November 21, 2006
MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
Anderson, South Carolina
November 21, 2006
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. David Alewine, Mr. Charles Lee Anderson, Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Dr. William Mack Burriss, Mr. John William Caldwell, Sr., Mrs. Ann W. Huitt, Mrs. Margaret Mack, and Dr. Paul A. Talmadge. Absent was Mr. Al Norris, Jr.
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 & INVOCATION
Dr. Burriss called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m., and Dr. Talmadge gave the invocation.
Dr. Burriss welcomed the visitors to the meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE
Dr. Burriss welcomed the new Board Members. Mr. Anderson administered the Oath of Office for newly elected Board Members Rick Bradshaw and Margaret Mack and re-elected Board Member William Mack Burriss.
ELECTION OF BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN
The election of Board Vice Chairman was carried out according to Board Policy BD—Organization of the School Board. Mrs. Ann Huitt was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Caldwell made motion the Board approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Alewine seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the minutes of the October 17 Regular Board Meeting and the November 16 Special Board Meeting as submitted. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
No one signed up to address the Board.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Mrs. Bagley reported that 153 certificates for bicycles, along with helmets, were presented today to 3rd graders in the Title I schools that passed the reading portion of the PACT test.
Next, Mrs. Bagley recognized Molly McDonald, a junior at T. L. Hanna High School, who has been named winner of the prestigious 2006 Ron McNair Leadership Award. The award was presented at the conclusion of South Carolina Business Week 2006 at Presbyterian College. Established in memory of Lake City native and astronaut Ron McNair, the Ron McNair Leadership Award recognizes a Business Week student who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities.
Finally, Mrs. Bagley recognized the Holiday Art Contest winners and their art teachers from each of the elementary schools. The students were overall winners from the 3rd grade. The winners were: Julia McCrider–Calhoun Academy of the Arts, Michael Stevens–Centerville Elementary School, Brady Cox–Concord Elementary School, Nicholas Goolsby–Homeland Park Elementary School, Katlyn Byrd–McLees Elementary School, Haley Newton–Midway Elementary School, Andre Allen–Nevitt Forest Elementary School, Javon High–New Prospect Elementary School, Quishawn Bell–Varennes Elementary School, and Christopher Craft–Whitehall Elementary School.
Dr. Burriss thanked the parents and families for their attendance at the Board Meeting.
FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT
Financial Report – Mr. Brooks presented the monthly Financial Statement as information.
PERSONNEL SERVICES REPORT
Employment Recommendations - Mr. Mahaffey presented for Board approval a list of personnel included in the Board packets and a list given out at the Board Meeting being recommended for the 2006-2007 school year.
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board approve the lists of personnel as presented. Dr. Talmadge seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Recommendation for Change to Contract for Certified Administrators - Mr. Mahaffey distributed a copy of the current contract for certified administrators (Contract for Professional Services) and pointed out that this is basically a teacher contract. After Board approval in January 2006 of a contract for non-certified administrators, the Administration felt that a contract was needed for certified administrators. Mr. Mahaffey then distributed the proposed contract for certified administrators (Certified Administrative Employment Contract). He discussed the similarities of the two contracts and the specifics of the proposed contract that applies only to certified administrators. Mr. Mahaffey then pointed out item #5 on the current contract that address criminal record history and proposed that it be revised to same statement as item #6 on the proposed contract for certified administrators.
Mr. Anderson then pointed out that item #7 and item #8 on the proposed contract for certified administrators was the same. After further discussion, the Administration recommended Board approval of the proposed Certified Administrative Employment Contact, with the deletion of item #8 and the revision to item #5 on the current Contract for Professional Services.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the Board approved the proposed Certified Administrative Employment Contract, with the deletion of item #8 and the revision to item #5 on the current Contract for Professional Services. Mrs. Huitt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ANALYSIS REPORT
School Safety Update - Mr. Dukes reported that after the rash of school shootings around the country during September and October, the Administration pulled together a panel of local experts (i.e., Sheriff David Crenshaw, Police Chief Martin Brown, SWAT Team Leader Creed Hash, Director of Emergency Services Taylor Jones and county employee Howard Murphy) along with principals, assistant principals, SRO’s for a discussion on the safety and security of students in Anderson School District Five. Mr. Dukes then gave a PowerPoint presentation on national data from Child Trends Data Bank indicating that schools are safer now than they have been over the last ten years. He also noted that each school each year sends their emergency plan to the District Office so that plans can be consistent around the District. Finally, Mr. Dukes discussed the district’s Emergency Management Quick Reference Guide which has been updated to include such events as Aircraft Emergency, Trespassers/Intruders, etc.
POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT
Mrs. Bagley explained to the two new Board Members the process of approving Board Policy. She stated that all policies are first discussed and approved by the Policy Committee at a Policy Committee meeting; then the Policy Committee present the policies to the full Board for approval on first reading at the first regular Board Meeting after the Policy Committee meeting; finally the Policy Committee present the policies to the full Board for approval on second reading at the next regular Board Meeting. After second reading approval, the policies then become Board Policy.
Mr. Anderson, on behalf of the Policy Committee, made a motion the Board approve the following policies and/or administrative rules on second reading:
GCG Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff Revised
Employment
GDQD Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Support New
Staff
IFBGA Technology Resources Revised
IFBGA-R Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Revised
IHAQ Career/Transition to Work Education Revised
IHBH Charter Schools Revised
IKF-R Graduation Requirements Revised
JHCB Released Time for Religious Instruction Revised
Dr. Talmadge seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
General Information – Mrs. Bagley discussed the state Report Card that was mailed to the Board Members. In a PowerPoint presentation she reviewed the following information:
- Cut scores representing “proficient” or “meet standards” level of performance on 14 state assessments for ELA and Math
- 2001-2006 Scores by Demographics % Below Basic and Proficient & Advanced for ELA and Math
- Poverty Index (Districts with Students Like Ours)
- PACT Scores Similar Schools Comparisons for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
- EOC Comparable PACT Data (Pie Charts) for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
- EOC Comparable PACT Alt Data (Tables) for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
- HSAP Results District Rankings (% of Students that Passed both Sections)
- EOC Comparable HSAP Data
- Components Used in the Various State Reporting Tools
In conclusion, she reported that the students in Anderson School District Five are achieving and making progress each year; however, the accountability system is moving faster than the districts can keep up. The five Anderson County superintendents plan to make a presentation to the County Legislative Delegation expressing concerns that adjustments must be made in calculating the state Report Card.
Next, Mrs. Bagley stated that in April 2006 the Board charged her to speak to community and civic organizations, PTA’s/PTO’s, and employees about the District’s proposed building plan. She stated that the proposed building plan includes four new middle schools, one new 9th grade academy, convert Southwood to an arts magnet school for grades 6-12, and renovations to the existing elementary schools. We told the various groups the reasons for the building plan were 1) growth, 2) programs, and 3) student/teacher ratios. She reported that the plan has been well received. A PowerPoint presentation was then showed with the following updated information:
- District Five Enrollment Projections
- Single-Family Residential Permits 2000-2006 (October) for Elementary, Middle and High School Attendance Zones
- 2006 County Approved Subdivisions as of April 2006
- 2006 County Approved Subdivisions as of October 2006
- 2003-2005 County Approved Subdivisions
- 2003-2006 City Approved Projects
- Anderson School District Five Capacity Report as of Day 63 for Middle and High Schools
Mrs. Bagley requested a Building Committee meeting to further discuss the building program.
Next, Mrs. Bagley reported that at the November 16 Special Board Meeting the bids for the construction of West Market came in at approximately $2 million over the projected amount. Mr. Brooks then distributed a list of reasons for the construction cost increase with the list being explained by Marvin Coker of McMillan Smith & Partners Architectural firm. Mrs. Bagley then stated that the District’s plan of action is to determine what can be eliminated or done differently, present the revised construction plan to the Board in December 2006, re-advertise for bids in January, receive bids in February, then start construction in late February or March.
It was the consensus of the Building Committee to meet December 6, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Finally, Mrs. Bagley distributed to the Board the Anderson School District Five’s Program of Studies for 2006.
RECESS
Mrs. Huitt made a motion the Board recess for 10 minutes then reconvene in Executive Session to discuss a Student Expulsion Appeal. Mr. Bradshaw seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(8:25 P.M.)
OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Alewine made a motion the Board reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Dr. Burriss reported that no action was taken in Executive Session; however, action is required on the Student Expulsion Appeal.
Dr. Talmadge made a motion that because the Anderson County Alternative School is the second chance which the student is asking that the Board uphold the hearing officer‘s decision to expel and that the student be enrolled in the Alternative School at the earliest possible time. Mr. Bradshaw seconded the motion, which carried with six in favor and one abstention (Anderson).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Alewine made a motion the Board adjourn. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(9:13 P.M.)
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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Recording Secretary
As Approved By Superintendent