DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MINUTES
September 21, 2010
Mr. Schafer called the meeting to order.
Mr. McRae gave the invocation.
Roll Call:
Mr. Mason could not attend the meeting, All other Board Members were present.
Dillon County Board Of Education Staff:
Doug Broome
Carmen Bethea
Vickie Tompkins
Dillon County Technology Center:
Jerry Strickland
Also in attendance: Mr. Rogers, Mr. Laird, Dr. Kirby, Mr. John Williams, Oversight Committee and Dillon County School Facilities Corporation, Rodney Alexander, Cumming SMG.
Adoption of Agenda:
TAN (Tax Anticipation Note) and Latta Building Project were added to the agenda.
Mr. Sweat made a motion that was seconded by Mr. McRae to approve the amended Agenda.
The Board Agenda was approved unanimously by the Board.
Board Minutes
Mr. McRae made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Faulk to approve the Board Minutes.
The Board Minutes were approved unanimously by the Board.
Expenditures:
Mrs. Griffin made a motion that was seconded by Mr. McRae to approve the expenditures.
The expenditures were approved unanimously by the Board.
New Business
Alternative School Funding Options:
- 1. No Alternative School. It’s probably mandated.
- 2. Re-assign 1 mill from Northeastern Technical College to be used for Alternative School.
- 3. Increase millage up to the CPI (Consumer Price Index). This year CPI is -0.4% but there is growth
- 4. Districts pay for the Alternative School.
Mr. Strickland said the final budget for the Alternative School is $145,000.00.
Mrs. Graves asked why an increase in millage that is mandated does not take place
Mr. Faulk asked Mr. Strickland how he comes up with the budget for the Alternative School
Mr. McRae said that we need two mills to fund the Alternative School.
Mr. Schafer will call our attorney to request an opinion on how the CPI index can be spent.
The Alternative school will start October 18th. The Board will put off a vote until Mr. Schafer finds out about CPI.
Tax Anticipation Note
Mr. Schafer said that we need to borrow $1.5 million to carry us until the bulk of taxes come in.
Mr. Sweat made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Faulk to borrow $1.5 million in a Tax Anticipation Note.
Latta Capital Project
Dr. Kirby told about planning to build a new Auditorium in Latta.
He told about a 5 year plan that includes new lobby areas for offices, adding stadium seating to the existing gymnasium, changing the bus entrance and parent road, Early Childhood Center, new science labs and a multipurpose room and ag shop.
He said the auditorium will cost $1.4 million, the office and bus drop-off area improvement will cost $300,000.00.
He said that funding will be provided through a $1 million loan that was taken out last year and donations.
Old Business
School Facilities Project Update
Mr. Rodney Alexander, Cumming, SMG provided an update on the school building projects. He said that we have received authorization from the Office of School Facilities to proceed on the Dillon Middle School project.
Attendance Supervisor
Ms. Bethea told about school and home visits, 13 cases in court and a Truancy sweep that will be coordinated with the Dillon County Sheriff Office.
She said that she attended a roundtable meeting at Myrtle Beach. She is working on scheduling a roundtable with attendance personnel from the schools and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Atech
Mr. Strickland said the ATECH has had a good year so far.
He said the Craft Advisory Meeting will be held on October 21st at 7:00.
He said they will start adult classes in CAN (Certified Nursing Assistant) and Welding
He said they are also working with the City of Dillon on a commercial kitchen.
Election of Officers
Chairman.
Ms. Graves nominated Mr. Schafer.
Vice Chairman
Mr. Sweat nominated Mr. McRae.
Secretary
Mrs. Griffin nominated Ms. Finklea.
Mr. McRae recommended that nominations come to a close.
Business Manager
Mr. Broome went over Cash Balances.
The meeting was adjourned.
