Lexington County School District One public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 17, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington County School District One Board elects officers
The Board of Trustees is meeting to elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary, as well as appoint a Board Legislative Contact. The board is also reviewing employment recommendations and student travel requests.
- Election of board officers (chair, vice-chair, and secretary)
- Appointment of Board Legislative Contact to the South Carolina School Boards Association
- Approval of 10 instructional-related student travel requests
- Approval of 4 certified staff employment recommendations
- Ratification of newly hired support staff report
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🗳️ How they voted (8 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 and to receive the quarterly legal update.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
4.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed/amended.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
7.2 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none)
14 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
12.1 BeSMART Partnership - Libby Roof, Chief Communications Officer
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
13. Items for Board Information — Motion to approve Administrative Rule KBE-R, School Support Organizations, to incorporate new statutory requirements and replace Administrative Rule LEC-R.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
Motion to adjourn.
7 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Board of Trustees Workshop
Board holds workshop on governance training
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a workshop focused on board governance training. The meeting includes procedural items such as compliance notifications and agenda approval, followed by a 90-120 minute training session on roles and responsibilities provided by White & Story, LLC. There will be no citizen participation at this meeting.
- Board governance training by White & Story, LLC on roles and responsibilities
- Notification of compliance with S.C. Freedom of Information Act
- Approval of the meeting agenda by board vote
- No citizen participation at this workshop
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Call to Order — Motion to open the workshop.
6 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
2.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
4.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn.
6 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · McKenzie Flashnick yea · Nick Pizzuti yea
Tue Nov 19, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington County School District One Board approves staff hires and student travel
The Board of Trustees met to approve certified and support staff employment recommendations and student travel requests. The board also reviewed a contractual matter regarding OraSure Technologies during an executive session.
- Approval of 5 certified staff employment recommendations
- Approval of 6 instructional and 3 athletic student travel requests
- Review of contractual matter related to OraSure Technologies
- Approval of newly hired support staff report
- Acceptance of SCSBA 2024 officers, directors, and legislative resolutions
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🗳️ How they voted (11 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 and to review a contractual matter related to Orasure Technologies.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3. Call to Order 6:00 P.M.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.1 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
6. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session — Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed/amended.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve 5 certified staff employment recommendations as presented by administration.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.2 Second Reading - Policy KI, KI-R Visitors - Libby Roof — Motion to approve Policy JICJ Use of Personal Electronic Communication Devices.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.3 Second Reading - Policy DM Cash in School Buildings - Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer — Motion to approve Policy KI, KI-R Visitors.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.4 Consideration of Weather Makeup Days for 9/30/24, 10/1/24 — Motion to approve Policy DM Cash in School Buildings.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.5 Approval of Lexington One School Facilities Corporation Board of Directors — Motion to waive October 1, 2024 as a weather makeup day on March 17, 2025. (Clarification - This is
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12. Items for Board Information — Motion to reappoint as Directors of the Lexington One School Facilities Corporation James A. Compton, Albert J. Dooley, Jr. and Stephen A. Husman, to serve terms…
6 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
Tue Oct 22, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington One board considers personnel, legal advice on bonds, homeschool in executive session
The board holds a regular monthly meeting beginning with a 50-minute executive session to discuss employment recommendations, receive legal advice regarding Lexington One School Facilities Corporation Agreements for Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, and review 2024-2025 homeschool applications. After reconvening, the board approves consent agenda items including minutes, student travel requests, and new hire support staff reports. The meeting also honors students with perfect SC READY scores, an athletic trainer, and a golf coach, and recognizes outgoing board members. The superintendent provides an update on weather make-up days for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, using Feb. 17 and Mar. 17 as eLearning days.
- Executive session to discuss employment recommendations and legal advice on bond agreements
- Consent agenda approval includes student travel requests and new support staff hires
- Honors for students with perfect SC READY scores and athletic coach awards
- Recognition of outgoing board members Anne Marie Green and Dr. Brent Powers
- Superintendent's report on weather make-up days using Feb. 17 and Mar. 17 as eLearning days
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.2 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations, receive legal advice regarding Lexington One School…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3. Call to Order General Session — 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
4.1 Approval of the 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
6. 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
6.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve three certified staff recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.1 Bond refunding of Series 2013 IPRB, 2015 IPRB, and partial refunding of Series 2015A - Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer
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
11.3 Reassignment of Fund Balance for Facilities Study RFP - Clark Cooper — Motion to approve allocated 2018 bond funds for improvements to the GHS and LHS Performing Arts Centers. These school…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown 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 reassign fund balance to procure a high-quality…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.5 Second Reading - Policy KBE Support Organizations - Libby Roof, Chief Communications Officer — Motion to certify Beth Shealy, Katie McCown, Chris Rice and any other newly elected board members…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.6 Second Reading - Policy IJ Surveys Involving Students - Mary Gaskins, Chief Academic Officer — Motion to remove Policy LEC Support Organizations and replace with Policy KBE Support Organizations.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.7 Second Reading - Policy IJJ Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption - Mary Gaskins — Motion to approve Policy IJ Surveys Involving Students.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.8 Second Reading - Policy IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption - Mary Gaskins — Motion to approve Policy IJJ Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.9 Removal of Exhibit IJ-E under Policy IJ Surveys Involving Students - Mary Gaskins — Motion to approve Policy IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.10 Removal of Policy IJK Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption - Mary Gaskins — Motion to remove Exhibit IJ-E.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12. Items for Board Information — Motion to remove Policy IJK Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.1 Meeting Adjourns — 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 Oct 8, 2024
Board of Trustees Work Session and Business Meeting
Board approves superintendent's resignation effective June 2025, gives extremely effective evaluation
The board reviewed its self-assessment and discussed the superintendent evaluation process. In executive session, it rated Dr. Gerrita Postlewait as extremely effective for 2023-2024 and accepted her resignation effective June 30, 2025. The board also approved eight student travel requests.
- Board approved Dr. Gerrita Postlewait's superintendent evaluation as extremely effective for 2023-2024
- Board accepted Dr. Gerrita Postlewait's resignation effective June 30, 2025
- Board approved eight student travel requests
- Board held a self-assessment review facilitated by former administrator Dr. James Anne Sheley
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. 2023 Board Self-Assessment — 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
5.2 Personnel Matters related to the Superintendent Evaluation and Superintendent's Contract — 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
6. Action Items, if needed, from Executive Session — 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
6.1 Personnel Matters related to the Superintendent Evaluation and Superintendent's Contract
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
7.1 Student Travel Request(s) — Motion to approve eight student travel requests 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
8.1 Meeting Adjourns — 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 17, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves 8 certified hires, discusses cell phone policy and TIF extension
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting. They approved 8 certified staff recommendations, a new hire support staff report, student travel requests, and homeschool applications via consent agenda. The superintendent reported on a salary study, cell phone policy progress, and a recommendation to extend a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with the Town of Lexington.
- Approved 8 certified staff recommendations (coordinators, assistant principals, teachers, etc.)
- Approved ten instructional and two athletic student travel requests
- Approved 2024-2025 homeschool applications
- Recognized staff and schools for awards (Teacher of the Year, Coach of the Year, Beta Club Schools of Distinction)
- Superintendent discussed cell phone policy progress and a planned October action on TIF extension
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Call to Order Executive Session 5:30 P.M. — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations and updates and to review 2024-2025 homeschool applications.
149 yea · 1 nay
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 · 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 · 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 · Mike Anderson yea · Katie McCown nay · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Aug 20, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington County School District One Board approves student travel and staffing
The Board of Trustees met to review personnel recommendations and homeschool applications. The board approved several administrative reports and student travel requests during the general session.
- Approval of 12 instructional-related and 1 athletic student travel requests
- Approval of 14 certified and 2 administrative employment recommendations for 2024-2025
- Review and approval of 2024-2025 homeschool applications
- Ratification of newly hired support staff report
- Quarterly legal update provided during executive session
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🗳️ How they voted (10 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, to review 2024-2025 homeschool applications, and to receive a quarterly legal…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
2.5 Adjourn Executive Session — 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
4.1 Approval of the 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
Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed.
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 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none) — Motion to approve 14 certified and 2 administrative recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.1 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget Amendment - Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer — Motion to amend the 2024 - 2025 General Fund Operating Budget from $385,092,961 to $392,744,530…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.3 Resolution to Authorize the Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2024B - Jennifer Miller — Motion to approve the 2024-2025 minority business enterprise plan 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
11.4 2018 Bond Referendum Project Approval - Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School - Clark Cooper
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12. Items for Board Information — Motion to approve allocated 2018 bond referendum funds for improvements to Pleasant Hill Elementary School for stage curtains and blinds for the library, and…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
13.1 Meeting Adjourns — 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 Jul 23, 2024
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves 7 personnel hires in special called meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting, entering executive session for employment recommendations and updates. Following the closed session, the board approved 6 certified staff and 1 administrative employment recommendation as presented by administration. No other business was conducted; there was no public participation.
- Approved 6 certified staff and 1 administrative employment recommendation
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 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
3.1 Convene Executive Session (approximately 10 minutes) — Motion to enter executive session for employment recommendations and updates.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.3 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 · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve 6 certified staff and 1 administrative employment recommendation as presented by administration.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
5.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
Lexington School Board approves new science, social studies materials and staff hires
The board held a brief business meeting, approving the consent agenda and acting on several items. They adopted new instructional materials for chemistry, physics, and AP World History courses. In executive session, they approved 24 certified staff recommendations for hirings and separations. Three student travel requests were also approved.
- Approved adoption of instructional materials for chemistry, physics, and AP World History (state-funded)
- Approved 24 certified staff recommendations (hirings and separations) after executive session
- Approved two instructional and one athletic student travel requests
- Approved minutes from June 11 and June 27 board meetings
- No citizen participation; meeting held at Lexington High School Library
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Approval of the Agenda — 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
4. Action Item(s) — Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.1 Instructional Materials Adoption — Motion to approve the recommendations of the District Instructional Materials Adoption Committee for the designated science and social studies courses.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5.1 Convene Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session for employment recommendations and updates.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6. Reports and Action Items, if needed, from 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
6.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations
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
7.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Thu Jun 27, 2024
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves hiring of 20 certified and 2 administrative staff members
The Board of Trustees approved employment recommendations for 20 certified and 2 administrative staff members. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Miller provided an update on the South Carolina General Assembly budget timeline. No citizen participation was permitted at this meeting.
- Approval of 20 certified staff recommendations
- Approval of 2 administrative staff recommendations
- Update on the South Carolina General Assembly budget timeline
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
4 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea
3.1 Convene Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session for employment recommendations and updates.
4 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea
4. Action Items, if needed, from Executive Session — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
4 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea
4.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve 20 certified staff and 2 administrative staff recommendations as presented by administration.
4 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea
6.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Katie McCown yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024
FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing & Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington County School District One holds FY 2025 budget public hearing
The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing for the third reading of the 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget. The board also approved hiring recommendations for 65 certified staff and 6 administrative positions.
- Third reading of the 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget
- Approval of 65 certified staff and 6 administrative hires
- Approval of seven instructional and one athletic student travel requests
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.2 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations and updates and to receive legal advice regarding Title…
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
3. Call to Order Public Hearing 5:00 P.M. — Motion to adjourn executive session.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
5. Third Reading - 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget — Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
8. Call to Order Public Session - 6:00 P.M. — Motion to adjourn the public hearing and begin general session.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
10. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session — Motion to approve consent agenda items as listed/amended.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
10.2 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none)
8 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.1 Third Reading Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget - Jennifer Miller — Motion to approve the 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.3 Grant of Utility Line Easement - Clark Cooper — Motion to approve allocated 2018 bond referendum funds for improvements to Midway Elementary School, specifically to repave the blacktop and…
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.4 Second Reading - Policy ADF District Wellness - Jennifer Miller — Motion to approve the recommendation of the administration to grant a utility line easement to Dominion Energy, TMS…
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.5 Community Eligibility Provision Resolution - Jennifer Miller — Motion to approve Policy ADF District Wellness.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.6 Procurement Review Panel Designation — Jennifer Miller — Motion to adopt a resolution that states the Lexington County School District Board of Trustees has decided not to participate in the…
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
15.7 Board Approved Procurement Exemption Request - Jennifer Miller — Motion to appoint a procurement review panel for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
8 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
16. Items for Board Information — Motion to add three additional board exemptions to the District's procurement code
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
17.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn.
4 yea
Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
Tue May 14, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves FY2024-25 budget second reading, no millage increase
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review the second reading of the FY2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget, with no millage increase anticipated. It will also discuss a first reading of Policy ADF District Wellness and a MacBook community buyback program. The board approved employment recommendations and authorized legal action in social media litigation.
- Second reading of FY2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget, no millage increase anticipated
- First reading of Policy ADF District Wellness updates
- MacBook Community Buyback Program: 505 devices sold at $175 each, 185 pre-orders for next batch
- Approved 9 certified staff and 2 administrative employment recommendations
- Authorized legal proceedings for social media litigation, including filing suit in California
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.3 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none) — Motion to authorize Wagstaff & Cartmell to enter into the necessary legal proceedings for the district to be successful in its…
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 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 7, 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board approves 44 staff hires for 2024-25 in brief business meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a brief business meeting on May 7, 2024, with no public participation. The board entered executive session for employment recommendations, then approved 42 certified and 2 administrative staff hires for the 2024-2025 academic year. It also approved one student travel request. The meeting was largely procedural, with all votes passing unanimously among present members.
- Approved 42 certified staff and 2 administrative staff employment recommendations for 2024-2025
- Approved one student travel request
- Held executive session for employment recommendations and updates
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
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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.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea · Katie McCown not_present
3.1 Convene Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session for employment recommendations and updates.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Mike Anderson yea · Katie McCown not_present
3.3 Adjourn Executive Session — Motion to adjourn executive session and return to general session.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to approve 42 certified staff and 2 administrative staff employment recommendations for the 2024-2025 academic year.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
5.1 Student Travel Request(s) — Motion to approve one student travel request as presented by administration.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
Tue Apr 30, 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
School board approves 2 admin hires after closed session
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a brief business meeting, entering executive session for employment recommendations and a litigation update. After reconvening, the board approved two administrative staff recommendations for the 2023-2024 academic year. No public comments were taken, and the rest of the agenda was procedural.
- Approved 2 administrative staff recommendations for 2023-2024 academic year
- Executive session for employment recommendations and updates, and pending litigation update
- No Citizens' Participation at this meeting
- Meeting held at Central Services Building 1, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
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🗳️ How they voted (4 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 for employment recommendations and updates and to receive an update on pending litigation.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4. Reports and Action Items, if needed, from Executive Session — 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
4.1 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations
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
Tue Apr 16, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves contract for new Superintendent Keith Price at $236,000 salary
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, including an executive session to discuss employment and litigation. The board is expected to take action on the superintendent-elect contract, approve employment recommendations, and review the first reading of the FY2024-2025 general fund budget. The meeting also includes honors for students and schools, a superintendent's report, and a citizens' participation period.
- Approved employment contract for Keith Price as Superintendent-Elect (one year, $210,000) and Superintendent (four years, $236,000) effective July 1, 2024 and 2025 respectively
- First reading of FY2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget, with no millage increase anticipated
- Approved consent agenda including student travel requests (10 instructional, 1 athletic) and new hire support staff report
- Executive session to discuss employment/contractual matters and quarterly litigation update
- Honors for 2024 5A Boys Basketball State Champions and National Merit Finalists
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.2 Employment/contractual matter regarding Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employment/contractual matters regarding the…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea · Brent Powers not_present · Chris Rice not_present
3. Call to Order General Session — 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. 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
6. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session — 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
6.2 Employment Recommendations and Updates: Hirings and Separations — Motion to authorize the board chair to execute an employment contract with Mr. Keith Price as Superintendent-Elect of Lexington…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.3 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none)
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
11.2 Approval of District & School Renewal Plans Submissions - Mary Gaskins, Chief Academic Officer — Motion to approve the 2025-206 academic calendar as recommended by the Calendar Committee.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.3 Approval of Proficiency-Based Plan and Waivers - Mary Gaskins — Motion to approve the District Strategic Plan and School Renewal Plans 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
11.4 Audit Selection Committee Recommendation (5 minutes) — Motion to approve the Proficiency-Based Plan, Seat time Waiver, and High School Credit for 6th Graders Waiver as presented by…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.5 Handwriting Instructional Materials Adoption - 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
Motion to approve the recommendations of the District Instructional Materials Adoption Committee for Handwriting Materials for Grades 2 and 3
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
Mon Apr 8, 2024
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board holds special meeting to interview superintendent finalists in executive session
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on April 8, 2024, primarily to conduct superintendent-elect/finalist interviews in a closed executive session. The board approved the agenda and motions to enter and adjourn the executive session, with no public participation allowed. All votes were unanimous among the seven board members present. The meeting was procedural and focused on the superintendent selection process.
- Executive session for Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent finalist interviews (approximately 2.5 hours)
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
- Meeting held at Central Services, Building One Auditorium, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
- All motions approved unanimously by 7 board members
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Executive Session — 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
3.2 Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent Finalist Interviews — Motion to enter executive session to conduct Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent finalist interviews.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.3 Adjourn Executive Session — 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
4.1 Meeting Adjourns — 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 Mar 19, 2024
Board of Trustees Budget Workshop and Regular Monthly Meeting
Board reviews 2024-25 budget, advances superintendent search
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a budget workshop and regular meeting, reviewing the 2024-2025 general fund operating budget and an elementary behavioral support proposal. The board also continued the superintendent search, entering executive session to interview candidates and discuss employment recommendations, homeschool applications, a possible property acquisition, and legal advice. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, student travel requests, homeschool applications, and new hire reports.
- 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget Presentation
- Elementary Behavioral Support Proposal
- Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent candidate interviews (continuation)
- Contractual matter related to possible property acquisition
- Approval of 2023-2024 homeschool applications (2 applications)
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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.1 Call to Order — Motion to approve the board workshop agenda.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson (Powers was present for workshop but not available at time of vote) yea
1.4 Adjourn Board Workshop — Motion to adjourn
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.2 Initiating the Interview Process with Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent Qualified Candidates (continuation of March 12, 2024 interview process) — Motion to enter Executive Session to continue…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
4. Call to Order General Session — 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
5.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to amend the agenda to move Item 8.0 Honors and Achievements to immediately following approval of the agenda and, following Item 7.4 to return to 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. Reports and Action Items, if Needed, from Executive Session — 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
7.1 Initiating the Interview Process with Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent Qualified Candidates (continuation from March 12, 2024) This vote took place after item 7.4 (additional time for…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
7.3 Contractual Matter related to Possible Property Acqusition
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
7.4 Other action stemming from above executive session items — Motion to enter executive session to discuss the Superintendent-elect/Superintendent search.
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
12.1 2024-2029 Five-Year Strategic Plan Final Approval - Libby Roof, Chief Communications Officer — Motion to approve the 2024-29, Five-Year Strategic Plan.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.3 Second Reading - Removal of Policy KNBA-R Complaints About Instructional Materials - Mary Gaskins — Motion to approve the second reading of Policy IHAM-R Health Education.
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 remove Policy KNBA-R Complaints about Instructional Materials.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.4 Second Reading - Policy GA Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives - Devona Price, Chief Human Resources Officer — Motion to approve second reading of Policy GA Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.5 Second Reading - Policy GBA Open Hiring/Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action - Devona Price — Motion to approve the second reading of Policy GBA Open Hiring/Equal Employment…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.6 Second Reading - Policy GCR Nonschool Employment of Professional Staff - Devona Price — Motion to approve the second reading of policy GCR Nonschool Employment of Professional Staff.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.7 Second Reading - Policy GDR Nonschool Employment of Support Staff - Devona Price — Motion to approve the second reading of Policy GDR Nonschool Employment of Support Staff.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.8 Instructional Materials Adoption — Motion to approve the recommendations of the District Instructional Materials Adoption Committee for K-12 English Language Arts
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
12.9 Updated Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2024-2025 (Policy BE - Board Meetings) — Motion to approve the updated 2024-2025 Board of Trustees meeting schedule.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
14.1 Meeting Adjourns — 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 Mar 12, 2024
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
School board enters executive session to interview superintendent candidates
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on March 12, 2024, primarily to enter executive session to initiate the interview process for superintendent-elect/superintendent qualified candidates. The board approved the agenda and motions to convene, adjourn, and return from executive session, all unanimously. No public comment was allowed, and the meeting was procedural in nature.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to interview superintendent candidates
- Adjourned executive session and returned to general session
- Meeting held at Central Services, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
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🗳️ How they voted (4 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 initiate the interview process with Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent qualified candidates.
6 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3.3 Adjourn Executive Session — 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
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 Feb 20, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Lexington County School District One Board approves personnel and property actions
The Board of Trustees met to conduct regular business, including an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The Board approved several staffing recommendations and authorized due diligence for a potential property acquisition.
- Approved 31 certified staff and 5 administrative recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year
- Authorized district to conduct due diligence and enter negotiations for a possible property acquisition
- Approved three homeschool applications
- Approved nine instructional student travel requests and one athletic request
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🗳️ How they voted (13 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, 2024-2025 personnel assignments, 2023-2024 homeschool applications, a…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
3. Call to Order General Session — 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
4.1 Approval of the Agenda — Motion to adopt an amended agenda with Item 10.3 First Reading Policy BEDH Public Participation being removed.
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. 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
6.2 Contractual Matter related to Possible Property Acqusition — Motion to approve one current year administrative recommendation, and 31 certified staff and 5 administrative recommendations for the…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
6.3 Other action stemming from above executive session items — Motion to authorize the district to conduct due diligence and enter into negotiations to purchase the property discussed in Executive…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.1 Second Reading - Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2024-2025 (Policy BE - Board Meetings) — Motion to approve the second reading of the Board of Trustees 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.2 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Draft, Initial Approval — Motion to approve the Strategic Plan Draft, with the understanding the final plan will come before the board for approval in March.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.3 Audit Selection Committee Board of Trustees Representative(s) (Policy DI/DIE-R Fiscal Accounting/Audits) - Jennifer Miller, Chief Financial Officer — Motion to appoint Katie McCown and Chris…
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 approve second reading of Policy KEC, KEC-R Public Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Materials.
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.5 Second Reading - Removal of File KEC-E Public Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Resources Form - Mary Gaskins — Motion to remove File KEC-E Form for Public Concerns and Complaints…
7 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson yea
11.6 Second Reading - Policy GBEBE Gavin's Law (Sexual Extortion) - Devona Price — Motion to approve the second reading of Policy GBEBE Gavin's Law.
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 Jan 30, 2024
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
Board approves contract with DT Strategies for superintendent search
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on January 30, 2024, primarily to discuss employment and contractual matters regarding the Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent in executive session. Following the closed session, the board approved a motion to enter a contract with Dino Teppara of DT Strategies, Inc. to assist in advertising and facilitating the search process for the Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent position. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public participation.
- Approved contract with DT Strategies, Inc. for superintendent search facilitation
- Executive session to discuss employment and contractual matters regarding Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent
- Motion to approve agenda as presented
- Meeting held at Central Services, Building One, 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 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 · Katie McCown yea
3.1 Convene Executive Session (approximately 30 minutes) — Motion to enter executive session to discuss an employment matter regarding the Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent, and, to discuss a…
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 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
4.3 Other action stemming from above executive session items (None)
10 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
5.1 Meeting Adjourns — Motion to adjourn.
5 yea
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Board approves $100K accounting software upgrade, superintendent contract change
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving several action items including a $100,000 expenditure for accounting software improvements, a change to the superintendent's contract reclassifying the Deputy Superintendent position, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lexington One Educational Foundation. The board also approved consent agenda items such as student travel requests, homeschool applications, and new hire reports, and recognized student and staff achievements.
- Approved approximately $100,000 for accounting software improvements
- Amended superintendent's contract to reclassify Deputy Superintendent to Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent position
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Lexington One Educational Foundation
- Approved 7 student travel requests (4 athletic) and 1 homeschool application
- Approved 6 current year certified and 1 administrative staff recommendations
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.5 Other action stemming from above executive session items (none) — Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Lexington County School District One and the Lexington One Educational…
6 yea · 1 nay
Anne Marie Green yea · Beth Shealy yea · Brent Powers yea · Chris Rice yea · Kathy Henson yea · Katie McCown yea · Mike Anderson nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.