001So, it's now 5:31. So, I will call this meeting to order. This Monday, March 16th, 2026, it's the meeting of the Berkeley County Board of Education due to weather. This meeting has been moved to virtual and several items have been removed from the agenda. They'll be replaced on the 30th. So, I'm calling this meeting to order. I declare a quorum is present and the media has been notified. I'll now entertain a motion to approve the agenda. >> So moved. >> Second. >> There's a motion by Miss Littleton, a second by Miss Bradley to approve the agenda. As I just stated, there were um there's pretty severe weather in the area today. We did remove items from the agenda. nothing was added. The items that were removed for tonight will be uh brought to the board
002on the 30th. So only the most time-sensitive um items are on the agenda tonight. So all in favor of approving the agenda, please respond by saying I >> I >> opposed. Nay. >> The eyes have it. >> I'll now entertain. Ally, I think what you said is perfect, but part of the reason we had to switch to virtual and switch up the agenda um items is due to extingent and emergency circumstances. I just want to say that to make sure we're in full compliance with FOYA given these storms and multiple other municipalities have and school districts have closed down in the area, etc. So, just wanted to note that for the record. >> Thank you. Yes, absolutely. We had some real timely capital um that made us decide to have a virtual meeting tonight. Um
003we do we did have emergency circumstances with the weather um where we did not want to bring staff into the office or have people traveling to the school district. So, thank you for stating our emergency circumstances. So, I'll move on to agenda item 1 C, the approval of the minutes for the virtual board meeting on March 2nd, 2026. Is there a motion? >> Move to approve. >> Make a motion. >> Second. >> All right. There's a motion by Mr. Ramsey, a second by Mr. McQuillin to approve the minutes from the uh virtual board meeting on March 2nd. Nope, it's not virtual. It was a regular meeting. That's a typo. um approve the minutes for the regular board meeting on March 2nd, 2026. Sorry, I misread that. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >>
004I. >> Opposed? Nay. The eyes have it. Minutes are approved. I'll now entertain a motion to enter into executive session. >> Made a motion. >> Second. I've got a motion by Miss Littleton, a second by Miss Bradley to enter into executive session, the stated purpose of executive session is the discussion of employment contracts and/or appointment of administrators as needed, receipt of legal advice regarding and consideration of proposed settlement offer in the case of Berkeley County School District versus Compass Municipal Advisors, South Carolina Association of Governmental Organization, Franny Heiser, Brian Nur, Michael Gallagher and Brantley Thomas. Case number 209 CP08000548 and one student expulsion appeal. Is there any further discussion? Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? Nay. The eyes have it 80. There is
005a different link board members for executive session. Um we have about three to five minutes um to be able to get into executive session. So please if you'll exit this meeting, go into the meeting for executive session. Um and we will do our best to wait for everyone to make that transition um before we start with executive session items. We are now in executive session. And the names are correct. All right. I will now entertain a mot to return to regular session. >> So moved. Second. >> All right. I've got a motion by Miss Littleton, a second by Miss Bradley to return to regular session. like to state for the record that no action was taken in executive session. All in favor of entering into regular session, please respond by saying I. >> I. Opposed?
006Nay. The eyes have it. We are in regular session. We'll now move on to agenda item 4 A. Action as required from executive session. Um we'll start with uh employment. Mr. McQuillin. >> I move to accept the personnel recommendations of the administration as discussed in executive session for the current school year. >> Second. >> There's a motion by Mr. McQuill and a second by Mr. Ramsey to accept the recommendation the personnel recommendations of the administration as discussed in executive session for the current school year. Is there any further discussion? Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. I. I >> opposed. Nay. The eyes have it. >> Also from executive session, I move to approve the proposed settlement demand in the case of Berkeley County School District
007versus Compass Municipal Advisors and all as discussed in executive session and to authorize Superintendent Dixon to execute all documents and agreements to effectuate such settlement. >> Second. There's a motion by Walford, a second by Miss Littleton. Is there any further discussion? Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? Nay. The eyes have it. Finally, we'll entertain a motion for expulsion appeal of student number one. Madame Chair, I move that we grant the appeal for the student to return to homeschool on strict probation as discussed in executive session. >> Second. >> There's a motion by Miss Littleton, a second by Miss Bradley to grant the appeal, return the student to their home assigned school on strict probation as discussed in executive session. Is there any further
008discussion? Hearing none, we'll call the question. And all in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. >> Oppose. Nay. The eyes have it. >> We'll now move on to agenda item 5A, temporary committee assignments. Um, that is not necessary tonight. We do have a quorum for all committees. We will now recess for committee meetings. Um, starting with the um finance and uh human resources committee, Mr. Ramsey. >> I am calling the committee on finance and human resources to order and declare there is a quorum of committee members present and note that the media has been given proper notice pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. Do we have a motion to approve the agenda? >> So move, Mr. Chair. >> Second. >> Do we have a second? We have a motion and we have
009a second. Any discussion? All in favor of the motion respond by saying I. I >> I. >> All opposed. The motion is approved by a vote of three to zero. The only agenda item tonight is RFP number 757, replacement of Cisco closet switching infrastructure -ate. Miss Averson, you are recognized. >> Thank you. Um, committee chair Ramsey, board chair Wford, Miss Davenport, board members, Dr. Dixon. Um, we conducted RFP 757 2526 for the replacement of Cisco closet switching infrastructure. This is something that we do annually um for the federal program. Um we um we plan to upgrade six locations and these upgrades will allow the district to provide improved network services to our students. Um this was a competitive process. Um, we received two proposals and we advertised appropriately in South Carolina business opportunities and also
010because it we're required to under the rate um advertised in the universal service administration um company's websites. Um the two proposals were deemed responsive and responsible and upon evaluation the evaluation committee um the highest scored proposal was for Lockstep Technology Group LLC out of Greenville, South Carolina. the total contract value 1,52158 and the district for it because it's e- rate the district pays 20% of that but we noted the full contract amount on the notice of award um and again this isations >> are there any questions >> what is the point of the committee Sorry. I move to approve RFP7572526 on replacement of the Cisco Closet switching infrastructure to Lockep Technology Group LLC for an estimated value of 1,521,558 for a one-year term or until all associated funding for the stated project have been exhausted.
011Actual expenditures shall not exceed the approved annual budget amount. Second. >> We have a motion and we have a second. Any discussion? All in favor of this motion. Respond by saying I. >> I. >> All opposed. The motion is approved. I vote three to zero. At this time, I entertain a motion to adjourn this committee meeting so that the capital planning committee meeting may begin. Do we have a second? >> Second. >> Oh, sorry, Miss Wford. >> I'll say I d defer to Miss Davenport. Okay, we have a motion and we have a second. Any more discussion? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. >> I. All oppose. The motion is approved. Three to zero. We are adjourned. Thank you. >> I'm calling the committee on capital planning to order. I declare
012there is a quorum of committee members present and note that the media has been given proper notice pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. Do we have a motion to approve the agenda? >> So moved. >> Second. We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. I. >> I. >> All oppose? Nay. Motion's approved. I don't think JB's on. Uh so votes approved. Two to zero. Uh the first agenda item is IFB 76025-26 Oakley Maintenance Shop Roof Replacement. Dr. Whitley, you're recognized. >> Good evening, Chair Baker, committee members, and full board. I would like to invite Miss Robin McNeel to present agenda item 2A. >> Uh good evening. Good evening, Capitol Committee, Capital Planning Committee Board Members and Superintendent. Um, this evening I'm presenting 760,
013the Oakley Maintenance Shop roof replacement um for your review and approval. As a reminder, the WM Building Envelope Consultant serve as the design consultant for this project. The IDC consultant award was approved by the board in December of 2025. The contract amount was later agreed to at $35,100. This solicitation followed the established procurement procedures. A total total of seven bids were received. After review, the invitation for bid was awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Reich Roofing Services, for the amount of $583,845. This concludes the summary of the procurement process. At this time, I respectfully request the board's approval to award the contract for the Oakley Maintenance Shop roof replacement to Reich Roofing Services Incorporated. >> Mr. Chair, I make that motion. >> All right, I second that. So, we have a motion and
014a second. Um, any discussion? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. I. >> I. >> All oppose. Nay. Motion's approved by a vote two to zero. The second agenda item is IFB 76225-26 Timberland High School uh track and field renovations. Dr. Whitley. >> I would like to invite Miss Robin McNeel to present agenda item 2B. >> Thank you, Dr. Whitley. Um, again, I'll be presenting for the Timberland High School track and field renovation for your review and approval. As a reminder, Labella Associates is the design consultant for this project. This project was approved by the BCSD board as part of the penny sales tax project and and the contract was later agreed to at $89,250. This solicitation followed the established procurement procedures. A total total of two bids were received. After review,
015the invitation for bid was awarded to the lowest respons responsible bidder, Edcon Incorporated, for the total consideration amount of $1,475,000. This concludes my summary of the procurement process. At this time, I respectfully request the board's approval to award the contract for the Timberland High School track and field renovations to Edcon incorporated. >> All right. I make a motion to approve. >> I'm sorry, I was muted. Mr. Chair, I make that motion. >> All right. I'll second that. So, we have a motion and a second. Any discussion? >> The name. >> Yep. Sorry, Miss Bradley. Go ahead. >> The awardee was Edcon Ed. >> Yes, ma'am. And they are local. Uh, no ma'am. They are out of Peak, South Carolina. They're a South Carolina based company, but not Charleston. Okay. There's a significant difference between um
016this proposal and the one for Philip Simmons. Is that because there's significantly more work to be done? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Thank you. >> When was Timberland's last renovation? Do you know when the school was built or you don't have any historical information on that? >> I do not have that information now. The the Timberland track has been completely redone. The Philip Simmons there are repairs and striping. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Any additional discussion? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. >> I. >> All oppose. Nay. Motion's approved. Two to zero. The third agenda item. Yes, ma'am. >> Miss Can I ask Miss McNeel one question before you move on? >> Is there a start date start and finish date been thought of? >> Um, this project is geared for
017this summer. >> Okay. All right. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Thank you. >> Uhhuh. The third agenda item is IFB 76325-26, Philip Simmons High School track and field renovation. Miss Robin, you taking this one, too? >> Yes, I'll be taking all of them. >> All right, >> I got you. >> Thank you. >> All right. I'm presenting um IFB 76326 for the Philips Simmons High School track and field renovations for your review and approval. As a reminder, the Labella Associates is the design consultant for this project. Um, this project was approved by the BCSD board as part of the penny sales tax project and the contract was later agreed to at $23,275,000. This solicitation followed the established procurement procedures. A total of three bids were received. After review, the invitation for bid was awarded to the
018lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Field Turf USA in um LLC for a total of $351,497. Um this concludes the summary of the procurement process. At this time, I respectfully request the board's approval to award the contract for the Philip Simmons High School track and field renovations to Field Turf USA LLC. >> Mr. Chair, I make that motion. >> Second. So, have a motion and a second. Any discussion on this one? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. I. All oppose. Nay. Motion's approved by a vote of two to zero. All right. Our fourth agenda item and our final one is IFB76525-26 H Bonner Elementary School HBAC replacement. Uh Miss Robin, you're recognized. >> All right. Thank you. Um I'm presenting IFB 7652526. H E Bonner Elementary School HVAC Replacement. Um as a
019reminder, DWG is the design cons engineer consulting engineer for this project which was approved by the BCSD board in April of for the amount of $273,000 3. This solicitation followed the established procurement procedures. A total of one bid was received. Um following review, the invitation for bid was awarded to Triad Mechanical Contractors Incorporated for a total of $4,380. Um this concludes the summary of the procurement procedure of the procurement process. At this time, I respectfully request the board approval to award the HE Bonner Elementary School HVAC replacement to Triad Mechanical Contractors Incorporated. >> Mr. Chair, I make that motion. >> Second. >> Hey, JB. Thanks. Um, so we have a motion and a second. Any discussion? Just want to uh it's uh 4,380,000 just for clarification. Um all in favor of this motion respond by
020saying I. >> I. >> All oppose. Nay. Motion's approved three to zero. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn and return to regular session. So I'll make that motion. Do we have a second? >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? All in favor of this motion respond by saying I. >> I. >> All oppose. Nay. >> The motion's approved. Three to zero. >> Thank you, Mr. Baker. Next, we'll take the reports from the standing committees. First, a report from the committee on finance and human resources. Chair Michael Ramsey, you are recognized. Michael, I'm not sure if you're muted. >> Do you want me to go for you, Michael? Or are you on or connected? I can hear you now. Michael, >> there he is. Okay, >> Michael, you there? >> I'm having a
021technical difficulties. If Angelina could uh go for me, read it for me. >> Oh, sure. I can do that. Just one sec. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. All right. Madame Chairwoman, the Committee on Finance and Human Resources met earlier this evening and on recommendation of the committee, I move to approve RFP [snorts] for replacement of Cisco C closet switching infrastructure to lockep technology group LLC for an estimated value of 1,521,558 for a oneyear term or until all associated funding for the stated project have been exhausted. actual expenditure shall not ex exceed the approved annual budget amount. >> We have a recommendation from committee. No second is required. Is there any further discussion? >> Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I opposed. Nay. The eyes have
022it. >> Madame chair, I believe that concludes my report. Yes, ma'am. >> It does. Next is the committee on capital planning chair Joe Baker. You are recognized. Madame Chairwoman, the committee on capital planning met earlier this evening and on recommendation of the committee, I move to approve the award of invitation for bid 76025-26 Oakley Maintenance Shop Roof Replacement to Reich Roofing Services Incorporated for the total of $583,845. Actual expenditures shall not exceed the approved budgeted amount. We have a recommendation from the committee. No second is required. Is there any further discussion? Hearing none, I'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. >> Oppose. Nay. The eyes have it. >> Also on recommendation of the committee, I'll move to approve. Sorry, making sure I'm on the right one. Approve the
023award for invitation for bid 76225-26 Timberland High School track and field renovation to Edcon incorporated for the total of 1,475,000 which includes $175,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions. Actual expenditure shall not exceed the approved budgeted amount. >> We have a recommendation from committee. No second is required. Is there any further discussion? Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. I. >> I. >> Opposed? Nay. >> The eyes have it. Also on recommendation of the committee, I move to approve the award of invitation for bid 76325-26 Philip Simmons High School track and field renovation to Field Turf USA LLC for the total of $351,497. Actual expenditures shall not exceed the approved budgeted amount. >> We have a recommendation from committee. No second is required. Is there any further discussion?
024Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? Nay. The eyes have it. >> Also on recommendation of the committee, I move to approve the award of invitation for bid 76525-26 H. Bonner Elementary School HVAC replacement to Triad Mechanical Contractors Incorporated for the total of $4,380,000 pending the expiration of the protest period. Actual expenditures shall not exceed the approved budgeted amount. >> We have a recommendation from the committee. No second is required. Is there any further discussion? >> Hearing none, we'll call the question. All in favor, please respond by saying I. I >> opposed. Nay. The eyes have it. >> Madam Chairwoman, that concludes my report. >> I'll now entertain a motion to adjourn. >> So moved. >> Second. >> So I have a motion by
025Mr. McQuillin. I've got the second by Miss Bradley. Two items. Um as we adjourn, the next meeting will be held on Monday, March 30th at 5:30. and also ethics filings are due the end of this month month March 31st 2026 hearing any other information for adjournment hearing none I'll call the question all in favor please respond by saying I >> I oppose nay >> the eyes have it 90 we are adjourned thank you for everyone joining virtually and I look forward to seeing you all in two weeks