Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on May 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 10:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA _ ______ REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M._______MAY 28, 2013

Location: District Office Aiken, SC

1000 Brookhaven Drive

REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.

DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Mrs. Janice Kitchings

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – May 14, 2013

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

· SAHS US News Ranking Recognition

· SAHS Boys’ Tennis State Champions

· SAHS Boys’ Golf State Champions

· Public Participation

No Request This Meeting

· Office of Board Chairman

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

1. East Aiken School of the Arts Update (Mr. Laurence)

2. Freshman Academy Update (Dr. Yarborough)

3. Curriculum Update (Mr. Laurence)

4. Construction Status Reports for the Aiken High School Phase I 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.

5. Construction Status Reports for the Ridge Spring-Monetta High Addition 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, A.L.R. Architecture, PC and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

6. Final 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.

7. 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. Ratification of Expulsions (Dr. Everitt)

The School Board, according to the Code of Laws for South Carolina Sections 59-63-240, is authorized to expel students from school. Although the Board may receive recommendations for expulsion from others, it solely is empowered to take the final expulsion action.

2. Out-of-District Transfer Requests (Dr. Stowe)

Board Policy JFABC allows the Aiken County Board of Education to arrange with other school districts for the interchange of students. The policy stipulates that when students transfer out of the District, “the School District of Aiken County shall assume no responsibility for tuition to the receiving district.”

3. This item was pulled from the agenda per Mr. Caver on 5-28-13.

4. Byrd Learning Center Food Service Operation Center Project Change Order Number 1 (Mr. Caver)

Change Order Number 1 for the Byrd Learning Center Food Service Operation Center Project from R.D. Brown Contractors, Inc., in the credit of amount totaling $19,078.00.

5. Increasing Meal Prices for 2013-2014 School Year (Mr. Traxler)

With the continued escalation of food, equipment and supply costs, it is necessary to increase meal prices for school year 2013-2014. Meal prices were last increased $.10 for school year 2011-2012.

6. Sunshine House, Inc. Donation to Aiken Elementary – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

Aiken Elementary has been awarded a $1,453.48 donation from Sunshine House, Inc. The funds from this donation will be used to pay for the upkeep and maintenance to the grounds and physical spaces on Aiken Elementary property.

7. Sunshine House Donation to Hammond Hill Elementary School – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

Hammond Hill Elementary School was given a $1,405.11 donation from Sunshine House. The funds from this donation will be used to cover conference expenses for the principal and assistant principal to attend Summer Leadership Conference in June 2013.

8. Savannah River Remediation, LLC Grant to North Aiken Elementary School – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

North Aiken Elementary School was given a $1,500 grant from Savannah River Remediation, LLC. Funds from this grant will be used to buy Foss Math and Science Kits.

9. Submission of SC State Department of Education Arts Curricular Innovation Grant Application by East Aiken School of the Arts – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

East Aiken School of the Arts would like to submit an application to the SC State Department of Education for the Arts Curricular Innovation grant in the amount of $21,000. This is year three of a three year art grant to provide a comprehensive and sequential arts education.

10. HVAC Renovation Project at Byrd Learning Center (BLC) (Mr. Caver)

Bids were received for Aiken County Public Schools, HVAC Renovation Project at Byrd Learning Center on May 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and publicly opened. Bids were received from 2 vendors with H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. submitting the lowest base bid. The base bid ($1,675,000.00) includes replacing HVAC in specified areas with related electrical and general construction work at BLC. The design, printing, advertising and contingency amounts to $125,000.00. Total project budget for this project is $1,800,000.00. The Five Year Facility Improvement Plan for year 2013-2014 has $4,300,000.00 budgeted for Silver Bluff High School and Byrd Learning Center. Silver Bluff High School HVAC Renovation Project was $2,500,000.00 leaving a $1,800,000.00 balance to complete the Byrd Learning Center HVAC Renovation Project.

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. Re-employment of Non-Instructional Personnel for 2013-2014 School

Year (Dr. Hewett)

D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

- Mr. Levi Green – Area 5 Advisory Appointment

- Mr. Keith Liner – North Augusta Yellow Jacket Booster Club Request

- Mr. Ray Fleming – Project Jackson Summation

2. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS:

3. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISON TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES:

E. OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:

· Update

F. EXECUTIVE SESSION: