Lexington County School District One public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 12, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board discusses South Lake Elementary attendance lines and accepts land donation
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
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.2 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings, Separations, Personnel Positions — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations and updates, to receive a legal update…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea · Brent Powers not_present · Katie McCown not_present
3. Call to Order General Session - 6:00 P.M. — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5. Public Hearing - South Lake Elementary Attendance Lines Approximately 6:00 P.M. — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.4 Approval of Consent Agenda — Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed/amended.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
BoardDocs motion
14 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7.2 Receipt of Legal Advice regarding Land Acquisition
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.2 Instructional Framework Approval - Natalie Osborne-Smith, Leadership Development and Continuous Improvement Director (5 minutes)
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.3 Second Reading - South Lake Elementary Attendance Lines - Clark Cooper, Interim Chief Operations Officer
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.4 Second Reading - Policy IHAM Health Education - Mary Gaskins
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.5 Second Reading - Policy IKF, IKF-R Graduation Requirements - Mary Gaskins
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.6 Second Reading - Policy BEDH Public Participation at Meetings
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
14. Items for Board Information
21 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to adjourn.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Nov 14, 2023
Board of Trustees Workshop and Regular Monthly Meeting
Board to set attendance lines for new South Lake Elementary
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
12.6 Second Reading - Policy BEDL Board Members and Electronic Communications — Motion to approve Policy BEDL Board Members and Electronic Communications.
5 yea · 1 nay
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea · Katie McCown nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 24, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves superintendent evaluation, hires staff, reviews homeschool applications
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
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Convene into Executive Session — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations and updates, 2023-2024 homeschool applications, and a personnel matter related to the…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
2.5 Adjourn Executive Session — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
6. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session — Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed/amended.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve two current year certified recommendations and one administrative recommendation for 2024-2025 as presented by…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.3 Other action stemming from above executive session items — Motion to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Summary Report.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.2 Assigning a Portion of Fund Balance — Motion to approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 capital project budget as presented in the amount of $17,763,866.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.3 Comprehensive Health Education Advisory Committee Members — Motion to assign $9,965,000 of fund balance as of June 30, 2023 for the following projects: purchase of land in anticipation of…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.4 Certification of Delegates to Represent Lexington District One Board of Trustees at SCSBA Delegate Assembly — Anne Marie Green, Chair — Motion to approve teacher and student representation on…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to certify the following Board of Trustees as delegates, Chris Rice, Kathy Henson, Beth Shealy, Katie McCown, and Anne Marie Green to represent the Lexington One Board of Trustees at the South…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.5 May 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Date Change (this was a clerical error and should have read May 21, 2024) — Motion to change the regularly scheduled board meeting from May 21, 2024 to May 14…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Oct 3, 2023
Board of Trustees Work Session and Business Meeting
Board approves superintendent's $234,500 salary for 2023-24
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
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Executive Session - Employment Recommendations — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Chris Rice not_present
3.2 Employment Recommendations — Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment recommendations.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Chris Rice not_present
4. Book Discussion - Good to Great and the Social Sectors, by Jim Collins — Motion to adjourn executive session.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7.2 Personnel matters related to the Superintendent Evaluation — Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Superintendent evaluation.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
8. 2023 Superintendent Evaluation — Motion to adjourn executive session.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
9.2 Personnel matters related to the Superintendent Evaluation
14 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
BoardDocs motion
14 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Sep 19, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves $249,951 JUUL settlement, joins social media lawsuit
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to retain the services of Wagstaff & Cartmell to take the actions necessary for the district to join the social media litigation now taking place in the federal courts.
6 yea · 1 nay
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Kathy Henson nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 15, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves $22.6M fund balance use, 17-mill tax increase
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
11.1 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Operating Fund Budget Amendment - Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer — Motion to amend the approved 2023-2024 general fund operating budget (and any…
11 yea · 1 nay
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Chris Rice nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 3, 2023
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves 35 staff hires and reports contract breach to state
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
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Convene Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment recommendations and other personnel matters.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3. Approval of the Agenda — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.2 Other action stemming from above executive session items
12 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to adjourn
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Thu Jul 13, 2023
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves paid parental leave policy and 16 staff hires
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
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Convene Executive Session (20 minutes) — Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment recommendations and other personnel matters and to discuss a contractual matter related to the old…
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
3. Approval of the Agenda — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
4. Action Items, if needed, from Executive Session — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
4.1 Employment Recommendations and other personnel matters — Motion to approve 16 certified staff employment recommendations as presented to the Board.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
7.1 Suspension of Policy BG/BGD Board Policy Process — Motion to suspend Policy BG/BGD Board Policy Process in order to approve the Second Reading of policy GCC/GDC-R2 Paid Parental Leave.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
7.2 Second Reading — Policy GCC/GDC-R2 Paid Parental Leave — Devona Price, Chief Human Resources Officer — Motion to approve Policy GCC/GCD-R2 Paid Parental Leave
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
Motion to approve Policy GCQF Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
7.4 Travel Requests — Motion to approve one travel request as presented by Administration.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
9.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
Tue Jun 27, 2023
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves 24 staff hires and new paid parental leave policy
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
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Convene Executive Session - 15 minutes — Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment recommendations and other personnel matters.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
2.3 Adjourn Executive Session — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4. Action Items, if needed, from Executive Session — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5. New Business — Motion to approve 22 certified staff and two administrative staff employment recommendations as presented to the Board.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7. Action Items — Motion to approve the consent agenda as listed/amended. (Mr. Rice asked that Policies IMDA, CGD, GBB, and GCQC be removed from consent for further discussion/clarification)
25 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7.1 Procurement Review Panel Designation — Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer — Motion to appoint a procurement review panel for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
10 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Jun 13, 2023
FY 2024 Budget Public Hearing & Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington One board holds FY2024 budget hearing, third reading
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Call to Order General Session — Motion to adjourn public hearing of the 2023-2024 proposed general fund operating budget at 5:35 p.m.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.2 Employment Recommendations and other personnel matters — Motion to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations and other personnel matters and to receive legal advice in…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7. Approval of the Agenda — Motion to conclude executive session and return to general session.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
8. Consent Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
9. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
9.2 Other action stemming from above executive session items — Motion to approve 66 certified staff and 8 administrative staff as presented by administration.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to amend to the main motion to include "contingent upon reporting date to the County and with a review by the board in August."
14 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
14.2 Second Reading — Naming of Elementary School #19 — 5 minutes
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to temporarily suspend Policy BAA Self Evaluation and cancel the July 18, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Motion to adjourn.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue May 2, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board approves 2023-24 local courses, employment recommendations
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
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.1 Convene Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment recommendations and other personnel matters and to receive legal advice in the matter of Gerrita Postlewait vs…
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.4 Adjourn Executive Session — Motion to conclude executive session and return to general session.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5. Action Items — Motion to approve employment recommendations as presented by administration and accept the newly hired support staff report.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5.1 2023-2024 Local Board Approved Courses - Mary Gaskins, Chief Academic Officer — Motion to approve the 2023–2024 local board approved courses for middle and high schools.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Apr 25, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board to review 2023-24 budget, pay raises, and school naming
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
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Tue Apr 11, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board to consider $5.2M tech upgrade, German immersion program, employment actions
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)
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Thu Mar 23, 2023
Board of Trustees Workshop
Board holds budget workshop for 2023-24, then enters closed session on personnel
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
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Tue Mar 21, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board to vote on new elementary school, policies, and utility easements
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
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