MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
March 14, 2016
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, Rev. Johnny
Donald, Jr., Mr. John Griffith, Mr. Tommy Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg. Absent were Dr. Sandy
Addis, Mr. Jay Blankenship, Mrs. Ann Huitt, and Mr. Harold Kay, II.
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Rev. Donald gave
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Bradshaw made a motion the Board approve the addition of a Student
Discipline Matter to the agenda in Executive Session. Rev. Donald seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the agenda with the addition noted.
Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mr. Wilson recognized Southwood Academy of the Arts Associate Principal Eric Chamblee to
recognize the following students who made All State Orchestra.
Jack Heeney, McCants Middle School
Ashley White, Southwood Academy of the Arts
Jacob Gooden, T. L. Hanna High School Kendra Hamilton, T. L. Hanna High School
Mr. Chamblee also recognized orchestra teachers, Erica Wells, Celeste Griffith, and Kathy
Perry. The four students then performed an orchestra piece after the recognitions.
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 item:
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February 16, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Change April Committee of the Whole Meeting to April 7, 2016
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board approve the Consent Agenda Item as
presented. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM(S)
Approval of Construction Bids – Mr. Wilson stated that construction bids were presented
and discussed at the March 10, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting for the Robert
Anderson Middle School Addition Project and the Project Challenge Playhouse Storage
Building and Site Improvements Project. He reported that McKnight Construction was the
low bidder for the Robert Anderson Middle School Addition Project for a total cost of
approximately $9,805,000, including two alternates. Lazer Construction was the low bidder
for the Project Challenge Playhouse Storage Building and Site Improvements Project for a
total cost of approximately $514,900. The Administration recommended Board approval of
both projects, subject to satisfying the bid protest period and provided that all of the
requirements of the District Procurement Code are met.
Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the bid from McKnight Construction for
the Robert Anderson Middle School Addition Project totaling approximately
$9,805,000, including two alternates and the bid from Lazer Construction for the
Project Challenge Playhouse Storage Building and Site Improvements Project
totaling approximately $584,900, subject to satisfying the bid protest period and
provided that all of the requirements of the District Procurement Code are met.
Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Adoption of Instructional Materials Adoptions – Mr. Wilson stated that the list of
Instructional Materials being recommended for Board approval was presented and discussed
at the March 10, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting. The list includes instructional
materials for Science, grades K-5; Science Kits, grades 1-4; Social Studies, grades K-5;
Biology CP; Biology Honors; Biology AP; U.S. Government; and U.S. Government AP. The
Administration recommended Board approval of the list of textbooks as presented.
Mr. Price made a motion the Board approve the Administration’s recommendation
for the list of Instructional Materials as presented. Rev. Donald seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Wilson thanked the Board for changing the March Board Meeting date to allow him to
attend the South Carolina High School League Conference in Charleston, SC. He stated that
a report will be made at an upcoming meeting.
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Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the
monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for the month ending February
29, 2016.
Mrs. Heard stated that no information has come from the State regarding any changes for
the current year. With regards to revenue, she stated that monies are still coming in as
anticipated. With regards to expenditures, there are no real issues or changes for the
month.
With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Mrs. Heard stated that our highest month
in total allocations was in August for the month of June for approximately $715,000. Of
that, approximately $572,000 was available for capital projects. Anderson Five received
approximately $896,000 this month for the month of December. Of that, approximately
$717,000 is available for capital projects which is more than the total allocation received for
the month of June.
Mrs. Heard reported that she attended the state financial conference. She stated that
districts are currently waiting on the House version of the budget. She then discussed the
following highlights from the Senate version of the budget:
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base student cost is approximately $2350
2% cost of living increase for teachers
step 23 added to the salary schedule for teachers
no increase in employee health insurance
1% increase on health insurance for the employer
15% increase on dental insurance for the employer
money has been allocated in the budget for new buses
Instructional Highlight – March to a Million – Mr. Wilson recognized Assistant
Superintendent Tripp Dukes to highlight the March to a Million Reading Challenge. A
handout distributed to the Board outlined student and class goals for reading. Mr. Dukes
stated that the district’s goal is to collectively read one million pages from March 1 through
April 8. Mr. Dukes also stated that the program started on February 29 with the showing of
the book, The Magician’s Hat, written by Malcolm Mitchell, University of Georgia football
star. Malcolm Mitchell will be at the Westside High School football stadium on April 23,
2016 at 6:30 p.m. to give out his book and speak to students. All students and parents are
invited. Mr. Dukes then showed a video of the Malcom Mitchell story.
RECESS
Mr. Griffith made a motion the Board recess then reconvene in Executive Session
to discuss a Contractual Matter and a Student Discipline Matter.
Mr. Price
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:08 P.M.)
OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Zugg made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Price seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Bradshaw reported that no action was taken in Executive Session and no action is
required in Open Session.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Rev. Donald made a motion the Board adjourn.
Mr. Zugg seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(7:48 P.M.)
VICE CHAIRMAN
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SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent
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