MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
October 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: Dr. Sandy Addis, Mr. Jay
Blankenship, Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Mrs. Ann Huitt, Mr. Harold Kay, II, Mr. Tommy Price and
Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent was Mr. John Griffith.
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 6:34 p.m. and welcomed everyone 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
Mr. Bradshaw requested that a five minute break be added after Item #8A – USDA Grant
and that Item #9A – Instructional Highlight be moved to Item #6A.
With no objections and by Board consensus, the Agenda was approved as
amended.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson recognized External Affairs Director Kyle Newton to recognize the following
employees who will be recognized as “20 Under 40” Honorees.
Tracy Clark, Instructional Facilitator
Brandon Meares, Assistant Principal
Nicole Torbert, Assistant Principal
Nevitt Forest Community School of Innovation
New Prospect STEM Academy
Homeland Park Primary School
The “20 Under 40” program recognizes professionals under age 40 for their leadership
qualities and contributions to the Anderson community. The program is sponsored by the
Anderson Independent Mail.
Mr. Blankenship stated that the SC Department of Commerce, along with one of its business
partners Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) in Greenville, SC, and Anderson County Adult
Education, piloted a program called the High School Diploma Equivalency
Apprenticeship as a result of Bill 4840 – High School Equivalency Diploma Accessibility
Act.” The program allowed individuals who have not completed a high school education to
be employed at the same time earning their high school diploma equivalency. In Anderson,
the program had three graduates. Mr. Blankenship recognized Adult Education Direct Jacky
Stamps and Assistant Superintendent for College and Career Readiness and Secondary
Education Dr. Veta New for their contributions to the success of the program.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
No one signed up to address the Board.
INSTRUCTIONAL HIGHLIGHT-Midway Elementary School of Science & Engineering
Mr. Wilson recognized Midway Principal Gary Bruhjell to highlight programs being offered at
Midway Elementary School of Science & Engineering.
Mr. Bruhjell stated that Midway Elementary is a STEAM school, which stands for Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. He stated that Midway embraces world
class competencies and skills, and that STEAM Education provides opportunities for students
to be creative and innovative; problem solvers and critical thinkers; work well with each
other, and communicate well. One of the things that makes Midway unique is that it was
the first Project Lead the Way elementary school in the nation and that STEAM Leader
Teacher Sandy Bradshaw was the first elementary Project Lead the Way teacher in the
nation. Mrs. Bradshaw helped to develop the curriculum for the program. Mr. Bruhjell
stated that the elementary version of Project Lead the Way is called LAUNCH. He stated
that tonight students will demonstrate three pathways (Bio-Medical Science, Computer
Science, Engineering and Coding) that Midway is providing through the Project Lead the
Way LAUNCH program. Mr. Bruhjell then recognized Mrs. Bradshaw who recognized
students in grades three, four, and five to demonstrate Project Lead the Way LAUNCH in the
classroom.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilson and the Administration recommended Board approval of the following Consent
Agenda items:
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Minutes of the September 15, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of the October 15, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting
2015-2016 Personnel Recommendations
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation
of the Consent Agenda items. Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
USDA Grant – Mrs. Heard recognized USDA Representative Larry Durham, Food & Nutrition
Services Director Sharon Hunt, and Grants & Special Projects Coordinator Sarah Burns for
helping with the grant. She reported that the District would be receiving a USDA Grant for
approximately $43,000 to expand the summer feeding program in the rural areas of
Anderson School District Five. Mr. Durham then presented a Resolution for Board approval.
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Dr. Addis made a motion the Board approve the Resolution accepting the USDA
Grant for approximately $43,000. Mr. Kay seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RECESS
By consensus, the Board recessed for five minutes to sign the approved Resolution
accepting the USDA Grant.
Approval of 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 two students who have petitioned to
receive a high school diploma bringing the district total to 56.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the diploma petitions as presented.
Mr. Price seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Construction Bids – Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Grant to present the proposed construction
bids. Mr. Grant called attention to the construction bids for the McCants Middle School
Roofing Project and the T. L. Hanna and Westside High Schools Track Repairs Project
presented to the Board for consideration at the October 15, 2015 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. He reported that the low bidder for the McCants Roofing Project was Lloyd Roofing
for a total of approximately $991,000, including two alternates. The low bidder for the T. L.
Hanna and Westside High Schools Track Repairs Project was Matrix Construction Company
for a total of approximately $2,253,139. The Administration recommended Board approval
of both projects, subject to satisfying the bid protest period and providing that all of the
requirements of the District Procurement Code are met.
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve the bid from Lloyd Roofing for the
McCants Roofing Project totaling approximately $991,000 and the bid from Matrix
Construction Company for the T. L. Hanna and Westside High Schools Track
Repairs Project totaling approximately $2,253,139, subject to satisfying the bid
protest period and providing that all of the requirements of the District
Procurement Code are met.
Mrs. Huitt seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Proposed Names of Schools – Mr. Wilson stated that the names of the schools in
Anderson School District Five were discussed at the October 15, 2015 Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
Being able to identify each school has been a concern of the
Administration. He further stated that each school would still have their themes. With the
exception of Robert Anderson, which was tabled for further discussion, the Administration
recommended Board approval of the proposed school names as presented.
Dr. Addis made a motion the Board approve the proposed school names for each
school in Anderson School District Five, with the exception of Robert Anderson, as
presented. 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 the month ending
September 30, 2015. With regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard reported that this is a very lean
time for the district; however, tax collections will start the middle of November. With
regards to expenditures, all accounts are looking good since this is still around the
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beginning of the school year. She reported that the district is a little better as compared to
this same time last year.
With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Anderson Five received approximately
$680,000 for the month of August. Of that, approximately $136,000 will go towards our
debt service to reduce the bond indebtedness on property taxes. The amount available for
our capital projects is approximately $544,000, which is above the estimated projections.
Interview with Prospective Board Member – Mrs. Margaret Mack recently resigned from
the School Board due to health reasons. The Board interviewed the following candidates
willing to serve in this position until the next General Election in November 2016: Reverend
Johnny S. Donald, Jr., Sandra Thompson Leverette, and Regina M. Taylor.
RECESS
Mr. Price made a motion the Board recess then reconvene in Executive Session to
discuss a recommendation to the County Board for the Area 2 Board seat recently
vacated. Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(8:23 P.M.)
OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Price made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Blankenship
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. Blankenship made a motion the Board
adjourn. Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(9:23 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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