MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
February 25, 2008– 7:00 PM Regular Session

Union County Career and Technology

ATTENDEES:

Betty JoAnn McMorris, Chair; Randy George, Vice Chair; Jane Hammett; Kakie White, Donna Sanders, John Rampey, Wanda All, Kim Bailey, 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 February 11, 2008 Board meeting was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Ms. Kim Bailey. The motion carried with a (9-0) vote.

Superintendent:

Dr. Eubanks announced that a scholarship fund has been established in memory of Marisha Jeter. Contributions may be sent to the Union County School District Office. Once $10,000 is collected, the scholarship will be transferred to the Union County Foundation. Mr. Randy George stated that four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to UCHS students last year from the scholarship fund established in memory of his daughter. Mr. George stated that 85% of the earnings are given as scholarships.

Dr. Eubanks introduced Mr. Lynn Lawson who explained to the Board that Boogaloo Productions is required to have Board approval to use TIF funds.

Dr. Eubanks announced to the Board that the City of Union’s Public Safety Department will hold a community meeting concerning gangs. The meeting will be held at Sims Jr. High School Auditorium on March 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. A letter and agenda were provided at school for sixth grade students to take home and letters and agendas were mailed to the parents of the seventh and eighth grade students.

Finance and Operations:

Mr. Lynn Lawson requested action from the Board to authorize the administration and M.B. Kahn Construction Co. to enter into a contract with the winning bidders on the Sims Middle School project. Mr. John Rampey made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Mr. Lawson stated that bids on the site work for the K-8 school will be opened on March 12, 2008 and bids for the construction of the building will be opened March 27, 2008.

Public Information

Ms. Cindy Langley requested Board approval for three (2) overnight field trips. A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Dr. Wanda All. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion. The following overnight field trips were approved:

School/Location Date______

UCCTC-HOSA/Charleston, SC March 12-14, 2008

UCCTC-FBLA/Charleston, SC March 14-16, 2008

Instruction

Ms. Cindy Langley and Ms. Dale Goff gave the Board an update concerning Corrective Action identification and the district options regarding improvement.

Personnel

Mr. Lewis Jeter presented the Personnel Report to the Board for information. There were no action items.

Executive Session

A motion to go into executive session was made by Ms. Jane Hammett, seconded by Ms. Donna Sanders. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered executive session at 7:55 p.m.10

Adjourn

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Ms. Donna Sanders. The vote was unanimous. The Board adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Respectfully Recorded by

Tina Clayton

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