The Aiken County Board of Education Regular Meeting, November 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. at the District Office - 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken, SC 29803

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 

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. 

The administration has completed the scope of educational needs for the Midland Valley High School renovation and additions.  The architectural firm McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) has utilized this scope to produce schematic design plans and preliminary budget for the renovation and additions.  The estimated construction budget is $48,725,000. The overall budget includes design, advertising, FFE, and owner contingency for a total of $65,000,000. The scope of this work includes new additions and minimal renovation of the existing campus and use of 2024 1% Sales Tax funds.  

The administrative, 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.   

The administration prepares a new calendar each year for Board approval. Policy ICA provides guidance in the development of the school calendar. 

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 recommendations for expulsion from others, it is solely empowered to take the final expulsion action. 

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.” 

Change Order Number 1 reflects used allowances and shared savings for the Aiken High School Football Bleachers and Press Box project. 

Change Order Number 1: 

Used Allowances: $52,692.00 

Shared Savings: <$150,936.87> 

Credit Amount: <$98,244.87> 

Total Deductive Change Order Amount: <$98,244.87> 

Change Order Number 1 reflects shared savings credit for the GMP #1 and unused allowances for the Mossy Creek Elementary exterior wall replacement project. 

Change Order Number 1: 

Unused Allowances: <$119,864.00> 

Shared Savings Credit Amount: <$327,002.57> 

Total Change Order Amount: <$446,866.57> 

Change Order Number 2 reflects used allowances and shared savings for the North Augusta High School – Athletic Complex project. 

Change Order Number 2: 

Used Allowances: $86,442 

Shared Savings: <$153,154.95> 

Credit Amount: <$66,712.95> 

Total Deductive Change Order Amount: <$66,712.95> 

D.  INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS 

E. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT 

F. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 

ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 

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