Sumter School District public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to enter into executive session. The closed session was convened to discuss the 2020-2021 Superintendent's Evaluation and receive legal advice regarding contractual matters.
- Motion to enter Executive Session for 2020-2021 Superintendent's Evaluation
- Receipt of legal advice pertaining to contractual matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the FY21 audit, general fund finances, capital projects, and a realignment update. The board will also enter executive session for legal, contractual, personnel, and student matters, and may take action on related items afterward.
- FY21 audit presentation and discussion
- General fund revenue and expenditures through November 30, 2021
- Capital projects update as of November 30, 2021
- Sumter Realignment Update
- Policy amendments (second reading) for ADA District Goals and Objectives
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly amend several district policies, including educational equity, district goals and objectives, and school resource officers. They will also discuss a policy related to the Open Carry with Training Act. The committee will consider recommendations to the full Board of Trustees and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and sample policies ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Review of Policy ADA School District Goals and Objectives
- Review of Policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- Discussion of policy related to the Open Carry with Training Act
- Approval of Policy Committee minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to receive legal advice on contractual and personnel matters in executive session. The board approved a motion to adopt the superintendent evaluation format discussed in executive session, scheduling a special meeting for December 14 at 6:00 PM. The superintendent also presented a 2020-2021 year-end review.
- Entered executive session for legal advice on contractual matters (motion passed)
- Entered executive session for legal advice on contractual/personnel matter (motion passed)
- Approved motion to adopt superintendent evaluation format, with evaluation at special meeting on December 14 at 6:00 PM
- Superintendent's 2020-2021 Year End Review presented (information item)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss transportation realignment. The main item is a review of draft options presented by Cropper GIS Consulting, followed by Q&A and recommendations for next steps. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19.
- Review of draft realignment options by Matthew Cropper, Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC (sumterrealignment.com)
- Discussion and Q&A on realignment options
- Recommendations for steps moving forward
- Approval of agenda and minutes (consent items)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to review committee reports and policy amendments. The Board approved a contract for legal services regarding the superintendent's evaluation and passed the November Personnel Report.
- Approved legal services from firm A for the superintendent's evaluation
- Approved the November Personnel Report
- Postponed second readings of ADA Goals and Objectives and KLGA School Resource Officers policies
- Approved votes cast by Trustees at the SCSBA Delegate Assembly
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to review financial reports, including general fund revenues and expenditures through June and September 2021, and a capital projects update. The committee will also consider approving the consent agenda and discuss next steps. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19.
- Review of General Fund revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2021
- Review of General Fund revenue and expenditures through September 30, 2021
- Capital Projects update as of September 30, 2021
- Approval of consent agenda including October 4 meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to review facilities, including updates from the District Operations Division and site visits. The committee will also discuss recommendations for next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items for approving the agenda and minutes.
- Approval of agenda (consent)
- Approval of minutes (consent)
- District Operations Division update
- Site visits update (consent/discussion)
- Recommendations for steps moving forward
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and review draft options for school realignment, presented by Cropper GIS Consulting. The committee will also consider recommendations for next steps. The meeting includes procedural items like agenda approval and minutes.
- Review of draft realignment options by Matthew Cropper, Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC
- Discussion of school closer to home proximity
- March 2022 deadline to school board
- Public meetings scheduled for December
- Updated handout from Mr. Cropper (9,579 KB) attached
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they discussed and took action on several items. They approved a motion to enter executive session for legal advice on contractual and property matters, and upon returning, approved in-person facilitation of realignment community meetings. The board also approved first readings of policy amendments regarding ADA goals, face coverings, social studies education, and school resource officers. Presentations were given on attendance services, preschool programs, and financial updates.
- Approved in-person facilitation of realignment community meetings
- Approved first readings of policy amendments: ADA, face coverings, social studies, school resource officers
- Discussed realignment school board update with options analysis handouts
- Reviewed general fund revenue and expenditures through June 30 and September 30, 2021
- Entered executive session for legal advice on contractual and property matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee met on October 18, 2021, to review several district policies. The agenda included discussions on educational equity, face coverings, and the Open Carry with Training Act. The committee also reviewed policies regarding school resource officers and graduation requirements.
- Review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and Sample Policy ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Review of Policy ADD Face Covering
- Discussion of Policy Related to the Open Carry with Training Act
- Review of Policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- Review of Policy IKF and IKF-R Graduation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting 6:00 PM Crestwood High School Fine Arts Atrium, 2000 Oswego Road, Sumter, SC 29153
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports from its facilities, finance, policy, and transportation study committees, and to hear a presentation on the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the agenda and minutes, and public input is scheduled. No votes on substantive matters are listed.
- Strategic Plan Steering Committee 2022-2027 presentation
- Facilities Committee report
- Finance Committee report
- Policy Committee report
- Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee report
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to review superintendent reports and conduct business regarding district operations. The board approved a lease agreement for the FTC cell tower and accepted the October personnel report.
- Approval of the FTC Cell Tower Lease Agreement
- Approval of the October Personnel Report
- Approval of individual student matters and transfers
- Postponement of action on Citizens Advisory Committee nominees
- Entry into executive session for legal advice and personnel matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Finance Committee will review updates on General Fund revenue and expenditures through June 30 and August 31, 2021. The committee will also discuss capital projects as of August 31, 2021.
- Review of General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through June 30, 2021
- Review of General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through August 31, 2021
- Update on Capital Projects as of August 31, 2021
- Executive session regarding legal advice and contract negotiations
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee will review a progress update regarding realignment draft options. The presentation will be provided by Matthew Cropper of Crocro GIS Consulting, LLC.
- Review of draft realignment options by Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING - 5:15 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on September 30, 2021, to discuss and take action on a mask mandate. The board discussed a federal court ruling regarding Proviso 1.108 and the district's mask policy, then entered executive session for legal advice. After returning to open session, the board voted to enact a mandatory mask mandate for all students and staff, with a vote of 7 in favor and 2 against.
- Discussion of SC Federal District Court ruling on Proviso 1.108
- Discussion of mask mandate in Sumter School District
- Motion to enter executive session for legal advice on pending claims (passed 8-1)
- Motion to enact mandatory mask mandate for students and staff (passed 7-2)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to review facilities, including updates from the District Operations Division and site visits. The committee will also discuss recommendations for next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items for approving the agenda and minutes.
- Approval of agenda (consent)
- Approval of minutes (consent)
- District Operations Division update
- Site visits update (discussion/action)
- Recommendations for steps moving forward
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they discussed and voted on several items. A temporary mask mandate for staff and students failed, while an amended textbook adoption was approved. The board also postponed a vote on RFPs for organizational analysis, job classification, and salary study solicitation, and entered executive session for legal and contractual matters.
- Temporary mask mandate for all staff and students Sept 29-Oct 13, 2021 failed (4 yea, 5 nay)
- Amended Textbook Adoption approved
- RFP for Organizational Analysis, Job Classification, and Salary Study Solicitation vote postponed
- Executive session for legal advice, contract negotiations, and property matters
- General fund revenue and expenditures updates through June 30 and August 31, 2021
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM (Realignment Public Information Session #1)
The Sumter School District Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee is holding its first public information session on school realignment. The meeting includes a presentation by Matthew Cropper of Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC, followed by questions and answers. The committee will also handle routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes.
- Realignment Public Information Session #1 with Matthew Cropper, Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC (sumterrealignment.com)
- Questions and Answers session on realignment
- Approval of agenda and minutes (consent items)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, and took action on several items. The board voted on a mask mandate for students and employees, but the motion failed. The board also approved a resolution urging the South Carolina General Assembly to repeal Budget Proviso 1.108, which is related to mask mandates. Other actions included approving textbook adoptions, the eight percent bond projects, the superintendent's goals, and personnel matters.
- Mask mandate motion failed (5-4) for a two-week mandate starting September 15
- Approved resolution urging repeal of 2021-2022 Budget Proviso 1.108
- Approved eight percent bond projects
- Approved textbook adoptions for health, music, art, social studies, science, and CTE
- Approved sending formal complaint to State Board of Education against Employee A
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Finance Committee will discuss general fund revenues and expenditures through July 2021. The meeting includes updates on capital projects, ESSER funding plans, and minority business enterprise utilization.
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures report through June 30, 2021
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures report through July 31, 2021
- Capital Projects Update as of July 31, 2021
- ESSER I, II, and III spending plan updates
- FY 2021-2022 Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
This meeting consists of procedural items and a report from the Policy Committee. The subcommittee will review committee updates and discuss recommendations for moving forward.
- Policy Committee Report Updates
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss school safety protocols and financial updates. The board voted to authorize litigation against JUUL and other companies on a contingency fee basis and approved the second reading of amendments to Policy ADD regarding face coverings.
- Authorized litigation against JUUL and other companies via Halligan Mahoney & Williams, P.A., Solomon Law Group, LLC, and Frazer PLC
- Approved second reading of amendments to Policy ADD Face Coverings
- Approved the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan FY 2021-2022
- Failed motion to require masks in schools and implementation of mitigation safety protocols
- Reviewed General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through June 30, 2021, and July 31, 2021
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee met to review background data on school transportation. Matthew Cropper of Cropper GIS Consulting presented information related to the district's realignment efforts. The committee discussed next steps and prepared recommendations for the Board of Trustees regarding safe and efficient student transport.
- Review of background data by Matthew Cropper, Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC
- Discussion of steps moving forward for the transportation study
- Preparation of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a realignment presentation, mask policies, and various administrative rules. The board will also consider legal services, personnel, and student matters, and may enter executive session for legal and personnel discussions.
- First reading of Policy ADD Face Coverings, adding language that face masks are strongly recommended
- Approval of Legal Services RFP awarded to Halligan, Mahoney, and Williams
- Approval of 2021-2022 Home School Applications and Local Board Approved Classes
- Discussion of Guidelines for Mask on Public Transportation and Masks for Elementary Students
- Approval of Personnel Report and individual student matters/transfers
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called virtual meeting. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, then returned to open session and approved the August 2 Personnel Report as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting was procedural, with no public in-person attendance due to COVID-19.
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel report/employment, appointment, compensation, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, and/or release of an employee
- Approved the August 2 Personnel Report (motion passed unanimously)
- Meeting held virtually via YouTube and Facebook due to COVID-19
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP - 3:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting, open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19. The agenda is largely procedural, featuring opening/closing remarks and agenda approval, with the main substantive item being a team-building session led by Gwen Hampton of the South Carolina School Boards Association. No policy decisions or votes on specific items are listed.
- Team building session with Gwen Hampton, South Carolina School Boards Association
- Agenda approval by consensus
- Opening and closing remarks by Dr. Canty
- Meeting held at 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
- Limited public seating due to COVID-19
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet virtually to review and possibly amend several district policies, including those on educational equity, school resource officers, and face coverings. The committee will also discuss temporary and long-term emergency administrative rules related to COVID-19 and a policy on the Open Carry with Training Act. No final decisions are expected; the committee will make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees.
- Review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and sample policies ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Review of Policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- Review of Policy ADD Face Covering
- Discussion of policy related to the Open Carry with Training Act
- Review of temporary rules on transportation, attendance, and visitors
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met virtually to approve several administrative actions. Key decisions included authorizing annual 8% general obligation bonds through the SCAGO GO program and transitioning school board meetings back to an in-person format for August 2021.
- Approved resolution for annual 8% General Obligation Bonds through the SCAGO GO Program
- Approved the renaming of the Adult Education Building
- Authorized in-person public participation and school board meetings to begin August 2021
- Approved SSD Suggested Realignment Criteria
- Approved July Personnel Report
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from April 29, 2021, introduce new members, review goals and objectives, select sub-groups, and gather member input. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 29, 2021
- Introduction of new committee members
- Review of goals and objectives
- Sub-group selections
- Committee members questions and input
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR/VIRTUAL MEETING (Public Budget Hearing) 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget, with comments accepted electronically or by phone. The board will also discuss and vote on textbook adoptions, Title I-IV authorizations, and other routine items. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with no in-person attendance.
- Public hearing on FY 2022 proposed budget
- Approval of K-5 Spanish and high school math textbook adoption
- Authorization for superintendent to represent district for Title I, II, III, IV grants
- Approval of May and June personnel reports, including non-renewal of a professional employee
- Discussion of naming Adult Education building and Virtual Academy presentation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a virtual work session, discussing financial reports and taking action on several policy readings, personnel, and student matters. The board approved the May Personnel Report, individual student transfers, and multiple policy changes, including first reading of a safety plans policy and final readings on service animals and board committees. The meeting also included an executive session for legal, contractual, personnel, and student matters.
- Approved May Personnel Report
- Approved individual student transfers as discussed in executive session
- First reading of Policy EBCB Safety Plans and Drills
- Final reading of service animal policies (ACE, GBGAA, IMG, JLCDD) removing emotional support language
- Final reading of Policy BDE-R Board Committees (passed 8-1, Trustee Hilton dissenting)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting virtually to review and possibly amend several district policies, including educational equity, student assignment, school resource officers, face coverings, safety plans, and service animals. The committee will also consider second readings of policies on board committees and community use of school facilities, and may make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees.
- Review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and sample policies ACA and ACA-R
- Review of Policy JCA Assignment of Students to Schools
- Review of Policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- Second reading of policies on service animals (ACE, GBGAA, IMG, JLCDD)
- Second reading of Policy KF Community Use of School Facilities
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually to review financial reports, including the General Fund and Capital Projects through March 31, 2021, and the ESSER II spending plan. They will also discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget and may enter executive session for property, contractual, and personnel matters. The committee will make recommendations to the full board.
- Review of General Fund revenues and expenditures through March 31, 2021
- Capital Projects report update through March 31, 2021
- ESSER II spending plan discussion
- FY 2022 proposed budget first reading
- Executive session on property, contractual, and personnel matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular virtual meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and policy items. Key actions include approving the first reading of the FY 2022 proposed budget, approving Eight Percent Bond projects, and a budget transfer for the REACH program. The board also approved first readings of policy amendments regarding service animals and community use of school facilities, and entered executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters.
- Approved first reading of FY 2022 proposed budget
- Approved Eight Percent Bond projects
- Approved budget transfer for REACH program
- Approved first readings of service animal policy amendments (ACE, GBGAA, IMG, JLCDD)
- Approved first reading of Policy KF Community Use of School Facilities
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a virtual organizational meeting. The agenda includes opening remarks, introductions, discussion of goals and objectives, and setting the next meeting date. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Virtual meeting via YouTube and Facebook due to COVID-19
- Introductions of committee members
- Discussion of goals and objectives
- Setting next meeting date
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a virtual work session to discuss summer program plans, financial reports through March 31, 2021, the proposed FY2022 budget, and the ESSER II spending plan. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal advice and proposed contractual matters. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and Facebook.
- Summer Program Plans (Academic Recovery)
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through March 31, 2021
- Capital Projects Update through March 31, 2021
- General Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget
- ESSER II Spending Plan
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss several policies, including those on service animals, equity, board committees, student assignment, community use of facilities, and school resource officers. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss security personnel or devices, and will consider which policies to forward to the full board for approval.
- Review of SCSBA recommendations on service animals (ACE, GBGAA, IMG, JLCDD)
- Review of sample policy ACA and ACA-R on equity
- Review of policies BDE/BDE-R on board committees and JCA on student assignment
- Review of policy KF on community use of school facilities and KLGA on school resource officers
- Executive session to discuss development of security personnel or devices
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a virtual regular meeting on April 12, 2021. The board discussed the 2021-2022 budget, received committee reports, and took action on several personnel matters, including non-renewals and a formal complaint against an employee. They also approved the selection of Mauldin and Jenkins for audit services and approved public members for board committees.
- Approved RFPs for Audit Services and selected Mauldin and Jenkins
- Approved 2021-2022 personnel contracts and April personnel report
- Approved sending formal complaint to SC Board of Education against Employee B for breach of contract
- Approved non-renewal of contracts for Employees C and D (induction contracts) and conditional non-renewal for Employee E (continuing contract)
- Discussed 2021-2022 budget with revised timeline
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will review financial reports including the General Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through February 28, 2021, a Capital Projects Report, and a CARES funding budget report. They will also discuss the budget timeline and may enter executive session to discuss personnel and a proposed contractual matter. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.
- General Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through February 28, 2021
- Capital Projects Report through February 28, 2021
- CARES Funding Budget Report (ESSER 1 and CRF)
- Budget Timeline discussion
- Executive session on personnel and proposed contractual matter
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop, open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19. The agenda is primarily a training session facilitated by Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson of the South Carolina School Boards Association, covering topics such as FOIA, social media, duties and responsibilities, community engagement, employee matters, and policy adoption. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.
- Workshop on FOIA, social media, duties, and responsibilities
- Discussion on engaging the community and employee matters
- Guidance on adopting policies and administrative rules
- Limited first-come, first-served seating due to COVID-19
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a work session to review superintendent reports, including financial statements and capital projects. The meeting also included discussions regarding student engagement and a request to name an Adult Education building.
- Request to name Adult Education building
- General Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through February 28, 2021
- Capital Projects Update through February 28, 2021
- Motion to enter Executive Session for legal advice and contractual matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular virtual meeting on March 8, 2021. The board discussed and approved several action items, including the Energy Savings Program and a resolution for financing equipment and conservation measures related to the Trane Performance Contract. They also approved second readings of multiple policies, personnel report, individual student matters, and postponed a financial analysis on bonuses. The meeting included an executive session for legal, contractual, student, and personnel matters.
- Approved Energy Savings Program and Resolution Approving Financing of Equipment and Conservation Measures Related to the Trane Performance Contract
- Approved second readings of policies: GBGAB Lactation Accommodation, GCOA Evaluation of Instructional Staff, ACB Educational Equity, ACE Service/Emotional Support Animals, GBGAA Service/Emotional Support Animals (Staff), IMG Animals in Schools, JLCDD Service/Emotional Support Animals (Students), and BEDL Board Members and Electronic Communications
- Approved personnel report and individual student matters/transfers
- Postponed financial analysis on bonuses
- Approved reconsideration of temporary suspension of Policy BEDH Public Participation at Meetings/Process
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE VIRTUAL MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet virtually to discuss building and classroom sanitization and air quality, the progress of the Crosswell Park Early Childhood Center, and a review of the Energy Savings Program with a Trane presentation. The committee may also make recommendations to the Board of Trustees and approve the agenda and minutes from September 21, 2020.
- Building and Classroom Sanitization and Air Quality Update (discussion)
- Crosswell Park Early Childhood Center Building Progress (discussion)
- Review of Energy Savings Program with Trane presentation (discussion)
- Recommendation(s) to the Board of Trustees (action)
- Approval of minutes from September 21, 2020 (consent)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several school board policies, including those on lactation accommodation, staff evaluation, educational equity, service animals, and school resource officers. The committee will also consider a temporary suspension of public participation at meetings and discuss the development of security personnel or devices in executive session. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible recommendation to the full board.
- Review of policies: GBGAB Lactation Accommodation, GCOA Evaluation of Instructional Staff, ACB Educational Equity, ACE Service Animals, GBGAA Service Animals (Staff), IMG Animals in Schools, JLCDD Service Animals (Students)
- Review of model policy BEDL Board Members and Electronic Communications
- Review of sample policy ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Review of policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- Executive session discussion on development of security personnel or devices
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP -CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED - 6:00 PM - District Office - 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150
This meeting agenda is for a Board of Trustees workshop that has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda items, including a team-building session on topics like FOIA and social media, are therefore not being acted on at this time.
- Workshop cancelled and will be rescheduled
- Team building session with Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson on FOIA, social media, duties, community engagement, employee matters, and policy adoption
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a work session to review the Superintendent's report, including general fund revenues and expenditures through January 31, 2021. The meeting also included discussions regarding capital projects and finance committee recommendations.
- Review of General Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through January 31, 2021
- Capital Projects Update through January 31, 2021
- Finance Committee Recommendation regarding Capital Projects Fund 520
- Motion to enter Executive Session for legal advice and personnel matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular virtual meeting on February 8, 2021. The board discussed committee reports, including finance and transportation recommendations, and received updates on academics, home schooling, and an energy audit. The board postponed action on the Energy Savings Program and the related Trane Performance Contract financing resolution until the next regular meeting. The board also approved first readings of several policy updates and entered executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters.
- Postponed action on Energy Savings Program and Trane Performance Contract financing resolution until next regular meeting
- Approved first readings of SCSBA policy updates: GBGAB Lactation Accommodation, GCOA Evaluation of Instructional Staff, ACB Educational Equity, ACE Service Animals, GBGAA Service Animals (Staff), IMG Animals in Schools, JLCDD Service Animals (Students)
- Approved first reading of Model Policy BEDL Board Members and Electronic Communications
- Approved proposed property contractual matter (motion passed)
- Approved personnel report as presented (motion passed)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Virtual
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several school board policies, including updates on lactation accommodation, evaluation of instructional staff, educational equity, and service animals for staff and students. The committee will also consider a draft application for community members to serve on board committees, sample equity policies from a neighboring district, a model policy on board members' electronic communications, and continue review of the policy on community use of school facilities. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and Facebook, with no in-person attendance due to COVID-19.
- Review of SCSBA policy updates: GBGAB Lactation Accommodation, GCOA Evaluation of Instructional Staff, ACB Educational Equity, ACE Service Animals, GBGAA Service Animals (Staff), IMG Animals in Schools, JLCDD Service Animals (Students)
- Draft policy BDE/BDE-R on community members application for board committees
- Sample policy ACA and ACA-R on equity from a neighboring district
- Model policy BEDL on board members and electronic communications
- Continued review of policy KF on community use of school facilities
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a virtual regular meeting. The board will hear reports from the superintendent, including a financial analysis follow-up, FY 20 audit presentation, and a tour of the district. Action items include approving the 2021-2022 district calendar and the personnel report, as well as entering executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approval of 2021-2022 district calendar (190-day option)
- Approval of personnel report
- FY 20 audit presentation
- Financial analysis follow-up from December 14 meeting
- Executive session for legal advice, property contracts, and personnel