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State Board of Education

Columbia, South Caroina

March 8, 2000

The State Board of Education held its March meeting at ten o'clock, Wednesday morning, March 8, 2000, in the Basement Conference Room of the Rutledge State Office Building. The following State Board members were in attendance: Mrs. Queen A. Davis, Chair; Mr. Gregory T. Killian, Chair-Elect; Mr. Clarence Dickert; Dr. Henry S. Jordan; Mr. Marion B. Lee, Jr.; Mrs. Frances P. Lewis; Mr. James G. Mattos; Mr. James McRae; Mrs. Gail Moss; Mr. Robert E. Scarborough; Ms. Stephanie J. Smart; Ms. Kristin Maguire; Mr. Chris Verenes; Mrs. Barbara F. Weston; Mr. Jim White; and Mr. J. Spratt White. Also present were State Superintendent of Education Inez Moore Tenenbaum, Secretary and Administrative Officer of the Board, and other staff of the State Department of Education.

INVOCATION

Mrs. Frances Lewis delivered the invocation prior to the March 8, 2000, meeting of the State Board of Education.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2000

Ms. Stephanie Smart moved for the approval of the minutes of the February 9, 2000, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clarence Dickert and then approved by the Board.

APPROVAL OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

Mr. Marion Lee moved for the approval of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. James McRae and then approved by the Board.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS, INCLUDING NEWS MEDIA

Chair Davis welcomed the visitors present.

Ms. Janice Fairnot, Office of Public Information, introduced Jennifer Holland from Associated Press.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

There were four public speakers for this meeting as follows:

1. Judith Deason, Aiken County School District Teacher – Ms. Deason presented her objections to the South Carolina Social Studies Standards.

2. Merit Justice, South Carolina Geographic Alliance – Ms. Justice spoke regarding her support of the South Carolina Social Studies Standards.

3. Libbey C. Inabnit, Horry County Schools – Ms. Inabnit spoke in support of the South Carolina Social Studies Standards.

4. Dr. Ruth Bullard, Irmo Middle School Teacher, Richland/Lexington District Five – Dr. Bullard spoke in support of the South Carolina Social Studies Standards.

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION REPORT

RECOGNITION OF THE 1999 RECIPIENT OF THE SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR

State Superintendent of Education Tenenbaum announced that the Irmo High School Band, Richland/Lexington District Five, has been honored with one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions, the Sudler Flag of Honor, given by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation. This year, the Irmo High School Band is one of only two concert bands in the United States, Canada, and Japan to win this coveted award.

Superintendent Tenenbaum and Board member, Clarence Dickert, presented a handsome plaque to the representatives in attendance for this accomplishment. Representatives included Dennis McMahon, Superintendent, Richland/Lexington District Five; David Dinkins, Band Director; Gerald Witt, Principal; Janis Cooper, Assistant Principal; Buddy Price, Director of Public Information, Richland/Lexington District Five; Peggy Burgin, Director of the Gifted and Fine Arts Program, Richland/Lexington District Five; David Anderson, President, Band Boosters and his wife Maria; Catherine Allgrim, President, Irmo Band; and Cindy Sweiger, Board of Trustees.

SERVICE LEARNING PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE BOB WALKER AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER, ROBERT SCARBOROUGH

State Superintendent of Education Tenenbaum introduced Board member, Mr. Robert Scarborough. Mr. Scarborough distributed handouts and defined Service Learning and explained the link to the Schools of Promise. He introduced Representative Bob Walker, House member from Landrum, South Carolina. Representative Walker is a member of the Landrum Lions Club and he reported on the work the Lions Club is doing that is involved with Service Learning called Lions Quest. Representative Walker commended the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education for their support of Service Learning.

Mr. Scarborough then introduced Danielle Martin, a student at Wren High School. Danielle discussed the importance of Service Learning in her school and community and how it has changed and touched her life.

Gregory Branch, a junior at the University of South Carolina, was introduced by Mr. Scarborough. Gregory reported on his experiences with Learn and Serve and Ameri Corp and how he benefited from these experiences. He now plans to be an educator.

Chair Davis expressed her pride in both students and thanked them for sharing their stories.

Superintendent Tenenbaum introduced Kathy Gibson Carter and Karen Horne from the Commission on National and Community Services, Division of District and Community Services, and thanked them for their work with Service Learning.

REPORT ON ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

State Superintendent of Education Tenenbaum introduced Dr. Leonard McIntyre, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Professional Development and School Quality; Mr. John Tindal, Superintendent, Allendale County School District; and Dr. Ted Wachter, Consultant, Division of Professional Development and School Quality. Dr. McIntyre, Mr. Tindal, and Dr. Wachter distributed information and gave updates on the various activities currently underway in the Allendale County School District.

Ms. Stephanie Smart, Board member from Allendale County, thanked Superintendent Tenenbaum and Mr. Tindal for all they are doing and encouraged other Board members to visit Allendale and let the people of Allendale know they care.

Ms. Stephanie J. Smart, Chair
Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee

Mrs. Frances Lewis, Chair
Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee

Mr. James G. Mattos, Chair
Finance and Legislative Committee

Mrs. Queen A. Davis, Chair
Educational Policy Committee

56. Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee - Ms. Stephanie J. Smart reported that the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee (TRTC) met on Tuesday, March 7, 2000.

01. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2000, TRTC Committee Meeting

Ms. Smart reported that the minutes from the February 8, 2000, meeting were approved.

02. Approval of Teacher Education Programs at Allen University, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, South Carolina University, and USC Aiken – Ms. Smart reported that State Board of Education Regulation 43-90 requires the State Board to make approval decisions regarding teacher education programs reviewed through the State Program Approval Process.

Ms. Smart stated that during the 1999-2000 school year, six teacher education programs underwent a review through the joint NCATE/State Approval Process, while one teacher education program used the State Approval Process. On February 10 and 11, 2000, the Professional Review Committee (PRC) considered and deliberated on the findings of these reviews. The PRC forwarded to the State Board of Education the recommendations regarding the approval status of the program.

On behalf of the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee, Ms. Smart moved that the State Board of Education accept the Professional Review Committee’s recommendations to grant approval of the following Teacher Education programs: College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, South Carolina State University, USC Aiken, and to grant approval with advisement for Allen University and Clemson University. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Ms. Smart reported that the following item was submitted for information:

• Report for Proviso 1.18 SDE: Teachers/Temporary Emergency Certificate

Executive Session – Ms. Smart reported that the TRTC went into Executive Session to discuss teacher licensure issues of individuals in the State of South Carolina.

On behalf of the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee, Ms. Smart moved that the State Board of Education go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing teacher licensing issues of individuals in the State of South Carolina at the appropriate time in today’s meeting. The motion was then approved by the Board.

55. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee – Mrs. Frances Lewis reported that the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee met on Tuesday, March 7, 2000.

01. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2000 – Mrs. Lewis reported that the minutes of the February 8, 2000, Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee meeting were approved.

02. Approval of South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards (Second Reading) – Mrs. Lewis reported that Physical Education Framework Writing Team completed the draft standards between December 1995 and March 1998. Copies of the field review draft were mailed in May of 1999. The review period was completed on September 15, 1999. The Curriculum Review Panel revised the draft based on feedback from the field review in October 1999, and revisions were made.

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee, Mrs. Lewis moved that the State Board of Education approve the South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards with the amendment that the statement "Districts and teachers are without leadership" be replaced with "Districts and teachers need specific leadership in this area." (Second Reading). The motion was then approved by the Board.

03. Approval of South Carolina Social Studies Curriculum Standards (Second Reading) - Mrs. Lewis reported that a draft of the South Carolina Social Studies Framework and Standards was submitted to the State Board of Education in November 1998 for first reading and was tabled in December 1998 at second reading, pending further input from the South Carolina Geographic Alliance and other professional organizations. A revised draft was submitted in March 1999 for first reading, but action was postponed pending a public hearing. After further input from the field review and national team of experts and revision by a team of South Carolina educators, the South Carolina Social Studies Curriculum Standards is presented to the State Board of Education for second reading.

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee, Mrs. Lewis moved that the State Board of Education approve the South Carolina Social Studies Curriculum Standards (Second Reading).

Mrs. Kristin Maguire addressed the Board as follows:

"I regretfully inform you that I will be voting against the South Carolina Social Studies Curriculum Standards adoption. I particularly object to the additions made to the document between the first reading and the second reading which are attitudinally centered and would require attitudinal testing to evaluate. While some of the additions contain ideals we hope every student attains, they would more appropriately be covered by classroom rules of behavior and special units facilitated by school counselors."

The motion was then approved by Board majority with opposing votes by Mrs. Maguire and Dr. Jordan.

04. Recommendations for Appointments to the 2000 Instructional Materials Review Panels - Mrs. Lewis reported that the State Board of Education approved twenty-two subject areas to be opened for the 2000 adoption on December 8, 1999. Instructional Materials Review Panels have been created for the subject areas and nominees and alternates selected according to State Board regulations.

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee, Mrs. Lewis moved that the State Board of Education approve the Recommendations for Appointments to the 2000 Instructional Materials Review Panels. The motion was then approved by the Board.

05. Teacher Specialists On-Site Program - Mrs. Lewis reported that Section 59-18-1530 (A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws allows teacher specialists on site to be assigned in any of the four core academic areas to a middle or high school or one teacher specialist for each grade level with a maximum of five teacher specialists to elementary schools in the identified impaired districts.

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee, Mrs. Lewis moved that the State Board of Education approve the Teacher Specialists On-Site Program. The motion was then approved by the Board.

06. Request from publisher regarding A History of Western Society, 5^th Edition - Mrs. Lewis reported that McDougal, Littell and Company requested that A History of Western Society, Fifth Edition be withdrawn from the state-adopted list.

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee, Mrs. Lewis moved that the State Board of Education approve the request from the publisher to remove A History of Western Society, Fifth Edition from the state-adopted list. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Mrs. Lewis reported that the following item was submitted for information:

1. Requested Waiver of the Section of Regulation 43-264.1, Half-Day Child Development Programs, from Aiken County Public Schools, The School District of Greenville County, Greenwood School District 50, and Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4, which stipulates that a minimum of 10 percent of the total budget shall be utilized in supplies/materials and equipment for instructional purposes (Section VIB.1. and 1.)

54. Finance and Legislative Committee – Mr. James G. Mattos reported that the Finance and Legislative Committee met on Tuesday, March 7, 2000.

02. Request for Waiver of Requirement to Reduce Millage for Beaufort School District, Clarendon School District One, Florence School District Two, Florence School District Five, Lexington School District Four, and Pickens School District – Mr. Mattos reported that six school districts have requested waivers of the requirement to use fifty percent (50%) of their EIA allocation to reduce millage. Those districts have shown acceptable justification for their requests in the need for additional classroom space.

On behalf of the Finance and Legislative Committee, Mr. Mattos moved that the State Board of Education approve the waivers of the requirement to reduce millage for Beaufort School District, Clarendon School District One, Florence School District Two, Florence School District Five, Lexington School District Four, and Pickens School District. The motion was then approved by the Board.

03. State School Facilities Bond Act Resolution – Mr. Mattos reported that Section 59-146-60 requires that the State Board of Education, by resolution, notify the Budget and Control Board of the school district bond fund requirements in accordance with the State School Facilities Bond Act 1999, South Carolina Act 28 (to be codified at South Carolina Code Ann. Section 59-146-60).

On behalf of the Finance and Legislative Committee, Mr. Mattos moved that the State Board of Education adopt the resolution notifying the Budget and Control Board as required by the State School Facilities Bond Act. This resolution must be submitted to the Budget and Control Board by March 10, 2000. The motion was then approved by the Board.

04. Review and Recommendations from the Ed Flex Task Force Report – Mr. Mattos reported that the Finance and Legislative Committee was asked to review the recommendations and report of the Ed Flex Task Force. The recommendations of the State Board of Education should be made to the House Education and Public Works Committee in March 2000.

On behalf of the Finance and Legislative Committee, Mr. Mattos moved that the State Board of Education approve the following recommendations made by the Ed Flex Task Force Committee: Line Item Numbers 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 12. The following line item numbers listed on the report were continued for further discussion: Line Item Numbers 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, and 13.

Mrs. Lewis expressed her concern regarding item 11 and stated that at the December 1999 meeting, the Board approved the Guidance Program Standards, which included as a major component, counselors going into the classrooms and teaching. Mrs. Lewis is concerned that if this item is continued that it will send a message to the counselors in South Carolina that their jobs are not that important. Mrs. Lewis asked the Board to send out a message to the counselors that they do respect them, their positions, what they do in teaching our children, working with our children, and overcoming problems.

Mrs. Lewis moved to amend the motion that Item Number 11 be moved to be included with the approved items. Dr. Jordan seconded the motion.

Mrs. Maguire stated that the questions of the committee were regarding the whole item because it also includes principals and interim superintendents and not a question of excluding counselors.

The Board held an in-depth discussion on the proposed amendment prior to voting. The Board then approved the amendment by a vote of eight to five with opposing votes by Mr. Verenes, Mr. Spratt White, Mrs. Maguire, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Mattos.

The Board then approved the amended motion.

Mr. Mattos reported that the following item was submitted for information:

• State Board of Education Financial Statements

Mr. Gregory T. Killian reported that a public hearing was held on proposed amendments to State Board of Education Regulation 43-80, Operation of Public Pupil Transportation Services, new "EE," prior to the Educational Policy Committee meeting. The public was provided an opportunity for comments.

52. Educational Policy Committee – Mr. Gregory T. Killian reported that the Educational Policy Committee met on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. A motion was made to amend the agenda to add the following items under Other Business: Staff Review of the 2000-2001 Accountability Manual, and Uniform Grading System Policy Clarification. The motion was approved.

01. Reports from Committee Chairs – Mr. Killian reported that Committee reports were received from Ms. Stephanie J. Smart, Chair of the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee; Mrs. Frances Lewis, Chair of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Committee; and Mr. James G. Mattos, Chair of the Finance and Legislative Committee.

02. Approval of Educational Policy Committee Minutes of February 8, 2000 – Mr. Killian reported that the minutes for the February 8, 2000, Educational Policy Committee meeting were approved.

03. Proposed Amendments to State Board of Education Regulation 43-80, Operation of Public Pupil Transportation Services, New "EE" (Second Reading)

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education promulgate the proposed amendments to State Board of Education Regulation 43-80, Operation of Public Pupil Transportation Services, New "EE" (Second Reading). The motion was then approved by the Board.

04. Approval of the South Carolina State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy (Second Reading)

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education approve the South Carolina State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy (Second Reading). The motion was then approved by the Board.

05. Requested waiver to allow academic assistance funds generated by Hampton County School District One, Horry County School District, and Spartanburg County School District Two students in grades K-3 to be used to serve students in grades 4-12 – FYOO – Mr. Killian reported that Horry County School District asked for and was granted a delay in consideration of its requested waiver until the April State Board meeting.

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education accept the recommendation of the State Department of Education to disapprove the requested waivers from Hampton County School District One and Spartanburg County School District Two. The motion was then approved by the Board.

06. Waiver Request to Regain Athletic Eligibility Status

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education approve the waiver request to regain athletic eligibility status. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Other Business

Staff Review of the 2000-2001 Accountability Manual

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education accept the Staff Review of the 2000-2001 Accountability Manual as a starting place to begin a dialogue with the Education Oversight Committee regarding its contents and will involve the State Board’s Ad Hoc Committee in those discussions. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Uniform Grading System Policy Clarification

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education adopt the change of the date to reflect the correct dates of the Grading Scale Policy, which is 2002-2003. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Correction:

On page 1 of the policy, the reference to the 2003-2004 academic year should be changed to the 2002-2003 academic year. The sentence should read "Through the 2002-2003 academic year, students may qualify for a Life Scholarship or a 3.0 Grade Point Ratio (GPR) (or higher) for any purpose by using the provisions of the new uniform grading policy or by computing GPR under the policy of the school used prior to the 2000-2001 school year."

On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education approve the interpretation of the Uniform Grading Policy so that it may be sent to all districts and may be clarified in the districts application. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Clarification:

The Uniform Grading Scale Policy, as adopted by the State Board of Education in December 1999, applies to all students who first enroll in the ninth grade class for the 2000-2001 school year. The policy, as adopted, would also apply to schools and school districts that elect to apply the policy to all students in all applicable grades. However, a school or school district may phase-in the new Uniform Grading System beginning with the ninth grade class of 2000-2001. Decisions regarding the implementation of the new policy for all students or a phase-in of the new policy are left to the individual school districts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board went in to Executive Session at 12:30 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 12:35 p.m. the Board returned to Open Session.

Motion to Accept – On behalf of the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education grant certification to Darrell A. Tingle. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Motion to Suspend – On behalf of the Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Certification Committee, Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education suspend the South Carolina Teaching Certificate #164935 issued to Kipp Kinard, for the period of December 17, 1999, through December 16, 2000, and to satisfactorily complete a three-hour post-secondary course in conflict resolution and classroom management, for unprofessional conduct. The motion was then approved by the Board.

Motion to Permanently Revoke – Mr. Killian moved that the State Board of Education permanently revoke the South Carolina Teaching Certificate #061217 issued to George A. Mills, effective March 8, 2000, due to voluntary surrender. The motion was then approved by the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Weston, the Board adjourned at 12:38 p.m.

Queen Davis, Chair

Inez M. Tenenbaum, Secretary

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