Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on February 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office

Dates:

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 9:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA ____ REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M.______FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Location: District Office Aiken, SC

1000 Brookhaven Drive

REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.

DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Dr. John Bass

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – February 14, 2012

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

· Public Participation

No requests this meeting.

· Office of Board Chairman

A. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The following items are for information only and do not require Board action.

1. Center of Innovative Learning at Pinecrest Update (Dr. O’Gorman)

2. Administrative Committee Recommendations for Prudent Financial Operations and Controls – Parent Organization (Mr. Burkhalter)

3. Construction Status Reports for the Byrd Learning Center (BLC) Food Service Operation Center Project (Mr. Caver)

In an effort to keep the Board current on the status and budget of this school construction project, the Architects for this project, LS3P Associates LTD., and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

4. Construction Status Reports for the Jackson Middle School Additions

Project (Mr. Caver)

In an effort to keep the Board current on the status and budget of this school construction project, the Architects for this project, Craig, Gaulden & Davis Architecture, and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

5. Legislative Update (Mr. Liner)

B. CONSENT ITEMS: The following items will be voted on as a group. Individual items may be discussed prior to a vote being taken.

1. Historical Marker for Leavelle McCampbell Middle School (Mr. Caver)

The Leavelle McCampbell School Alumni Association would like to donate a historical marker.

2. Change Order Number 16 to the North Augusta Middle School Addition Project (Mr. Caver)

Change Order Number 16 for the North Augusta Middle School Addition Project from Matrix Construction Co., Inc. is presented for you review and approval: The total credited amount for Change Order Number 16 is $122,372.49.

3. Schematic Plans for the Aiken High School Addition Phase I Project (Mr. Caver)

The administration has completed the scope of educational needs for the Aiken High School Addition Phase I Project. The architectural firm of LS3P has utilized this scope to produce the schematic design plans for this school.

4. Freshman Academy Pilot Applications (Dr. Everitt)

High Schools interested in developing a Freshman Academy were directed to complete a pilot application form. In 2010-2011, the Board approved budget for three Freshman Academies; Wagener-Salley High School, Silver Bluff High School and Midland Valley High School.

C. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:

1. Personnel Appointments (Dr. Hewett)

The certified and classified personnel presented have been screened by the Personnel Services Department and interviewed and approved by the Principal and the Academic Officers.

2. Changes to Policy DIE and Administrative Rule DIE-R (Audits/Financial Monitoring) – Second Reading (Mr. Traxler and Mr. Burkhalter)

As part if the continuing review of Board Policies, the Comptroller recommends amendments to Policy DIE and Administrative Rule DIE-R, Audits/Financial Monitoring, to bring the policy and administrative rule up to date with current general practices of governmental agencies. The Board approved these changes on first reading at the February 14, 2012 meeting.

3. Charter School Reports (Mr. Burkhalter)

D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

2. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS:

3. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISON TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES:

E. OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:

· Update

F. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

1. CONTRACTUAL ISSUES:

No Items This Meeting

2. LEGAL BRIEFINGS:

· Legal Briefing