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Board OKs superintendent authority to negotiate transfer of Mary Bramlett School property to City of Gaffney
Summary
The board unanimously granted the superintendent authority to work with legal counsel to negotiate and execute agreements to transfer or gift Mary Bramlett School property to the city of Gaffney, subject to board policy and a reversion clause noted in discussion.
Trustees unanimously authorized the superintendent, in consultation with legal counsel, to negotiate and execute any necessary agreements for the transfer or gifting of the Mary Bramlett School property to the city of Gaffney.
The recommendation came from the maintenance, property and grounds committee and was presented as consistent with board policy and in the district's best interest. Trustees asked whether the city had made a formal written request; the superintendent said the city administrator had requested the transfer in a meeting. Board members discussed whether a formal written request or documented vote from the city was on file and were told the superintendent and staff were handling the legal process.
A board member asked what would happen if the city later decided to sell the property; staff responded that, as with a prior transfer (Alma), any time the property was no longer in use by the city it would revert back to the school district. The motion includes authority to negotiate and execute agreements but does not transfer ownership until a finalized agreement is returned to the board.
Trustees approved the motion unanimously and asked for legal work to ensure documentation complies with board policy and the district's interests.
Ending: The authorization permits negotiation and contract execution consistent with board direction; it does not finalize a transfer without return to the board for formal action.
