Horry County Board of Education


Board Meeting
Monday, December 15, 2014
Location: District Office - 335 Four Mile Road, Conway, SC

1. Opening December 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. - Call to Order

A. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance - North Myrtle Beach Navy JROTC

B. Approval of Agenda

As required by SC Law 30-4-80, local news media were informed of the date, time, place, and agenda of this meeting. Copies of the agenda were posted at the district office and distributed to schools for posting.

C. Approval of Minutes  (November 24, 2014)

2. Recognitions




Achieved the "Certified" rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED)

To be presented by Mr. Bachman Smith, IV, current chairman of the South Carolina USGBC


The "C. P. Quattlebaum Design Award for Outstanding New Construction of a Non-Residential Building"

To be presented by Mr. Michael Leinwand, Planning Director for the City of Conway


The "C. P. Quattlebaum Design Award for Outstanding New Construction of a Non-Residential Building"

To be presented by Mr. Michael Leinwand, Planning Director for the City of Conway


The "Excellence in School Building and Design - Honor Award" by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), SC Chapter

To be presented by Mr. Chuck Saylors, Past President and Southeast Region Vice President of CEFPI.


HCS has received rebates for incorporating energy-saving features and equipment in our recent construction including lighting, HVAC systems, efficient building envelopes, and more.

Scholars Academy - $ 18,867.00; Early College High School - $ 13,552.00; Loris Elementary School - $ 13,749.00

To be presented by Pam Lane

3. Public Comments

4. Discussion

A. Facilities Committee Update - Neil James

1. Memorandum of Understanding with City of Myrtle Beach Regarding use of Facilities Recommendation

B. Human Resources Committee Update - Janice Morreale

C. Finance Committee Update - John Poston

1. Financial Support for Lacrosse - Daryl Brown

2. Proposed Budget Calendar Recommendation

D. SCSBA Legislative Advocacy Conference Report - Jeffery Garland

E. Monitoring Report - Operational Expectations 7 - Asset Protection - John Gardner

F. Monitoring Report - Operational Expectations 6 - Financial Administration Quarterly Report - John Gardner

5. Executive Session for Consideration of Land Purchases and Personnel Matters

6. Business

7. Consent Agenda

A. Personnel Recommendations as Required by Law

B. Education Fund Distribution for District 11

C. Education Fund Distribution for District 6

D. Home Schooling Request

E. Approval of Requests for High School Diplomas

8. Adjournment

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