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MINUTES - UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES March 10, 2008– 7:00 PM Regular Session Union County Career and Technology

ATTENDEES: Betty JoAnn McMorris, Chair; Randy George, Vice Chair; Jane Hammett; Kakie White, Donna Sanders, John Rampey, Wanda All, Kim Bailey, and Manning Jeter

Call to Order: Ms. Betty JoAnn McMorris called the meeting to order.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: The invocation was given by Mr. John Rampey 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, WBCU Radio Station and The Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2008 Board meeting was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The motion carried with a (9-0) vote.

Superintendent: Dr. Eubanks congratulated Buffalo Elementary School for being one of twelve schools selected of approximately 1150 schools in South Carolina to be a finalist in the Palmetto’s Finest Competition. Mr. John Rampey congratulated Ms. Inman and her staff also adding that he was disappointed that the press did not cover the story appropriately. Ms. Goff and Ms. Langley also commended Buffalo Elementary School.

Dr. Eubanks reminded the Board that the City of Union’s Public Safety Department will hold a community meeting concerning gangs. The meeting will be held at Sims Jr. High School Auditorium on March 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Eubanks introduced Mr. Lynn Lawson who stated that bids for site work for the K-8 school will be opened on March 12, 2008 and bids for the construction of the building will be opened March 27, 2008. Mr. Lawson informed the Board that site progress was on schedule. Mr. Craig Bohlen, M.B. Kahn, stated that ground would be broken at the Jonesville site during the last week of March.

Finance and Operations: Mr. Lynn Lawson provided the Board with the monthly financial report as information. Mr. Lawson also provided the Board with General Fund payments in excess of $5,000 for information.

Public Information: Mr. Mike Anthony provided the Board with an EAA update.

1 Instruction: Ms. Cindy Langley shared information regarding the schools’ participation in the textbook management system. Ms. Langley stated that book audits began last spring at Sims, Excelsior, and Monarch. Bar-coding representatives have been trained at Buffalo Elementary, Jonesville Elementary, and Foster Park Elementary schools.

Ms. Goff shared information regarding the recent upgrade to the district web-site to include district pacing guides for K-12. Ms. Clayton has provided links on the web-site to enable anyone to view each subject area at each grade level. A link to view the instructional update has also been added.

Ms. Goff provided a brief update regarding the work of the District Corrective Action Committee. Ms. Goff stated that the committee met for the first time February 27, 2008. The committee concluded that redefining the role Literacy Coaches, training Special Education teachers in Reading Recovery, use of Academy time, and use of required teacher observations that hold an accountability piece were areas of the Corrective Action Plan. Ms. Goff stated that “The focus is: What is best for the child.” The Corrective Action Plan must be received no later than April 1, 2008 by the State Department of Education. Mr. John Rampey stated that he fully supported the academic committee.

Personnel: Mr. Lewis Jeter presented the Personnel Report to the Board for approval. A motion to approve the Personnel Report was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Mr. John Rampey. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Executive Session: A motion to go into executive session was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Ms. Jane Hammett. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion. The Board entered executive session at 7:55 p.m.

Open Session: The Board entered open session at 9:15 p.m. Ms. McMorris stated that while in executive session, no votes were taken.

Personnel: The Superintendent recommended, at the request of the Director of Special Services, that one Psychologist position be eliminated for the 2008-2009 school year. This reduction in force is recommended in accordance with Policy GCQA/GCQB. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. John Rampey, seconded by Mr. Randy George. The vote was (9-0) in favor of the motion.

Adjourn A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Randy George, seconded by Mr. Manning Jeter. The vote was unanimous. The Board adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Respectfully Recorded by Tina Clayton