MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
July 16, 2013
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. Rick Bradshaw, Mr. John P.
Griffith, Mrs. Ann W. Huitt, Mrs. Margaret Mack, Mr. Al Norris, Mr. Tommy Price, Mr. Dick
Smith, and Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent was Mr. Jay Blankenship.
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 & INVOCATION
Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Bradshaw, and Mr. Price gave the
invocation.
Mr. Bradshaw welcomed the visitors to the meeting.
He also
Superintendent, Mr. Thomas Wilson, to Anderson School District Five.
welcomed
new
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
No one signed up to address the Board.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson stated that the SCSBA’s Boardmanship Institute offers training on leadership
skills for Board Members on state and national educational issues. Mr. Wilson recognized
Board members who have reached one of six levels in the Boardmanship Institute training.
The following Board Members were presented with certificates and/or lapel pins.
Mr.
Mr.
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Tommy Price
John Griffith
Dick Smith
Rick Bradshaw
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections, the agenda stands approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilson recommended Board approval of the following Consent Agenda items:
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Minutes of the June 11, 2013 Regular Board Meeting, the June 13, 2013 Special
Board Meeting, the June 24, 2013 Special Board Meeting
Appointment of Superintendent to the Educational Foundation
Preliminary out-of-district tuition for out-of-county residents is $3,214; preliminary
out-of-district tuition for in county residents is $2,895
Lunch Meal Price increase of $.05
Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the Consent Agenda items as
presented. Mr. Norris seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Mahaffey to present Employment Recommendations for Board
approval.
Employment Recommendations – Mr. Mahaffey distributed an additional list along with
two other lists previously submitted to the Board for consideration for the 2013-2014 school
year.
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve the Employment Recommendations as
presented. Mrs. Huitt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Mahaffey then presented for Board approval the following Administrative Positions:
Mr. Adam Comstock, Director of the Early Learning Academy at Westside High School
Dr. Veta New, College and Career Liaison Specialist for Anderson School District Five
Mr. Dick Smith made a motion the Board approve the Administrative Positions as
presented. Mr. Griffith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Wilson reported that the Anderson County Board of Education approved the District’s
2013-2014 Budget at their July 15, 2013 meeting. He thanked Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Heard, and
the Financial Services staff for their efforts in putting the budget together.
Mr. Wilson reported that the District will be providing Title I funding to New Prospect STEM
Academy. He stated that the additional funding is a result of approximately $1 million in
carryover funds.
Mr. Wilson stated that the Items of Information listed on the agenda were discussed at
length at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on July 11, 2013. He asked if there were any
questions from the Board.
Mr. Wilson reported that a Leadership Summit with principals and district office
administrators will be held on July 31, 2013 at West Market School of Early Education. He
stated that the Leadership Summit is the official kickoff for the Back-to-School Celebration
for all employees to be held on August 13, 2013 at NewSpring Church. Mr. Wilson thanked
everyone in attendance and stated that he has been greeted with open arms and hands of
friendship.
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Mr. Wilson then recognized Mr. Brooks to present the monthly Financial Reports
Financial Reports – Mr. Brooks presented as information the monthly Financial Statement,
the Pupil Activity Report, and a list of accounts over budget for the month of June 30, 2013.
He stated that the ending numbers on the reports will not be the final numbers. There are
still some additional accruals, various expenses, and revenues to take into consideration
before the year will be complete. At this point and time, Mr. Brooks projected that the
District will be close to a break even position over the year in terms of the Fund Balance.
RECESS
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board recess, and then reconvene in Executive
Session to discuss two Personnel Matters. Mr. Price seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
(6:49 P.M.)
OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board reconvened in Open Session.
Mr. Bradshaw reported that no action was taken in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
(7:42 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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