Sumter School District public meetings in 2022
42 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met on December 12, 2022, and took action on several items, including approving Fall 2022 bond capital projects, a first reading of a safety policy, and property matters. The board also approved a diploma petition, an out-of-district transfer, and compensation for a former employee, and discussed financial reports and capital project updates.
- Approved Fall 2022 Bond Capital Projects Recommendations
- Approved first reading of Policy EBCB: Safety Plans and Drills
- Authorized transfer of St. John Elementary School to Shiloh Project-Lift, Inc.
- Approved moving forward with property contractual matter for Delaine Elementary School conversion to Professional Development Complex
- Approved motion to lift 10% reduction in retiree salary effective January 1, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on November 14, 2022, at Hillcrest Middle School. The board approved a salary increase for all classified employees retroactive to October 31, 2022, and approved a salary increase for an unnamed employee. It also approved a diploma petition, the monthly personnel report, and the third reading of Policy IJL and addendum to Policy JCA. The board postponed the first reading of Policy EBCB on safety plans and drills, and denied a request for a grievance hearing for an employee.
- Approved salary increase for all classified employees, retroactive to October 31, 2022
- Approved salary increase for Employee B
- Approved Student A's diploma petition
- Denied Employee A's request for a grievance hearing
- Postponed first reading of Policy EBCB: Safety Plans and Drills
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review policies and possible amendments. They will discuss the inception of a Safety and School Climate Committee and an equity audit update, and consider recommendations to the full board. The meeting is open to the public and available virtually.
- Discussion of Safety and School Climate Committee inception
- Equity audit update
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Approval of policy committee minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including the monthly personnel report, second reading of policies IJL and JCA, third reading of policies IHC, IHCA, and IMDA, and acceptance of an FTC settlement agreement. The board will also receive reports on academics, finances, and superintendent's goals. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of second reading of Policy IJL and addendum to Policy JCA
- Approval of third and final reading of Policies IHC, IHCA, IMDA
- Approval to accept terms of FTC settlement agreement
- Monthly personnel report
- Office of Finance: Revenue and Expenditures Reports for SY 22 and SY 23
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss facility-related items, including the cost of changing locks at all district facilities, the use of metal detectors in schools, an update on the TRANE/Duke Energy Smart Saver Prescriptive Program savings, site visits, and general facilities updates. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and minutes, and will make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. This is a working session open to the public.
- Cost to change locks on all district facilities
- Metal detectors in schools
- TRANE/Duke Energy Smart Saver Prescriptive Program savings update
- Site visits update
- Recommendations to Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on October 10, 2022, at Shaw Heights Elementary School. The board approved several action items, including amending the 2022-2023 school calendar to incorporate wellness days, approving the monthly personnel report, and advancing policy changes (first reading of Policy JCA addendum, second reading of Policies IHC, IHCA, IMDA, and IJL). They also entered executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers, a diploma petition, and personnel issues, and subsequently approved related actions. The meeting included public participation, board communications, and a superintendent's report covering financial updates and capital projects.
- Amended SY 22-23 calendar to include wellness days
- Approved October 10, 2022 personnel report
- First reading of Policy JCA addendum approved
- Second reading of Policies IHC, IHCA, IMDA, and IJL approved
- Approved student transfers and diploma petition after executive session
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they approved the monthly personnel report, authorized advertising and hiring for two new district-level positions, adopted four policies (IHC, IHCA, IMDA, IJL), and contracted with SCSBA for a policy audit. They also discussed a policy addendum and St. John Property in executive session.
- Approved monthly personnel report
- Approved request to advertise and hire for two new district-level positions
- Adopted policies IHC, IHCA, IMDA, and IJL
- Approved contract with SCSBA for policy manual audit
- Delayed approval of Policy JCA addendum to regular meeting
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 12, 2022, at Chestnut Oaks Middle School. The board approved the September personnel report, a request to reallocate capital project funds (524 and 525), and initiated a district-wide salary study. The board also received reports on finances, discipline, and legislative updates, and entered executive session for personnel and other discussions.
- Approved reallocation of Capital Project Funds 524 and 525
- Initiated district-wide salary study
- Approved September Personnel Report
- Received General Fund revenue and expenditures through August 31, 2022
- Heard Duke Energy Smart Saver Prescriptive Incentive Payment check presentation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on the district's financial status, including general fund revenues and expenditures for July and August 2022, capital projects updates, ESSER funds, and the FY 2023 budget. The committee will also discuss the implementation of a district-wide salary study and may make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures for July and August 2022
- Capital Projects Update through August 31, 2022
- ESSER Funds Update/Line Items
- FY 2023 Budget Update
- Implementation of a District-wide Salary Study
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session on August 22, 2022, at Wilder Elementary School. The board approved several action items, including textbook adoptions for elementary PE and high school science, social studies, and PE, the MBE Utilization Plan for FY 22-23, the monthly personnel report, and the naming of the Joe Norris Bullpen/Gary Nelson Training Room at Sumter High School. The board also entered executive session to discuss student transfers and personnel matters.
- Approved K-5 PE and 9-12 Science, Social Studies, and PE textbook adoptions for SY 22-23
- Approved MBE Utilization Plan for FY 22-23
- Approved naming of Joe Norris Bullpen/Gary Nelson Training Room at SHS
- Approved monthly personnel report with amendment to Employee A
- Entered executive session for student transfers and personnel report
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, at Oakland Primary School. The board approved the agenda, heard public comments, received reports on finances and minority business utilization, and entered executive session to discuss student appeals, personnel, and legal matters. After returning to open session, the board approved the superintendent's recommendations on an appeal, the monthly personnel report, and student transfers.
- Approved Monthly Personnel (August) Report and addendum
- Approved individual student transfers into and out of district
- Upheld previous superintendent recommendation on Appeal A
- Received legal counsel on compensation for former employee
- Approved consent agenda including July 18, 2022 meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 18, 2022, where they adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget after a public hearing, approved a resolution authorizing annual 8% general obligation bonds through the SCAGO GO program, and took action on personnel and student transfers. The board also discussed a provision to enroll employees' children in schools of choice, which was postponed.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023 proposed budget
- Resolution authorizing annual 8% General Obligation Bonds through SCAGO GO Program
- Approval of monthly personnel report and employee appeal hearing scheduled for 8/8/2022
- Approval of student transfers in/out of district
- Postponement of provision to enroll employees' children in school of choice
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to approve several administrative and academic items. Key actions included approving a separation agreement for Superintendent Dr. Penelope E. Martin-Knox and adopting new textbooks for Science and Social Studies.
- Approved separation agreement with Dr. Martin-Knox
- Approved 2022-2023 Local Board Approved Courses
- Approved textbook adoptions for Science K-8 and various Social Studies levels
- Approved Sumter School District Procurement Policy
- Approved continuing resolution to carry the 2021-2022 budget into fiscal year 2022-2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a work session to review financial updates, including revenue, expenditures, and the FY 2023 budget. The board also reviewed committee reports regarding an equity audit and discussed athletics repairs.
- Approved increasing the credit card limit on corporate account 1188 from $50,000 to $100,000
- Authorized the Superintendent to proceed with a proposed property contractual matter
- Approved the May 23, 2022, Personnel Report
- Reviewed FY 2021 procurement audit and capital projects updates
- Approved high school diploma petitions under the consent agenda
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Facilities Committee will hold a meeting to receive updates on district operations and site visits. The agenda also includes reviewing recommendations for the Board of Trustees.
- District Operations Division Update
- Site Visits Update
- Recommendations to Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to receive a FY 2023 budget update and discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, in executive session. The board approved the May 17, 2022 Personnel Report but a motion on the FY 2023 budget failed. The meeting was open to the public in person and virtually.
- FY 2023 Budget Update presented by Office of Finance
- Executive session on compensation, employment, release, transfer of employees, and superintendent search
- Approved May 17, 2022 Personnel Report
- FY 2023 Budget motion failed (no vote recorded)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, including general fund revenues and expenditures through March 31, 2022, capital projects updates, ESSER funds, and the proposed FY 2023 budget. The committee will also consider recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public and available virtually.
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through March 31, 2022
- Capital Projects Update through March 31, 2022
- ESSER Funds Update/Line Items
- FY 2023 Budget Update
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss potential amendments to several policies, including educational equity, distance and virtual education, and parent conferences. The committee will also discuss open enrollment and conduct an audit of the SCSBA policy manual. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.
- Review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and sample policies ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Administrative review of policies on distance, online, and virtual education (IJNDAA) and parent conferences (IKACA)
- SCSBA Policy Manual Audit
- Discussion of open enrollment
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
AGENDA - BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding its regular May 2022 meeting, including the swearing-in of a new ex-officio military representative, public comments, and a legislative update. The board will enter executive session to discuss student transfers, personnel matters, and the superintendent search, then take action on the monthly personnel report and student transfer approvals. The agenda also includes nominations and proposals for the state school boards association.
- Swearing in of Dennisse Jones, Shaw AFB School Liaison Program Manager, as ex-officio board member
- Executive session for student transfers, personnel report, superintendent search, and legal advice on a pending claim
- Action on Monthly Personnel Report covering compensation, employment, release, and transfer of employees
- Action on Individual Student Matter(s) Transfer(s) Into/Out of District
- Discussion of SCSBA officer nominations, legislative resolutions, and constitutional changes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 7:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to enter executive session for personnel matters related to the superintendent search, including conducting finalist interviews. The board will also consider any action deemed appropriate or necessary resulting from the executive session. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.
- Executive session for superintendent search finalist interview
- Motion to enter executive session passed unanimously (9 yea votes)
- Meeting held at Sumter High School Auditorium, 2580 McCray's Mill Road
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 7:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary purpose of the session was to conduct interviews for the superintendent search.
- Motion to enter into executive session regarding superintendent search and finalist interviews
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 7:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent search, including conducting a finalist interview in executive session. The board also received a presentation on proposed school board redistricting areas. The meeting was open to the public in person and virtually.
- Motion passed to enter executive session for superintendent search finalist interview
- Presentation on school board areas/redistricting proposal
- Redistricting proposal PDF and large-scale map attached
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 7:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a work session to review financial reports and bond projects. The board approved the first reading of the FY 2023 Proposed Budget and authorized eight percent bond projects.
- First Reading: FY 2023 Proposed Budget
- Approval of eight percent bond projects
- Executive session regarding Superintendent search and finalist interviews
- Review of General Fund revenue and expenditures through March 31, 2022
- Review of Capital Projects updates through March 31, 2022
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 11, 2022, where they approved the Sumter Realignment Project Option 4 to begin in the 2023-2024 school year, despite a split vote. They also named four finalists for the superintendent position, approved the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan, and passed several policy amendments. The meeting included public participation, a salary study presentation, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved Sumter Realignment Project Option 4 (5-4 vote)
- Named Dr. David Laws Jr., Dr. MiUndrae Prince, Dr. Sam Whack, and Dr. William Wright as superintendent finalists
- Approved 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan
- Approved second reading amendments to policies on face coverings, law enforcement relations, school resource officers, and staff leaves
- Approved monthly personnel report and 2022-2023 personnel contracts
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to enter executive session for personnel matters regarding the superintendent search and conducting candidate interviews. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening, agenda approval, executive session, return to open session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Enter executive session for superintendent search and candidate interviews
- Approval of agenda
- Return to open session
- Closing remarks and adjournment
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting. The main item is entering executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the superintendent search and to conduct candidate interviews. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering opening, agenda approval, return to open session, and adjournment.
- Executive session on superintendent search and candidate interviews
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Return to open session after executive session
- Closing remarks and adjournment
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees scheduled a special called meeting to enter into executive session regarding personnel matters. The discussion will focus on the Superintendent search and conducting candidate interviews.
- Executive Session: Personnel matters regarding the Superintendent search and candidate interviews
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMERGENCY CALLED MEETING - 6:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting to enter executive session for legal counsel. The board will discuss legal advice concerning a pending suit involving Sumter County Concerned Clergy and others, as well as a Circuit Court Order from March 25, 2022.
- Executive session regarding pending litigation
- Review of March 25, 2022, Circuit Court Order
- Potential actions following legal briefing
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session on March 28, 2022, at Crestwood High School. The board discussed the Sumter Realignment Project, reviewed financial reports, and approved first readings of several policy amendments, including face coverings and relations with law enforcement. The board also entered executive session to receive legal advice on pending claims and lawsuits.
- First reading approved for Policy ADD Face Coverings amendments
- First reading approved for Policy KLG Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
- First reading approved for Policy KLGA School Resource Officers
- First reading approved for Policy GCC/GDC Staff Leaves and Absences
- Executive session on legal advice for pending claim by Dr. Martin-Knox and suit by Sumter County Concerned Clergy
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Policy Committee will discuss and review several existing policies for possible amendments. Topics include educational equity, face coverings, and relations with law enforcement.
- Review of Policy ACB (Educational Equity) and Sample Policies ACA and ACA-R (Equity)
- Review of Policy ADD (Face Coverings)
- Review of Policy KLG (Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities) and KLGA (School Resource Officers)
- Discussion regarding the Open Carry with Training Act
- Review of policies regarding professional and support staff leaves, absences, and part-time employment
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and legal advice in executive session. Following the session, the Board voted to instruct the S.C. School Boards Association to schedule interviews for superintendent semi-finalists for the 2022-23 year.
- Motion passed to schedule interviews for superintendent semi-finalists
- Discussion of proposed contractual matter for sponsoring H1B visas
- Receipt of legal advice regarding a pending claim on behalf of Dr. Martin-Knox
- Receipt of legal advice regarding a pending suit involving Sumter County Concerned Clergy and others
- Possible motion to ratify or appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
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 review draft realignment options presented by Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC, and to discuss recommendations for next steps. The meeting is open to the public and will include a question-and-answer session.
- Review of draft realignment options by Matthew Cropper of Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC
- Discussion of recommendations for moving forward
- Public attendance available in person or via YouTube/Facebook
AMENDED AGENDA - 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 making face masks optional by suspending Policy ADD, receiving updates on legislative matters and the Sumter realignment, and reviewing a social-emotional learning survey. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel and a pending claim by Dr. Martin-Knox, and later voted to authorize attorneys to pursue a resolution on that claim. The meeting includes public participation, with comments accepted in person or via electronic submission.
- Vote to suspend Policy ADD and make face masks optional (passed unanimously)
- Authorized board attorneys to pursue resolution on pending claim by Dr. Martin-Knox (passed 6-3)
- Approved monthly personnel report covering compensation, employment, release, and transfer of employees
- Discussed Sumter Realignment Update and legislative update
- Public participation limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss an update on the superintendent search and to enter executive session for a personnel matter related to that search. The board will also consider any action resulting from the closed session. The meeting is open to the public, with virtual attendance available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Discussion of SCSBA Superintendent Search Update
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel matter regarding superintendent search (passed unanimously)
- Possible action related to executive session items
- Approval of the meeting agenda
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session on February 28, 2022, at Manchester Elementary School. The board discussed the mask mandate and safety protocols, received financial reports, and entered executive session for legal and personnel matters. After returning to open session, the board voted to allow the superintendent to use all leave time until exhausted, pay the remaining contract balance in full, and appoint Dr. Brenda Hefner as lead administrator with a moratorium on administrator and district-level positions until a new superintendent is selected.
- Discussion of Sumter School District mask mandate and safety protocols
- General Fund revenue and expenditures through January 31, 2022
- Capital projects update as of January 31, 2022
- FY23 budget calendar
- Motion passed to pay superintendent's remaining contract balance and appoint interim lead administrator
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at Millwood Elementary School. The board approved the February personnel report, adopted the Savvas MyView Literacy textbook for K-5 ELA, accepted the Shaw AFB military representative, and approved changes to board meeting practices. The board also discussed updates on the superintendent search, school realignment, and legislative matters.
- Approved February Personnel Report
- Adopted K-5 ELA textbook: Savvas MyView Literacy
- Accepted Shaw AFB military representative position
- Approved board meeting practices: remove COVID seating limit, rotate meeting schools
- Approved second reading of ADF District Wellness Policy amendments
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review reports from several subcommittees. The agenda includes updates from the Facilities, Finance, Policy, and Transportation Study Ad Hoc committees.
- Facilities Committee Report
- Finance Committee Report
- Policy Committee Report
- Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee Report
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 review draft realignment options presented by Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC, and to discuss recommendations for moving forward. The agenda includes an update on the realignment study, questions and answers, and next steps. This is a working session focused on transportation-related school attendance zone changes.
- Review of draft realignment options by Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC
- Discussion of recommendations for next steps
- Public comments received up to January 10, 2022, included in materials
- Meeting held virtually via YouTube and Facebook due to COVID-19
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session on January 24, 2022, at 1345 Wilson Hall Road. The board discussed and voted on several items, including entering executive session for contractual negotiations and legal advice, and later approved a motion to accept the SCSBA proposal for a superintendent search. The board also approved the first reading of amendments to the ADF District Wellness Policy and received reports on finances, capital projects, and minority business enterprise utilization.
- Approved motion to accept SCSBA proposal for superintendent search (passed 5-3-1, with Chair Jackson abstaining)
- Approved first reading of amendments to ADF District Wellness Policy (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for negotiations and legal advice (passed 8-1, with Alston voting nay)
- Received General Fund revenue and expenditures report through December 31, 2021
- Received Capital Projects update and Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan semi-annual report
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 the District Wellness Policy (ADF). The committee will also discuss future reviews of policies on educational equity, school resource officers, and law enforcement relations, as well as the Open Carry with Training Act. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19.
- Review of Policy ADF District Wellness Policy
- Future review of Policy ACB Educational Equity and Sample Policy ACA and ACA-R Equity
- Future review of Policy KLGA School Resource Officers and Policy KLG Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
- Discussion/update of the Open Carry with Training Act
- Future review of leave, part-time/substitute employment, and attendance policies
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Study Ad Hoc Committee will meet to review draft realignment options presented by Cropper GIS Consulting, discuss public comments, and consider recommendations. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19, and also available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Review of draft realignment options by Matthew Cropper, Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC (sumterrealignment.com)
- Discussion of public comments received up to January 10, 2022
- Approval of minutes from November 18 meeting
- Recommendations for next steps
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, board communications, and a superintendent's report. Key actions include a failed motion to extend the superintendent's contract by three years, approval of student transfers, the January personnel report, and the 2022-2023 district calendar. The board also entered executive session for legal, personnel, and superintendent search matters.
- Motion to extend superintendent's contract by three years failed (4 yea, 5 nay)
- Approved 2022-2023 district calendar
- Approved January personnel report (1 nay)
- Approved individual student matters/transfers
- Entered executive session for legal, personnel, and superintendent search