Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on March 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the District Office

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Dates: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 7:00pm
THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
                                       
 
OFFICIAL AGENDA _____REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M._____MARCH 26, 2019 
         
Location:                                  1000 Brookhaven Drive                             Aiken, SC
                                                  
 
 
 
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
 
 
 
DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE:  Dr. Shawn Foster
                                                                                                                               
 
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
 
           
 
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
 
Regular Meeting – February 26, 2019
Regular Meeting – March 12, 2019
 
 
 
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
 
 
  • Recognitions

 

 
                  Wagener-Salley High School Agriculture/FFA
 
                 
  • Public Participation
 
No Requests This Meeting
 
 
  • Office of Board Chairman
 
 
 
 
 
  1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:  The following items are for information only and do not require Board action.
 
 
  1. Legislative Update (Mrs. English)
 
            2.         Recruitment and Retention Committee Update Phase 2 (Mrs. Hart)
 
                        The Recruitment and Retention Committee concluded with a specific set of                          recommended action steps and the need for a more detailed analysis
                         of each.  To facilitate this process, three (3) working committees were
                         established, one of which focuses on enhancing recruitment effort.
 
  1.  CONSENT ITEMS:  The following items will be voted on as a group.  Individual items may be discussed prior to a vote being taken.
 
 
            1.         Approval to make contract award for Extended Day Program (Mrs. Glover)
 
                        During the 2017-18/2018-19 school years Aiken County Public Schools    
                        contracted with multiple vendors to provide extended day services for
                        various schools.  As part of our ongoing effort to provde improved and
                        more efficient services for our students and their families, a request
                        for proposals was issued to consolidate services.
 
            2.         Innovative Course Applications (Mrs. Glover)
 
                        The State Department of Education requires board approval for locally designed  
                         and innovative courses.  The Executive Director of High Schools and
                        administration of Aiken High School are requesting to obtain approval to
                        submit course applications to the South Carolina Department of Education
                        for review and approval.
 
 
            3.         Submission of the Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) 2019-20 Arts Curricular
                        Grant (ACIG) Application by Aiken Elementary School – FY20 (Mrs. Glover)
 
                        Aiken Elementary School would like to submit an application to the SC State                         Department of Education for the Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) Arts
                        Curricular Innovation grant in the amount of $18,000.00.  The grant will
                        assist in developing and implementing arts initiatives that support quaility
                        arts education programs and significantly improve student achievement in
                        arts.  Distinguished Arts Programs (DAP) grants provide funds for one-year
                        projects.  If awarded, grant funds will be used to fund artist-in-residencies,
                        professional development, and instructional supplies and equipment.
 
 
            4.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Program                         Equipment Assistance Grant Award for J.D. Lever Elementary School                                         – FY19 (Mr. Traxler)
 
                        The School Food Service Department was awarded $22,000.00 for SCDE’s                         National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for J.D. Lever                         Elementary School.  The funds from this grant will be used to purchase a Double                         Stack Steamer and reach in Cooler for the cafeteria.
           
 
            5.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Lunch Program                         Equipment Assistance Grant Award for Jefferson Elementary School - FY19
                        (Mr. Traxler)
 
                        The School Food Service Department was awarded $14,700.00 for SCDE’s                         National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for Jefferson
                        Elementary School.  The funds from this grant will be used to purchase a
                        Pass Thru Warmer, a Double Stack Oven, and a Single Door Cooler
                        for the cafeteria.
 
 
            6.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Lunch Program                         Equipment Assistance Grant Award for Clearwater Elementary School - FY19
                        (Mr. Traxler)
                       
                        The School Food Service Department was awarded $16,000.00 for SCDE’s
                        National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for 
                        Clearwater Elementary School.  The funds from this grant will be used
                        to purchase one Hot/Cold Serving Line for the cafeteria.     
 
         
            7.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Lunch Program   
                        Equipment Assistance Grant Award for East Aiken School of the Arts - FY19
                        (Mr. Traxler)
 
                        The School Food Service Department was awarded $9,000.00 for SCDE”s          
                        National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for East Aiken
                        School of the Arts.  The funds from this grant will be used to purchase a
                        Robo Coup and a Milkbox Cooler for the cafeteria.
 
 
            8.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Lunch Program   
                        Equipment Assistance Grant Award for Oakwood Windsor Elementary
                        School - FY19 (Mr. Traxler)
                     
                         The School Food Service Department was awarded $12,300.00 for SCDE's
                         Naitonal School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for
                         Oakwood Windsor Elementary School.  The funds from this grant
                         will be used to purchase two Pass Thru Coolers and one Single Door
                         Reach in Freezer for the cafeteria.
                       
 
            9.         The South Carolina Department of Education’s National School Lunch Program                         Equipment Assistance Grant Award for Warrenville Elementary School – FY19                         (Mr. Traxler)
 
                       The School Food Service Department was awarded $8,300.00 for SCDE's
                        National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistant Grant for Warrenville
                        Elementary School.  The funds from this grant will be used to purchase
                        a Pass Thru Cooler and a Sixteen Crate Milk Box for the cafeteria.
 
 
 
            10.       Submission of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant – FY20                         (Mr. Traxler)
 
                        The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides all children in
                         participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetables
                         throughout the school day.  It is an effective and creative way of
                         introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options.
                         The FFVP also encourages the education of families and partnerships
                         with members of the community as an overall way of increasing the
                         health and wellness of both students and those in the community in
                         which they live.
 
                        The School Food Service Department is requesting to submit the                          the $154,900.00 grant application for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
                         Program on behalf of the following schools:
 
  •                           J.D. Lever Elementary                        $29,200.00
  •                          Oakwood-Winsor Elementary              $20,050.00
  •                          North Aiken Elementary                      $23,050.00
  •                          Clearwater Elementary                        $23,600.00
  •                          Gloverville Elementary                         $16,850.00
  •                          Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary        $20,700.00
  •                          Greendale Elementary                         $21,450.00
 
 
           
            11.       Submission of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant by School Food Services                
                        FY-20 (Mr. Traxler)
 
 
                        Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program
                        laughed by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboation with the
                        USDA, to help encourage today's youth to lead healthier lives.  School
                        Food Services is requesting to submit this $20,000.00 grant for snack carts,
                        refrigerated glass-front coolers and/or vending machines to encourage students
                        to choose healthy snack options for the following schools:
 
  • Aiken Middle School
Play Book Play:Snack SmarterValue-$4000.00
 
  • Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School         
Play Book Play:Snack SmarterValue-$4000.00
 
  • Kennedy Middle School
Play Book Play:Snack SmarterValue-$4000.00
 
  • Schofield Middle School        
Play Book Play:Snack SmarterValue-$4000.00
 
  • South Aiken High School
Play Book Play:Snack SmarterValue-$4000.00
 
 
            12.       Women’s Study Club of Ridge Spring Donation to Ridge Spring-Monetta High     
                        School - FY19 (Mrs. Glover)
 
                        Ridge Spring-Monetta High School was given a $2,000.00 donation from the                         General Federation of Women's Clubs of SC Progress Foundation in
                         conjunction with the Women's Study Club of Ridge Spring.  The funds from this
                        donation will be used to purchase library books for the Ridge-Spring-Monetta
                        High School Media Center.
 
 
            13.       Textbook Adoptions for 2019-20 (Mr. Laurence)
 
                        The District examines and evaluates textbooks adopted by the State for use in
                        the classroom and recommends to the School Board those selected by
                        teacher committees for our district.  Upon approval by the School Board
                        and funding by the State, schools may proceed to order those textbooks
                        from the State Textbook Depository.
 
           
           
  1. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:
 
            1.         Personnel Appointments (Mrs. Hart)
 
                        The certified and classified personnel presented have been screened by the        
                         Human Resources Department, and interviewed, and/or approved by the
                         Principal or supervisor for each location.
 
 
            2.         Resolution to Issue Special Obligation Bonds (Mr. Traxler)
 
                        The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to enter into      
                         negotiations with energy services contractor ABM at its March 12, 2019,
                         meeting.  As part of the authorization, the Board approved to finance an
                        amount not to exceed $42,282,240 to fund the project.
 
 
 
 
D.        INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
 
 
  1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
 
 
  1. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS:
 
 
  1. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISON TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES:
 
 
 
 
E.         OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:
 
 
  • Superintendent’s Update – Custodial Program Update
 
 
 
F.         EXECUTIVE SESSION:
 
 
            1.         CONTRACTUAL ISSUES:
 
                                   
No Items This Meeting
 
 
 
 
2.         PERSONNEL ISSUES:
 
 
                                      Administrative Appointments
 
 
 
3.         OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:
 
                       
No Items This Meeting
 
 
 
4.         APPEALS:
 
 
                                    No Items This Meeting           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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