bradshaw reported that no action was taken in Executive Session; however, the Board does wish to make a statement regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation.

Mr. Bradshaw stated, “Tom Wilson received an excellent evaluation this year and continues to meet the expectations set by the School Board. We look forward to working with Mr. Wilson as he continues to improve achievement in all areas in our schools. We expect great things from all students.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Kay made a motion the Board adjourn. Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(8:02 P.M.)

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

DATE DATE

Recording Secretary

As Approved By Superintendent

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