Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on January 12, 2021 at the District Office at 6:00 p.m.

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Submitted by Kim_Chriswell on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 12:05pm

Dates:

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 6:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. JANUARY 12, 2021

Location: 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken, SC

Tuesday’s meeting will be live streamed on our website, acpsd.net

REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 P.M.

MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE: Dr. John Bradley

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting – December 8, 2020

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

Public Participation

April & Michael Longe – District’s Back to School Plan
Ms. Cheri Watkins – The 2020-2021 School Year a Teacher’s View & District’s Back to School Plan

The Aiken Standard’s Community Christmas Card Donation
Friendship Baptist Church Donation to Aiken County Schools
Board Member Recognition
Office of Board Chairman

Town Hall Meeting @ SBHS - January 19, 2021
Board Workshop – January 23, 2021?

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

Construction Status Reports for the Belvedere Elementary School Addition & Renovations Project (Dr. Murphy)

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.

Construction Status Reports for the Hammond Hill Elementary Additions & Renovations Project (Dr. Murphy)

In an effort to keep the Board Current on the status and budget of this school construction project, the Architects for this project, Cheatham Fletcher Scott (CFS), and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

Final Construction Status Reports for the Midland Valley High Addition Project (Dr. Murphy)

Construction Status Reports for the Millbrook Elementary Additions & Renovations Project (Dr. Murphy)

In an effort to keep the Board Current on the status and budget of this school construction project, the Architects for this project, Goodwyn Mills and Cawood (GMC), and the Administration prepare a monthly status report for the Board’s review.

Final Construction Status Reports for the North Augusta High School Phase III Addition Project (Dr. Murphy)

Construction Status Reports for the Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary Phase 3 Addition Project (Dr. Murphy)

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.

Financial Report as of July 31, 2020 (Mr. Traxler)

The financial report of July 31, 2020 is submitted in the approved format.

Financial Report, as of August 31, 2020 (Mr. Traxler)

The financial report of August 31, 2020 is submitted in the approved format.

B.CONSENT ITEMS: The following items will be voted on as a group, individual items may be discussed prior to a vote being taken.

Ratification of Expulsions (Mr. Laurence)

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

Friendship Baptist Church of Aiken Donation to the Aiken County Public School District - FY21 (Mrs. Glover)

The Aiken County Public School District has been given a $6,000.00 donation from the Friendship Baptist Church of Aiken.The funds from this donation will be used to provide hot spots and/or other technology support for students attending the following schools:Aiken High, Schofield Middle, Aiken Intermediate, North Aiken Elementary, J.D. Lever Elementary, and East Aiken School of the Arts.

Volunteer Board of University Health Care System Donation to Aiken County Career & Technology Center – FY21

The Volunteer Board of University Health Care System has donated items valued at $2,577.08 to the Aiken County Career & Technology Center Cosmetology Program.Donated items include salon quality retail materials, supplies and chemicals valued at $2,077.08 as well as salon furniture, fixtures and equipment valued at $500.00.

Submission of Grant Application by the Division of Human Resources and Administration for the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust Risk Control Grant- FY21

The Division of Human Resources and Administration would like to submit a grant application for a $51,261.14 South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust Risk Control Grant.The non-competitive grants program provides funding for the one-time purchase of a product or service that supports a member district’s risk management objectives.The money from this grant will be used for SafeSchools online training for all district staff, slip-resistant shoes for all custodial staff, large tilt/trash carts, reflective vests and flashlights for transportation services, and lunch delivery carts with closed sides to prevent spills.Dues to a December 31 deadline and based on a past history of applying for and receiving the grant, the application was submitted prior to Board approval.

Membership of the Aiken County Public School District Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council (Mrs. Glover)

Section 642 of the Head Start Act requires grant agencies to establish and maintain a formal structure for program governance, including a policy council to advise on program operation and design and assist in the development of long and short-term planning goals and objectives.The policy council bylaws require the governing body to approve the membership of the policy council.The school board approved policy council candidates proposed on December 8, 2020.As additional candidates are nominated by Head Start/Early Head Start locations and communities, those will be presented to the school board for approval.

Change Order #2 for the Ridge Spring Monetta High Phase 2 Additions – GMP #1 (Dr. Murphy)

Shared Savings Credit for this Phase 2 Additions project is ……. <$785,493.48>

Change Order Number 2 for the Midland Valley High School Addition Project (Dr. Murphy)

Change Order #2 for the Midland Valley High School Addition Project for Aiken County Public Schools is submitted for your review and approval:

Pave ROTC Marching Area………………………………$33,681.00
Band Field Tower…………………………………………..$44,021.00
Install Lights, Seal Coat, Stripe, Repair Student Lot….$153,322.00

These items were not included in the original plans and specifications and therefore are cost additive items.

Total Change Order Number Two amount is…………………$231,024.00

C.INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

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.

Changes to Policy GCC Professional Staff Leaves and Absences and Policy GDC Support Staff Leaves and Absences, Final Reading. (Mrs. Hart)

Policies GCC and GDC establish the basic structure for all types of professional and support staff leaves and absences.

Changes to Administrative Rule GCC-R Professional Staff Leaves and Absences and Administrative Rule GDC-R Support Staff Leaves and Absences (Mrs. Hart)

Administrative Rules GCC-R and GDC-R establish the basic structure for all types of professional and support staff leaves and absences.