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HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
ESTILL, SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT BOARD ROOM JUNE 16, 2009 7:00 P.M. Those Present: Benjamin Burison, Jr., Bruce N. Davis, Daisy B. Orr Elizabeth M. Haynes, Myrtle Sumter Others: Walter Tobin, Linda Wiggins, JJ Orr, Free Bellinger, Sylvia Boston, Ron O. Youmans, Kathleen Meyers, Shellie Murdaugh, Rose Choice, Mary Ann Atkins GENERAL SESSION: Chairman Burison called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Mr. Bruce Davis. In accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-80-(e), as amended the following were notified of the meeting, Hampton County Guardian, and WBHC Radio. The agenda was posted in the teacher’s lounge at each school as well as at the district office. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Orr and carried unanimously by the board to approve the agenda with a discussion during the Executive Session to discuss some personnel issues as they pertain to the budget. Also add the Out of State Basketball Field Trip for the boys basketball team to travel to Charlotte, N. C. to follow board policy to ensure liability coverage. Motion was made by Mrs. Sumter, seconded by Mrs. Orr and carried by the board that the minutes from May 14, 2009 (8:30 a.m.), May 14, 2009 (5:00 p.m.) and May 19, 2009 be approved as sent out. Dr. Tobin presented a request from John H. Martin, Transportation Director,that Hampton County School District 2 Transportation Department be given permission to utilize the district’s activity bus for a bus driver’s trip to Florida on June 25-28, 2009. This trip is a means of rewarding the bus drivers for their dedication to the district and for the superb job that they have done for the 2008-2009 school year. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Sumter and carried unanimously by the board to approve the trip to Florida. Mr. Orr presented the 2009-2010 Budget to the board. Total Budget amount is $16,612,942.00. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Orr and carried unanimously by the board to approve the 2009-2010 budget in the amount of $ 16,612,942.00. Dr. Tobin reported to the board that Dr. Sue Whitaker, Retired Special Education Director in Spartanburg, came down and worked with our Special Education Program for several days and came back and provided some training for our Special Education Program Staff. Dr. Tobin noted that we have received an All Clear on our Special Education Plan for this year and have received funding without any citations. While Dr. Whitaker was here she provided some consulting work and provided assessment of the program. Now we are doing our IEP’s electronically and all of our teachers are trained. In that process Dr. Whitaker informed us about the possibility of some Grant funding. The district has just received a $ 30,000 Grant to cover two things; upgrade our curriculum for our Special Education students and to provide some on the job training for our students. The third thing this will provide will be an opportunity for some of our special education students to graduate with some type of occupational diploma. Dr. Tobin noted that we were cited regarding difficulty with English as a Second Language Program. He stated that they have approved our proposal and submission of English of Speakers of Other Language Proposal. Our Title I Application has been approved in the amount of $ 1,220,064.00. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Haynes and carried unanimously by the board that the Boys Basketball team be approved to go on an Out of State Field Trip to Charlotte, N. C. Dr. Tobin gave the board further explanation of the District Policies that were presented to the board at the May 19, 2009 meeting: Early Graduation, High School Credit 8th grade students, Acceleration for Grades 8th through 12th, Personnel Policies. He noted that Dr. Simmons will be bringing this information back to the board at the next regular meeting. Dr. Tobin presented a plaque to the board members from SCSBA. This plaque was presented in recognition of Hampton County School District 2 adopting and enforcing the model comprehensive tobacco free policy, the South Carolina School Boards Association and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Division of Tobacco (DHEC). Public Rev. Burison noted that the district buys an annuity for the superintendent as part of his contract. This will be purchased through New York Life. Rev. Burison is the writer of record for the annuity the district will be purchasing for the superintendent. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Orr and carried unanimously by the board that the board go into Executive Session to discuss, Personnel Update, Personnel Recommendations, and Personnel Issues related to the Budget. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion was made by Mrs. Orr, seconded by Mrs. Haynes and carried unanimously by the board to go back into Generals Session. GENERAL SESSION: Report Out of Executive Session: Motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mrs. Haynes to approve the list of Bus Drivers recommended. (see attached list) Motion was carried unanimously by the board. Motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mrs. Orr to approve the recommendation to continue the Internship Program on an as needed basis, and to permit the superintendent to assign supplemental duties and negotiate Contracts when appropriate. Motion was carried unanimously by the board. Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Orr and carried unanimously by the board that the meeting be adjourned. |
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