Board of Trustees Meeting - March 25, 2025

Executive Session

• Discussed employment recommendations and updates
• Received legal advice on property acquisitions
• Discussed contractual matters related to Orure Technologies
• Received a quarterly legal update

Public Session

• Compliance with South Carolina Freedom of Information Act
• Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

Agenda Approvals

• Approved agenda and consent agenda
• Approved employment recommendations for 2025-2026:
  • 39 certified staff
  • 2 administrative positions
  • 65 administrative contract renewals

Legal Advice Review

• No legal advice on the Barnwill case
• Received quarterly legal update and advice on property acquisition

Honors and Achievements

• Recognition of schools excelling in the South Carolina National Archery in Schools state tournament
• Recognition of state wrestling champions
• Announcement of Teacher of the Year celebration on March 27th at River Bluff High School

Citizens Participation

• Public comments on financial transparency and tax rates

Board Goals and Budget Priorities

• Discussed goals aligning with strategic plans and measurable KPIs
• Consideration for community engagement and fiscal stewardship
• Budget priorities include maintaining low class sizes, balanced budget, and fund balance review
• Emphasis on alignment with strategic priorities and understanding school-level priorities

Academic Calendar & Grading Policy

• Approval of 2026-2027 academic calendar
• Policy IKA discussion on grading systems
  • Debate on numerical grading starting in 2nd or 3rd grade
  • Decision to maintain standards-based grading in K-2

Superintendent's Report

• Budget timeline update: workshop on April 1
• Data landscape calendar outlining key performance data reviews
• Program evaluations ongoing; input on next year's focus requested

Post-secondary Pathways

• Introduction of Lex1 Med Start and NextGen Educator programs
• Collaboration with Lexington Medical Center and Midlands Technical College

Financial Report

• Dashboard presentation of financial status
• Expenditure and revenue analysis, fund balance overview

Building Construction Audit

• Decision to form a committee to draft RFP for audit of 2018 bond referendum projects
• Focus on specific school projects and to include incomplete ones

Policy Approvals

• Approval of multiple policies related to communicable diseases, medication management, and health services

Other Business

• Approval of district and school renewal plans
• Approval of academic calendar amendments for collaborative planning
• Discussion on March 5th instructional day makeup, decision to excuse day

Meeting Adjournment

• Encouragement to attend Teacher of the Year celebration and recognition of Arts and Athletic Training Month
• Announcement of April 1st budget workshop