Minutes to Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
February 21, 2008
6:30 PM AMENDED
PRESENT: Dr. Michael Bryant
Dr. William Long
Mr. Ray Jackson
Mr. Dayne Pruitt
Mr. Sam Corley
NOTICE TO MEDIA: The Ninety Six Star, The Index Journal, Greenwood Today, and Moore Media were notified of the time, date, and place of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 by Chairman Long.
AFFIRMATION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Mr. Sam Corley, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to accept the agenda as presented. All were in favor.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: A motion was made by Mr. Say Corley, seconded by Dr. Michael Bryant, to accept the minutes of the January 8, 2008 meeting as written. All were in favor.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
High school roof: Mr. Bill Sykes of H2L presented two proposals for engineering services to address concerns questioning the structural integrity of the roof system at Ninety Six High School.
Alternative A is for load testing with an approximate cost of $135,000, requiring approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Alternative B is for saw-cutting examination with an approximate cost of $200,000 +, requiring 10 to 15 weeks.
A handout of various building options with estimated cost and the pros/cons of each option were given to board members by Dr. Powell for consideration.
A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, to proceed in accepting Alternative A of H2L’s proposal in doing load testing at the high school so that we can proceed in having information we need on that roofing and what it will take to repair it. All were in favor.
Overnight trip request: Coach Brian Neal is requesting permission for an overnight trip for the wresting squad for this weekend. They will be staying in Gilbert.
A motion was made by Mr. Sam Corley, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to approve the request for an overnight trip presented by Coach Neal. All were in favor.
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Board Meeting
February 21, 2008
FINANCIAL – MR. RODNEY SMITH: A proposal with two options from Edgefield Construction Company to repair the kitchen at Ninety Six High School has been received. A temporary fix would cost approximately $30,698 and would be considered a temporary solution but provide the safety measures needed. A permanent fix would cost approximately $36,500 and would take approximately one week longer to be completed.
A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to accept proposal from Edgefield Construction Company to repair the kitchen at Ninety Six High School and proceed with the permanent fix plan. All were in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Mr. Ray Jackson, seconded by Mr. Sam Corley, to enter into executive session to discuss student matters. All were in favor.
GENERAL SESSION: A motion was made by Mr. Sam Corley, seconded by Dr. Michael Bryant, to enter into general session. All were in favor.
A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, to allow student 510010000783 to return to general population at the high school on a no tolerance contract and if he has another level 2 offense or greater, the administration of the high school has the authority place him in the district’s alternative school. All were in favor.
A motion was made by Mr. Ray Jackson, seconded by Mr. Michael Bryant, to expel student 510010001436 for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. All were in favor.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.