East Central Reporter

Richland County CUSD 1 Board of Education met Dec. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

AGENDA #I."Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance" - The meeting was called to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Jeff Wilson, President of the Board of Education. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA #II - "Roll Call” - The Recording Secretary called the roll of those present and the following members answered to their names as called and were found to be present:

Mr. Dennis Anderson, Mrs. Kelsie Barnes, Mrs. Cindy Lockley, Mr. Steve Marrs, Mr. Doug Schneider, and Mr. Jeff Wilson. Members absent at roll call: Mr. Leon Redman. A quorum being present, the Chair declared the Board of Education to be in open, public session for the transaction of business.

Also present, in addition to Board Members: Mr. Chris Simpson, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Chad LeCrone, Assistant Superintendent; and Mrs. Sonja Music, Recording Secretary

(Note: This meeting was held pursuant to previous Board of Education action and Notice given by Mr. Jeff Wilson, President, in writing, to all members, and to news media having requested such notice. A copy of the Notice was also posted at the main office and the website of this school district.)

AGENDA #III - “Recognition and Comments from Employees and Public" - None

AGENDA #IV -"New Business”

#IV-A. Award Contract for Bid Package #16 - Flooring Systems - Flooring Systems in the amount of $581,210

#IV.B. Award Contract for Bid Package #25 - Electrical Systems - Skill Electric in the amount of $4,470,000

Board Action: Mr. Anderson made a motion to award bid package #16 (Flooring Systems) to Flooring Systems in the amount of $581,210 and bid package #25 (Electrical Systems) to Skill Electric in the amount of $4,470,000. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Lockley, Mr. Marrs, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Wilson. Members voting nay: None. Members Absent: Mr. Redman. Having received 6 yea and O nay votes, the Chair declared the motion carried.

AGENDA #V - "Executive Session" - Mrs. Lockley made a motion to hold a closed meeting, under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of individual employees of the district; and 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act to consider litigation, probable or pending. Mrs. Barnes seconded the motion and on a viva voce (by the voice) vote the following members voted yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Lockley, Mr. Marrs, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Wilson. Members voting nay: None. Members Absent: Mr. Redman. Having received 6 yea and O nay votes, the Chair declared the motion carried. A closed session was held beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Closed Meeting Ended: Mrs. Barnes made a motion to adjourn the closed meeting and reconvene in open session. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Lockley, Mr. Marrs, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Wilson. Members voting nay: None. Members Absent: Mr. Redman. Having received 6 yea and O nay votes, the Chair declared the motion carried. A quorum being present, the Board reconvened in open, public session for the transaction of business at 7:38 p.m.

AGENDA #VI – "Employment” – The Superintendent recommended approval of the following for the 2019-2020 school year:

#VI-A. RCHS Secretary - Natalie Berry, effective December 11, 2019

Board Action: Mr. Anderson made a motion to recommend Natalie Berry for the RCHS Secretary position for the 2019-2020 school year effective December 11, 2019. Mrs. Barnes seconded the motion and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Lockley, Mr. Marrs, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Wilson. Members voting nay: None. Members Absent: Mr. Redman. Having received 6 yea and 0 nay votes, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Other Matters Discussed - Mr. Simpson announced to the board that the district has received an offer on the lot owned by the district on East Butler Street. The public notice of sale has expired and the district must reissue a public notice of sale to accept bids for the property.

AGENDA #VII- “Adjourn"

Board Action: Mr. Marrs made a motion to adjourn. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the district office board room. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion and on a viva voce (by the voice) vote with all members present and voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

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