Mr. James addressed the Board regarding the list of projects that were prioritized during the December 3, 2018, Budget Retreat. Mr. James noted there were five distinct areas of focus. Those areas are as follows: capacity and growth, replacement and renovation, sustainment projects, athletic projects, and ground projects. Mr. James remarked that it was time to finalize the results from the retreat. Mr. James stated to move forward with these projects, it would need to come before the Board for a vote.
Ms. Heniford stated she was uncomfortable with voting on a plan when a budget had not been discussed. Mr. Poston noted that a specific methodology was used and this information should be used to create a prioritized list. Mr. Poston suggested that the Board endorse the sustainment projects using the funds available. Mr. Poston suggested the priority needed to be on HVAC, then roofing, and then electrical/plumbing.
Mr. James then reviewed the handout regarding the prioritization of projects. Ms. Morreale and Mr. Poston expressed their concerns of the remaining budget. Mr. James addressed if funding was remaining after the project completion, it would then roll over to the next project on the list.
Ms. Smith expressed her concerns on voting on projects now that she did not vote on during the December 3, 2018, Budget Retreat, and that may change priority in the upcoming years. Ms. Smith commented that she didn't think that there should be a vote taken tonight on the current list but that this process should go back and begin again.
Ms. Heniford stated she was concerned about voting for items when there were not dollar amounts associated with them.
Ms. Smith remarked that she felt the process we used needed to be redone.
Mr. Winters remarked he felt we were at a point where we should move forward because the staff needs direction for projects to be at a point where we can reevaluate priorities if funds become available.
Ms. Heniford presented a map of potential growth in the North Myrtle Beach attendance area.
Ms. Allen expressed concern over the growth in the Aynor attendance area.
Board Chair Richardson remarked the Board should look at the district as a whole and not just individual areas of representation.