Bamberg School District One
Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees
Richard Carroll Elementary School – Campus B
June 26, 2006
7:30 P. M.
Members present: Vice-chairman John E. Bamberg, Secretary Sheri Seigler and Trustee Stacey H. Long.
Absent: Chairman Dale Padgett and Trustee Donald Mallory
1. Call meeting to order: Vice-chairman John Bamberg called the meeting to order and
asked the audience to repeat the Lord’s Prayer.
2. Notice to Media: In accordance with the S. C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-80
(e), as amended, the following have been notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting:
The Times and Democrat
The Advertizer-Herald
3. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of May 22, 2006, were approved as presented.
4. Student/Staff Recognition
Superintendent Schwarting reported the following:
· The administration is diligently looking for the teachers for the 2006-2007 school year. Positions are being advertised in the newspaper and on websites.
· Clarice Cockrell, the new English Language Arts Coordinator for the district in grades K-12, was introduced to the board.
5. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Schwarting stated the following:
· The 2006-2007 SCSBA Calendar of Events is now available [Handout].
· Mr. Stuart B. Watson, Bamberg City Clerk/Treasurer, informed Superintendent Schwarting in a letter dated June 7, 2006, that Bamberg City Council decided on May 25, 2006, during their meeting to honor the district’s request and fund 50% of School Resource Officer II’s package for the 2005-2006 year and will reconsider each year. This was the response to the Board’s Public Statement that Superintendent Schwarting presented at the May 25, 2006, City Council meeting [Board Packet Enclosure].
· Mr. Warren E. Hammett, Administrator for Bamberg County Hospital and Nursing Center, requested and the Board agreed to allow Bamberg County Hospital and Nursing Center utilize one of the four (4) schools’ dietary/kitchens in the event of a disaster that affects the hospital facility. The agreement will be effective for three years from the date that it is signed.
· “Comment on Character” newsletter published by Mrs. Cindy Hurst was reviewed [Board packet enclosure].
· Indirect Cost Negotiation Agreement for the district on indirect cost rates for use on grants and contracts with the Federal Government for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 are: Unrestricted: 15.78; Food Service: 13.38; and Restricted: 3.12.
· Principal Randy Maxwell would like to discuss graduation guidelines in Executive Session in order to establish some guidelines for the district that the Board would feel comfortable in supporting [Sample guidelines - Board Packet Enclosures].
· Judy Shillinglaw from the Office of Assessment at the State Department of Education and Sacha Yasseri from Data Recognition Corporation wrote the administration to express how appreciative they were to visit with Ms. Roberta Waymer, Guidance Counselor at Richard Carroll Elementary School – Campus B and Jerry Halmon, Guidance Counselor at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School, during the administration of PACT.
· Ms. Roberta Waymer, Guidance Counselor at Richard Carroll Elementary School – Campus B, lost her husband on June 7, 2006, and has just learned her sister passed away.
· Mrs. Karen Threatt, Director of Food Service, submitted a request to the Board to change the price of lunch for elementary students from $1.25 to $1.35 and middle school and high school students from $1.50 to $1.65. Superintendent Schwarting announced that students will no longer be able to charge any special sale items without signed parental permission nor will they be able to exceed $25 in charges.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to give the administration permission to increase the lunch price of elementary students from $1.25 to $1.35 and middle school students from $1.50 to $1.65. The motion passed 3-0.
· A number of students received awards at the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Commencement Exercises on June 2, 2006 [Board Packet Enclosure].
· According to local and state newspapers, former Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School golfer Allen Koon excelled on the USC golf team. During his freshmen year he has played in every tournament.
· An investigation to the response of a parent about “Fifteen Clues” (1965 edition) and “Suicide” books being in the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School library has revealed that these books are recommended in the Senior High School Library Catalog. “Fifteen Clues” is not a book that tells one how to prepare bombs, knives, guns. etc. Instead, it tells how to look out for clues – things that an ordinary person might miss – nothing on making weapons of mass construction. The book entitled, “Suicide” gives opposing views of suicide.
· Presently, very little is being done on the facilities of the district due to financial constraints.
· Dr. Darryl Johnson, Superintendent of Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4, has agreed to allow the District’s Alternative School Funding of $48,000.00 and students to be transported to their District’s Alternative School (STAR Center). A male teacher from this district will work at the center on a part-time basic to aid with guidance and P.E. The center currently has 6 certified teachers on staff and students will have a certified Behavior Intervention Specialist. More details will be worked out at a later date.
6. FY 2006-2007 Budget
o Final Reading
Superintendent Schwarting stated that a second reading on the 2006-2007 school year budget was held on May 31, 2006, with no comments. She gave a brief review of the budget and asked the Board to approve the 2006-2007 balance budget of $13,844,036.25.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the final reading of the 2006-2007 fiscal year balanced budget of $13,844,036.25. The motion passed 3-0.
7. MAPPS Presentation – Phyllis Overstreet
Phyllis Overstreet stated that MAPPS is Medicaid Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services. It is included in the District’s Medicaid contract. The purpose of MAPPS is to educate and counsel adolescents at risk of engaging in sexual behavior at an early age. Eligibility includes Medicaid children ages 10-18 who are at-risk youth. Services must be provided by a licensed or certified Health Care professional. An approved curriculum is provided by the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SCCPTP). Services for Medicaid eligible children are billed to Medicaid. Services include individual needs assessment, individual patient education and group education opportunities. Some revenue will be accrued back to the district. The state office of School–Based Health recommends the District adopt a fee schedule for non-Medicaid students that match Medicaid reimbursement rates. The proposed Fee Schedule for non-Medicaid students who wish to participate is as follows:
Patient Education – Individual, per Session: $11.36
Up to a maximum of 64 units (15 minute units) per year
Patient Education – Group, per Session: $6.59
Up to a maximum of 64 units (15 minute units) per year
Screening to determine appropriateness of consideration of an individual for participation in a specified program, project or treatment protocol: $11.36
Up to a maximum of 8 units (15 minute units) per year
MAPPS program is a requirement for the $50,000 Nursing Grant that the District received through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Participation in the program is not mandatory. Janice Wrightenberry, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Nurse, will be in charge of this program [Handout].
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the MAPPS program and to approve the fee schedule in the District as presented. The motion passed 3-0.
8. Second Reading – Wellness: Healthy & Nutritious School Environment
Superintendent Schwarting reviewed for second reading Policy EFJ – Wellness: Healthy and Nutritious School Environment and Administrative Rule EFJ-R Wellness: Healthy & Nutritious School Environment.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept Policy EFJ – Wellness: Healthy and Nutritious School Environment and Administrative Rule EFJ-R – Wellness: Healthy and Nutritious School Environment. The motion passed 3-0.
9. Monthly Financial Report
Board Packet Enclosure: Financial Report – May 2006
Superintendent Schwarting reviewed the finance report in the absence of Finance Director Devon Blume.
10. Visitors’ Comments
None
11. Executive Session
Vice-chairman John Bamberg called for a motion to enter Executive Session. Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to enter Executive Session. The motion carried (3-0). The purpose for entering executive session was to discuss:
a. Employment Recommendations
b. Resignations
c. Student Transfer Requests
Open session: Vice-chairman John Bamberg declared the board out of Executive Session.
A. Employment Recommendations
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the employment of Mrs. Clarice O. Cockrell, English/Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator, for the 2006-07 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the employment of Mrs. Sharon D. Cornforth, Teacher at Richard Carroll Elementary School – Campus B, for the 2006-07 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
B. Resignation
Trustee Stacey Long made a motion and Trustee Sheri Seigler seconded to accept the resignation of Ms. Constance J. Lorenz, science teacher at Richard Carroll Elementary School – Campus B, at the end of the 2005-2006 school year due to retirement. The motion passed 3-0
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the resignation of Mr. Damion Johnson, teacher aide at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, at the end of the 2005-2006 school year due to a strategic career move. The motion passed 3-0
Trustee Stacey Long made a motion and Trustee Sheri Seigler seconded to release Mrs. Jennifer M. Sheaffer, teacher from Richard Carroll Elementary School Campus B, from her 2006-2007 teaching contract due to her husband’s job transfer. The motion passed 3-0
C. Student Transfer Requests
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Alexus Jennings from Denmark-Olar School District Two to attend school in Bamberg School District One for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Hayden Gant Brown from Denmark-Olar School District Two to attend school in Bamberg School District One for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Whitney Stroman from Denmark-Olar School District Two to attend school in Bamberg School District One for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Dean P. Kohlhepp from Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 to attend school in Bamberg School District One for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Raven Johnson from Bamberg School District One to attend school in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Sheri Seigler made a motion and Trustee Stacey Long seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Casey Stevens and Brock Stevens from Bamberg School District One to attend school in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Stacey Long made a motion and Trustee Sheri Seigler seconded to accept the attendance transfer request of Elizabeth Varn from Bamberg School District One to attend school in Colleton County School District for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion passed 3-0.
Trustee Stacey Long made a motion and Trustee Sheri seconded to inform the parents of Benjamin G. Harrell that a release for school attendance in Colleton County School District would not be necessary since their legal residence is in Colleton County. The motion passed 3-0.
With no other business before the board, the vice-chairman adjourned the meeting.
Minutes approved:
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Dale Padgett, Chairman
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Sheri Seigler, Secretary