MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
January 20, 2015
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. Jay
Blankenship, Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mr. Harold Kay, II, Mrs. Margaret Mack, 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. Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and welcomed the visitors to the
meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mr. Wilson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mr. Zugg gave the
invocation.
BOARD ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The election of board officers was carried out according to Board Policy BD—Organization of
the School Board. Mr. Bradshaw was re-elected as Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Huitt was
re-elected as Vice Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Price was re-elected as Secretary of the
Board.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved as
presented.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson recognized Glenview Middle School Assistant Principal Will Garrison to recognize
Glenview students Jay Lagroon and Alex Meredith who were selected to play in the 2014
Eastbay All-American Football Game held in Naples, Florida this past December. The
Eastbay game is the most prestigious youth American game in the country.
Mr. Wilson recognized Southwood Academy of the Arts Music Teacher Jamie Hawkins to
recognize Southwood students Jordan Griffey and Samuel Walker who have been
selected to participate in the All-State Chorus at Winthrop University in April, 2015. AllState Chorus participants audition a piece of music never seen before and perform a solo
piece before a group of judges from across the state. Both Jordan and Samuel ranked in
the top 15 out of 2,000 applicants.
On behalf of the Administration and employees of Anderson School District Five, Mr. Wilson
recognized our nine member Board of Trustees. January is School Board Appreciation
Month. This year’s school board recognition month coincides with a campaign recently
launched by the South Carolina School Boards Association called “Stand Up 4 SC Public
Schools.”
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
No one signed up to address the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilson stated that the consent agenda items, with the exception of the December 16,
2014 Board Meeting minutes, were discussed with the Board at the January 15, 2015
Committee of the Whole meeting. The Administration recommended Board approval of the
following Consent Agenda items:
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Minutes of the December 16, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
2015 Committee of the Whole and Regular Board Meeting Calendars
Student Matter
Out-of-District Tuition Fees
2015-2016 School Calendar
Elective Courses (see attachment)
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Consent Agenda items were
approved as presented.
ACTION ITEMS
Act 155 Diploma Petitions – As a result of Act 155, students can now petition for their
high school diploma if all other criteria for graduation were met. The Administration
recommended Board approval of the student who has petitioned to receive a high school
diploma bringing the district total to 47.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the diploma petition as presented.
Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Administrative Personnel Recommendation – Mr. Wilson stated that the administrative
personnel recommendation for Director of Buildings & Grounds was discussed in Executive
Session at the Board Committee of the Whole meeting on January 15, 2015. Mr. Wilson
recommended Board approval of Mr. Dennis Kent as the Director of Buildings and
Grounds.
Mr. Blankenship made a motion the Board approve the Superintendent’s
recommendation of Mr. Dennis Kent as Director of Buildings and Grounds. Mrs.
Mack seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Request for Extended Leave – Mr. Wilson stated that two employees have requested
extended leave that was presented to the Board for discussion in Executive Session at the
Board Committee of the Whole meeting on January 15, 2015.
The Administration
recommended Board approval of five days extension for each employee.
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Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation
of five days extension for each employee in question. No second was given.
Mr. Griffith requested that the Board act on the individuals separately.
Mr. Price amended his motion that the Board act on the requests for extended
leave separately and approve the Administration’s recommendation of five days
extension for Employee A. Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation
of five days extension for Employee B. Mrs. Huitt seconded the motion.
Mr. Griffith expressed concerns that five days extension for Employee B is not enough time.
After further discussion, Mr. Bradshaw requested a motion to move the discussion on
Employee B to Executive Session.
Mr. Kay made a motion to move the discussion on Employee B to Executive
Session. Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Architectural Fees – Mr. Wilson stated that the district negotiated fees, per Board request,
with the three architects that were approved for future construction projects. The fees will
be 6% of the cost of construction with no reimbursable expenditures. The Administration
recommended Board approval of the Architectural Fees as presented.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the Architectural Fees as presented.
Mr. Griffith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BAN and Bond Resolutions – Mr. Wilson stated that the Bond Anticipation Note (BAN)
Resolution will allow the district to borrow up to $27 million in notes for short term financing
for the sales tax projects. This money is short term financing and will have to be renewed
or rolled into a bond within one year of the BAN being sold. The Bond resolution will allow
the district to borrow up to $60 million (BAN amount will be included in this amount) for
financing of projects to be paid by sales tax dollars as they are generated. The bonds will
be over the life term of the sales tax collections. The Administration recommended Board
approval of the BAN and Bond Resolutions as presented.
Mr. Kay made a motion the Board approve the Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) and
Bond Resolutions as presented. Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
NSBA 75th Annual Convention – Mr. Wilson stated that the NSBA 75th Annual Convention
will be held in Nashville, Tennessee March 21-23, 2015. Attending the NSBA Annual
Convention requires Board approval.
Mr. Bradshaw made a motion the Board approve to allow Board Members to attend
the NSBA 75th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee March 21-23, 2015. Mr.
Blankenship 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 the Pupil Activity Reports for December 2014. With
regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard stated the district looks good. A fair amount of tax
collection has been received. With regards to expenditures, she stated that nothing appears
to be out of the ordinary. As compared to last year, the district has the exact remaining
percentage at the end of December.
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Mrs. Heard also reported that the district received its termination letter granting 501C3
status to our new Anderson 5 Education Foundation.
Grants Update – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Burns to present as information an update on
grants. In a PowerPoint presentation, Mrs. Burns discussed district grants; elementary,
middle, and high school grants; and grants pending. Grants funded is approximately $1.9
million; grants pending is approximately $153,296; giving a grand total of approximately
$2.1 million in district and school grants.
RECESS
Mr. Price made a motion the Board recess for five minutes, and then reconvene in
Executive Session to discuss a Request for Extended Leave on Employee B. Mr.
Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:04 P.M.)
OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Blankenship made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Zugg
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Bradshaw reported that no action was taken in Executive Session and no action will be
taken in Open Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Price made a motion the Board adjourn. Mr.
Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:53 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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