MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
February 14, 2011– 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDEES:
Ms. Kim Bailey, Mr. Jantzen Childers, Ms. Jane Hammett- Board Chair, Mr.
Manning Jeter, Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris – Vice-Chair, Mr. Buck Peay, Ms. Jane
Wilkes and Ms. Kakie White.
ABSENT:
Dr. Wanda All
Call to Order:
Ms. Jane Hammett, Chair, called the meeting to order.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:
The invocation was given by Ms. Jane Hammett, who also led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Notice to Media:
In accordance with the S.C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the
following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting:
The Union Daily Times, Union County News, WBCU Radio Station and The
Spartanburg Herald-Journal.
Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2011 meeting was made by
Mr. Manning Jeter, seconded by Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris. The vote was (7-0) in
favor of the motion. Ms. Jane Hammett abstained.
Addendum
Ms. Jane Hammett stated we have an addendum to the agenda. Ms. Kim Bailey
made a motion to approve the addendum, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The
vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion.
Public Comments
Mr. Santiago Ruiz de Gopegui Quesada addressed the Board with concerns
regarding the renewal of his H1-B visa. Ms. Jane Hammett mentioned to Mr.
Gopegui, prior to his comments, these matters are normally discussed in
executive session but she would grant his request for the matter to be
addressed in open session.
Mr. Junior Wilburn then addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Santiago Ruiz de
Gopegui Quesada.
Ms. Jane Hammett thanked both Mr. Santiago Ruiz de Gopegui and Mr. Junior
Wilburn for speaking to the Board and explained to them the Board doesn’t take
action but receives the information presented during public comment.
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Superintendent
Dr. Woodall recognized Foster Park Elementary School for receiving the
Palmetto Silver Award for student achievement. Foster Park Elementary School
has won this award four out of five years.
Dr. Woodall provided a band update.
There were close to 40 bands
participating. The Union County High School Indoor Percussion won in their
class and the Varsity Visual Ensemble won third place. There were 2500 to 3000
visitors at Union County High School on February 12.
Dr. Woodall invited all the Board Members to attend the reception for Dr.
Susanne Gunter on February 24 at the Arts Council from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Dr. Woodall presented Policy IA and AD. She asked the board to waive the first
reading since they have been seen before. She asked they approve the policies
as a second reading. Mr. Jantzen Childers made a motion to approve the
policies, seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion.
Mr. Buck Peay abstained.
Dr. Woodall presented the first reading of the 2011-2012 school calendar.
Mr. Manning Jeter asked to be given policy changes either in red or strike
through documentation so members will know the changes being made. Dr.
Woodall commented the changes in mission statement were presented last
spring and accepted in theory but had not presented as action items.
Finance
Mr. Lynn Lawson presented the monthly budget report.
Instruction
Mr. Randy Crocker presented an update on safety.
Mr. Jeff Stribble provided additional requested Gifted and Talented information
to the Board.
Ms. Dale Goff, Dr. Susanne Gunter, and Ms. Cindy Langley provided an update
on the AdvancEd visit to be held March 6-9, 2011.
Ms. Cindy Langley provided an update on the 2011-12 high school schedule.
Ms. Dale Goff shared some preliminary information regarding a district pilot
program being planned. They will implement two satellite programs to the
Family Resource Program beginning in March. It will be called a Parent Child
Together Time and offered two mornings a week in two locations, Carlisle Town
Hall and the Housing Authority Community Center. Children ages 2 to 4 and
their family members will be invited to share in fun, learning experiences to
help with readiness for school. These efforts will be funded through the Title VI
Rural funds.
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Five overnight field trip requests were presented to the Board. The Union
County High School JROTC requested to go to Anniston, Alabama from February
17th to February 20th to compete in the National Air Rifle Championships. If they
qualify, the JROTC has requested to attend the All Service National
Championship in Anniston, Alabama on March 24-26. The Union County High
School wrestling team requested to attend the Upper State Wrestling
Tournament at Eastside High School on February 18 and 19. They also
requested to attend the State Wrestling Tournament at Dreher High School
February 25 and 26. The Union County High School Band requested to attend
the SC All-State Band competition at Furman University March 11-13.
A one day field trip involving a water activity was presented to the Board for
approval. Buffalo Elementary School’s 5th grade class has requested to visit the
Charleston Maritime Harbor in Charleston, SC on April 15th.
Four out of state field trip requests were presented to the Board. Lockhart
Middle School requested to visit Discovery Place in Charlotte, N.C. on February
21, 2011. Sims Middle School requested to visit Discovery Place in Charlotte,
N.C. on March 4, 2011, CNN Studio tour in Atlanta, Georgia on March 24, 2011
and to watch an NBA game at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. on
April 3, 2011. Mr. Buck Peay made a motion to approve the field trip requests,
seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion.
Personnel
Mr. Lewis Jeter presented the personnel report. Mr. Manning Jeter made a
motion to approve the report, seconded by Mr. Jantzen Childers. The vote was
(8-0) in favor of the motion.
Executive Session
A motion to move to executive session was made by Ms. Kim Bailey and
seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. The
Board entered executive session at 8:06 p.m. No votes were taken. The Board
resumed open session at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Buck Peay asked to put the buildings
and facility rental policy on the agenda for the next meeting.
Adjourn
Mr. Buck Peay made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Betty JoAnn
McMorris. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. The Board adjourned at
9:12 P.M.
Respectfully Recorded by
Kim Petty
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