Lexington County School District One public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a public hearing regarding proposed attendance lines for the new South Lake Elementary. The Board also approved the acceptance of a 50-acre land donation along US Highway 378 from D&J Properties of Lexington LLC.
- Public hearing on South Lake Elementary attendance lines affecting Saxe Gotha and Carolina Springs Elementary
- Acceptance of approximately 50 acres of real property donation from D&J Properties of Lexington LLC
- Approval of seven employment recommendations (six certified, one administrative) and three 2024-2025 administrative recommendations
- Approval of school improvement plans for Gilbert Elementary, Pelion High School, and White Knoll High School
- Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
Board of Trustees Workshop and Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including an executive session for employment and homeschool applications. In open session, the board will hear first readings on new attendance lines for South Lake Elementary (opening Fall 2024) and policy revisions for health education and graduation requirements. The board will also receive reports on county growth ordinances and approve consent agenda items.
- First reading of attendance lines for South Lake Elementary (opening Fall 2024)
- First reading of Policy IHAM Health Education (incorporates Erin's Law, Ronald Rouse's Law, Gavin's Law)
- First reading of Policy IKF and IKF-R Graduation Requirements (adds Personal Finance .5 credit)
- Report on Lexington County Ordinances 23-14 (land purchases) and 23-15 (subdivision development)
- Approval of 3 certified and 2 administrative staff recommendations
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, entering executive session to discuss employment recommendations, homeschool applications, and the superintendent's evaluation. In open session, the board approved the superintendent's evaluation summary report, employment recommendations, and a consent agenda that included minutes, student travel requests, homeschool applications, and new support staff hires. The board also recognized student and staff achievements and introduced new principals.
- Approved Superintendent Evaluation Summary Report
- Approved employment recommendations: two current year certified and one administrative for 2024-2025
- Approved 11 homeschool applications for 2023-2024
- Approved six instructional and four athletic student travel requests
- Recognized 2024 National Merit semifinalists from Lexington High, River Bluff High, and White Knoll High
Board of Trustees Work Session and Business Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a work session and business meeting, including executive sessions for employment recommendations and superintendent evaluation. The board discussed a book, conducted a self-assessment, and set goals for 2023-24. They approved one certified employment recommendation and amended the superintendent's contract to a salary of $234,500 for 2023-2024.
- Approved superintendent's 2023-24 salary of $234,500
- Approved 1 certified employment recommendation
- Discussed 'Good to Great and the Social Sectors' by Jim Collins
- Conducted board self-assessment and goal setting for 2023-24
- Held executive sessions for employment and superintendent evaluation
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving several actions including a $249,951 settlement from Altria in the JUUL lawsuit and joining social media class action litigation. The board also approved employment recommendations, a lease for the Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence, and comprehensive health education materials for elementary and middle schools.
- Approved $249,951 gross recovery from Altria Group in JUUL/Altria lawsuit
- Authorized retaining Wagstaff & Cartmell to join social media class action litigation
- Approved lease agreement for Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence
- Approved 9 certified and 2 administrative employment recommendations
- Approved Comprehensive Health Education Materials for elementary and middle school
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving an amended 2023-2024 general fund operating budget that uses $22.6 million in fund balance and maintains a 17-mill increase. The board also authorized the sale of two series of general obligation bonds, approved the minority business plan, and approved employment recommendations. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and legal matters, and a citizens participation period.
- Approved amended 2023-2024 general fund budget using $22.6M fund balance, maintaining 17 mill increase (motion passed 5-1, Chris Rice nay)
- Authorized sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2023C for installment purchase payments and capital projects
- Authorized sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2023B, final 2018 referendum bond draw
- Approved 2023-2024 Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan
- Approved 19 certified and one administrative employment recommendations
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting, beginning with an executive session on employment and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved employment recommendations for 32 certified staff and 3 administrative staff, and accepted the superintendent's recommendation to notify the South Carolina State Board of Education of a contract breach by an unnamed employee. The meeting also included a superintendent's report with general updates, and no public participation was allowed.
- Approved 32 certified staff and 3 administrative staff employment recommendations
- Accepted recommendation to notify SC State Board of Education of employee contract breach (per Section 59-25-530)
- Executive session held to discuss employment recommendations and personnel matters
- Superintendent's report included 2024 graduation dates and August 15 preview
- Meeting held at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting, starting with an executive session on personnel and a contract matter related to the old Gilbert Elementary facility. The board approved 16 certified staff employment recommendations, a paid parental leave policy, and other action items. They also discussed first readings of policies on purchasing and weapons, and received information on a Gilbert Elementary preschool addition.
- Approved 16 certified staff employment recommendations
- Approved Policy GCC/GCD-R2 Paid Parental Leave (second reading)
- Approved Policy GCQF Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff (second reading)
- First reading of Policy DJ Purchasing and Policy GBGBA Weapons
- Discussed Gilbert Elementary School two-classroom addition for pre-school
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to approve employment recommendations and discuss a new paid parental leave policy. The board approved 22 certified and 2 administrative staff hires, and discussed a model policy for paid parental leave. The meeting also included approval of several policy updates and the appointment of a procurement review panel.
- Approved 22 certified and 2 administrative staff employment recommendations
- Discussed Policy GCC/GDC-R2 Paid Parental Leave (first reading)
- Approved consent agenda including second readings of instructional, HR, and governance policies
- Appointed procurement review panel for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Noted 2023-2024 General Fund Operating Budget approved on 6/13/23 with 17 mill increase
FY 2024 Budget Public Hearing & Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023–24 General Fund Operating Budget, followed by the third reading of the budget and a regular monthly meeting. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal advice in the SC Freedom Caucus lawsuit, then reconvene for public reports and actions.
- Public hearing and third reading of FY2024 General Fund Operating Budget
- Executive session for employment recommendations and legal advice in SC Freedom Caucus vs. Lexington One
- Approval of employment recommendations for 66 certified and 8 administrative staff
- Superintendent's report on State of the District, possible elementary day treatment facility, and preschool addition at Gilbert Elementary
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, student travel requests, and new hire support staff report
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a business meeting on May 2, 2023, beginning with an executive session to discuss employment recommendations, personnel matters, and legal advice in the case of Gerrita Postlewait v. Susan Horton. The board approved the agenda, entered and adjourned executive session, and approved employment recommendations as presented. They also approved the 2023-2024 local board approved courses for middle and high schools, which include new courses to support personalization and prevent duplicate course numbers. The meeting was open to the public and livestreamed, with no citizens' participation.
- Approved 2023-2024 local board approved courses for middle and high schools
- Approved employment recommendations as presented to the Board
- Executive session included legal advice in Gerrita Postlewait v. Susan Horton
- All motions passed unanimously with 6 yeas
- Meeting held at Central Services, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, starting with an executive session on personnel matters. The board will discuss the first reading of the 2023-2024 general fund operating budget, including proposed pay raises, and will consider the naming of Elementary School #19. Other items include first readings of the 2024-2025 academic calendar and several policy introductions, plus routine consent agenda approvals.
- First reading of 2023-2024 General Fund Operating Budget, including proposed personnel pay raises
- First reading of naming for Elementary School #19
- First reading of 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Introduction of policies on patriotic exercises, flag displays, and social studies education
- Approval of 14 student travel requests
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting on April 11, 2023, starting with an executive session on employment and legal matters. The board will vote on employment recommendations, a possible German immersion program, strategic plan submissions, and four student travel requests. They will also receive information on a $5.2 million technology replacement plan for middle schools.
- $5.2 million technology replacement plan: replacing middle school Chromebooks with iPads and purchasing MacBooks for rising freshmen (about 8,800 devices)
- German Immersion Program consideration (action item, recommendation TBD)
- Employment recommendations (action item from executive session)
- Approval of Strategic Plan, School Renewal Plans and annual updates for submission to SC Department of Education
- Approval of four student travel requests (added to agenda due to spring break timing)
Board of Trustees Workshop
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a budget planning workshop for the 2023-24 school year, led by Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Miller. The board will also vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the 2023-24 General Fund Operating Budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.
- 2023-24 Budget Planning Workshop discussion led by CFO Jennifer Miller
- Executive session on personnel matters related to 2023-24 General Fund Operating Budget
- No citizens' participation at this workshop
- Meeting livestreamed on YouTube and recorded
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, starting with an executive session on personnel and legal matters. In open session, the board will vote on several action items, including a new elementary school (ES #18), policy updates, and utility easements. The meeting also includes public participation and reports from the superintendent.
- Vote on moving forward with ES #18, a new elementary school
- Grant utility line easements to Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission for Saxe Gotha Elementary, Lexington Technology Center, and Elementary School #19
- Second reading and approval of policies on personal communication devices (JICJ), retirement of professional staff (GCQE), retirement of support staff (GDQC), and organization of the board (BD)
- First reading of policies on board meetings (BE) and unencumbered time for teachers (GCLE)
- Approval of five student travel requests