Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the District Office at 7:00 p.m.
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Dates:
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICIAL AGENDA _____REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M._____DECEMBER 12, 2017
Location: District Office Aiken, SC
1000 Brookhaven Drive
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Mr. Keith Liner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – November 28, 2017
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
- ACIRA Distinguished Literacy Teachers Recognition
- Baby’s First Teachers Recognition
- Election of Board Officers – Mr. William Burkhalter
- Public Participation
No Requests This Meeting
- Office of Board Chairman
- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The following items are for information only and do not require Board action.
- Legislative Update (Mr. Liner)
2. Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2017 (Mr. Traxler) Presenters will be from Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC
3. Horse Creek Academy Annual Reports (Dr. Alford)
4. Construction Status Reports for the North Augusta High School 2A & 2B Addition Projects (Dr. Foster)
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.
5. Construction Status Reports for the Aiken High School Phase 2A Addition Project (Dr. Foster)
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.
- 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. Alford)
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. William W. Carmichael Donation to LBC Middle School Orchestra – FY18 (Dr. Washington)
LBC Middle School Orchestra was given a $5000.00 donation from William W. Carmichael. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase new instruments, repair existing instruments, purchase accessories for instruments, and purchase music for Solo and Ensemble Festival.
3. William W. Carmichael Donation to LBC Middle School Band - FY18 (Dr. Washington)
LBC Middle School Band was given a $5000.00 donation from William W. Carmichael. The funds from this donation will be used to equip and supply the band program, as needed.
- INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:
1. Personnel Appointments (Ms. Smalls)
The certified and classified personnel presented have been screened by the Personnel Services Department and interviewed and approved by the Principals and Executive Directors.
2. Proposed One-Time Uses of Fund Balances (Dr. Alford and Mr. Traxler)
Board policy DA describes the District’s fund balance policy. Per that policy, the District is to maintain a minimum unassigned fund balance of 8% of the annual operating budget, with a desired unassigned fund balance of at least 16% of the annual operating budget. Reserves totaling 16% of the annual operating budget would represent the near equivalent of two months’ operations. The Administration is mindful that the District’s fund balance represents non-recurring dollars. Fund balance has been utilized to address one-time needs in recent years, while continuing to maintain fund balance at sufficient levels.
D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
- AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
- CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS:
- REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISON TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES:
a. Mr. Samaha – Board Resolution
E. OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:
- Superintendent’s Update
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. CONTRACTUAL ISSUES:
No Items This Meeting
2. LEGAL BRIEFINGS:
- Legal Briefing
3. PERSONNEL ISSUES:
No Items This Meeting
4. OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:
No Items This Meeting
5. APPEALS:
No Items This Meeting
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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