The Aiken County Board of Education Regular Meeting, November 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. at the District Office - 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken, SC 29803

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA __REGULAR SESSION _6:00 P.M.__NOVEMBER 10, 2026

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: Mr. Cameron Nuessle

SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS: Dr. Corey Murphy

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Regular Meeting – October 27, 2026

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

• Attendance Video

• Celebrating Principals Video

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

• Public Participation

• Office of the Board Chairman

              * Board Welcome

              * December SCSBA Conference: 12/5 – 12/6

              * SCSBA Annual Conference

A. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS: The following items will be voted on individually.

1.  Personnel Appointments (Dr. Gamble)

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.

2. Area Five Master Facility Plan Proposal (Dr. Yarborough)

On August 25, 2026, the administration presented a conceptual master plan to the Board for information. The Board authorized the administration to gather input from the public in Area 5regarding the plan. Two town hall meetings were held in New Ellenton and Jackson, and digital surveys were made available to the public online. On October 27, 2026, the survey data was presented to the Board for consideration.

3. Revision of the following policy: Policy GBEB – Staff Conduct (Mrs. Meek)

The Board expects all staff members to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in their conduct with students, parents/legal guardians, and coworkers. For the purpose of this policy, staff includes, but is not limited to, employees, contract service providers, school volunteers, student teachers, and interns.

4.  Revision of the following policy: Policy GBEBB – Staff Conduct with Students (Mrs. Meek)

The Board expects all staff members to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in their conduct with students. For the purpose of this policy, staff includes, but is not limited to, employees, contract service providers, school volunteers, student teachers, and interns.

5. Revision of the following policy: Policy GBE – Staff Rights and Responsibilities (Mrs. Meek)

The Board will respect the rights of staff members which are established by federal, state, and local law and board policy. Staff members have a responsibility to understand and adhere to federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to their job duties; the policies of the Board; and any related administrative rules and procedures. 

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

1. Non-Resident Transfer Requests (Mrs. Meek)

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 nonresident 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.”

2. Release from ACPSD Requests (Mrs. Meek)

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.”

3.  Replacement of Midland Valley High School Football Press Box (Dr. Yarborough)

The demolition of the existing press box and installation of a new press box at Midland Valley High School football stadium. Total cost for replacement is $838,891.00 including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance.

4.  GMP #1 – Early Sitework for the Midland Valley High School Project (Dr. Yarborough)

H.G. Reynolds Construction received bids for early sitework for the Midland Valley High School project.  The sitework budget is $3,916,618, which sets the site GMP #1 at the same amount. This cost does not increase the overall project budget of $65,000,000.

Early sitework will allow the project to begin while the building permits are being processed.  This overlaps activities that would otherwise happen sequentially and can allow construction and paving of the existing gravel student parking lot. This will also help to prevent interference with foundation work, site grading, underground drainage, and utility trenching.

5. Annual Contract for Repair and Maintenance of Indoor and Outdoor Scoreboards, Time Clocks, Programmable Message Boards, and Video Boards (Dr. Yarborough)

On October 23, 2026, the selection committee reviewed and ranked the qualifications of contractors interested in performing district-wide repairs and maintenance for the indoor and outdoor scoreboards, time clocks, programmable message boards, and video boards. These contractors will perform related services on an as needed basis. The committee was composed of the following:

                    * Michael Jara – Executive Director of Facilities Construction

                    * Tracy Price – Assistant Director of Facilities Construction

                    * Jeremiah Jones – Coordinator of Facilities Construction

6.  Facilities Construction Department Quarterly Change Order Notification (Dr. Yarborough)

Procurement policies set the limit of approval for construction change orders by the Superintendent or designee up to $15,000.00. The policy requires a summary of such change orders to be presented to the Board at least once a quarter for notification.

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

1. Construction Status Reports for the North Augusta Middle addition and renovation project – Presentation to the Board (Dr. Yarborough) 

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 bi-monthly status report for the Board’s review.

2. Construction Status Reports for the North Augusta High Auditorium addition and renovation project – Presentation to the Board (Dr. Yarborough)

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 (MPS), and the administration prepare a bi-monthly status report for the Board’s review.

3. Construction Status Reports for the Ridge Spring-Monetta Auxiliary Gymnasium project – Presentation to the Board (Dr. Yarborough)

In an effort to keep the Board current on the status and budget of this school construction project, the architects for this project, LS3P, and the administration, prepare a bi-monthly status report for the Board’s review.

4. Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ended August 31, 2026 (Mr. Traxler)

The Business Services Department submits a monthly financials for Board review, consideration, and acceptance. 

D.INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS 

2. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS

E. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT

• Superintendent Update

F. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. STUDENT MATTERS

             A. Student Appeal – Area Five

2.  EMPLOYMENT MATTERS

             No Items This Meeting

3. CONTRACTUAL MATTERS

            No Items This Meeting

4.  LEGAL MATTERS