MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
May 20, 2014
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, Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mrs. Margaret Mack, Mr. Al Norris, Mr. Tommy
Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent was Dr. Sandy Addis.
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 all the visitors to the
meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mrs. Huitt gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved as
presented.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson recognized Dr. Leverette to recognize the following graduates of the Assistant
Principals’ Academy Level III: Sabrina McCall, Administration Office; Christie Payne,
Homeland Park Primary School; Rebecca Yoder, Lakeside Middle School of Inquiry &
Innovation; Brian Heaton, McCants Middle School, an IB World School; Dr. Sandra
Williford, Nevitt Forest Community School of Innovation; Stephanie Radford, North
Pointe Elementary School; Yashica Latimer, Southwood Academy of the Arts; Brian
Williams, Varennes Academy of Communications; and Stacy Carlton, Adam Comstock,
Tara Wilson, Westside High School, an Early College Academy. The Assistant Principals’
Academy is a three-year leadership program which covers information about school law,
safety, politics, ethics, physical responsibilities, a book study, etc.
Mr. Wilson recognized Southwood Principal Gary Bruhjell and Lakeside Principal Martha
Hanwell to recognize Southwood teacher Paul Parker and Lakeside teacher Brooke Lance
who both were named a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award recognizes teachers who develop and
implement a high quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and
embraces student learning and is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government for
mathematics and science teaching.
Finally tonight, Mr. Wilson recognized New Prospect Principal Dr. Jerome Hudson to
recognize New Prospect teacher Kimberlee Andrews who was selected to attend the
Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers’ Academy.
The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers’
Academy is sponsored by Pro Golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy.
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:
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Minutes of the April 22, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Consent Agenda items were
approved as presented.
ACTION ITEMS
FY 15 Budget – First Reading – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present an update
on the FY 15 Budget. For discussion purposes, Mrs. Heard presented the House version of
the FY 15 Budget.
From a revenue standpoint, the Base Student Cost (BSC) is projected to be approximately
$2,120. Included in the BSC, are the new weightings for next year. With the new
weightings and the additional students, the district is expected to receive approximately
$1.8 million in revenue. Along with that, the state is eliminating some of the current
funding totaling approximately $1.4 million which equates to approximately $454,000 of
new revenue for FY 15. Other revenue includes a 3.6 Mil increase, the Tier III allocation,
and other state funding to help offset teacher salaries, retirement contributions, etc.
From an expenditure standpoint, $1.1 million was placed in the current year’s budget that
was not budgeted last year. Other expenditures include a step increase for eligible
employees plus a bonus for employees who are not eligible for the step increase; increase in
retirement and insurances; the Anderson Five Charter School; increase in maintenance and
support operations; seven new private security officers; Jobs for American’s Graduates
(JAG) program; and personnel changes. Other information includes a $.5 increase in meal
prices for all students.
In summary, new revenue for FY 15 is approximately $94 million; projected expenditures
are approximately $97 million; therefore, the FY 15 Budget will be unfunded approximately
$2.5 million.
Mr. Wilson then stated that he is very pleased with the proposed FY 15 Budget. There are
incentives for employees, we have not cut funding to the fine arts programs, we are adding
a ½ time art position at Westside, we are adding some additional funding for transportation
for the high school band programs, we are adding some funding to the Project Challenge
Playhouse to include stipends for employees and improvements to the facilities, we are
increasing days to the 201 administrative contracts to provide additional resources
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administratively for the principals during the summer months, and class sizes will remain
the same. The Administration recommended first reading approval of the FY 15 Budget as
presented.
Mr. Blankenship made a motion the Board approve the FY 15 Budget on first
reading. Mr. Price seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
FY 15 Personnel Recommendations – Mr. Wilson stated that the personnel
recommendations were given to the Board at the Committee of the Whole meeting for
consideration.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the personnel
recommendations as presented.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the FY-15 Personnel
Recommendations as presented. Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the
monthly Financial Statements and Pupil Activity Report for the month of April 2014.
With regards to revenues, Mrs. Heard stated that the County has mailed delinquent tax
notices which typically bring in some additional revenue; we have received the homestead
exemption payment; and we have received the final 10% property tax relief payment. With
regards to expenditures, she stated that our ideal remaining percentage is 21% which is a
positive variance of approximately 4%. This is the same positive variance for the last three
and during this same point last year. With regards to the Pupil Activity Accounts, Mrs.
Heard stated that the Finance Department is still working with the schools to look at any
negative accounts before year end.
2014 Graduation – May 24, 2014 – Mr. Wilson stated that the 2014 high school
graduations will be May 24, 2014 at the Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. Westside’s
graduation will start at 3:30 p.m.; Hanna’s graduation will start at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Wilson distributed a draft copy of the 2015 Committee of the Whole and Board of
Trustees Meeting calendars.
Next, Mr. Wilson informed the Board that Mr. Grant and his staff presented the One-to-One
Technology – Next Steps at the principals’ meeting. He stated that all ninth graders at T. L.
Hanna and at Westside will be issued a Chrome Book. The Chrome books will be a rolling
distribution over the course of four years.
Finally, Mr. Bradshaw reminded the Board of the Board Retreat scheduled for July 11, 2014.
The time and location are still to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Norris made a motion the Board adjourn.
Mrs. Mack seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:18 P.M.)
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CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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