Lexington School District 2 public meetings in 2022

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This special meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is largely procedural. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel appointments and resignations, followed by open session action on those items.

• Executive session for consideration of personnel appointments and resignations

The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting to address student disciplinary appeals and personnel matters. The Board upheld previous decisions for two students and granted entry into an expulsion extension program for three others.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Upheld Hearing Officer's decision for Students 1 and 3 (unanimous)
• Granted entry to Expulsion Extension program for Students 2, 4, and 5, requiring attendance at SAMHSA or similar approved program (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This special meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is primarily organizational. The board will recognize an outgoing member, administer the oath of office to newly elected members, and elect officers for the board. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy or financial decisions.

• Recognition of outgoing board member
• Oath of office administered by the Honorable Nikki Setzler
• Election of board officers (chair, vice-chair, etc.)

The Board of Trustees administered the oath of office to newly elected members and selected its leadership for the 2022/23 term. The meeting also included a recognition of outgoing board member Bud Summers.

• Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Elected Beth Branham as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cindy Kessler as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Castles as Secretary (4-3)

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will meet on November 17, 2022, to handle consent agenda items, receive reports on district finances including ESSER fund expenditures, and review proposed school calendars. Unfinished business includes second reading of revisions to four board policies (BK, BJ, BIA/BIB, BDB). New business covers first reading of new policies on public information and media relations, proposed revisions to instructional resources policies, removal of corporal punishment policy JKA, and approval of out-of-state student travel requests.

• Second and final reading of proposed revisions to Board Policies BK, BJ, BIA/BIB, BDB
• First reading of proposed new Board Policies KD (Public Information and Communication), KDD (Media Relations), KDDA (Press Releases, Conferences and Interviews)
• Consideration of removal of Board Policy JKA and Administrative Rule JKA-R on Corporal Punishment
• Approval of out-of-state/overnight student travel for BCHS Orchestra, BETA Clubs, and AHS Young Travelers' Academy
• Monthly financial reports including ESSER II and ARP funds expenditures

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda and minutes from the October 20, 2022, meeting by unanimous consent. The remainder of the meeting consisted of student and staff recognitions and administrative reports.

• Approved October 20, 2022, Board Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider revisions to policy GBEA on staff ethics and conflict of interest, adding affidavits for hires and promotions of board family members. Other action items include approving construction add alternates for the PAC/DEC, first readings of four board policies, three out-of-state student travel requests, and an expulsion extension program. The board will also hold an executive session for personnel appointments, resignations, and two expulsion appeals.

• Revisions to Board Policy GBEA (Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest) and new affidavits for board family member hires and promotions
• Owner's add alternates for the PAC/DEC project
• First reading of proposed revisions to policies BK, BJ, BIA/BIB, and BDB
• Requests for out-of-state student travel: BCHS to Atlanta, Mock Trial to Conway/Myrtle Beach, AHS Band to Atlanta
• Administrative recommendation for an expulsion extension program

Board PAC/DEC Workshop

The Lexington School District 2 Board will hold a workshop to discuss construction updates for the Performing Arts Center and District Education Center, and consider owner's add alternates. They will also vote on accepting a shoe donation for Wood Elementary School and review personnel appointments and resignations in executive session.

• Consideration of shoe donation for Wood Elementary School
• Update and discussion on construction of the Performing Arts Center and District Education Center
• Consideration of owner's add alternates for construction
• Consideration of personnel appointments and resignations in executive session

The Board of Trustees approved a shoe donation for all students at Wood Elementary School. They also approved several personnel changes, including the appointment of a new Director of Purchasing and an Assistant Principal. The Board received a construction update on the Performing Arts Center and District Education Center.

• Approved shoe donation for Wood Elementary students (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel resignations, retirements, terminations, new hires, and appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bryan Gresham as Director of Purchasing (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jillian Stroud as Assistant Principal of Saluda River Academy for the Arts (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District Two Board will vote on several actions, including approving out‑of‑state and overnight travel for student groups, adopting a Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan, and certifying delegates to the South Carolina School Board Association. The board will also consider moving the February 2023 meeting date and adding release time for religious instruction at Springdale Elementary. These items are listed under New Business for the September 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approve out‑of‑state/overnight travel for six student events (e.g., Airport High School Honors Chorus, BCHS DECA, BCHS Basketball trips)
• Adopt the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan for FY2023
• Certify up to three delegates for the SC School Board Association 2022 Delegate Assembly
• Change February 2023 board meeting date from Feb 16 to Feb 23, 2023
• Add release time for religious instruction at Springdale Elementary School for Spring 2023

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan to align with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. The Board also certified delegates for the SC School Board Association and accepted monthly financial reports.

• Approved Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan (unanimous)
• Assigned District votes to Ms. Kessler, Mrs. Castles, and Mr. Bray as delegates for the SC School Boards Association Annual Business Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2022, Board Meeting and August 24, 2022, Board Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial reports, revenues, and expenditures (unanimous)

Board Leadership Workshop

This is a Board Leadership Workshop focused on team-building and feedback, not a regular business meeting. The agenda includes introductions, an icebreaker, a quick review, a group activity, and discussion of specific feedback. No binding decisions, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda.

• Workshop features introductions and icebreaker
• Quick review of prior topics
• Group activity and specific feedback discussion
• Wrap-up and session evaluation

The Board of Trustees participated in a leadership workshop led by Dr. Sandra Lindsay focusing on Board/Superintendent relationships and operational guidelines. No formal action was taken during the workshop.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider several action items at its regular monthly meeting, including final approval of a policy on assisting students with medications, first readings of student discipline policy revisions and a safety plans policy, and new business items such as reallocating funds for metal detectors and authorizing a staffing solution contract. The board will also receive reports on finances, ESSER funds, instruction, and operations, and hold a public participation period with a request regarding facility naming.

• Second and final reading of Board Policy JLCD and Administrative Rule JLCD-R on assisting students with medications
• First reading of revisions to high school (JKAA) and elementary/middle school (JKAB) student discipline policies
• First reading of Model Policy EBBC on safety plans and drills
• Consideration of reallocating 2022/23 CPIF funds for metal detectors
• Consideration of a staffing solution contract with a third-party vendor for certified staffing

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda and minutes from the August 4, 2022, meeting. The Board accepted monthly financial reports, pupil activity funds, capital project commitments, and a federal funds report. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 4, 2022, meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Reports, Revenues and Expenditures (unanimous)
• Accepted Pupil Activity Funds and Capital Project Commitments (unanimous)
• Accepted Federal Funds Report (unanimous)

Back-to-School Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington Two Board of Trustees will hold a back-to-school meeting on August 4, 2022, considering policy revisions on student discipline (JKAA/JKAB) and assisting students with medications (JLCD). Presentations on teacher shortage solutions from iTutor, Imagine Learning, and Edmentum will be given, along with updates on safety, instruction, and the Community Eligibility Provision meal program. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel appointments, tuition waivers, and a student appeal.

• Consideration of first and second reading to approve revisions to Board Policy JLCD and JLCD-R, Assisting Students with Medications
• Consideration of revisions to Board Policy JKAA (High School Student Discipline) and JKAB (Elementary/Middle School Student Discipline)
• Teacher shortage update with presentations from iTutor, Imagine Learning, and Edmentum
• Safety update and instructional update, including corrective action plan submitted to SC Department of Education
• Executive session for personnel appointments, six out-of-district tuition waiver requests, and a student appeal

The Board of Trustees approved the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school meals and authorized the relocation of overhead power lines at the PAC/DEC. The Board also approved the first reading of revisions to the student medication policy and upheld a hearing officer's decision on a student appeal.

• Approved the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of overhead power lines at the PAC/DEC (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of revisions to Board Policy JLCD and Administrative Rule JLCD-R regarding student medications (unanimous)
• Tabled revisions to student discipline policies JKAA and JKAB until August 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel appointments and resignations (unanimous)
• Upheld Hearing Officer's decision on a student appeal and placement (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-district attendance and tuition waiver for Student 1 at Fulmer Middle School (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda and minutes from June 9, June 16, and July 14 meetings (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This is a special meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of the agenda and an executive session to receive legal advice on personnel and contractual matters. Any action following the executive session would be taken in open session.

• Call to order and invocation
• Consent agenda: approval of the agenda
• Executive session: receipt of legal advice on personnel and contractual matters
• Open session: possible action on items discussed in executive session
• Adjournment

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda by unanimous consent. The Board entered an executive session to receive legal advice on personnel and contractual matters, but no action was taken following the session.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022/23 general fund budget, followed by a regular meeting where they will vote on the second and final reading of the budget. Other action items include a School Resource Officer agreement with the Town of Pine Ridge, approval of out-of-state travel for staff and students, and consideration of student expulsion appeals in executive session.

• Second and final reading of 2022/23 General Fund Budget with 162.90 operating millage
• Public hearing on the 2022/23 budget at 5:30 pm
• Consideration of School Resource Officer agreement and MOU with Town of Pine Ridge
• Consideration of out-of-state travel: BCHS staff to Texas conference and AHS students to NC A&T
• Executive session to consider four student expulsion appeals and personnel actions

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2022/23 proposed general fund budget, which includes an 8.0 mil increase to raise the minimum teacher salary to $41,500. The Board also approved a school resource officer agreement with the Town of Pine Ridge and several personnel and student discipline actions.

• Approved 2022/23 proposed general fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved SRO Agreement and MOU with Town of Pine Ridge Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Brookland-Cayce High School and Airport High School (6-0)
• Approved personnel appointments and resignations (unanimous)
• Overturned Hearing Officer's decision on expulsion appeal for student 1 (unanimous)
• Upheld Hearing Officer's decision on expulsion appeals for students 2, 3, and 4 (unanimous)
• Accepted May Monthly Financial Reports (unanimous)

Public Hearing 2022/23 General Fund Budget

The Lexington School District 2 Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022‑23 General Fund Budget. The hearing satisfies South Carolina Code of Laws 6‑1‑80, which requires a public hearing before adopting the next year's budget. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the board will gather public input on the budget proposal.

• Public hearing on the 2022/23 Proposed General Fund Budget (see attached PDFs)
• Meeting opening
• Adjournment

The Board held a public hearing to review the proposed 2022/23 General Fund Budget. No members of the public signed in to address the Board. No formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will hold an executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, personnel appointments, and other contractual matters, with possible action in open session. A reception for Dr. Brenda Hafner precedes the meeting. Future meetings include a budget hearing and regular board meeting on June 16.

• Discussion and possible approval of contract for the superintendent
• Consideration of personnel appointments
• Reception for Dr. Brenda Hafner at 4:00 pm
• Announcement of budget hearing on June 16 at 5:30 pm

The Board of Trustees approved the contract for Dr. Brenda Hafner to serve as Superintendent effective July 1, 2022. The Board also approved personnel appointments, including a specific appointment for New Bridge Academy.

• Approved contract for Dr. Brenda Hafner as Superintendent effective July 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for personnel appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mr. Robert Stogner as Assistant Principal of New Bridge Academy (Unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will hold an executive session to interview a candidate for superintendent and discuss personnel appointments and contractual matters. Possible action in open session may follow. The meeting also announces a June 16 public hearing on the proposed 2022/23 general fund budget.

• Interview with candidate for superintendent
• Consideration of personnel appointments
• Discussion of contractual matters
• Announcement of June 16 public hearing on proposed 2022/23 general fund budget
• Announcement of June 16 regular board meeting

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a new Superintendent and several personnel hires. These decisions followed an executive session regarding candidates and contractual matters.

• Authorized legal counsel to enter contract negotiations with Dr. Brenda Hafner as Superintendent beginning July 1, 2022 (6-1)
• Accepted recommendation of Nicholas Godfrey as Assistant Principal of Wood Elementary School (6-1)
• Accepted recommendations for New Hires and Personnel Appointments for school year 2022/23 (6-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will meet in special session to consider legal advice regarding the employment of a superintendent. The meeting includes a consent agenda and an invocation. Potential action may follow in open session.

• Executive session to receive legal advice on superintendent employment
• Open session for possible action on discussed items
• Consent agenda approval of the meeting agenda

The Board of Trustees met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the employment of a superintendent. No action was taken following the executive session. The meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Entered Executive Session for legal advice regarding Superintendent employment
• No action taken on Executive Session items

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to issue up to $11 million in annual debt for CPIF and IPRB payments and hold the first reading of the proposed 2022/23 General Fund budget. They will also vote on the FY23 CPIF budget, approve SRO agreements with Pine Ridge and West Columbia police, authorize applying for federal Title I/III/N&D funds (preliminary $3.29M), and consider release time for religious instruction at multiple schools. The meeting includes recognitions, public participation, and executive session regarding superintendent employment and personnel matters.

• Resolution to issue up to $11,000,000 in annual debt for CPIF & IPRB payments
• First reading of proposed 2022/23 General Fund budget
• School Resource Officer agreements with Town of Pine Ridge and City of West Columbia police
• Authorization to apply for Title I ($3.29M preliminary), III, and Neglected & Delinquent funds for FY23
• Consideration of FY23 CPIF budget and release time for religious instruction at 10 schools

The Board of Trustees approved the first reading of the 2022/23 General Fund Budget and the FY 23 CPIF Budget. The Board also authorized the issuance of annual debt for CPIF and IPRB payments. Additionally, the Board approved release time for religious instruction for ten district schools.

• Approved first reading of 2022/23 proposed General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY 23 CPIF Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to issue annual debt not to exceed $11,000,000 for CPIF and IPRB payments (unanimous)
• Approved release time for religious instruction for 10 schools for 2022/23
• Approved April 28, 2022, and May 5, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial reports, revenues, and expenditures (unanimous)

Board of Trustees' Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to receive legal advice regarding the superintendent's resignation and discuss an acting superintendent. Following closed session, the board may take action on these items. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Legal advice regarding superintendent's resignation
• Discussion regarding acting superintendent
• Potential action on items from executive session

The Board of Trustees voted to accept Dr. Wade's resignation and the terms of a negotiated agreement. The Board also unanimously appointed Mr. Barry Bolen as Acting Superintendent.

• Accepted Dr. Wade's resignation effective June 30, 2022, and approved agreement terms (4-3)
• Named Mr. Barry Bolen Acting Superintendent beginning May 12, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees' Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees includes a consent agenda and an executive session for legal advice regarding contractual matters. The board may take action on items discussed in executive session during open session, then adjourn.

• Executive session for legal advice on contractual matters
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The Board of Trustees met for a special session and entered an executive session to receive legal advice regarding contractual matters. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• No action taken on items discussed in Executive Session

Board of Trustees' Special Meeting

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda, discussion of fiscal matters including budget comparisons and projections, and the use of an activity bus. The board will also enter executive session to discuss contractual matters. No votes on specific items are scheduled; the agenda is primarily for discussion.

• Consent agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda
• Discussion of fiscal matters with Budget Comparisons.pdf and FY21-22 proj..pdf attachments
• Discussion of use of an activity bus
• Executive session for discussion of contractual matters

The Board of Trustees accepted an updated budget report provided by Dr. Wade. No action was taken following an executive session on contractual matters, and a discussion on activity bus use was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Accepted updated budget report as information
• Tabled further discussion on use of activity bus
• No action taken on executive session contractual matters

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the district's five-year strategic plan (2021-2026), the FY23 Capital Projects and Improvements Fund (CPIF) budget, and several contracts including food service management and audit services. They will also consider policy changes related to alcohol and approve out-of-state student travel for band and archery teams. The superintendent will provide updates on the performing arts center construction and pending state legislation.

• Consideration and approval of District Five-Year Strategic Plan 2021-2026
• Consideration of FY23 CPIF Budget
• Consideration of contract for Food Service Management Company (RFP SOL_#22-012)
• Consideration of contract for Audit Services (RFP SOL_#22-015)
• Consideration of changes to policies GBEB, GBEC, and ADB (alcohol-related)

The Board of Trustees approved the district's Five-Year Strategic Plan and a contract for the use of activity buses. The board also authorized specific out-of-state and overnight student travel. A proposal to change board policies GBEB, GBEC, and ADB failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved Five-Year District Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for Use of Activity Bus (unanimous)
• Approved student travel for Busbee Creative Arts Academy Band to Furman University (unanimous)
• Approved student travel for Brookland-Cayce High and Busbee Creative Arts Academy Archery Teams to Louisville, KY (unanimous)
• Tabled FY23 CPIF Budget until May 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Proposed changes to Board Policies GBEB, GBEC, and ADB failed (no second)
• Accepted monthly financial reports (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This is a special meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda and an executive session for discussion of contractual matters, with possible action in open session afterward. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Consent agenda approval including standard procedural items
• Executive session for discussion of contractual matters
• Potential action on executive session item in open session

The Board of Trustees met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss contractual matters. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• No action taken on executive session items

Board of Trustees' Special Hearing

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special hearing to address a teacher-related matter. The board will enter executive session for a teacher hearing, then reconvene in open session to take action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Teacher hearing in executive session
• Action on teacher hearing in open session
• Approval of agenda via consent agenda

The Board of Trustees held a special hearing and entered executive session to discuss a teacher hearing. Following the session, the Board voted to uphold the administration's recommendation for the teacher's termination.

• Upheld administration recommendation for termination of teacher (4-1)

Board of Trustees Workshop

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss several informational items, including a special education audit, a draft strategic plan, and a long-range capital improvement plan with three funding scenarios. They will also review a proposed education funding formula and its budget impact. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on contractual matters and a sewer easement agreement with the City of West Columbia.

• Special education audit findings and improvement steps
• District strategic plan draft overview
• Long-range capital improvement plan with $8M and $16M capacity increase scenarios and current debt millage scenario
• Education funding formula and budget impact discussion
• Executive session on contractual legal advice and a sewer easement with West Columbia

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to review a special education audit, the district strategic plan, and capital improvement scenarios. Following an executive session, the Board unanimously approved the authorization for administration to sign an easement and right of way.

• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Administration to sign the Easement and Right of Way (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The special meeting is largely procedural, consisting of a consent agenda for approval, an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, and possible action on that discussion in open session. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Consent agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda
• Executive session for discussion of the superintendent's evaluation
• Possible action on items from executive session in open session

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice. No action was taken as a result of the executive session discussions.

• Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Entered Executive Session for personnel matters and legal advice
• Reconvened in Open Session with no action taken on executive session items

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on March 30, 2022. The agenda includes a consent agenda to approve the meeting agenda, an executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, and an open session to act on any items from that discussion. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included an executive session for personnel matters and legal advice. No substantive actions were taken as a result of the executive session discussions.

• Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Entered Executive Session for personnel matters and legal advice
• Reconvened in Open Session with no action taken on executive items

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a special meeting including an executive session. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel matters and the receipt of legal advice.

• Discussion of Personnel Matters in Executive Session
• Receipt of Legal Advice in Executive Session

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice. Following the session, the Board voted to accept the resignations of five teachers.

• Accepted resignations of teachers A, B, C, D and E (5-0)

Board of Trustees Workshop

The board will discuss a proposed long-range capital improvement plan for the next ten years, following a facility study. They will also review current and projected ESSER/ARP federal fund expenditures and follow up on a salary and compensation study.

• Review of Lexington Two Facilities Study and proposed Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan (10-year)
• Comparison of district's current millage rates to neighboring school districts
• Current and projected expenditures for ESSER/ARP federal funds through FY21-25
• Follow-up to salary and compensation study with revised salary schedules and new hourly rates
• Consent agenda includes approval of the workshop agenda

The Board of Trustees conducted a workshop to review the Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan and ESSER/ARP expenditures. The Board accepted a salary and compensation study report as information. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted Salary and Compensation Study Review report as information

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board will vote on naming the new performing arts center and district education center. It will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the City of Cayce to add a School Resource Officer to Brookland‑Cayce and Airport High Schools. Additional actions include approving out‑of‑state student travel requests and amending the 2022‑23 school calendar to add Election Day as a holiday.

• Naming the new facility as Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC)
• Approval of agreement/MOU with the City of Cayce for an additional School Resource Officer at Brookland‑Cayce and Airport High Schools
• Approval of out‑of‑state or overnight travel for Brookland‑Cayce High School boys' soccer and JROTC summer camp
• First and second reading of amendments to the 2022‑23 school calendar adding Election Day and adjusting graduation dates
• Approval of the agenda and minutes from the February 24 and March 3 special board meetings (consent agenda)

The Board of Trustees approved an agreement with the City of Cayce to add one School Resource Officer to both Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School. Members also approved amendments to the 2022/23 school calendar and specific student travel requests.

• Approved Agreement and MOU with City of Cayce for additional SROs at Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022/23 school calendar amendments to include Election Day on November 8, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel for Brookland-Cayce High School Boys’ Soccer Team to Myrtle Beach, SC, April 21-23, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel for Brookland-Cayce High School JROTC Students to Fort Jackson, SC, June 12-18, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from February 24, March 3 (First Special), and March 3 (Second Special) meetings (Unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial reports on revenues and expenditures (Unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda and an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. Any action resulting from that discussion will be taken in open session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings, contracts, or financial items listed.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's Evaluation in executive session

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda by unanimous consent. The Board entered a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation, but no action was taken following that discussion.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for Superintendent's evaluation (unanimous)
• No action taken on Executive Session items

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to address two student expulsion appeals that were tabled at the February 24, 2022 meeting. The board will first enter executive session to discuss the appeals, then reconvene in open session to take action. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for approval of the meeting agenda itself.

• Consideration of two student expulsion appeals tabled from February 24, 2022 board meeting
• Possible action on expulsion appeals following executive session discussion

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to review student expulsion appeals. Following an executive session, the Board unanimously voted to uphold the administration's recommendation for expulsion for two students.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Upheld administration's recommendation for expulsion for students A and B (unanimous)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will receive updates on the new performing arts center, including utility relocation options and facility naming. The meeting also includes discussions on state legislation affecting education funding and various administrative reports.

• Performing Arts Center and District Education Center update
• Utility relocation cost breakdown and site plan for performing arts center
• Legislative updates regarding S. 935, H. 4879, S. 946, and S. 203
• Approval of out-of-state or overnight student travel
• Consideration of contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda and minutes from five previous meetings by unanimous consent. The Board also accepted the monthly financial reports on revenues and expenditures. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda and minutes from Jan 11, Jan 20, Jan 29, and Feb 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial reports on revenues and expenditures (unanimous)

5:30 pm, Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. After the closed session, the board may take action in open session. The meeting also includes approval of a consent agenda (items already reviewed by subcommittees) and announcements about upcoming events, but no financial decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
• Potential action on items from executive session in open session
• Approval of the consent agenda (items pre-reviewed by subcommittees)
• Announcement of SCSBA Annual Convention (Feb 16-20, 2022)
• Upcoming President's Day holiday (Feb 21) and early release day (Feb 23)

The Board of Trustees met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation. No action was taken following the executive session. The consent agenda was approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous consent)
• No action taken regarding Superintendent's evaluation

Board of Trustees' Workshop

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss a facilities study report, a salary and compensation study, pending state legislation affecting public education, COVID-19 guidance for 2022-23, and FY23 budget priorities. No votes are expected; the session is for discussion and information.

• Review of Lexington Two Facilities Study conducted by Thompson Turner Construction and Jumper Carter Sease
• Discussion of Management Advisory Group's initial salary and compensation study findings
• Review of S. 0935 and H. 4767, bills that could impact public education and district facilities
• Discussion of SCDHEC COVID-19 guidance for the 2022-23 school year
• Board sharing of FY23 budget priorities

The Board of Trustees reviewed reports on district facilities and salary compensation. Members discussed proposed legislation and FY23 budget priorities. No formal action was taken by the Board during the workshop.

• Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Accepted SC DHEC COVID-19 Guidance report as information

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will vote on approving a new Executive Director for Fine Arts Programming and Facility Development to oversee the district's $60 million capital project and fine arts expansion. Action items also include adopting the 2022-23 school calendar (Calendar B), approving out-of-state travel for teacher recruitment and student trips, and creating a Marketing and Communications Coordinator position. Informational reports will cover COVID-19 updates, financial reports, federal funds, strategic plan goals, bilingual/ESOL services, and the FY 2021 financial audit results.

• Consideration of the 2022-23 school calendar (Calendar B)
• Consideration of Executive Director for Fine Arts Programming and Facility Development job description (related to $60M capital project)
• Consideration of District Marketing and Communications Coordinator job description
• Approval of out-of-state travel for teacher recruitment and multiple student trips
• Presentation of FY 2021 financial audit results

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Calendar B for the 2022/23 school year. They also approved out-of-state travel for a recruitment coordinator and several student travel requests for athletic and academic competitions.

• Approved 2022/23 School Calendar Option B (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Coordinator of Evaluation and Effectiveness (unanimous)
• Approved student travel for Airport High School JROTC, Baseball, and French students (unanimous)
• Approved student travel for Brookland-Cayce High School Thespian, DECA, and Honors Choir students (unanimous)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Reports, Revenues and Expenditures (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will consider a protocol providing paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19, with an expiration of June 30, 2022. The item is the only new business on the agenda. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, executive session for personnel matters, and possible action thereafter.

• Consideration of a COVID-19 leave protocol: up to 10 days full pay for initial absence, 2/3 pay for subsequent absences, through June 30, 2022
• Consent agenda for approval of the meeting agenda
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Possible open-session action on executive session item

The Board of Trustees approved a COVID-19 Related Leave Protocol retroactive to January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022. The protocol outlines salary and benefit coverage for employees who are positive for COVID-19 or identified as close contacts.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 Related Leave Protocol retroactive to Jan 1, 2022 (7-0)
• No action taken following Executive Session on personnel matters

Board of Trustees' Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees. The board will discuss a board policy review and handle a consent agenda with routine items. No votes or specific policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Board Policy Review Discussion under Workshop

The Board of Trustees met for a workshop to discuss the process for reviewing Section G policies and Administrative Rules. Superintendent Dr. Nicolas Wade will provide current and recommended policies for the summer workshop. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)