Richland School District 2 public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held a regular meeting, conducting routine business including approving the consent agenda and minutes. They also voted on student appeals, employment recommendations, and received an update on 2021-2022 assessment results for elementary and middle schools.
- Approved consent agenda including student admission to Adult Education Program and classified employment releases/transfers
- Voted to uphold administration's recommendation for student 1 appeal, deny appeals for students 1 and 5, send student 3 to Blythewood Academy, and grant appeal for student 4
- Approved employment recommendations and certified releases
- Received report on 2021-2022 SC READY/SC PASS assessment results
- Discussed draft agenda for January 10, 2023 meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting on November 29, 2022, conducting routine business and voting on items from executive session. The board approved the consent agenda, voted on student appeals (upholding or denying each), decided on breach of contract complaints, and approved employment recommendations. They also approved most proposed SCSBA resolutions, with amendments and exceptions.
- Approved consent agenda including adult education admissions, classified employment releases, and department quarterly reports
- Voted on 11 student appeals, with outcomes including attendance at Blythewood Academy and denials
- Denied formal complaints to State Board of Education for three professional employees who breached contracts
- Approved employment recommendations and certified releases, except one employee on page four
- Approved SCSBA resolutions 1 and 3-34, with amendments and exceptions for resolutions 2, 14, and 15
Special Called Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 board held a special meeting to fill vacant officer positions and handle related business. They suspended a policy to allow officer elections, elected new officers for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year, and approved delegates for the SCSBA Delegate Assembly.
- Suspended Policy BD to allow officer elections at the November 21, 2022 meeting
- Elected Lindsay Agostini as Board Chair, Monica Scott as Vice-Chair, Angela Nash as Secretary
- Approved Lashonda McFadden and Nikita Porter as delegates, Joe Trapp as alternate for SCSBA Delegate Assembly
- Nominated Monica Scott for SCSBA Region 8 Director
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, voting on student appeals, approving policy revisions, and discussing an 8% bond resolution. The board also approved the consent agenda, recognized teachers, and heard reports on capital improvements.
- Approved revisions to Policy BK (Board Membership in Professional Associations) and Policy BID (Board Member Compensation and Expenses)
- Voted on six student appeals, denying most and assigning some to Blythewood Academy
- Changed 8% Bond Resolution to discussion only, no action taken
- Approved consent agenda including employment recommendations and adult education admissions
- Approved draft agenda for November 18, 2022 Special Called Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, approving consent agenda items, policies, and the draft agenda for the next meeting. The board voted to direct the administration to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding professional employees who breached their contracts, and also confirmed minutes regarding the superintendent's evaluation and contract extension.
- Approved motion to file formal complaint with State Board of Education over professional employees' contract breaches (Policy GCQC/GCQD)
- Approved Policy IHD Adult/Community Education and Policy BAA Board Self-evaluation
- Confirmed September 13, 2022 minutes reflecting Dr. Davis's 'meets expectation' evaluation and contract extension through June 30, 2026
- Approved consent agenda including student admission requests to Adult Education program and employment recommendations (item 5.4)
- Approved draft agenda for October 25, 2022 with addition of policy JKE update
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, convening in executive session to discuss a student appeal and breach of contract, then voted on those items. The board approved a student appeal denial, directed formal complaints to the State Board of Education for several employees, and denied one appeal. It also approved policy revisions, canceled a February 2023 meeting, and handled routine consent agenda items.
- Denied student appeal (student 1) upholding administration's recommendation
- Directed formal complaints to State Board of Education for employees 3, 5, 6, 8; denied appeal for employee 2
- Approved revision to Policy GCG: Part-time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment and Substitute Salary Schedule
- Approved new Intellectual Property Policy
- Canceled February 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting due to Board Retreat on February 3 and meeting on February 28
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held a regular meeting, approving routine consent items and discussing the superintendent's evaluation. The board voted to extend Dr. Davis's contract through June 30, 2026, after concluding his performance met expectations. Several motions to alter the agenda or suspend policy updates failed.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, adult education admissions, and employment recommendations
- Voted to deny a student appeal (student 1)
- Extended superintendent Dr. Davis's contract one year to June 30, 2026
- Discussed board self-evaluation and superintendent evaluation portfolio
- Approved draft agenda for September 27, 2022 meeting
Special Called Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 board held a special called meeting on August 25, 2022. The board approved the agenda, heard public participation, and discussed meal debt collection as new business with no action requested. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
- Discussion of meal debt collection (no action requested)
- Food Service Update attachment (465 KB) presented
- Agenda approved by unanimous vote
- Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, conducting routine business including approving minutes, consent agenda items, and several executive sessions. The board voted to deny an athletics appeal, suspend the annual board self-evaluation requirement through September 2022, and approved the draft agenda for the next meeting. Reports on capital improvements and pupil services were presented.
- Denied athletics appeal (motion carried 5-2)
- Suspended Policy BAA Board Self-Evaluation requirement through September 2022
- Approved student admission requests into Adult Education program (students 1-5)
- Approved minutes from August 5 retreat and August 9 regular meeting
- Approved draft agenda for September 13, 2022 meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, conducting routine business and voting on several action items. The board approved revisions to Policy JICA on student dress, approved a homeschool request, and voted on an athletics appeal and an employee grievance. The meeting also included executive sessions for legal advice and personnel matters.
- Approved revisions to Policy JICA Student Dress/Articles/Displays
- Approved homeschool request for students 1 and 2
- Denied athletics appeal (upheld administration recommendation)
- Denied employee grievance hearing (upheld administration recommendation)
- Approved consent agenda and draft agenda for August 23, 2022 meeting
Summer Board Retreat
The Richland School District 2 board is holding a summer retreat to discuss district focus areas, set board goals for 2022-2023, and review several policy proposals. No formal action is requested on these items; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.
- Discussion of district focus areas (ACT) and board goals for 2022-2023
- Review of policy revision for part-time and substitute professional staff employment (Policy GCG)
- Proposal for a new intellectual property policy and administrative rule
- Update on ESSER (federal COVID relief) funding
- Discussion of safety and security plan recommendations
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 board held a regular meeting that included a public hearing and final approval of the FY 2022-2023 general fund budget. The board also voted on student appeals, approved a consent agenda, and discussed a policy revision on student dress. The meeting included executive sessions for legal advice and student appeals.
- Approved FY 2022/2023 budget (second reading)
- Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
- Approved student admission request into Adult Education program
- Voted to deny student appeals (students 1-2)
- Discussed policy revision JICA Student Dress/Articles/Displays
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, approving the retention of the Wyche Law Firm to represent the district in an Inspector General's investigation, with a special deviation from the hourly rate. The board also voted on student appeals, approved the consent agenda, and nominated officers for the 2022-2023 school year. The FY 2022/2023 budget was presented for first reading.
- Retained Wyche Law Firm for Inspector General investigation (motion carried 4-3)
- Denied student appeals for students 2, 3, and 4 (motions carried)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, adult education admissions, and LBA courses
- Nominated James Manning as Chairman, Amelia McKie as Vice Chairman, Teresa Holmes as Secretary for 2022-2023
- FY 2022/2023 budget first reading presented
Special Committee Meeting of the Whole on Safety and Security
The Richland School District 2 board held a special committee meeting on safety and security, discussing survey results and potential safety upgrades. No formal action was taken on these items, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Safety survey results presented
- Safety upgrades for consideration discussed
- Presentations included Be SMART, Back2School, and other materials
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, convening in executive session for student appeals and a security briefing, then voting on the appeals. The board also approved the consent agenda, heard updates on the grading task force and budget, and approved the draft agenda for the next meeting.
- Voted to uphold administration's recommendation for students 1-8 in student appeals
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 24 and May 31 meetings
- Heard update on K-12 Grading Task Force
- Approved draft agenda for June 28, 2022 meeting
Special Called Budget Workshop
The Richland School District 2 board held a special budget workshop to discuss and act on the 2022-2023 budget. They approved a continuing resolution for the school year and voted to request an 18.4 mill increase from County Council, though the vote was split. The board also discussed a budget document based on the amended House version and considered funding for summer school for graduating seniors.
- Approved 18.4 mill increase request to County Council for 2022-23 budget (vote 4-3)
- Adopted continuing resolution for 2022/2023 school year
- Discussed 2022-2023 budget based on House Version 2 Amended
- Item on funding summer school for graduating seniors listed but no action noted
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held a regular meeting, voting on student appeals, awarding an auditing contract, and approving the consent agenda. The board also discussed budget updates and capital improvements, and approved the draft agenda for the next meeting.
- Awarded contract to Burkett, Burkett & Burkett CPA's for auditing services from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, with option to renew for two additional years.
- Voted on nine student appeals, denying most and granting none, with specific conditions for student six.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 10 and May 16 meetings, adult education admissions, and employment recommendations.
- Approved proposals for SCSBA's 2023 Legislative Resolutions, with a motion to remove board member legal actions item failing.
- Added action item to May 31 agenda to approve summer school fees for seniors, with board member offering to give up salary.
Special Committee Meeting of the Whole on Safety and Security
This is a special committee meeting of the whole focused on safety and security. The agenda includes a discussion/information item on safety and security, with no action requested, followed by adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Discussion of safety and security (no action requested)
Special Committee Meeting of the Whole on Safety and Security
The Richland School District 2 special committee met to hold discussions regarding safety and security. No formal actions or votes were requested for the items listed on this agenda.
- Discussion regarding safety and security
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held a regular meeting, conducting routine business and voting on items discussed in executive session. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and student admissions, and took action on student appeals, a breach of contract complaint, and authorizing the superintendent to negotiate construction manager contracts. The meeting also included reports on district highlights, legislative issues, budget, and pupil services.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 26 and April 28 meetings
- Approved student admission requests into Adult Education program (students 1-4)
- Voted to deny student appeals for students 1-7, with one student returning to homeschool on probation
- Directed administration to file formal complaint with State Board of Education regarding employee contract breach
- Authorized superintendent to negotiate Construction Management at Risk Services contracts
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board held a special called meeting to approve the agenda and convene in executive session. During the executive session, members discussed matters related to safety and security.
- Approval of the April 28, 2022, meeting agenda
- Executive session convened to discuss safety and security
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, voting on student appeals from executive session, approving the consent agenda, and forming a Safety & Security Committee. The board also directed administration to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding a contract breach and denied a grievance appeal.
- Voted to deny student appeals for students 1-14, with some assigned to Blythewood Academy or LRADAC
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, adult education admissions, and personnel items
- Formed a Safety & Security Committee
- Directed administration to file formal complaint with State Board of Education over employee contract breach
- Denied grievance appeal; motion to grant appeal and remove trespass notice failed
Special Called Budget Workshop
This is a special called budget workshop where the board received an update on the FY22-23 budget. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, agenda approval) and a budget work session with no action requested. The board approved the agenda unanimously.
- FY22-23 Budget Update presented as information item
- Agenda approved unanimously by board members
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, convening in executive session to discuss student appeals, a breach of contract, and a security briefing. In public session, the board voted on nine student appeals, directing the administration to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding a professional employee's contract breach. The board also approved the consent agenda, the draft agenda for the next meeting, and received updates on the budget and legislative issues.
- Voted to uphold administration's recommendation for student appeals 1-9, with individual motions for each student
- Directed administration to file formal complaint with State Board of Education regarding employee contract breach
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, adult education admission, and personnel items
- Approved draft agenda for April 26, 2022, with inclusion of Executive Coaching update
- Received updates on 2022-2023 budget and legislative issues
Regular Board Meeting
The Board met to conduct regular business, including voting on student appeals and a complaint regarding contract breaches. Members also approved the upcoming 2023-2024 school year calendar and updates to the public concerns and complaints policy.
- Approved the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
- Approved revisions to Policy KE regarding Public Concerns and Complaints
- Directed administration to file a formal complaint to the State Board of Education regarding professional employees who breached contracts
- Voted on student appeals, including denials for students 1, 2, and 5
- Approved the 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule
Regular Board Meeting
The Board met to conduct regular business, including voting on student appeals and a formal complaint regarding an employee breach of contract. The session also included approvals for media service policies and the rescheduling of the April meeting.
- Directed administration to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding an employee breach of contract
- Voted to uphold the denial of appeals for students 1-11
- Approved revisions to Policy BEDI News Media Services at Board Meetings
- Rescheduled the April 5, 2022, Regular Board Meeting to Thursday, April 7, 2022
- Approved consent agenda items including adult education admissions and personnel recommendations
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with no action items, focused on discussions about executive coaching and parliamentary procedure. The agenda is largely procedural, with a break and adjournment.
- Discussion of executive coaching and parliamentary procedure
- Break scheduled
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board met to approve budget amendments using the General Fund balance. The Board also voted on student appeals and a grievance discussed in executive session.
- $6.45 million allocation for one-time bonuses of $1,000 net for full-time employees and $500 net for part-time employees
- $10 million transfer from the general fund to the Building Fund for capital improvements
- Approval of student admission requests into the Adult Education program
- Decision to uphold administration recommendations regarding student appeals and a grievance
- Update on capital improvements and construction
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, approving architectural services contracts, policy revisions for social studies and employee leaves, and several executive session items including student appeals and a breach of contract complaint. The board also received reports on the annual audit and legislative issues, and voted on agenda items for the next meeting.
- Approved architectural services contracts with Craig Gaulden Davis, Inc., Goodwyn Mills Cawood Inc., McMillian Pazdan Smith Architects, and Quackenbush Architects and Planners
- Approved revisions to Policy IHAC Social Studies and Policy GCC/GDC Employee Leaves and Absences, with hold harmless for employees with 106+ sick leave days
- Voted to refer students 1 and 5 to Blythewood Academy, deny appeals for students 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8, and failed to refer student 6 to Blythewood Academy with LRADAC
- Directed administration to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding a teacher's contract breach
- Failed motions to add a parent resolution, a quarantine process report, and a special meeting for January 25 events to upcoming agendas
Board Retreat
This meeting is a board retreat consisting of procedural items and discussions. The agenda includes discussions regarding executive coaching, parliamentary procedure, the budget timeline, and surplus funds.
- Discussion of Executive Coaching & Parliamentary Procedure
- Discussion of Budget Timeline & Surplus
- Review of Policy BEDI: News Media Services at Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, conducting routine business and voting on items from executive session. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and adult education admissions, and took action on student appeals and a breach-of-contract complaint. They also received informational updates on Cognia results, policy revisions, capital improvements, legislative issues, and high school assessment results.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 11, 2022 and adult education admissions
- Voted to deny appeals for students 1-3, 8, 9 and refer students 5-7, 10 to Blythewood Academy
- Directed administration to file formal complaint with State Board of Education regarding contract breaches
- Received updates on Cognia results, proposed policy revisions (IHAC, GCC/GDC), and capital improvements
- Approved draft agenda for Feb 8, 2022 meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Richland School District 2 Board held its regular meeting, conducting routine business including approving the agenda and consent agenda, and voting on student appeals from executive session. The board also received informational updates on legislative issues, COVID, and proposed policy revisions.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 14, 2021, employment recommendations, and an innovative CTE course request
- Voted to refer students 1-4 to Blythewood Academy and deny appeals for students 5-6
- Received updates on legislative issues and COVID
- Discussed proposed policy revisions for Social Studies Education and Employee Leaves and Absences