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Sumter School District public meetings in 2023

41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

Board approves 2024-2025 academic calendar and capital projects

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.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM

School board committee to review underperforming schools and growth plans

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.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

Transportation committee to discuss updates and next steps

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.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee to review SCSBA manual updates and additional policies

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.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Transportation committee to discuss updates and next steps

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.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

School board to hear energy, finance, and underperforming schools updates

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.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board to hold executive session for superintendent's evaluation and legal advice

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.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

School board committee to review report cards, discuss growth steps

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.

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Mon Oct 30, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Sumter School District Board holds work session on personnel and student matters

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.

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Wed Oct 25, 2023

JOINT MEETING OF THE FACILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES

Sumter School District committees to review facilities study and bond referendum steps

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.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

Board approves out-of-district transfer, personnel report, and teacher time policies

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.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board approves salary study, realignment, and out-of-zone student transfer

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.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Policy committee to review SCSBA manual updates and possible policy amendments

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.

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Sat Sep 16, 2023

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

School board holds professional development session with White & Story, LLC

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.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

Facilities committee to discuss bond referendum, capital projects, and safety updates

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.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

Board approves salary study, out-of-district transfers, personnel report

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.

Thu Sep 7, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Finance Committee to discuss Title 1 stipends, coach pay, and capital projects

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.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM

School board committee to discuss GEAR UP, curriculum updates, accountability

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.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

Transportation committee reviews updated plans and next steps

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.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board to hear salary study, realignment, bond overview at work session

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.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

Board approves out-of-district transfers, personnel report, class-size waiver

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.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM

Board approves $22M bond issuance and social studies curriculum

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.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:00 PM

Sumter School Board approves FY 2024 budget

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.

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Mon Jun 19, 2023

JOINT MEETING SSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES and SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL

Joint meeting to discuss FY 2023-24 school budget and possible action

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.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING (VIRTUAL) 5:00 PM

Transportation committee discusses suggestions, timelines, next steps

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.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR - 6:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)

Board approves revised Code of Conduct for 23-24 after amendment fails

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.

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Tue May 30, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 6:00 PM

Public hearing on FY 2024 budget; board to hear comments

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.

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Mon May 22, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board approves first reading of FY 2024 budget, personnel report, and out-of-zone student transfers

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.

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Wed May 17, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Finance committee to discuss FY24 county budget request and hiring incentives

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.

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Wed Apr 26, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee to review dozens of school board policies

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.

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Mon Apr 17, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM

Board approves $2,000 retention stipend for full-time employees

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.

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Thu Apr 6, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM

Curriculum committee to discuss instructional plans and next steps

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.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRCT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOWN HALL MEETING 6:00 PM

School board town hall to discuss proposed shared vision for FY 23-24

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.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board enters executive session, approves personnel report and student transfers

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.

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Fri Mar 24, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 3:30 PM

Transportation committee to set goals, timelines, and next steps

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.

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Wed Mar 22, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

Policy committee to review school board policy updates and possible amendments

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.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board approves personnel report, policy amendment, and enters executive sessions

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.

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Mon Jan 30, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP - 5:30 PM

Sumter School Board reviews district and state test scores at workshop

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.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION 6:00 PM

Board approves LBA course list, realignment postponed, parliamentarian position added

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.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 5:00 PM Meeting

Sumter School Board holds organizational meeting, elects officers, approves 2023-24 calendar

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.

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Fri Jan 6, 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 1:00 PM

Board approves FY 2023 strategic plan waiver request

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.

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