MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
June 10, 2014
6:00 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: Dr. Sandy Addis, Mr. Rick
Bradshaw, Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mrs. Margaret Mack, Mr. Al Norris, and Mr.
Tommy Price. Absent were Mr. Jay Blankenship and Mr. Paul Zugg.
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
Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of presenting in a
Public Hearing the proposed FY 15 Budget, to be followed by the Regular Board Meeting.
OPENING REMARKS
Mr. Bradshaw stated that the proposed FY 15 Budget has passed both first and second
readings by the Board. He then opened the floor for public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Mary Garren expressed concerns about five instructional facilitator positions, three
reading recovery specialists, and seven projected SRO positions being cut from the
proposed FY 15 Budget. She also expressed concerns about the district expanding athletic
positions as well as creating new Athletic Director positions.
Ms. Mary Willis expressed concerns about the funding of SRO positions being cut and
replaced with security officers, too much emphasis being placed on athletics, and reading
recovery positions being cut and replaced with reading coaches.
Mr. David Hilburn, a rising ninth grader in Anderson Five, expressed concerns about the
district not expanding Southwood to a high school.
Ms. Christina Brunner expressed concerns about the funding of SRO positions being cut and
replaced with private security guards, reading recovery positions being cut and replaced
with reading coaches, some instructional facilitator positions being cut, and supplies and two
areas of focus being cut from the Anderson Five Career Campus.
T. L. Hanna Principal Sheila Hilton gave an in depth report on the importance of correlating
the academics, athletics, and the arts to improve both the drop-out rate and the graduation
rate.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further public comments, Mr. Bradshaw adjourned the Public Hearing on the
proposed FY 15 Budget.
(6:35 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
Mr. Bradshaw called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. and welcomed the
visitors to the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mr. Price gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Griffith made a motion the Board approve the agenda as presented. Dr. Addis
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Doug McDougald expressed his support of the Board’s approval to implement the
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing policy and to commend the Board on their recognition of
the importance of the athletics and total student experience.
Mr. Willis Taylor expressed his support of the Board’s approval to implement the Random
Drug and Alcohol Testing policy and to improve the athletic program and athletic facilities at
both high schools.
Mr. Tim Marchbanks expressed his support of the Board to improve the athletic programs at
both high schools and the Board’s approval to implement the Random Drug and Alcohol
Testing policy.
Mr. Cedric Moss expressed his support of the Board’s approval to implement the Random
Drug and Alcohol Testing policy and to improve the athletic facilities at both high schools.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilson and the Administration recommended Board approval of the following Consent
Agenda item:

Minutes of the May 20, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the minutes of the May 20, 2014
Regular Board Meeting.
Mrs. Mack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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ACTION ITEMS
Board Policies – The Policy Committee met on June 5, 2014 to discuss the following new
and/or revised policies, administrative rules, and exhibits.
EFEF
JCDAE
JCDB
JCDB-R
JICG
JICH
JICH-R
JKD-R
JLA
School Wellness
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing of Students
Student Dress Code
Student Dress Code
Tobacco Use by Students
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
Suspension of Students
Student Insurance Coverage
Revised
New
Revised
New
Revised
Revised
Revised
Revised
Revised
The Policy Committee and the Administration recommended that new policy JCDAE—
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing of Students, along with the administrative rule and
two exhibits, be voted on separately. The Policy Committee and the Administration also
recommended that the policies, administrative rules, and exhibits be given first reading
approval with the waiver of second reading.
On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mrs. Mack made a motion the Board approve
new policy JCDAE—Random Drug and Alcohol Testing of Students, along with its
administrative rule and exhibits, on first reading with the waiver of second
reading. The motion does not require a second.
Mr. Wilson then stated that administrative rule JCDAE-R—Random Drug and Alcohol
Testing of Students states that students who test positive “must agree to be tested at all
monthly drug screenings for one calendar year at the expense of the student, parent or
guardian.” Since the district is requiring the retesting, the Administration recommends that
this be changed to state “must agree to be tested at all monthly drug screenings for one
calendar year at the expense of the district.”
The motion carried with five in favor and two in opposition (Norris, Price).
On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mrs. Mack made a motion the Board approve
the remaining revised policies and administrative rules on first reading with the
waiver of second reading. The motion does not require a second.
Mr. Wilson then called attention to policy JLA—Student Insurance Coverage which in the
past required parents to purchase the district athletic accident insurance if their child
participated in interscholastic athletics, including cheerleaders. The revision to this policy
now allows parents to sign a waiver that they do not wish to participate in the district
accident insurance policy if their child participates in interscholastic athletics, including
cheerleaders and if they can prove that they have other insurance coverage.
The motion carried unanimously.
FY 15 Budget – Second Reading – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present an
update on the FY 15 Budget. Mrs. Heard shared with the Board that the district will not
receive the additional 4-K funding that was placed in the Senate version of the FY 15
Budget. Districts are required to have a 70% poverty level and Anderson Five’s poverty
level is 69.58%. For discussion purposes, Mrs. Heard again 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
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weightings and the additional students, the district is expected to receive an increase in
revenue of approximately $1.8 million. 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. Other revenue includes a 3.6 Mil increase which equates to
approximately $1 million; the Tier III allocation which equates to approximately $295,000;
and other state funding to help offset teacher salaries, retirement contributions, etc., which
equates to approximately $720,000.
From an expenditure standpoint, $1.1 million was placed in the current year’s budget that
was unfunded from last year’s budget. Other expenditures include a step increase for
eligible employees plus a bonus for employees who are not eligible for the step increase
which equates to approximately $1.4 million; an increase in retirement and insurances
which equates to approximately $931,000; the Anderson Five Charter School which equates
to approximately $20,000; an increase in maintenance and support operations which
equates to approximately $265,000; seven new private security officers, which equates to
approximately $300,000; the district’s portion of the Jobs for American’s Graduates (JAG)
program which equates to approximately $ 108,000; and additional personnel changes,
which equates to approximately $565,000. Other information includes a $.05 increase in
meal prices for all students. Meal prices for elementary schools will increase from $1.75 to
$1.80; meals prices for middle and high schools will increase from $2.00 to $2.05.
In summary, new revenue for FY 15 is approximately $94.4 million; projected expenditures
are approximately $97 million; therefore, the FY 15 Budget will be unfunded approximately
$2.5 million.
Mr. Bradshaw then asked Mrs. Heard to inform the group how the district advertises its
budget. Mrs. Heard stated that our only requirement is that the school district must provide
notice by public advertising in a South Carolina newspaper or general circulation in our area,
and the notice must be given no less than 15 days in advance of the Public Hearing.
The Administration recommended second reading approval of the FY 15 Budget as
presented.
Dr. Addis made a motion the Board approve the FY 15 Budget on second reading.
Mr. Norris seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Funding Flexibility – Mrs. Heard stated that as part of the funding flexibility legislation,
districts are allowed to move state restricted money into operating accounts to help offset
funding losses due to budget cuts. The Administration recommended Board approval of the
flexibility transfers so that the required report can be sent to the State Department of
Education by June 30, 2014.
With no objection and by Board consensus, the flexibility transfers will occur and
the required report will be sent to the State Department of Education.
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.
Mr. Mahaffey then distributed an updated list to the Board.
The
Administration recommended Board approval of the personnel recommendations as
presented.
Mr. Wilson then recognized Mr. Cecil Bonner who is being recommended as Interim
Director of the Anderson Five Career Campus.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the FY-15 Personnel
Recommendations as presented. Mrs. Mack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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Federal Programs Projected Budget for 2014-2015 – Mr. Wilson recognized Kim
Morgan to present the Federal Programs Projected Budget for 2014-2015. Mrs. Morgan
stated that each year federal program regulations require Board authorization to file all
federal applications. In a PowerPoint presentation, Mrs. Morgan discussed the breakdown of
projected allocations for Title I and Neglected & Delinquent (New Foundations). She stated
that the district’s allocation for Title II Teacher Quality has not been received from the state.
Mrs. Morgan presented information for Title II based on the 2013-2014 allocation. The
Administration recommended Board authorization for the district to file federal applications
for the 2014-2015 school year as presented.
Dr. Addis made a motion the Board authorizes the district to file federal
applications for the 2014-2015 school year as presented. Mr. Price seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
Act 155 Diploma Petitions – Mr. Wilson stated that at the Committee of the Whole
meeting Dr. Leverette shared with the Board Act 155 regarding diploma petitions for
students who had the required Carnegie units for graduation but were denied a diploma for
failing one or more parts of the high school Exit Exam. Act 155 states that the Exit Exam is
no longer a requirement for graduation beginning with the graduating class of 2015.
Students back to the first class in 1990 who was required to take the Exit Exam can now
petition for their diploma if all other criteria for graduation were met. The Administration
recommended Board approval of eight students who have already petitioned to receive their
high school diploma.
Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the list of eight students as presented.
Mr. Norris 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 May 2014.
With regards to revenues, Mrs. Heard stated that some additional monies are coming in but
very little has changed since the last Board. With regards to expenditures, she stated that
some additional expenses have occurred but our ideal percentage remains at a positive
variance of approximately 4%.
Closing Out the School Year – Mr. Wilson thanked all the principals for a very smooth
closing of the 2013-2014 school year.
Summer Hours – District Office – Mr. Wilson informed the Board that the District Office
started its summer hours on June 9, 2014. The District Office will operate Monday through
Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Mr. Wilson reminded the Board that he will be attending the SCASA Institute July 15-18,
2014 in Myrtle Beach and that he will be taking vacation July 23-27, 2014.
Finally, Mr. Wilson reminded the Board of the Committee of the Whole Meeting on July 10,
2014 and of the Board Annual Planning Summit on July 11, 2014 at the Tri-County
Technical College Anderson Campus starting at 8:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board adjourn. Mr.
Price seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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(7:56 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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