GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 52

Minutes to Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Greenwood County, Ninety Six, South Carolina

October 15, 2007

7:30 PM

                                                                                                          

PRESENT:                 Dr. Michael Bryant

                                    Dr. William Long                                             

                                    Mr. Ray Jackson

                                    Mr. Dayne Pruitt

 

ABSENT:                   Mr. Sam Corley

 

NOTICE TO MEDIA:  The Ninety Six Star, The Index Journal, Greenwood Today, and Moore Media were notified of the time, date, place and agenda of the meeting.

 

CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Long followed by Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

AFFIRMATION OF AGENDA:  A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to approve the agenda as amended.  All were in favor.

 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S):  A motion was made by Mr. Ray Jackson, seconded by Dr. Michael Bryant, to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2007,

September 20, 2007 and September 25, 2007 meetings.  All were in favor.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

 

Dr. Powell presented information to the board on the appeal of the case of Abbeville School District vs. The State of South Carolina.  The district has been offered the opportunity to join the appeal at no cost to the district.  This will be discussed in further detail at a future board meeting.

 

Demonstration of Destiny Program:  Mr. Lyn Wolfe, Ms. Jackie Rapp, and Ms. Abby Cleland presented a demonstration of the Destiny Program.  This online computer program allows individuals to search for research materials or specific books at all four of the media centers in the district.  The program has many benefits and will be a great tool for all to use.

 

Discussion of Building Options Results:  The public has been asked by the district and the board for input/feedback on the building project direction. The public has been given several opportunities to view a power point presentation on various directions the project may follow.

Thus far the district has received 58 returned surveys with suggestions.

 

 

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2nd Reading of Board Policy Section I:  Held over for the November meeting.

 

Mr. Rex Ward – High Schools That Work Invitation:   After a brief explanation of the High Schools That Work program, Mr. Ward invited board members to be a part of a Technical Assistance Visit to be conducted the following week.  This visit provides valuable information to the school leaders as to progress being made within this program.

 

FINANCE – MR. RODNEY SMITH:  Mr. Smith reviewed the district’s financial status as of September 30, 2007. 

 

CURRICULUM – MRS. RHONDA MCDOWELL:  No items for discussion at this time.

 

PERSONNEL – MRS. RHONDA MCDOWELL:  A recommendation was distributed to board members for the employment of a school nurse and a middle school teacher.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Ray Jackson, seconded by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, to accept the recommendation of employment for the school nurse.  FOR:  Mr. Ray Jackson, Mr. Dayne Pruitt, Dr. William Long.  ABSTAIN:  Dr. Michael Bryant

 

A motion was made by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to accept the recommendation of employment for the middle school teacher.  All were in favor.

 

The district will employ the following:

            Mrs. Rhonda Bryant – School Nurse -  Ninety Six Primary

            Ms. Laura Hamilton – Teacher – Edgewood Middle School (ELA)

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  A motion was made by Mr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, to enter into executive session for student and legal matters.  All were in favor.

 

GENERAL SESSION:   A motion was made by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to enter into general session.  All were in favor.

 

A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to accept the recommendation of the administration for expulsion of student 510000270650, for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year.  All were in favor.

 

A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to accept the recommendation of the administration for expulsion of student 510000270616, for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year.  All were in favor.

 

A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Ray Jackson, to assign student 510000270097 to the alternative school.  All were in favor.

 

A motion was made by Dr. Michael Bryant, seconded by Mr. Dayne Pruitt, to authorize the district administration to proceed with an offer not to exceed $85,000 on the property discussed in executive session.  All were in favor.

 

There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 p.m.