MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
June 13, 2011– 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDEES:
Dr. Wanda All, Ms. Jane Hammett- Board Chair, Mr. Manning Jeter, Ms. Betty JoAnn
McMorris – Vice-Chair, Mr. Buck Peay, Jane Wilkes and Ms. Kakie White.
ABSENT:
Ms. Kim Bailey and Mr. Jantzen Childers
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 May 23, 2011 meeting was made by Mr. Buck
Peay, seconded by Ms. Kakie White. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The
minutes were approved as corrected.
Addendum
Ms. Jane Hammett stated that we have an addendum to the agenda. Dr. Wanda All made
a motion to approve the addendum, seconded by Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris. The vote
was (7-0) in favor of the motion.
Ms. Hammett stated there are two personnel items that require an executive session. Mr.
Buck Peay made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Dr. Wanda All. The
vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into executive session at 7:06
P.M. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:40 P.M. Ms. Jane Hammett stated
that no votes were taken during executive session.
Superintendent
Dr. Woodall provided each Board member with a copy of a freedom of information
request from the SCRG Foundation (South Carolina Citizens for a Responsible
Government).
Ms. Anita Maness provided an update to the Board on the Family Outreach Program and
our partnership with Save the Children.
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Ms. Jane Hammett stated there is a contractual matter that requires an executive session.
Ms. Jane Wilkes made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Dr. Wanda
All. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into executive session
at 8:45 P.M. The Board reconvened into open session at 10:05 P.M. Ms. Jane Hammett
stated that no votes were taken during executive session. Mr. Buck Peay made a motion
to table the janitorial proposals for further discussions, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter.
The vote was (4-3) in favor of the motion.
Finance
Mr. Lynn Lawson presented the second reading of Policy DFAB – FUND BALANCES.
Ms. Kakie White made a motion to approve the second reading, seconded by Ms. Jane
Wilkes. Dr. Wanda All requested policy DFAB include legislation that is in place. The
vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion.
Mr. Lynn Lawson presented the second reading of the 2011-2012 budget. Mr. Buck Peay
made a motion to approve the second reading, seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote
was (7-0) in favor of the motion. Mr. Buck Peay requested to see a detailed budget report
by location. Mr. Manning Jeter stated concerns about insurance coverage for vacant
buildings. Mrs. Jane Wilkes asked that the grounds at the original Sims building be
maintained. Dr. Woodall asked Mr. Peay for clarification regarding the tabling of the
janitorial proposals. He requested to invite the low bid at the next meeting and for
experience of all custodians at all locations.
Ms. Jane Hammett suggested the Board go back into executive session to discuss the
contractual matter. Dr. Wanda All made a motion to go into executive session, seconded
by Ms. Kakie White. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into
executive session at 10:30 P.M. The Board reconvened into open session at 10:35 P.M.
Ms. Jane Hammett stated that no votes were taken during executive session.
Instruction
Ms. Cindy Langley provided the Board with an update on the summer programs. She
also provided an update on the transition to the 7-period day at Union County High
School.
Ms. Langley presented one overnight field trip request to the Board. Union County High
School has requested to attend the Cherry Grove FFA Leadership Camp August 2-5,
2011. Dr. Wanda All made a motion to approve the field trip request, seconded by Ms.
Kakie White. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion.
Ms. Jane Hammett stated there were two personnel matters to discuss in executive
session. Mr. Buck Peay made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Ms.
Kakie White. The vote was (7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into
executive session at 10:45 P.M. The Board reconvened into open session at 10:55 P.M.
Ms. Jane Hammett stated that no votes were taken during executive session.
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Personnel
Mr. Lewis Jeter presented the personnel report. Mr. Buck Peay made a motion to
approve the report, seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote was (6-0) in favor of the
motion. Ms. Jane Hammett abstained.
Adjourn
Ms. Jane Wilkes made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dr. Wanda All. The vote was
(7-0) in favor of the motion. The Board adjourned at 10:57 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by
Kim Petty
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