MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
November 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, Reverend Johnny S. Donald, Jr., Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann
Huitt, Mr. Harold Kay, II, 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 6:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the
meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Bradshaw recognized new Board Member Reverend Johnny S. Donald, Jr. who was
recently appointed to the Area 2 seat on the Board.
Mr. Bradshaw administered the Oath of Office for Reverend Donald.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Mr. Zugg gave the
invocation.
Mr. Bradshaw then asked everyone to observe a moment of silence for the victims in Paris,
France.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Bradshaw requested that Item #8C – 2015-2016 Personnel Recommendations be
deleted from the agenda. There will be no personnel recommendations.
Mr. Price made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Kay seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson recognized Midway Elementary School Principal Gary Bruhjell to recognize
Midway Elementary School Teacher Whitney Jackson who received the Golden Apple
Award from WYFF 4.
Mr. Wilson then recognized T. L. Hanna High School Principal Shawn Tobin and Westside
High School Guidance Counselor Kena Steeple to recognize the following students who have
been named a Wendy’s High School Heisman Winner.
Jajuan Blankenship
Liesel Rutland
Devon Gillard
Jaliyah Sanford
T. L. Hanna High School
T. L. Hanna High School
Westside High School
Westside High School
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better and be proven leaders and role
models within their school and community.
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 October 20, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of the November 12, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Mr. Kay made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation of
the Consent Agenda items. Reverend Donald seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
Proposed Name of School (Robert Anderson) – Mr. Wilson stated that being able to
identify each school has been a concern of the Administration. A list of proposed new
names of the schools, with the exception of Robert Anderson, were approve by the Board at
its October 2015 meeting. The Administration recommended that Robert Anderson College
and Career Academy be changed to Robert Anderson Middle School.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve that Robert Anderson College and
Career Academy be changed to Robert Anderson Middle School.
Mr. Zugg
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Approval of Act 155 Diploma Petitions
petition for their high school diploma if all
Administration recommended Board approval
high school diploma bringing the district total
– As a result of Act 155, students can now
other criteria for graduation were met. The
of one student who has petitioned to receive a
to 57.
Mr. Blankenship made a motion the Board approve the diploma petitions as
presented. Mr. Kay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Instructional Highlight – T. L. Hanna High School – Mr. Wilson recognized T. L. Hanna
High Principal Shawn Tobin to highlight programs offered at T. L. Hanna High School.
Mr. Tobin stated that it is often said in education, “You’ve got to make it relevant.” He then
stated the Video Production Class at T. L. Hanna shows relevancy and rigor. Mr. Tobin
recognized Video Broadcasting teacher Keith White. He then recognized several T. L. Hanna
students who created a video highlighting three primary components of the Jumbo-tron (the
show control computer; the tricastor; the replay console). Each student explained the
different components and how the Jumbo-tron is utilized. Working behind the scenes
operating drones was also demonstrated in the video.
Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the
monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for the month ending October
31, 2015. With regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard reported that this is still a very lean time for
the district; tax collections will start the middle of November; however, the district is
receiving anticipated revenue as expected. With regards to expenditures, bills are being
paid as needed. She further stated that the school accounts are looking good, and that the
district is in good standing as compared to this same time last year.
With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Anderson Five received approximately
$684,000 for the month of September. Of that, approximately $136,900 will go towards
our debt service to reduce the bond indebtedness on property taxes. The amount available
for our capital projects is approximately $547,000, which is above the estimated
projections.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Kay made a motion the Board adjourn.
Reverend Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:29 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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