January 29, 2009 York County BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION Agenda

JOINT York County BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION

The Cotton Factory

January 29, 2009

6:00 PM

AGENDA

Reclaiming Public Education by Reclaiming Our Democracy

Welcome............Gary Williams, The Cotton Factory

Chris Revels, York School District One Chair

Introduction of Board Members....................Board Chairs

Introduction of Chamber Members.Rob Youngblood, York County Regional Chamber
of Commerce

Introduction of York County Delegation ..Representative Herb Kirsh, South
Carolina General Assembly

Blessing.......... Bob Norwood, Rock Hill School Board Chair

Prelude to Dialogue ....... Lynn Moody, Superintendent, Rock Hill Schools

~Dinner Discussion~

First Course - Soup

Are public schools accountable to a democracy and not just parents and
taxpayers?

Second Course - Salad

Is there a public for public schools?

Third Course - Entrée

How can a democratic public forum work to improve education?

Final Course - Coffee & Dessert

Who is accountable for education?

Closing Remarks .......Senator Wes Hayes, South Carolina General Assembly

Franklin Pendleton,
Clover School Board Chair