Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on February 4, 2014 at the District Office at 7:00 p.m.

Dates:

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA _ __ _ REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M._____FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Location: District Office Aiken, SC

1000 Brookhaven Drive

REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.

DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Mr. Bill Burkhalter

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – January 14, 2014

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

· Board Appreciation Recognition – Dr. Elizabeth Everitt

· Public Participation

No Request This Meeting

· Office of Board Chairman

- Aiken County Career and Technology Center Legislative Breakfast 2-10-14

- Update on Education Capital Improvement Sales and Use Tax

- Consideration of Board Meeting Time

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

1. Construction Status Reports for the North Augusta High School 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, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

2. 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.

3. Legislative Update (Mr. Liner)

3. Legislative Update (Mr. Liner) – No Legislative Update this meeting.

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. Application for Impact Aid (Section 8003, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) (Mr. Traxler)

Section 8003 provides funds to school districts for students residing on or having parents working on federal property. On October 23, 2013, survey forms were distributed to all students in the District in order to determine the number of eligible students.

3. Procurement Audit Report for the Three Year Period Ended June 30, 2013 (Mr. Traxler)

Section 11-35-70 of the S.C. Code of Laws requires that any school district whose expenditures exceed $75 million be subject to a procurement audit every three years.

The audit firm of Elliott Davis, LLC conducted the District’s procurement audit for the three year period ended June 30, 2013.

4. Change Order Number 1 for the HVAC Renovation Phase III at Silver Bluff High (Mr. Caver)

Change Order Number 1 from R.D. Brown Contractors in the credited amount of $41,486.00.

5. General Mills Box Tops for Education Donation to Millbrook Elementary School FY14 (Mr. Laurence)

Millbrook Elementary School has been awarded a $1,063.80 donation from General Mills Box Tops for Education. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase an LCD projector and ink cartridges.

6. Local School Board Elective Courses for 2013-2014 (through1/21/14) (Mr. Laurence)

Middle School and High Schools submit Local School Board Elective Course Forms throughout the school year. The courses are approved at the Cabinet Level and the new courses are submitted to the Board for final approval.

7. Budget Adjustment #3; Fund #2, 3, 8 and 9 (FY14) (Mr. Traxler)

Periodically during the fiscal year, the Division of Fiscal Services submits adjustments to the approved budget as may be required in the conduct of operations.

8. Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation Toolbox for Education Grant to J.D. Lever Elementary School – FY14 (Mr. Laurence)

J.D. Lever Elementary School received a $4,995 Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation Toolbox for Education grant. Funds from this grant will be used to purchase benches, mulch, plants, seeds, iPads and cases for an outdoor classroom.

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. Policy JIH – Amendment to Policy JIH – Student Searches, Interrogations, & Arrests – Final Reading (Mr. Burkhalter)

D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

· Mr. Wesley Hightower – Area 3 Advisory Council Appointments

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:

Review of Updates of Proposed Contracts (RFP/RFQ)

2. LEGAL BRIEFINGS: