Rock Hill School Board January Business Meeting Notes

The Rock Hill School Board January Business Meeting was held on Monday, January 24, 2011. These are some notes from the meeting:
The following action was taken:

• Approved agenda 7-0
• Approved Consent agenda 7-0 (Minutes, Personnel, 4 field study requests, Jim Vining's board compensation for January and February to Sunset Park/Sylvia Circle and to Northside Elementary Schools)
• Approved the establishment of an energy manager position and the purchase of energy reporting software. First year cost not to exceed $83,000 (salary and software). Vote was 5 -1 - 1 with Sharp voting against and Douglas abstaining.
• Approved by 7-0 vote the use of Rawlinson Road Middle School by Impact Church for the next month. Rent is $950 per week and they expect to need the facility until the end of the year.
• Approved by a 7-0 vote for board members to attend a Schlechty Center "Key Leaders Conference" in Charlotte, NC.
• Approved the use of March 25 and June 3 for bad weather make-up days should any more be needed this year. Vote was 7-0.

In other business, the board:

• Recognized the "nurturing" "Distinguished Climbers" for January
• Recognized Justin Worley for being named the Gatorade National High School Football Player of the year.
• Recognized the Northwestern High School Trojans for winning the SC 4A Div. II football championship and heard a pep talk from head coach Moose Wallace.
• Recognized Jadeveon Clowney for being named "Mr. Football" in South Carolina. Jadeveon is also the number one ranked high school prospect in the country this year.
• Recognized the South Pointe Stallions for being runner-up for the 3A football championship
• Recognized Karis Watson for being named the South Carolina Gatorade Volleyball player of the year.
• Recognized The Rock Hill Bearcats for being runner-ups in 4A Volleyball.
• Heard a request from Melvin Poole, representing the Rock Hill NAACP, for the school district to find a way to not use MLK day in 2012.
• Received reports on Rebound, Renaissance, and the Elementary Math Guide.
• The board discussed changes to the February Work Session so the board can attend a meeting with the local legislative delegation in York on the same night.

The board received an update on this years revenue projections and potential revenue for 2011-12. A current concern - we have not received the $3.8 million in stimulus money from the state for this year. They report some possible adjustments or re-allocations. Probably not good news for the district. Budget reductions for next year will follow the plan laid out last year.