MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES March 23, 2015– 7:00 P.M.

ATTENDEES: Dr. Wanda All, Ms. Jane Hammett, Mr. Manning Jeter, Mr. Gene Lipsey, Mr. Mike Massey, Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris, Ms. Kakie White, and Ms. Jane Wilkes.

ABSENT: Mr. Jantzen Childers

Call to Order: Dr. Wanda All, Board Chair, called the meeting to order.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: The invocation was given by Ms. Jane Hammett, who also led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Notice to Media: In accordance with the S.C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting: The Union Daily Times, Union County News, WBCU Radio Station and The Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

Minutes Dr. Wanda All stated that a motion is needed for the approval of the minutes from the March 9, 2015 and March 16, 2015, meetings. Mr. Mike Massey made a motion to approve the minutes from both meetings, seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion.

Addendum Dr. Wanda All stated there is an addendum for personnel which requires a vote. Ms. Jane Hammett made a motion to approve the addendum, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion.

Superintendent Dr. Kristi Woodall recognized Mr. Jeff Stribble who introduced the principal at each school who shared information about their school’s Teacher of the Year. The candidates for District Teacher of the Year included: Buffalo Elementary School – Stefanie Smith, Foster Park Elementary School – Kim Davis, Jonesville Elementary/Middle School – Anna Robinson, Lockhart School – Jennifer Seeman, Monarch Elementary School – Tami Garrett, Sims Middle School – William Ponder, Union County Career and Technology Center – Ryan Young and Union County High School – Elizabeth Ireton. Elizabeth Ireton was named the District Teacher of the Year.

Instruction Ms. Cindy Langley presented two overnight field trip requests to the Board for approval. The Union County High School softball team requested to compete in a softball tournament at Crescent High School in Iva, South Carolina on April 3, 2015. The Union County High School basketball team requested to compete in a basketball tournament in Corbin, Kentucky December 26 through 29, 2015. Ms. Jane Hammett made a motion to approve the field trip requests, seconded by Ms. Jane Wilkes. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion.

Finance Mr. Lynn Lawson presented the monthly budget report to the Board for information.

1 Dr. Wanda All stated a motion is needed to enter into executive session for a personnel matter. Mr. Manning Jeter made a motion to enter into executive session, seconded by Mr. Mike Massey. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered into executive session at 7:44 P.M.

The Board reconvened into open session at 8:25 P.M. Dr. All stated that while in executive session no votes were taken. Ms. Jane Hammett made a motion to approve the professional recommendations of the administration for the 2015-2016 school year, including the one personnel item listed on the addendum. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. Mr. Jeff Stribble stated, “The recommendation on the personnel report was Lawrence Vanderford, Assistant Principal at Union County High School for the 2014-15 school year.”

Adjourn Ms. Jane Hammett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mike Massey. The vote was (8-0) in favor of the motion. The Board adjourned at 8:27 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted by Kim Petty

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