December 14, 2022 Edition

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News

Tanglewood Middle School receives gift from D.J. Jones Foundation

Greenville Barbeque Chef Dave Jones, along with his son, Denver Broncos defensive tackle DJ Jones, announced the DJ Jones Peace Award at Tanglewood Middle School. A portion of this $10,000 gift will recognize students who exhibit strong leadership, relational skills, and excellence in academics. This two-part gift includes an annual award that will be given to two Tanglewood Middle School students – one male, one female – for each of the next ten years, as well as a monetary gift to the school.

"On behalf of the district, I want to extend our appreciation to the DJ Jones Foundation for your generosity, not just financially, but for your willingness to be involved at Tanglewood Middle School," said Dr. Burke Royster, superintendent of Greenville County Schools. "Whatever we do, we can do better when we have the involvement of our community – parents, community members and others like Mr. Jones and his son – who are committed to giving their time and resources for the betterment of our students." More about this D.J. Jones Foundation Award

J.L. Mann senior selected for United States Senate Youth Program

For the second year in a row, a J.L. Mann High School senior has been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Kshiraj Talati is one of two students from South Carolina who will represent the state during the 61st annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 6-9, 2023. Talati will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship. The USSYP was created in 1962 to increase young Americans’ understanding of the branches of government and the importance of democratic decision making. Madison Hahn from May River High School in Beaufort County School District was also named a delegate. More about Kshiraj's recognition

Unofficial Board Meeting Summary

December 13, 2022

Welcome, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance – Lexi Howard, Wade Hampton High School and Fine Arts Center

Adoption of Consent Calendar
2.01 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting – November 29, 2022
2.02 Home Schooling Applications – 2
2.03 Personnel Recommendations

Appearance of Visitors
Judith Tanzola – Christmas
Jennifer Hausman – Bullying
Catherine Schumacher – Welcome & Gratitude

Superintendent's Report
Dr. Royster's introduced the student performers from Fine Arts Center Voice Studio who performed holiday songs.
Lexi Howard
Sarah Poinsette
Norah Bailey
Danielle Knox, FAC Voice Studio Director

Action Items

City of Greenville Public Access Sidewalk Easement at West Greenville School
The Board of Trustees approved granting a public access easement to the City of Greenville for a sidewalk project at West Greenville School.

Testing and Balancing Firm Selection (Executive Session)
Board members approved the selection of Firm A to provide testing and balancing of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for the next five years.

Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning Firm Selection (Executive Session)
The Board approved the selection of Firms A, B, C, and D to provide mechanical and electrical commissioning for the next five years.

Information/Action from Board Committees/Liaisons

SC School Boards Association Liaison Update – Mrs. Morrison-Fair reported that the SCSBA delegate assembly met recently. The order of business was to have the election of the Board of Directors and vote on resolutions. Mr. Saylors shared that Mrs. Morrison-Fair was elected to represent Region 15 on the SCSBA Board of Directors.

Finance Report

Monthly Finance Report – The report was presented as information.