Anderson School District Number Five

MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE Anderson, South Carolina

October 18, 2016 6:30 P.M.

The Board of Trustees of Anderson County School District Number Five met in the Offices of the Board this date with the following members present: Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Rev. Johnny Donald, Jr., Mr. John Griffith, Mrs. Ann Huitt, and Mr. Harold Kay, II. Absent were Dr. Sandy Addis, Mr. Jay Blankenship, Mr. Tommy Price, and Mr. Paul Zugg.

NOTICE TO MEDIA

In accordance with the S. C. Code of Laws, 1976, Section 30-4-80(d), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting: The Anderson Independent-Mail, Greenville News, The Anderson Journal, WYFF, WSPA, Paul Brown, and FOX 21.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME

Mr. Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Mr. Bradshaw led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Rev. Donald gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Board consensus, the agenda was approved as presented.

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

Mr. Bradshaw recognized Mr. John Griffith who is running for re-election to the School Board for Area 7 and Dr. Beverly McAdams who is running for election to the School Board for one of the At-Large seats.

Mr. Wilson recognized Lakeside Principal Jacky Stamps to recognized three inductees into the McDuffie High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees were Johnny Corn, Ricky Evans, and Patrick White.

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No one signed up to address the Board.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilson and the Administration recommended Board approval of the following Consent Agenda item:  September 20, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes  October 13, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes  McCants Property Commercial Real Estate Broker Services

Mr. Bradshaw went on to explain that the district issued an RFP to help us select a successful commercial real estate broker for the McCants Property. We received two bids: NAI Earle Furman and McCoy Wright. We felt both companies were capable of helping us advertise and sell our McCants property; the difference was the commission rates proposed. McCoy Wright offered a lower commission rate in their proposal at 6% if the sell is co- brokered and 4.5% if not co-brokered. The Administration recommended Board approval of the lowest commission rate from McCoy Wright.

Mr. Kay made a motion the Board approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Rev. Donald seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Financial Reports – Mr. Wilson recognized Mrs. Heard to present as information the monthly Financial Statements and the Pupil Activity Reports for the month ending September 30, 2016.

Mrs. Heard reported that August through mid-November is our cash lean time; however, we will not have to borrow money to make payments for the upcoming months where we are low in cash. With regards to revenue, Mrs. Heard reported that monies are coming in as projected; state funds are usually received in November. With regards to expenditures, we are spending what we expected during this time of the year. Our school accounts are also looking good. With regards to the one cent sales tax collection, Anderson Five received approximately $519,000 for the month of July 2016. This amount is approximately $160,000 less than the previous year and approximately $250,000 less than the previous month.

Athletic Field Houses Open House – October 23, 2016) – Mr. Wilson stated that the Athletic Field Houses Open Houses for both T. L. Hanna and Westside High Schools are scheduled for October 23, 2016 as follows: T. L. Hanna (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.); Westside (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.). He stated that the Open Houses will be a drop-in. The coaching staff and athletes will be available for tours and to answer questions from visitors.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Kay made a motion for the Board to adjourn. Mr. Griffith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

(7:08 P.M.)

2 CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

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Recording Secretary As Approved By Superintendent