Aiken County Board of Education Meeting on December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office

Dates:

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 10:00pm

THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICIAL AGENDA _____ REGULAR SESSION _7:00 P.M.____DECEMBER 11, 2012

Location: District Office Aiken, SC

1000 Brookhaven Drive

REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.

DEVOTIONAL & PLEDGE: Dr. Tim Yarborough

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – November 27, 2012

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

· Election of Board Officers – Mr. William Burkhalter

· Public Participation

No requests this meeting.

· Office of Board Chairman

- Board Award on Legislative Advocacy

- South Carolina School Board Insurance Trust Gift

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

1. AdvancED Accreditation Progress Report (Mr. Laurence)

The Accreditation Progress Report (APR) is a critical component of the AdvancED accreditation process. It engages the district in a detailed review and analysis of the steps it has taken to address the required actions made by the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review (QAR) team. Completing the report helps the district/system focus and reflect on its continuous improvement efforts.

It is the responsibility of the district to address each of the QAR report's required actions within the 5-year term accreditation. Deadlines for completion of the report are based on the district's accreditation status and must be met to maintain accreditation. Some districts may complete multiple reports during the 5-year term to demonstrate that they have fully addressed the required actions.

2. Financial Reports, as of August 31, 2012 (Mr. Traxler)

The financial report of August 31, 2012 is submitted in the approved format.

3. Financial Reports, as of September 30, 2012 (Mr. Traxler)

The financial report of September 30, 2012 is submitted in the approved format.

4. Financial Reports, as of October 31, 2012 (Mr. Traxler)

The financial report of October 31, 2012 is submitted in the approved format.

5. Legislative Update – (Mr. Liner)

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. Ratification of Expulsions (Dr. Everitt)

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

2. Kimberly Clark Foundation Grant to North Augusta High School – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

North Augusta High School was given a $1,500 grant from Kimberly Clark Foundation. Funds from this grant will be used to buy instruments for the band program.

3. Submission of Grant Application by Midland Valley High School for the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

Midland Valley High School has applied for a $42,103 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant for its baseball program. The funds from this grant would be used to upgrade the baseball facilities with a goal to increase participation in the area’s little league, pony league, and high school programs. By upgrading and expanding the baseball practice facilities at Midland Valley, it will allow more students, particularly low income and minority students, to be exposed to the sport.

4. Sunshine House, Inc. Donation to East Aiken School of the Arts – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

East Aiken School of the Arts has been awarded a $1,469.15 donation from Sunshine House, Inc. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase janitorial supplies and ink cartridges for classroom printers.

5. Funding Flexibility for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2012 (Mr. Traxler)

Joint Resolution H.4905/H.4595 and provisos 1.40, 1.47, and 1A.22

provide school districts and special schools funding flexibility for 2012-

2013.

6. Change Order Number 3 for the 2012 Installation of Carpet and Vinyl Floor Tile at Aiken Middle, Kennedy Middle, North Aiken Elementary (k-wing & media), Oakwood-Windsor Elementary (old bldg), ACCTC, and Silver Bluff High (Mr. Caver)

Change Order Number 3 has been submitted by The Carpet Shop, Inc. in the total amount of $22,575.00.

7. Change Order Number 2 for the 2012 Cyclic Maintenance Painting of A.L. Corbett Middle, Paul Knox Middle, and Busbee Elementary (Mr. Caver)

Change Order Number 2 has been submitted by S & A Enterprises in the total amount of $148,000.00.

8. Proposed Calendar for 2013-2014 (Mr. Caver)

The administration prepares a new calendar each year for Board approval. Policy ICA provides guidance in the development of the school calendar and was last revised on March 9, 2004.

9. Sunshine House, Inc. Donation to Aiken Elementary – FY13 (Mr. Laurence)

Aiken Elementary has been awarded a $3,066.14 donation from Sunshine House, Inc. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase instructional supplies, additional books, paper, student supplies, and technology under $1,000.

C. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:

1. Personnel Appointments (Dr. Hewett)

The certified and classified personnel presented have been screened by the Personnel Services Department and interviewed and approved by the Principal and the Academic Officers.

D. INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

1. AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

2. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BOARD MEMBERS:

3. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISON TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES:

E. OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT:

· Update

F. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

1. CONTRACTUAL ISSUES:

No Items This Meeting

2. LEGAL BRIEFINGS:

· Legal Briefing

3. PERSONNEL ISSUES: