Richland School District 2 public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board met to vote on personnel matters and district policies. Key decisions included extending the Superintendent's contract and updating rules for community use of school facilities.

• Extension of the Superintendent's contract to June 30, 2028
• Approval of safety and security measures for W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center
• Revision of Policy KF regarding Community Use of School Facilities
• Approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
• Review of the External Auditor's Report and 2026-2027 General Fund Budget timeline

Work Session

The Richland County School District Two Board is holding a work session to discuss internal governance. The meeting focuses on board self-evaluation results, strategic goals, and board committees.

• Board Self-Evaluation Results
• Board Strategic Goals
• Board Committees

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future agendas. The primary focus is drafting the agenda for the December 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.

• Drafting the December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board met to handle personnel matters, student appeals, and organizational changes. The Board voted to restructure its committees and discussed policies regarding AI use and facility usage.

• Merged Strategic Planning and Policy Committees into one and established a new Academics Committee
• Denied a student appeal for student #3
• Accepted a student admission request for the Adult Education Program for student #1
• Approved employment recommendations and certified releases
• Discussed Model Policy IJND regarding Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use

Work Session

The Richland County School District Two Board, Superintendent, and Senior Leadership are meeting for a work session. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding strategic resource alignment.

• Discussion on Strategic Resource Alignment

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss and draft agendas for upcoming board meetings. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.

• Review of the November 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of the December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board decided on several policy revisions and personnel matters. The board also approved changes to elementary school attendance lines and a new policy for livestreaming meetings.

• Approval of Elementary Attendance Line Adjustment for the 2026–2027 school year
• Adoption of Policy BEA regarding livestreaming of Board Meetings, effective January 1, 2026
• Revision of Policy IHAA (English/Reading/Writing/Language Arts Education)
• Revision of Policy ILBB (State Assessment Programs)
• Approval of student admission requests for the District's Adult Education Program

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss agendas for upcoming Board meetings. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.

• Review of the October 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of the November 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board met to vote on personnel matters and student admissions for the Adult Education Program. The board also reviewed legislative updates and several proposed policy revisions. No action was requested on the new business policy proposals.

• Approved student admission requests for students 1-3 into the Adult Education Program
• Approved employment recommendations and certified releases
• Approved classified employment releases and in-district transfers
• Proposed policy BEA regarding livestreaming of board meetings
• Proposed policy revisions for unencumbered time (GCLE), language arts education (IHAA), and state assessment programs (ILBB)

Work Session

The Richland County School District Two Board held a work session to discuss parliamentary procedure training. No formal action was taken on substantive items; the meeting focused on procedural matters and training.

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to plan future business. The session focuses on reviewing and drafting agendas for the October 14 and October 28 Regular Board Meetings.

• Review of October 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of October 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board is deciding on student appeals, adult education admissions, and contract ratifications. The body is also discussing elementary attendance line adjustments and reviewing achievement reports for elementary and middle schools.

• Ratification of contracts for PowerSchool Group, LLC. and Magic School, Inc.
• Proposed 2026-2027 calendar changes including a holiday on December 21, 2026, and a workday on July 28, 2026
• Approval of student admission requests for six students into the Adult Education Program
• Reallocation of Guided Math Professional Development Funds
• Proposal for Elementary Attendance Line Adjustment

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future meeting schedules. The session focuses on reviewing the September 23, 2025 agenda and drafting the October 14, 2025 agenda.

• Review of September 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of October 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board is meeting to decide on student admissions for adult education and requests for at-home instruction. The board is also reviewing employment recommendations and certified releases.

• Student admission requests for the District's Adult Education Program
• Requests for At-Home Instruction
• Employment Recommendations and Certified Releases
• Classified Employment Releases and In-District Transfers
• Change of start time for the September 23, 2025 meeting to 4:30pm

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to plan future business. The session focuses on reviewing the September 9 agenda and drafting the September 23 agenda.

• Review of September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of September 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board met to conduct regular business, including voting on items discussed in executive session. The Board approved a property purchase and ratified an emergency restoration contract. They also approved a Minority Utilization Plan.

• Purchase of property and improvements at 501 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC from 501 SCCR LLC
• Ratification of contract for Pulliam Restoration for emergency gym floor services at Westwood High School
• Approval of the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan
• Approval of student admission requests for the District's Adult Education Program
• Authorization to revisit the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar due to the Educator Assistance Act

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future agendas. This includes reviewing the agenda for August 26, 2025, and drafting the agenda for September 9, 2025.

• Review of August 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board conducted a regular meeting to approve personnel changes and committee assignments. The Board voted to postpone a decision on the Minority Utilization Plan until August 26, 2025.

• Postponed vote on the Minority Utilization Plan to August 26, 2025
• Approved employment recommendations and certified releases
• Approved K-5 STEM Lab as a Local Board Approved (LBA) course
• Approved Finance, Policy, Student Support, Strategic Plan and Operations Committees for 2025-2026
• Approved classified employment releases and in-district transfers

Work Session

The Board will meet for a work session to discuss board activity and administrative reports. No formal actions are requested for the new business items.

• Discussion of Special Education and Student Services administrative reports
• Discussion of Board Activity

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future agendas. The session focuses on reviewing the August 12 meeting agenda and drafting the August 26 meeting agenda.

• Review of August 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of August 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board decided not to participate in a district-wide Community Eligibility Program, citing financial burden. The Board also approved personnel recommendations and authorized the superintendent to seek various funding sources for the next fiscal year.

• Resolution to not participate in the 2025-2026 district-wide Community Eligibility Program
• Approval of student admission requests for the Adult Education Program
• Approval of employee recommendations and certified releases
• Authorization for the superintendent to apply for State, Federal, Foundation, and Special Funded Programs funding for 2025-2026
• Approval of a new board meeting structure and agenda format starting August 12, 2025

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future agendas. This includes reviewing the agenda for the July 22, 2025 meeting and drafting the agenda for the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Review of July 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of August 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board decided on several policy revisions and personnel appointments. The board also voted to retain a law firm for property matters and approved a bond resolution.

• Approval of the Eight Percent Bond Resolution
• Authorization to retain Richardson, Plowden and Robinson, PA for property and real estate matters
• Revision of Policy IKE regarding Promotion and Retention of Students
• Revision of Policy GCC/GDC regarding Employee Leaves and Absences
• Appointment of Gary Dennis as Board Legislative Contact and Niki Porter as Safety and Security Committee Chair

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to plan future business. The session focuses on reviewing the July 8 agenda and drafting the July 22 agenda.

• Review of July 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of July 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Work Session

The Board will meet for a work session to discuss board development and strategic alignment. No formal actions are requested for the new business item.

• Board Development & Strategic Alignment Session

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board met to approve the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and funding flexibility reports. The Board also discussed policy revisions regarding student promotion and employee leaves, and considered an eight percent bond resolution.

• Approval of 2025-2026 General Fund Budget including a 6 mill increase
• Authorization for superintendent to enter an option agreement to purchase property
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Funding Flexibility report
• Discussion of an Eight Percent Bond Resolution and Capital Improvements 2025-2026
• Proposed policy revisions for student promotion/retention (Policy IKE) and employee leaves (Policy GCC/GDC)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss agendas for upcoming Board meetings. This includes reviewing the June 24, 2025, agenda and drafting the July 8, 2025, agenda.

• Review of June 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of July 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board conducted a regular meeting to handle personnel matters and program admissions. The Board voted on items discussed in executive session and received an operations update on transportation.

• Approval of Employment Recommendations and Certified Releases
• Approval of Student Admission Requests into the District's Adult Education Program for Student# 1
• Approval of Classified Employment Releases and In-District Transfers
• Continuous Improvement Plan Update
• Operations Update regarding Transportation

Special Called Board Meeting

The Board met for a special called meeting to discuss items related to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. A motion to rescind a previous action regarding the budget from the May 27, 2025 meeting failed.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
• Failed motion to rescind action taken on May 27, 2025 regarding the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future meeting schedules. The session focuses on reviewing the June 10, 2025, agenda and drafting the June 24, 2025, agenda.

• Review of June 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of June 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Board is deciding on budget priorities for the 2025-2026 General Fund and reviewing personnel recommendations. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss student appeals and adult education admissions.

• Acceptance of 2025-2026 General Fund budget priorities
• Approval of Student Admission Requests for the Adult Education Program (Students# 1-4)
• Approval of Classified Employment Releases and In-District Transfers
• Review of Employment Recommendations and Certified Releases
• Operations Report on Capital Improvement

Agenda Review Meeting

This agenda review meeting is procedural. The board discusses agendas for the May 27 and June 10 regular board meetings. No substantive votes or decisions are on this agenda.

• Review of agendas for May 27 and June 10 regular board meetings

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board approved revisions to Policy DJ (Purchasing) and Policy ADF (School Wellness). The board also acted on executive session items, including granting a student appeal and approving adult education admissions and employment recommendations. A 3rd quarter financial report was presented for information.

• Approved revision to Policy DJ - Purchasing
• Approved revision to Policy ADF - School Wellness
• Granted appeal for Student#1 to attend Blythewood Academy for 90 days
• Approved Student Admission Requests into the District's Adult Education Program
• Presented 3rd Quarter Financial Report (information only)

Agenda Review

This is a procedural planning session where board leadership reviews draft agendas for upcoming regular board meetings on May 13 and May 27, 2025. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of agenda for May 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Draft agenda for May 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Legislative Roundtable

The Board will meet with South Carolina legislators to discuss future opportunities for the district. The agenda consists of discussions and a tour; no formal actions are requested.

• Introduction by Superintendent: 'Who is Richland Two?'
• Discussion between legislators and the Senior Leadership Team
• Tour of the Performing Arts Center

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board held a regular meeting covering executive session items, budget approval, and policy proposals. The board voted to approve a 12-mill increase for the 2025-2026 general fund budget and authorized use of fund balance for non-recurring costs. It also acted on student appeals, adult education admissions, employment recommendations, and a professional employee termination.

• Approved 12-mill increase for FY2025-2026 general fund budget (motion by Niki Porter, second by Shelley Williams, passed 4-3)
• Approved use of fund balance to cover non-recurring costs in FY2025-2026
• Terminated an induction contract employee effective May 23, 2025 with contract non-renewal (motion by Niki Porter, passed 6-1)
• Denied a student appeal and approved three adult education program admission requests
• Proposed policy revisions: Policy DJ (Purchasing) and Policy ADF (School Wellness) presented for information

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future agendas. The session focuses on reviewing the April 22, 2025, meeting and drafting the May 13, 2025, meeting.

• Review of April 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of May 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Work Session

The Board held a work session to discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget and board leadership training. No formal actions were requested for the new business items.

• Budget Discussion - FY 2025-2026
• Board Leadership Training

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board held a regular meeting that included an executive session, a consent agenda, and public participation. The Board voted to accept the withdrawal of the Hope City Charter School application submitted in February 2025, acknowledging the planning committee's intent to file a new application in the next cycle. Other actions included approving student admission requests into the adult education program, employment recommendations, and professional recommendations for the 2025-26 school year.

• Board accepted withdrawal of Hope City Charter School application (filed Feb 10, 2025; withdrawn Apr 4, 2025)
• Approved Student Admission Requests into the District's Adult Education Program for two students
• Approved Employment Recommendations and Certified Releases as presented
• Ratified Professional Recommendations for 2025-26 school year (employee numbers 9, 222, 358, 716; some abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, a diploma petition, textbook selection, and classified employment releases/transfers

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future meeting schedules. The session focuses on reviewing the April 8, 2025, agenda and drafting the April 22, 2025, agenda.

• Review of April 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of April 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The board held a public input session on the 2025-26 budget, then moved into executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and audit matters. In public session, they voted on items from executive session, including hiring legal counsel for an insurance matter and approving employment recommendations. They approved Calendar C as the 2026-2027 academic calendar after Calendar B failed, and awarded a three-year external audit contract to Greene, Finney, Cauley, LLP. They also approved a legislative roundtable event on April 24, 2025.

• Public input session on the 2025-26 budget
• Approval of 2026-2027 academic calendar (Calendar C) by a 5-2 vote
• Engagement of Hubbard & Gottschall Law for legal representation on an insurance matter
• Three-year contract with Greene, Finney, Cauley, LLP for external audit starting July 1, 2025
• Student appeal granted to move to Blythewood Academy for remainder of school year

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural agenda review meeting for Richland County School District Two. The board chair, superintendent, and board officers will discuss and draft the agendas for the March 25 and April 8, 2025 regular board meetings. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review agenda for March 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Draft agenda for April 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board held a public input session on the 2025-26 budget, then entered executive session to discuss legal advice on property purchase, adult education admissions, and employment recommendations. After reconvening, they voted to authorize the purchase of 6.51 acres from JNW Investments, approved a student admission request into the adult education program, approved employment recommendations and certified releases, and approved a budget transfer. The board also discussed the proposed 2026-2027 academic calendar and a legislative event.

• Public input session on 2025-26 budget
• Authorized purchase of 6.51 acres (TMS 23000-03-06) from JNW Investments
• Approved student admission request into the Adult Education Program
• Approved employment recommendations and certified releases
• Discussed proposed 2026-2027 academic calendar (no action taken)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss future meeting schedules. The session focuses on reviewing the March 11, 2025, agenda and drafting the March 25, 2025, agenda.

• Review of March 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of March 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board conducted a regular meeting to address personnel matters and financial updates. The Board voted on whether to file formal complaints with the State Board of Education regarding employees who breached their contracts.

• Voted to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education for professional employee#2 regarding a breach of contract
• Voted not to file formal complaints for professional employee#1 and professional employee#3 regarding contract breaches
• Approved student admission requests for the District's Adult Education Program for Student# 1
• Approved Classified Employment Releases and In-District Transfers
• Reviewed the 2nd Quarter Financial Report and Budget Update

Virtual Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural meeting where the board chair, superintendent, and board officers meet virtually to discuss and draft agendas for upcoming regular board meetings on February 25 and March 11, 2025. No substantive decisions or public votes are expected.

• Review agenda for Feb 25 Regular Board Meeting
• Draft agenda for March 11 Regular Called Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board held a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, addressing student appeals, adult education admissions, and employment recommendations. The board voted to deny appeals for three students, approved admission requests for two students to the Adult Education Program, and approved employment recommendations and certified releases. The consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and classified employment releases/transfers, was also approved. Information reports were presented on the CATE program update and budget survey results.

• Denied appeals for Student#1, Student#2, and Student#3 (motions carried, with split vote on Student#3: 5 yes, 2 no)
• Approved Student Admission Requests into the District's Adult Education Program for two students
• Approved Employment Recommendations and Certified Releases as presented
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of January 28 meeting and classified employment releases/in-district transfers
• Received informational reports: CATE Program Update and Finance Report on Budget Survey Results

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss and draft agendas for future Board meetings. This includes reviewing the agenda for February 11, 2025, and drafting the agenda for February 25, 2025.

• Review of February 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of February 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board held a regular meeting, entering executive session to discuss contractual, student, and personnel matters. After reconvening in public session, the board voted on several items, including approving a law firm for property transactions, student appeals, adult education admissions, employment decisions, and the superintendent's goals. The board also approved convening a Safety and Security Committee and received reports on preschool programs and safety services.

• Authorized superintendent to retain Richardson, Plowden and Robinson, PA for a property matter including real estate transactions
• Approved the Superintendent's Goals with specific objectives, evidence, and targets
• Approved student admission requests into the District's Adult Education Program for three students
• Directed administration not to file a formal complaint with the State Board of Education regarding two employees who breached their employment contracts
• Approved convening the Safety and Security Committee for the 2024-2025 school year

Agenda Review Meeting

The Board Chair, Superintendent, and Board Officers are meeting to discuss and draft agendas for future Board meetings. This includes reviewing the agenda for January 28, 2025, and drafting the agenda for February 11, 2025.

• Review of January 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda
• Drafting of February 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Richland County School District Two Board conducted a regular meeting, including an executive session and public voting on items discussed in private. The board voted on multiple student appeals, approved the superintendent's evaluation goals, and reviewed reports on chronic absenteeism and capital improvement projects. A consent agenda was also approved.

• Voted to deny appeals for Students #2 and #5, and to send Students #3 and #4 to Blythewood Academy for the remainder of the year
• Approved the Superintendent's Evaluation Goals as presented
• Discussed and approved contractual matter regarding property easement and capital projects' budget updates
• Recognized Mrs. Niki Porter as SCSBA New Region 8 Director
• Received report on chronic absenteeism and reviewed FY2025-2026 budget timeline

Board Work Session

The Richland County School District Two Board met for a work session to discuss board leadership, special education laws and policies, and parliamentary procedures. No action was taken on these items; the meeting was procedural and informational. The board approved the agenda and adjourned.

• Discussion on board leadership purpose and future readiness
• Discussion on special education laws, policies, and procedures
• Discussion on SCSBA parliamentary procedures
• Discussion on board member feedback