Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2015 at the District Office at 7:00 p.m.

Dates:

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA _ ____ REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M._______AUGUST 11, 2015

Location: District Office Aiken, SC

1000 Brookhaven Drive

Reception for Dr. Sean Alford from 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room

REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.

DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Mr. Jeremy Mace

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – July 14, 2015

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

· International Math Olympiad USA Gold Medalist – David Stoner

· Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching – Jennifer Wilson

· SCAPT Support Person of the Year – Sandra Blackwood

- Jackson Middle School STEM Award

· 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. Board Committee Update (Mrs. English)

2. Report of Minority Purchases for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015 (Mr. Traxler)

The District Procurement Code XVI-B-4 requires an annual reporting of purchases made from minority vendors.

3. Report of Sole Source/Emergency Purchases for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015 (Mr. Traxler)

The District Procurement Code IX-C requires annual reporting of the purchases made under the sole source and emergency provisions of the Code.

4. 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. 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.”

2. Byrd Elementary Playground Surfacing Project Change Order Number 1 (Dr. Foster)

Change Order Number 1 for the Byrd Elementary Playground Surfacing Project from Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the total amount of $18,862.92.

3. Change Order Number 1 for the Installation of the Synthetic Turf at North Augusta High School (Dr. Foster)

Change Order Number 1 for the Installation of the Synthetic Turf at North Augusta High School in the total amount of $145,178.00.

4. PotashCorp Donation to Redcliffe Elementary School – FY16 (Mr. Laurence)

Redcliffe Elementary School was given a $1,279.63 donation from PotashCorp. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase Lego robotics materials for 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students for use in the afterschool program. It will also be used to fund three teams for participation in Lego League competitions.

5. Budget Adjustment #4; Fund #2, 3, 8 and 9 (FY15) (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.

6. Budget Adjustment #3 (FY15); Fund #1 (General Fund) and Fund #5 (School Building Fund) (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.

7. Custodial Pilot Program with Augusta Janitorial (Dr. Foster)

The district is in search of a comprehensive custodial program that will assist with improving the cleanliness and upkeep of our facilities. The district is seeking a program that addresses training for staff, cleaning supplies, efficient practices and safety protocols.

8. Lowe’s of Aiken Donation to Chukker Creek Elementary School – FY16 (Mr. Laurence)

Lowe’s of Aiken would like to donate approximately $2,500 worth of goods and services to Chukker Creek Elementary School. This donation will include $2,500 in supplies and approximately ten skilled volunteers/employees from their store to clean areas, sod, trim bushes, plant shrubs, and create a welcome sign for the front of the 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 Academic Officers.

D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

· Area 1 Advisory Council Appointments

· Area 2 Advisory Council Appointments

· Mr. Hazen – Proposed School Landscaping Projects

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:

· Proposed Contract Regarding Real Property