MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
March 17, 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: Dr. Sandy Addis, Mr. Jay
Blankenship, Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mr. Harold Kay, II, Mrs.
Margaret Mack, Mr. Tommy Price, 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 & WELCOME
Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 Dr. Addis gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved as
presented.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Special Presentation – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Margaret Mack to make a special
presentation. Mrs. Mack stated that former Westside High School Principal Bowen Wakefield
requested that the history of the all black schools in Anderson County and the contributions
made by its administrators not be forgotten. From Mr. Wakefield’s request, Mrs. Mack
stated that the POSH Committee, was formed.
The POSH Committee researched,
recorded, and published in book form the history of every school in Anderson and Anderson
County that served black students. Preserving Our School’s History (POSH), was sold
throughout the Anderson community and surrounding states. Mrs. Mack further stated that
proceeds from the sale of this book, after expenses, would be given back to the community.
On behalf of the POSH Committee, Mr. Jason Rucker presented McKinney-Vento Homeless
Liaison Lisa Butler with a check for $4,000 to help assist over 294 homeless students in
Anderson School District.
Also tonight, Mr. Wilson recognized Lakeside Middle School Principal Leonard Galloway to
recognize Lakeside Middle School students Myles Ulmer and Paul Richard Wurst, Jr.
(PJ) who have been selected to participate in the Model United Nations Conference in
Atlanta, Georgia on March 20-21, 2015. Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of
the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces
students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Tracy Richardson, Vice President of the Anderson Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.,
stated that Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization built on Christian
principals. She informed the Board of the organization’s commitment to help educate
children in the community through mentorship and to help young girls prosper with regards
to higher education. Ms. Richardson also highlighted the organization’s origin, purpose, and
the many activities in which the Anderson Alumni Chapter participates.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilson stated that the consent agenda items were discussed with the Board at the
March 12, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting. The Administration recommended Board
approval of the following Consent Agenda items:
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Minutes of the February 24, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
2015-2016 Teacher Recommendations
2015-2016 Personnel Recommendation
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 one student who has petitioned to receive a high
school diploma bringing the district total to 50.
Mr. Kay made a motion the Board approve the diploma petition as presented. Mrs.
Mack seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Wilson reported having a very positive Principals’ Meeting on
stated that the schools are gearing up for testing as well as looking
Mr. Wilson then requested a Special Board Meeting on April 13 to
recommendations for induction teachers and teachers on Safe-T.
the Committee of the Whole Meeting be held that same evening.
Monday, March 16. He
forward to spring break.
approve the 2015-2016
He also requested that
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Special Board Meeting was
scheduled for April 13, 2015 starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Committee of the
Whole Meeting to immediately following the Special Board Meeting.
Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Dana McClung to present as information the
monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for February 2015. Mrs.
McClung stated that the fund balance is up approximately $1.7 million as compared to last
year; however, this does not take into account accruals and future expenditures; the Fee2
in-Lieu taxes are approximately $400,000 more than expected; and property taxes will
meet and/or exceed the budget. With regards to revenue, Mrs. McClung stated that the
district is on target. With regards to expenditures, the Administration is working with
principals and other departments to bring line items that are over budget back in line. Line
items under budget will help offset some of this.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Price made a motion the Board adjourn. Mr.
Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:06 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
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