March 1, 2017 Edition

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News

Dr. Royster Named an Education Week Leader to Learn From

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. W. Burke Royster is one of 14 district leaders from across the nation to be named a 2017 Education Week Leader To Learn From in a report released online (leaders.edweek.org) and in print today. The fifth annual Leaders To Learn From report continues Education Week's practice of focusing on leaders who are working to enact - and inspire - change in our nation's public schools. Read more Dr. Royster.

Change in Assignment Lottery Results Posted

Greenville County Schools has posted the results of the Change in Assignment Choice Lottery. Lottery results provide the order of selection for each student for each requested school. Parents can access their student's information by using their choice form number. Students' names are not listed.

The lottery order, step three of the process, does not guarantee placement. Space by grade level will later determine school choice assignments. That information will be determined based on student projections for each school by grade. Student choice assignments will be determined and assignment letters sent to all parents no later than Friday, March 31, 2017. Read more about Change in Assignment Lottery.

Shining Stars Apply for Teaching Positions

Nearly 400 candidates participated in the Shining Stars Teacher Recruitment event hosted by the Human Resources Department. Candidates were given opportunities to meet principals and interview for available positions as well as enjoy a career fair featuring information about every GCS school and center. They also had the chance to win prizes donated by area businesses.

Greenville County Schools expects to hire more than 450 teachers to open the 2017-18 school year. Our district serves nearly 76,000 students in 101 locations including elementary, middle, and high schools as well as child development centers and career centers.

Unofficial Board Meeting Summary
February 28, 2017

Welcome, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Rohleder
Corbyn Collins, a fifth grade student at Monarch Elementary, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Awards Presentation
Queenie Boyd, President of the South Carolina School Boards Association, and GCS Board Chair Crystal Ball O'Connor presented the Champions for Public Education Award to the South Pleasantburg Drive Home Depot. Todd Leiterman and Charles Hillard from Home Depot, accepted the award and were joined by Carolina High and Academy Principal Michael Delaney. The South Pleasantburg Home Depot developed a partnership with Carolina High and Academy to provide jobs for students and continuing support for the school.

Adoption of Consent Calendar
Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - January 24, 2017
Minutes, Special Called Meeting - February 14, 2017
1 Home Schooling Application
Personnel Recommendations - 4

• David Burgess, Buena Vista Elementary, Effective 7/1/17
• Andre Dukes, Southside High, Effective 7/1/17
• Mike Peake, Mauldin High, Effective 7/1/17
• Joshua Patterson, Sterling School, Effective 7/1/17

Appearance of Visitors
No visitors signed up to speak.

Superintendent's Report
Dr. Royster presented a video produced by the Greer Chamber of Commerce that highlights many of the workforce development opportunities at schools in their area. Video.

Action Items

Innovative Courses - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the Innovative Courses as presented.

Revision of Policy IFCB: Instructional Resources: Field Trips - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the revision of Policy IFCB: Instructional Resources: Field Trips.

Meyer Center Request to Terminate Charter - Approved recommendation from the Administration to approve the request from Meyer Center Charter to be released from their current charter with Greenville County Schools effective July 1, 2017. The Meyer Center has been accepted into the South Carolina Public Charter School District.

Nomination of Public Education Partners for Champions of Education - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the nomination of Public Education Partners (PEP) for SCSBA Champions of Education.

Naming of Greer High Commons Area - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to name the Greer High School Commons Area in honor of Mr. Marion Waters.

Lease of Land at Fork Shoals Elementary School for Septic Drain Tile Field - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the twenty-year lease agreement with Ms. Katherine Ross for three acres of land for a yearly fee of $5,277.33 with an annual increase based on the cost of living index. Fork Shoals School leases the property for a Septic Drain Tile Field, as public sewer is not available at this location.

Lease of Land at Fork Shoals Elementary for Nature Trail - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the ten-year lease agreement with Ms. Katherine Ross for a portion of her property to be used as a Nature Trail for Fork Shoals School for a period of ten (10) years. Fork Shoals School leases an area approximately one-half mile long at the cost of $1.00 per year. This trail is used by Fork Shoals School for educational purposes.

Contract for Sale of Old Teen Parent Site - Approved recommendation from the Administration to approve the sale of the former Teen Parent Building to Janus 28, Inc. The former Teen Parent Building, located at 205 Anderson Street, was declared surplus by the Board of Trustees in 2013. The building is ±11,847 square feet and sits on ±1.16 acres. The appraised value of the property in 2013 was $335,000. The property has been listed on the Market for $975,000 since 2013. The offer of $925,000 has been withdrawn for the former Teen Parent Building by Janus 28, Inc. A current survey of the property done by the prospective buyer, Janus 28, Inc., revealed the property to be only 1.16 acres. City of Greenville zoning will allow only (11) eleven residential units on this property. Based on the reduced property size Janus 28, Inc., the prospective buyer has revised their offer. The Administration believes that this is a fair offer and in the best interest of the District to sale the property located at 205 Anderson Street to Janus 28, Inc.

Student Activity Funds for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 - Approved recommendation from Internal Auditing to accept the audit of Student Activity Funds for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

Information Items

Internal Auditing Services' Project Status Report - The report was presented as information.

Information / Action from Board Committees / Liaison

The Advocacy Committee recommended approval of a Resolution honoring the Greenville Chamber. That motion was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Lisa Wells updated the Board on the work being performed by the Ad Hoc Instructional Policies Committee. She noted a scheduled meeting on March 9 with district principals to review some of the policies drafted by the committee.

Mr. Lewis recapped his trip to Washington, D.C., for the NSBA Advocacy Institute. He specifically mentioned the value of working to ensure the quality of laws and regulations affecting public education developed by state and federal governments.

Finance Report - The report was presented as information.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.