Jan. 24 Board Meeting Highlights

Student Focus: Westwood’s Makerspace
Westwood High Principal Cheryl Guy and Teacher Pam Davis gave an overview of the school’s Makerspace. Students D.J. Fields, Jeremiah Scott, and Eamon Wood and Sharon Lewellen, a teacher at Westwood High, shared their positive experiences with the unique classroom that sparks innovation.
 
 
Special Recognitions
Teachers who received their National Board Certification or renewal of their National Board Certification were recognized by the board.
 
The district paid special tribute to our board members. Across the nation, January is celebrated as School Board Recognition Month. The theme of this year’s celebration, “School Boards Stand Up 4 SC Public Schools,” recognizes the important roles school boards play in promoting and advocating for quality education. This month, we honor the year-round commitment that our school board members make to our district and the community.
 
 
Voting Item: Consent Agenda
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a facilities update and technology report.
 
Facilities Update
 
Technology Report
 
 
Policy Updates
The board received for First Reading proposed changes to the following policies
Policy AD SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION
 
Policy AE ACCOUNTABILITY/COMMITMENT TO ACCOMPLISHMENT  
 
Policy JLCD ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH MEDICINES
 
Policy JLCD-R ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH MEDICINES
 
 
Report: 2017–2018 Budget Timeline
Chief Financial Officer Dr. Harry Miley presented a report on the district’s 2017–2018 budget timeline.
 
2017–2018 Budget Timeline
 
 
Report: Dress Code
Assistant Superintendent Keith Price presented information on the district’s dress code policy.
 
Dress Code Report
 
 
A complete recording of each board meeting is aired on the district’s cable access channel 12 R2TV on Time Warner Cable and on demand anytime through the district’s YouTube channel.
 

1/24/2017