Sumter School District public meetings in 2023
44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding its regular December meeting, covering routine items like agenda approval, public participation, and committee reports. The superintendent's report includes presentations on the SY 2024-2025 calendar, an Institute of Innovation and Careers proposal, a 45-day operations report, the FY 2023 audit, and November 2023 finances. The board will take action on the academic calendar, personnel report, and capital projects funded by fall 2023 bond proceeds.
- Approval of SY 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Approval of Fall 2023 Bond Proceeds Capital Projects recommendation
- Approval of monthly personnel report for December 11, 2023
- Discussion of Institute of Innovation and Careers proposal
- FY 2023 audit presentation and FY 2024 November revenue/expenditure report
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee will meet to discuss updates on underperforming schools, compare district performance using state report cards, and consider next steps for growth opportunities. The committee may also make recommendations to the full board. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.
- Underperforming Schools Update: Cherryvale Elementary School, R.E. Davis CPA, Lakewood High School
- District Comparisons using SC School Report Card website
- Next Steps for Growth Opportunities
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss transportation updates, review follow-up responses, and consider recommendations to the full board. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of transportation updates with attached recruitment talking points and follow-up responses
- Consideration of steps moving forward and recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss potential amendments to district policies, including updates from the SCSBA Policy Manual (sections C and D) and additional policies for consideration. The committee will also discuss recommendations to the full Board of Trustees and identify policies for future discussion. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual updates (sections C and D) covering administration, fiscal management, and operations
- Discussion of additional policies including board meeting procedures, public participation, and board member conduct
- Possible amendments to policies on superintendent contract, evaluation, and duties
- Review of policies on budget, purchasing, and financial procedures
- Discussion of recommendations to the Board of Trustees and future policy topics
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss transportation updates and consider recommendations for the full board. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from September 5, 2023, along with discussion on steps moving forward. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Transportation updates discussion with attached talking points
- Discussion of steps moving forward
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to discuss and act on routine business, including public participation, committee reports, and the superintendent's report. The agenda includes presentations on energy savings from Cenergistic and Trane, an update on underperforming schools, and financial reports for FY 2023 and FY 2024. The board will also enter executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and school safety, followed by potential action on those items.
- Cenergistic and Trane presentations on energy operations
- Underperforming schools update with SC report card data
- General Fund revenue and expenditure reports for FY 2023 and FY 2024 (October 2023)
- Executive session for student transfers, personnel, and school safety
- Approval of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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 a motion to enter executive session to conduct the 2022-2023 superintendent's evaluation and receive legal advice on contractual matters. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment.
- Executive session for 2022-2023 Superintendent's Evaluation and legal advice on contractual matters
- Motion to enter executive session passed (8 yea, 1 not present)
- Meeting held at District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee will meet to discuss school report card results and consider next steps for growth opportunities. The agenda includes a showcase of report cards for three schools and recommendations to the full board. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.
- 2023 School Report Card Showcase: Alice Drive Elementary (Excellent), Alice Drive Middle (Good), Hillcrest Middle (Good)
- Discussion of next steps for growth opportunities
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees
- Approval of agenda (action item)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees met to discuss individual student matters, district transfers, and the monthly personnel report. The session included an executive session to review the Superintendent's evaluation and legal advice regarding contractual matters.
- Motion to allow Student A to be released from the district for the 2023-24 school year
- Motion to hear appeals for Employees A and B on November 13, 2023
- Approval of the Monthly Personnel Report for October 30, 2023
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Superintendent's Evaluation
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
JOINT MEETING OF THE FACILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
The Sumter School District Facilities and Finance Committees are holding a joint meeting to discuss a facilities study presentation and the steps for a potential 2024 bond referendum. The committees will also consider recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding next steps. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.
- Facilities Study presentation (Facilities Study.pdf, 866 KB)
- Bond Referendum Steps discussion (2024 Bond Referendum Outline document)
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees on moving forward
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, covering routine business and several action items. The board approved a motion to allow a student to attend school out-of-district for the 2023-24 school year, approved the monthly personnel report, and approved the second reading of policies GCLE and GCLE-R regarding unencumbered time for teachers. The agenda also included presentations on test scores and financial reports, and an executive session for discussion of student matters, personnel, and security.
- Approved motion to allow a student to attend school out-of-district for SY 23-24
- Approved monthly personnel report for October 16, 2023
- Approved second reading of policies GCLE and GCLE-R (unencumbered time for teachers)
- Presentation on 2022-2023 test scores and district report card review
- Financial reports for FY 2023 and FY 2024 (September 2023)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee met on October 4, 2023, to discuss information regarding the 2023 changes to the accountability model and updates to middle-level curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The agenda included procedural items such as the approval of the agenda and closing remarks. The committee also discussed steps moving forward and recommendations to be presented to the full Board of Trustees.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Accountability Changes
- Review of Middle Level Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Updates
- Discussion of Steps Moving Forward
- Discussion of Recommendations to Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they discussed and approved several actions, including a salary study, realignment, and an out-of-zone student transfer. They also reviewed test scores and policy revisions, and entered executive session for personnel and contractual matters.
- Approved salary study as presented on 09/25/2023
- Approved motion to proceed with realignment
- Approved motion to allow Student A to attend school out-of-zone for SY 23-24
- Approved first reading of policies AA, AC, ACB, ACE, ADB, ADC, ADD, BA, BB, BBA, BBA-R, BBAA-R, BBB, BBBA, BBBC, BDF, BDF-R, BDH, BEC, BEDA, BEDB, and BEDF
- Approved Personnel Report for September 25, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review SCSBA Policy Manual updates and additional policies for possible amendments or additions. The committee will also discuss recommendations to the full Board and identify policies for future discussion. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and agenda.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual Updates (A and B)
- Additional policies for consideration
- Discussion of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Policies for further/future discussion by Policy Committee
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a professional development session. The main agenda item is a training provided by White & Story, LLC. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Professional development provided by White & Story, LLC
- Meeting held at District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
- Open to public in person and via YouTube and Facebook
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and review several facilities-related items, including a bond referendum, capital projects, recent improvements, and safety measures. The committee will also consider recommendations for the full board. The meeting is open to the public and available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Bond Referendum Discussion
- Capital Projects Update
- Metal Detector Updates/Implementation
- TRANE Project Update
- Updated Review of 2018 Facilities Study
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a salary study, student transfers, and the monthly personnel report. The board also heard reports on finances and recognized student achievements. A motion to table a finance recommendation until better cost estimates are received was passed.
- Approved motion to allow Students A and B to attend school out-of-district for SY 23-24
- Approved motion to proceed with the Salary Study for SY 2023-24
- Tabled Finance Committee Administrative Recommendation 1 until a better estimate of costs is received
- Approved the Personnel Report for September 11, 2023
- Recognized EOC Perfect Scorers in Algebra 1 and Biology 1, and NTIS Stem Camp Certificate Recipient Audrey Raxter
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss proposed policy changes regarding Title 1 teacher stipends and budgets, full-time stipends for volunteer/part-time coaches, and to review capital bond projects. The committee will also consider a possible technical high school and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of proposed policy DK Payment Procedures for Title 1 stipends for teachers
- Discussion of proposed policy DK Payment Procedures for Title 1 budgets/amendments
- Discussion of proposed policy to approve full-time stipends for volunteer/part-time coaches
- Review of old and new capital bond projects (attachment: Capital Bond Projects as of 9.7.23.pdf)
- Discussion of possible technical high school
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee of the Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and receive information on GEAR UP, content area updates, and accountability model updates. The committee will also discuss steps moving forward and may make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public and available virtually.
- Discussion of GEAR UP program (presentation attached)
- Content area updates (presentation attached)
- Accountability model updates
- Discussion of steps moving forward
- Potential recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Transportation Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss updated transportation plans and information, and to consider recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The agenda includes a district presentation, discussion of steps moving forward, and approval of minutes from a previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public and available via YouTube and Facebook.
- District presentation of updated transportation plans/information
- Discussion of steps moving forward and recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from June 7, 2023
- Agenda approved with no objections
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a salary study, a district realignment presentation, and a general obligation bonds overview. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, student matters, a JUUL lawsuit, property, security, and superintendent contract matters, and may take action on related items afterward.
- General Obligation Bonds Overview by Mike Gallagher
- Salary Study Findings by Dr. Russell H. Campbell
- Realignment Presentation by Matthew Cropper
- Executive session for personnel, student transfers, JUUL lawsuit, property, security, superintendent contract
- Possible action on out-of-zone student attendance and retention stipend
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at the district office. The board approved motions to allow specific students to attend school in and out of the district, approved the monthly personnel report, and approved a class-size waiver request. The agenda also included discussions on the fund balance with the auditor, a Title I update, and financial reports.
- Approved motion to allow Students A-H to attend school out-of-district for SY 23-24
- Approved motion to allow Students A-F to attend school in-district for SY 23-24
- Approved the monthly personnel report for August 14, 2023
- Approved class-size waiver request (one nay vote)
- Discussed General Fund revenue and expenditures through June and July 2023
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, where they approved several key items, including a resolution to issue up to $22,000,000 in general obligation bonds, adoption of a new social studies curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year, and the Spring 2023 bond proceeds spending plan. The board also entered executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and property, and later approved student transfers and the monthly personnel report.
- Approved resolution authorizing issuance and sale of up to $22,000,000 general obligation bonds through SCAGO GO programs for FY 2023-2024
- Adopted social studies curriculum for SY 23-24 (motion passed, one abstention)
- Approved Spring 2023 bond proceeds spending plan for capital projects
- Approved student transfers: 17 students out-of-district, 3 students into district for SY 23-24
- Approved monthly personnel report for July 17, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a called meeting on June 28, 2023, where the main item was the second and final reading of the FY 2024 budget. The board voted to approve the budget as presented, with a motion by Shawn T. Ragin, seconded by Matthew Mac McLeod, passing unanimously. The meeting also included opening and closing remarks, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.
- Approval of FY 2024 Budget (motion passed unanimously)
- Second and final reading of FY 2024 budget
- Meeting held at District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
JOINT MEETING SSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES and SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees and Sumter County Council are holding a joint meeting, primarily to continue discussion and possible action on the FY 2023-24 budget. The agenda includes a public budget hearing, followed by a possible executive session for contractual, personnel, or legal matters, with potential official action afterward. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Public budget hearing for FY 2023-24 budget
- Possible executive session for contractual, personnel, legal matters
- Possible official action on executive session items
- Revised Budget Presentation Joint Meeting with Council and Board 6.19.23.pdf (526 KB) attached
- Revised FY 23.24 County Council Proposed Budget 6.pdf (156 KB) attached
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING (VIRTUAL) 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to discuss transportation suggestions, committee status, and timelines. The committee will also discuss steps moving forward and any recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from March 24, 2023.
- Discussion of Transportation Suggestions with attached SkillBridge-Partner-Brochure.pdf and Transportation Ad Hoc Committee Suggestions.rtf
- Discussion of Committee Status
- Discussion of Timelines
- Discussion of Steps Moving Forward
- Approval of Minutes from March 24, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering routine items, recognitions, and reports. The board entered executive session for student matters and personnel, then approved the Code of Conduct as revised for SY 23-24 after an amendment to add after-school detention failed. They also approved the monthly personnel report and discussed budget and capital projects updates.
- Approved Code of Conduct for SY 23-24 (motion passed 7-1; amendment to add after-school detention failed)
- Approved monthly personnel report for June 5, 2023
- Discussed FY 24 budget update
- Discussed capital projects update as of May 31, 2023
- Recognized Seal of Biliteracy students
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting that includes a public budget hearing for the FY 2024 budget. The board will open the floor for public participation, following the same procedures as regular meetings, with 15 minutes allocated for public comments. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, opening and closing remarks, and adjournment. A first reading of the FY 24 budget is attached to the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY 2024 budget
- Approval of agenda
- Opening and closing remarks by Chairman
- Adjournment of meeting
- FY 24 Sumter School District First Reading Budget.pdf attached
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session on May 22, 2023, where it entered executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and property. In open session, the board approved the first reading of the proposed FY 2024 budget, the monthly personnel report with an addendum, and motions to allow five students to attend school out-of-zone for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also approved a motion to increase the carryover of annual leave from 20 to 30 days for the 2023-2024 school year and to submit a shared vision to the superintendent.
- Approved first reading of proposed FY 2024 budget (motion passed 7-1, Palumbo nay)
- Approved monthly personnel report with addendum
- Approved out-of-zone attendance for Students A, B, C, D, and E for SY 23-24
- Approved increase in annual leave carryover from 20 to 30 days for 2023-2024
- Recognized Crestwood High School boys' basketball team
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to discuss procurement procedures, possible financial recruitment tools or incentives for new hires, and the FY 24 county budget request. The committee will also consider steps moving forward and make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public and available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Update on procurement procedures
- Discussion of financial recruitment tools/incentives for new hires
- FY 24 county budget request
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly amend or add policies, focusing on SCSBA Policy Manual Updates (A-B) covering board operations, powers, and conduct. The committee will also consider additional policies and make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube and Facebook.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual Updates (A-B) with over 50 attached policy documents
- Discussion of additional policies for consideration
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Policies for further/future discussion by the Policy Committee
- Approval of consent agenda minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public participation, an executive session for personnel matters, and action items. The board approved a retention stipend of at least $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time employees, and voted to begin phase 1 of moving Child Nutrition to the defunct F.J. DeLaine Elementary School. They also approved a tour of the school for the community and the monthly personnel report.
- Approved retention stipend: $2,000 full-time, $1,000 part-time
- Approved phase 1 of moving Child Nutrition to F.J. DeLaine Elementary School
- Approved community tour of F.J. DeLaine Elementary School
- Approved monthly personnel report for April 17, 2023
- Executive session for personnel report and organizational chart discussion
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee will meet to discuss instructional plans, a working draft on teaching and learning, and steps moving forward. The committee may also make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The agenda is largely discussion and information items, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of instructional plans
- Review of working draft on teaching and learning
- Discussion of steps moving forward
- Possible recommendations to Board of Trustees
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRCT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOWN HALL MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a town hall meeting to introduce and gather public input on the proposed Shared Vision for fiscal year 2023-24. The meeting includes opening remarks, an open dialogue with participants, and adjournment.
- Open dialogue with public on the proposed Shared Vision FY 23-24
- Meeting held at Crestwood High School Fine Arts Center, 2000 Oswego Highway, Sumter, SC
- Agenda includes meditative thought and pledge of allegiance
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session, entering executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and the superintendent's organizational chart. In open session, the board approved the monthly personnel report, allowed two student attendance requests, heard a discipline appeal, and referred financial reports to the finance committee. The board also received updates on a salary study, STEM/Cybersecurity bus, textbook adoption, finances, capital projects, a new safety coordinator, and code of conduct revisions.
- Approved monthly personnel report for March 27, 2023
- Approved student attendance requests for SY 23-24 (Student A out-of-zone, Student B in-district)
- Heard discipline hearing appeal for Student C
- Referred financial reports to finance committee for review
- Discussed textbook adoption for Biology courses for SY 23-24
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 3:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss its purpose, expectations, and timelines, and to develop recommendations for the full board. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of committee purpose and expectations
- Review of timelines for transportation work
- Discussion of steps moving forward
- Formulation of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review policy manual updates from the SCSBA as of 03/21/2023, consider additional policy changes, and discuss recommendations to the full board. The agenda includes approval of minutes and procedural items, but the main focus is on policy review and possible amendments.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual updates as of 03/21/2023
- Discussion of proposed changes to BBA & AR BBA-R Board Powers
- Review of policies including ADA School District Goals and Objectives, ADD Face Covering, BD;R Organization of the Board, and IHAC
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Policies for further/future discussion
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering recognitions, officer elections, public participation, and executive session. The board approved the Pre-K curriculum for SY 2023-24, the monthly personnel report, and entered executive session for legal advice on property and personnel matters. The agenda also included the appointment of a Transportation Ad Hoc Committee.
- Approved Pre-K Curriculum for School Year 2023-2024
- Approved Monthly Personnel Report for March 13, 2023
- Entered executive session for legal advice on property matters and personnel report
- Elected Board Parliamentarian
- Appointed Transportation Ad Hoc Committee
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRCT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESENTS: "A SEAT AT THE TABLE" 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a community meeting titled "A Seat at the Table" to discuss the proposed shared vision for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda includes opening remarks, an open dialogue with invited guests, and adjournment. No formal votes or decisions are listed.
- Open dialogue on the proposed Shared Vision FY 23-24
- Meeting held at Crosswell Drive Elementary School, 301 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC
- Board members listed include Chairman Ralph W. Canty Sr. and Vice Chairwoman Bonnie S. Disney
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session covering academic recognitions, homeschool enrollment updates, school designations, code of conduct revisions, transportation, budget timeline, and capital projects. The board entered executive sessions for legal advice and personnel matters, and took action on the personnel report and a policy amendment.
- Approved Monthly Personnel Report for February 27, 2023
- Amended Board Policy AR BD-R to add Parliamentarian position (passed 8-1)
- Entered executive session for legal advice on board meetings
- Entered executive session for personnel report and safety plans/drills update
- Discussed FY 2023-2024 budget timeline and capital projects update as of Jan 31, 2023
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP - 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to review test scores, including SC-READY results for grades 3-8, end-of-course exams, SAT/ACT averages, and National Merit Scholars. The board will also discuss school report cards and related testing information. No formal votes are scheduled beyond routine agenda approval and adjournment.
- Review of district SC-READY scores for grades 3-8 (ELA and Math)
- Review of end-of-course testing scores for SSD high schools
- Review of district and state SAT and ACT average scores
- Review of 2021-2022 school report cards for all Sumter schools
- Discussion of National Merit Scholars for 2022
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they approved the LBA Course List for SY 23-24, postponed realignment to a future date, and voted to add a Parliamentarian position to the board. They also approved the monthly personnel report, the second reading of Policy EBCB on safety plans and drills, and changed board meeting locations. The board entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approved LBA Course List SY 23-24
- Postponed realignment to a future date
- Added Parliamentarian position to Board Policy AR BD-R
- Approved second reading of Policy EBCB: Safety Plans and Drills
- Changed board meeting locations
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 5:00 PM Meeting
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting, where members took the oath of office, elected board officers (chairman, vice chairman, clerk, and parliamentarian), and appointed a legislative contact. The board also approved the 2023-2024 district calendar after a motion and vote.
- Oath of office administered by Solicitor Ernest A. Finney III
- Election of chairman, vice chairman, clerk, and parliamentarian
- Motion passed to add a fourth office of Parliamentarian
- Approved 2023-2024 District Calendar (motion by Shery Smith, second by Daniel P. Palumbo)
- Appointment of Board Legislative Contact
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 1:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to consider a waiver request for the FY 2023 strategic plan. The board approved the waiver as presented by the superintendent and executive leadership team. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including opening remarks, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Approval of FY 2023 Strategic Plan Waiver Request
- Motion to approve the SSD Strategic Plan waiver as presented by the superintendent and Executive Leadership Team
- Motion passed with a yea vote by Shawn T. Ragin