Lexington School District 2 public meetings in 2024

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2024. Action items include final approval of a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day, approval of school calendars for 2025-2027, and additional CPIF projects. The board will also consider eight overnight student travel requests and a first reading of a policy on board meeting notifications.

• Second and final reading of Policy JICJ prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day
• Consideration of 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars
• Consideration of additional CPIF projects for 2024-2025
• First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy BEDA (Board Meeting Notification)
• Approval of eight overnight student travel requests for various schools and activities

The Board of Trustees approved the recommended school year calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The district also announced it will enforce new state 'no cell phone' legislation starting January 7, 2025.

• Approved 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Year Calendars (6-1)
• Approved agenda and minutes from October 15, October 17, and November 12 meetings
• Approved monthly financial reports ending October 2024

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to recognize outgoing board members, administer the oath of office to newly elected and re-elected members, and elect officers for the board. The meeting is largely procedural, with no policy or budget items on the agenda.

• Recognition of outgoing school board members
• Oath of office administered by the Honorable Micah Caskey to new and re-elected board members
• Election of officers of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees administered the oath of office to newly elected and re-elected members. The Board then voted to elect its leadership for the upcoming term.

• Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous consent
• Seated Board members Craig Aull, Tre Bray, Mary Burkett, and Liz Castles
• Elected R. Kevin Key as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Linda Alford-Wooten as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Elected Christina F. Rucker as Secretary (7-0)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will hold a reception for outgoing members, then discuss and vote on several policy changes, including a first reading of a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day and second readings of policies on library materials selection and naming facilities. They will also consider new course additions for 2025-2026, CTE textbook materials, and multiple student and staff travel requests. The meeting includes honors, public participation, financial reports, and an executive session on personnel.

• Second reading of policy IJL on library materials selection and adoption
• Second reading of policy FF on naming facilities
• First reading of policy JICJ prohibiting personal electronic devices during school day
• Consideration of new course additions for 2025-2026 and CTE textbook materials
• Travel requests for DECA students, drama students, and chorus students

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 course catalog and CTE textbook materials. Members also passed final revisions to policies regarding library materials selection and the naming of facilities.

• Approved 2025-2026 course requests and Course Catalog (7-0)
• Approved CTE textbook materials (7-0)
• Approved final reading of Board Policy IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption (7-0)
• Approved final reading of Board Policy FF Naming Facilities with additions for living or retired persons (7-0)
• Approved first reading of proposed revisions to Policy JICJ regarding personal electronic devices during the school day
• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to receive a superintendent's presentation and then enter executive session for legal advice regarding the superintendent's evaluation. After the closed session, the board may take action on items discussed.

• Superintendent's presentation during open session
• Executive session for legal advice regarding superintendent's evaluation
• Potential action on items discussed in executive session

The Board of Trustees met to review the Superintendent's progress summary and performance. Following an executive session, the Board voted to issue an overall satisfactory evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved Superintendent Dr. Hafner's "Satisfactory" evaluation for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda without objection

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 19, 2024. The board will consider first readings of proposed revisions to policies on library materials selection and naming of facilities, granting easements to the City of Cayce, and approving seven out-of-state student travel requests. Financial reports, staffing updates, and a security update will also be presented.

• First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy IJL: Library Materials Selection and Adoption
• First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy FF: Naming Facilities
• Consideration of granting easements to the City of Cayce
• Consideration of seven out-of-state/overnight student travel requests, including trips to Orlando, Asheville, and Chicago
• Monthly financial reports for August 2024 and a security update presentation

The Board of Trustees approved two new courses, WBL Career Ready Internship and AVID Excel. Members also granted easements to the City of Cayce and adopted revisions to the library materials selection policy. The board nominated Kevin Key as the delegate for the SC School Boards Association’s 2024 Delegate Assembly.

• Approved WBL Career Ready Internship and AVID Excel courses (7-0)
• Nominated Kevin Key as delegate for SC School Boards Association (7-0)
• Approved granting easements to the City of Cayce (7-0)
• Adopted first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption (7-0)
• Approved August 15, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial reports ending August 2024 (unanimous)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider first and second readings of proposed revisions to the safety drills policy (EBCB) and a new administrative rule and self-assessment form. They will also consider temporarily suspending the second-reading requirement to adopt a revised policy on public concerns about instructional resources (KEC). The meeting includes recognition of students and staff, financial reports, and personnel actions in executive session.

• First and second reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy EBCB Safety Drills and Plans, plus new administrative rule EBCB-R and monthly self-assessment form.
• Consideration of temporary suspension of policy BG/BGD to allow second-reading waiver for Board Policy KEC Public Concerns and Complaints About Instructional Resources.
• Travel request for a BCHS administrator to attend the National Dropout Prevention Conference (Oct 13-16, New Orleans, LA).
• Two overnight student travel requests for BCHS boys' basketball: Battery Creek Classic (Dec 19-21) and Carolina Forest Panther Classic (Jan 2-4, 2025).
• Recognition of students with perfect SC READY scores, AP teachers/students with 100% passage rates, and teacher summer achievements.

The Board of Trustees approved revisions to safety drill policies and a travel request for a high school administrator. The board also reviewed monthly financial reports, district vacancy numbers, and student enrollment updates.

• Approved first and second reading of revisions to Policy EBCB Safety Drills and Plans, addition of AR EBCB-R and EBCB-E(1) (6-0)
• Approved travel request for BCHS Administrator to attend National Dropout Prevention Conference (6-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports and 2024 ESSER funds reports ending July 2024

Back-to-School Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board will discuss and potentially approve a first reading of revisions to Board Policy KEC regarding public concerns about instructional resources. They will also consider a Schools of Innovation waiver and an out-of-state choir trip for BC High School. The meeting includes honors for the Class of 2024 and Riverbank Elementary, as well as executive session for legal advice, personnel appointments, and tuition waivers.

• First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy KEC: Public Concerns and Complaints About Instructional Resources
• Consideration of Schools of Innovation Waiver
• Consideration of overnight/out-of-state student travel request for BC High School Choir to Tennessee (March 2025)
• Recognition of Riverbank Elementary as a Promising Practices School
• Executive session for legal advice, personnel appointments/resignations, and out-of-district tuition waiver requests

The Board of Trustees approved two Schools of Innovation waivers and several administrative appointments. The board also authorized out-of-state travel for the BC High School Choir and approved four out-of-district tuition waivers.

• Accepted Schools of Innovation Waiver Request #1 with no forced teacher participation (7-0)
• Approved Schools of Innovation Waiver Request #2 for 12-hour credit of testing (7-0)
• Approved BC High School Choir travel to Tennessee for March 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled proposed revisions to Board Policy KEC regarding instructional materials (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments and resignations (7-0)
• Approved Assistant Principal at BC High School and Assistant Principal at Fulmer Middle School (7-0)
• Approved DEC Coordinator (7-0)
• Approved BCHS Athletic Director (4-3)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will consider the final reading of the 2024-25 general fund budget and a resolution to issue annual 8% debt, which set financial parameters for district operations. The board will also vote on applications for federal Title I and Title III funds, review textbook adoptions, and address personnel matters in executive session. These decisions set spending limits, borrowing capacity, and classroom resources for district students.

• Final reading of the 2024-25 General Fund Budget
• Authorization to apply for federal Title I, Title III, and Neglected & Delinquent funds (preliminary FY 2025 Title I allocation: $2,938,490.61; Title I Part D/N&D: $83,140.32)
• Resolution to issue annual 8% debt
• Consideration of summer 2024 textbook adoptions
• Approval of an overnight student travel request for Airport High School football to TL Hanna High School on July 17-18, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 General Fund Budget following a failed amendment to limit the millage increase. The board also authorized applications for federal funds and approved textbook adoptions.

• Approved 2024-25 General Fund Budget (4-3)
• Denied amendment to limit millage increase from 20 to 13.67 (3-4)
• Authorized administration to apply for Title I, Title III, and Neglected and Delinquent (N&D) funds (7-0)
• Approved resolution to issue annual 8% debt (7-0)
• Approved textbook adoptions as recommended by administration (7-0)
• Approved Airport High School Football travel request for TL Hanna Defensive Camp (7-0)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)

Public Hearing 2024-25 General Fund Budget

This is a public hearing for Lexington School District 2 to receive community input on the proposed 2024-25 General Fund Budget. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is solely for comment.

• Public hearing on the 2024-25 Proposed General Fund Budget

The board conducted a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed 2024-25 General Fund Budget. Five community members, including parents and teachers, provided comments. No votes were taken on the budget during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a first reading of the proposed 2024-25 General Fund Budget and a second and final reading of revisions to student discipline policies (JKAA and JKAB). The board will also consider the FY 25 CPIF budget, a course addition, overnight student travel, and release time for religious instruction at multiple schools. Honors for the Class of 2024 and administrative reports are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of revisions to high school and K-8 student discipline policies (JKAA, JKAB)
• First reading of proposed 2024-25 General Fund Budget
• Consideration of FY 25 CPIF budget
• Consideration of overnight student travel for Airport High JROTC to Fort Jackson, June 2-7, 2024
• Consideration of release time for religious instruction at 13 schools

The Board of Trustees approved the first reading of the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and the FY 25 CPIF budget. Members also approved revisions to student discipline policies and several administrative requests including course additions and student travel.

• Approved first reading of 2024-2025 General Fund Budget (5-2)
• Approved first and second reading of FY 25 CPIF budget (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policies JKAA and JKAB regarding student discipline (7-0)
• Approved course addition as recommended by Administration (7-0)
• Approved Airport High School JROTC overnight travel to Fort Jackson (7-0)
• Approved release time for religious instruction at 13 district schools (7-0)
• Approved April 18 and May 7 meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on May 7, 2024. The board plans to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on board policy and legislation, and to consider personnel appointments and resignations. In open session, they will vote on actions from executive session, consider out-of-state/overnight travel requests for Brookland-Cayce High School teams, and conduct a budget workshop.

• Executive session: legal advice concerning board policy and legislation
• Executive session: consideration of personnel appointments and resignations
• Action on items discussed in executive session
• Ratify out-of-state travel: Brookland-Cayce HS Boys Golf to Lower State Championship (Darlington, SC, May 5-6, 2024)
• Consider out-of-state travel: Brookland-Cayce HS Boys Golf to State Championship (Conway, SC, May 12-14, 2024) and JROTC to JCLC Summer Camp (Fort Jackson, SC, June 2-7, 2024)

The Board of Trustees approved several administrative appointments and personnel changes. They also authorized travel for Brookland-Cayce High School golf and JROTC programs. A budget workshop was held to review FY 2024-25 projections.

• Approved Personnel Appointments and Resignations (6-0)
• Approved candidate for Airport High School Assistant Principal (6-0)
• Approved candidate for Director of Special Education (6-0)
• Approved travel for Brookland-Cayce High School Boys Golf and JROTC (6-0)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 18, 2024. Among the new business items, the board will consider first and second reading of proposed revisions to policies governing community use of school facilities, including a new policy for the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. The board will also consider adding fashion design courses and several out-of-state travel requests for staff and students. Additionally, the board will receive monthly financial reports and updates from administrative divisions.

• Consideration of first and second reading of revised Board Policy KF (Community Use of School Facilities) and new Policy KFA (Community Use of the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center)
• Consideration of adding Fashion Design I and II courses
• Consideration of three out-of-state travel requests for staff and one student travel request for archery nationals
• Monthly financial reports for March 2024 (revenue, expenses, ESSER, etc.)
• Recognition of SC Junior Scholars, BCHS winter athletes, archers, and PRMS scholarship recipients

The Board of Trustees approved revisions to policies regarding the community use of school facilities and the new Performing Arts Center. Members also voted to add new courses and approve several out-of-state travel requests for staff and students.

• Approved first and second reading of revisions to Board Policy KF and addition of Policy KFA for Performing Arts Center use (5-1)
• Denied amendment to remove waiver fees and alcohol use from facility policies (1-5)
• Approved addition of new courses as recommended by administration (6-0)
• Approved three out-of-state travel requests for AHS, BCAA, and FMS staff (6-0)
• Approved out-of-state student travel to archery nationals in Louisville, KY
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda
• Approved monthly financial and ESSER funds reports ending March 2024

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2024. The board will consider first and second readings of proposed revisions to policies on student discipline, community use of school facilities, and staff ethics/conflict of interest. Other action items include approval of new courses and the 2024-2025 course catalog, adoption of ELA textbooks, and a travel request for a culinary field study. The meeting will also recognize student and staff honors.

• First and second reading of proposed revisions to high school discipline policy (JKAA) and elementary/middle school discipline policy (JKAB)
• First and second reading of revisions to community use of school facilities policies (KF, KFA), including a new policy for the Performing Arts Center
• First and second reading of revisions to staff ethics/conflict of interest (GBEA) and paid parental leave (GCCAC/GDCC) policies
• Consideration of new courses and the 2024-2025 course catalog
• Consideration of ELA textbook adoption for English Language Arts materials

The Board of Trustees approved the administration's recommendations for ELA curriculum adoption and the 2024-2025 course catalog. Members also approved revisions to staff ethics and parental leave policies, as well as the first reading of student discipline policies.

• Approved first and second reading for policies GBEA (Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest) and GCCAC/GDAC (Paid Parental Leave), and deleted AR JICDA-R (7-0)
• Approved first reading for policies JKAA (High School Student Discipline) and JKAB (PK-2, Elementary, Middle School Student Discipline) (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Course Catalog (7-0)
• Approved new local courses (7-0)
• Approved administration's recommendations for ELA Curriculum Adoption (7-0)
• Approved travel request for L2IC Teacher to Culinary Field Study in Philadelphia, PA, April 1-5, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports and 2024 ESSER funds reports ending February 2024
• Removed item 11.B regarding Community Use of School Facilities from the agenda

Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider extending release time for religious instruction at two schools. The board is also reviewing requests for out-of-state and overnight student travel for Innovation Center programs.

• Extension of release time for religious instruction at Riverbank Elementary School and Brookland-Cayce High School
• Travel request: Innovation Center Cosmetology and Barbering students to New York City, NY (March 2-5, 2024)
• Travel request: Innovation Center HOSA students to North Charleston, SC (March 13-15, 2024)
• Travel request: Innovation Center Culinary Arts 2 students to Philadelphia, PA (April 1-5, 2024)
• Executive session to discuss Superintendent's informal mid-year evaluation and personnel matters

The Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner a positive mid-year evaluation and extended her contract by one year. The Board also approved student travel for Innovation Center programs and religious instruction release time for one high school.

• Extended Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner's contract through June 30, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved positive mid-year evaluation for Dr. Brenda Hafner (6-0)
• Approved extension of release time for religious instruction at Brookland-Cayce High School (6-0)
• Approved out-of-state and overnight travel for Innovation Center Cosmetology, HOSA, and Culinary Arts students (6-0)
• Re-affirmed January 18, 2024 vote not to report Teacher #8 to SC Department of Education for breach (6-0)

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, including recognition of students and staff, reports on finances and operations, and a public participation segment. The main action items are second readings of multiple board policies (including Gavin's Law, harassment/bullying, student interrogations, and fundraising) and first readings of proposed policies on staff security, code of conduct, discipline, and leave. The board will also consider out-of-state student travel requests and a construction update.

• Second reading of proposed policy GBEBE (Gavin's Law – Staff) and JICFB (Gavin's Law – Students)
• Second reading of revisions to policies JICFAA (Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying) and JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests)
• First reading of proposed policies GBGB (Staff Personal Security and Safety) and JICDA (Code of Conduct)
• First reading of revisions to policies JJIE (Drug Education and Testing) and JK (Student Discipline)
• Out-of-state travel requests for wrestling teams and concert band from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved moving funds from surplus property sales to the Capital Projects budget. Additionally, the board approved the second and final reading of 14 board policies and administrative rules. The meeting also included reports on district vacancies and construction updates for the new PAC/DEC facility.

• Approved moving $584,882 from sale of surplus property to Capital Projects (CPIF) (7-0)
• Approved second and final reading of 14 board policies and administrative rules (7-0)

Board Workshop

The board workshop will include informational updates from the Lex2 Advisory Board Sub-Committee, a Discipline Review Team, and a budget report process. The only action item is consideration of a donation for Springdale Elementary School. The board will also discuss potential spring workshop dates.

• Discipline Review Team update presented as information
• Budget Report Process discussed as an information item
• Consideration of a donation for Springdale Elementary School (action item)
• Discussion of possible Spring Board Workshop dates
• Lex2 Advisory Board Sub-Committee Report provided

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold second and final readings on a large slate of proposed policy revisions, covering areas such as nondiscrimination, parent-community relations, field trips, student dress code, and health procedures. The board also will receive updates on finances, staffing, construction, and honors. One policy item (KEC on public concerns about instructional resources) was removed from the agenda after unanimous approval to continue its suspension.

• Second reading of Policy AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
• Second reading of K Policies (School-Community-Home Relations) including new policies on parent rights and clear bag use at district events
• Second reading of J Policies covering student dress code, electronic devices, social media, and pregnant/married student policies
• Second reading of policies on field trips (IJOA) and volunteers (IJOB/IJOC)
• Second reading of policies on student absences, religious instruction, and student rights (J series)

The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to continue the suspension of board policy KEC regarding public concerns and complaints about instructional resources. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from three previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Agenda and Minutes from Nov 16, 2023, Nov 30, 2023, and Jan 4, 2024 meetings
• Voted to continue suspension of board policy KEC (7-0)
• Approved monthly financial and ESSER funds reports ending December 2023

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Lexington District 2 Board of Trustees is discussing proposed revisions to policy KEC on public concerns and complaints about instructional resources, a first reading. They will also review continuous improvement plans from Cayce Elementary, Airport High, and Brookland-Cayce High schools, hear a marketing presentation from Flock and Rally, and consider two requests for overnight student travel for chorus events.

• First reading of proposed revisions to Policy KEC (Public Concerns and Complaints About Instructional Resources) and related rules
• Continuous improvement plan presentations from Cayce Elementary, Airport High School, and Brookland-Cayce High School
• Two overnight student travel requests: SCACDA Honor Choir (Jan 19-20) and SCMEA All State Chorus (Feb 29-Mar 2) at Francis Marion and Winthrop universities
• Presentation by Flock and Rally on a marketing plan
• Board workshop scheduled for Jan 27 and teacher fair on Jan 30

The Board of Trustees approved the first reading of revised policies regarding public concerns and complaints about instructional resources. The board also approved continuous improvement plans for three schools and two overnight student travel requests.

• Approved first reading of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy KEC, Administrative Rule AR KEC-R, and File KEC-E (7-0)
• Approved Continuous Improvement Plans for Cayce Elementary, Airport High School, and Brookland-Cayce High School (7-0)
• Approved overnight student travel for BCHS to SCACDA Honor Choir Weekend and SCMEA All State Chorus Weekend (7-0)