Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on March 9, 2021 at the District Office at 6:00 p.m.
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Dates:
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 6:00pm
THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICIAL AGENDA REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. MARCH 9, 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 – February 23, 2021
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
- Public Participation
- Office of Board Chairman
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 & Renovation 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 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.
- 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.
- Construction Status Reports for the Hammond Hill Elementary Additions & Renovation 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.
B.CONSENT ITEMS: the following items will be voted on as a group, individual items may be discussed prior to a vote being taken.
- Out-of-District Transfer Requests (Dr. Minolfo)
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.”
- Out-of-District Transfer Requests (Dr. Minolfo)
Board Policy JFAB allows the Aiken County Board of Education to arrange with other school districts for the interchange of students. The policy stipulates that non-resident students transfer into the District “the parent/legal guardian must assume responsibility for transportation. The Board will hold nonresident students to the behavioral and academic requirements set out in policy JFAA, admission of resident students.The district may charge tuition to nonresident students seeking to enroll in district schools.”
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.
- Consideration of ESSER II Funding Uses – HEPA Filters (Mr. Traxler & Dr. Murphy)
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) resulted from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) that was signed into law and December 27, 2020.The SC Department of Education is receiving $940.4 million in ESSER II funds. From that, our District is projected to receive $28.2 million. Funds must be spent by September 30, 2023.
Allowable uses include the 12 activities allowed under ESSER phase I, plus three new ones.The Board previously approved the use of ESSER II funds for the extension of FFCRA-like benefits through June 30, 2021, and increased hourly summer pay for teachers and lead teachers.
D.INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
- AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVUDAL BOARD MEMBERS
- CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS
- REPORTS FROM BOARD LIASION TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES
E.OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT
- Superintendent’s Update
F.EXECUTIVE SESSION
- CONTRACTUAL MATTERS
- Update on Property Matter – Area 3
- Discussion of Property Matter – Area 4
- EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
- Administrative Appointment
- APPEALS
- Student Appeal – Area Two
- LEGAL BRIEFING
- Legal Advice Concerning Potential JUUL Litigation
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
ACTION OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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