Richland County School District One public meetings in 2021
82 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners met to approve various administrative actions, including personnel hires and a one-time employee retention payment. The Board also reviewed the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and several operational contracts.
- Approved one-time retention payment for employees using FY 2021 General Fund balance
- Approved contract extension with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for ERP Software Solution (MUNIS)
- Awarded contract to Institute for Multi-Sensory Education for staff training
- Approved 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Approved 2022 Legislative Platform
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
This is a virtual legislative information session for Richland County School District One. The board will adopt the agenda, receive a legislative update from the superintendent, and hold a question-and-answer session. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- Agenda adoption
- Legislative update presented by Dr. Witherspoon
- Q&A session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on several items, including the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the 2022 Legislative Platform, and a retention payment proposal for employees. The committee will also receive updates on personnel and consider administrative hires and other personnel actions.
- 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
- 2022 Legislative Platform presented by York
- Retention Payment for Employees presented by Carlon/Long
- Personnel/HR Updates presented by Dr. Long
- Administrative Hire and Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Long
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The C & I Committee is meeting virtually to discuss three action items: the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a retention payment proposal for employees, and the 2022 Legislative Platform. These are listed as information items but marked for action, meaning the committee may vote or make recommendations. The meeting is livestreamed for public access per FOIA.
- 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Retention Payment for Employees presented by Carlon/Long
- 2022 Legislative Platform presented by York
- Meeting held virtually and livestreamed via district website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review and take action on multiple contracts, including staff training, student meals, cafeteria furniture, laptops, a school bus, and construction services for an elementary school addition. They will also consider the 2020-2021 annual financial report, the 2022 legislative platform, and a retention payment for employees. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- Contract for professional development staff training
- Contract for pre-packaged meals for students
- Contract for cafeteria furniture
- Contract for digital learning environment laptop computers
- Contract for new district school bus
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held an information session, primarily to receive a presentation on human resources processes. The board also adopted the meeting agenda. No formal decisions or public hearings were scheduled.
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Presentation on HR processes by Dr. Long
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
This Richland County School District One board meeting, scheduled for November 12, 2021, was canceled. The agenda included a contract for pre-packaged meals for students, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda item: Contract for Pre-Packaged Meals for Students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners held its regular meeting on November 9, 2021, at Lower Richland High School. The board approved several contracts, including software renewals with Kronos and Hyland, a stage drapes contract with Productions Unlimited, and temporary nurse staffing services. It also approved personnel actions, including an administrative appointment, suspensions, and hiring for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The board approved facility namings at four schools and the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Class.
- Contract extension with Kronos, Inc. for software license and service renewal
- Contract extension with Hyland Software for OnBase content management software renewal
- Contract with Productions Unlimited to provide and install new stage drapes
- Facility namings: Hopkins Elementary (Rosemary Flemming), Columbia HS (Bobby Young), Dreher HS (DuBard Gym), Eau Claire HS (Colonel Arthur Sass)
- Approved 2021 five-member Hall of Fame Induction Class
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee meeting includes information items regarding the Hall of Fame induction class and a memo on renaming facilities. The committee will also review executive items including personnel updates, administrative appointments, and employee suspensions.
- 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Class presentation
- Facilities naming memorandum
- Administrative appointment action item
- Resolution to suspend teaching credential
- Employee suspensions without pay
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee met virtually to review information items. The agenda included updates on the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Class and a memo regarding the renaming of facilities.
- 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Class presentation
- Facilities Naming memo
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The F & F Committee met to review several information items including various service contracts and software renewals. The committee also reviewed a memo regarding facilities naming and the 2021 Hall of Fame induction class.
- Contract for new stage drapes
- Contract for temporary nurse staffing services
- Contract for Earthchoice microwavable disposable food containers
- Contract extension for Kronos software license and service renewal
- Contract extension for OnBase content management software renewal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board held its regular meeting, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, several software contract extensions, and September 2021 financials. The board also approved a contract to purchase new iPads from Apple Computer and gave second reading approval to Policy GCE on staff recruitment. The meeting included an accountability presentation and reports from the superintendent and board chair.
- Approved contract extension with Severin Intermediate Holdings for online student registration software maintenance and support
- Approved contract extension with TechXtend, Inc. for anti-virus software maintenance
- Approved contract extension with GoodLife Communications, LLC for wireless software (Xirrus) support renewal
- Approved contract extension with SHI International Corporation for LogMein Rescue maintenance and support
- Approved contract to purchase new iPads from Apple Computer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually on October 19, 2021, but there are no agenda items for this meeting. The agenda lists only procedural items, including public access to the livestream and standard information and executive items sections, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.
- No agenda items for the Administration Committee at this time
- Public access to livestream via district website (www.richlandone.org)
- Information Items section listed with no content
- Executive Items section listed with no content
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially approve several technology-related contracts, including the purchase of new iPads and renewals or extensions for software maintenance and support services. The committee will also review the September 2021 abbreviated financials. All items are listed as information items, with most under a consent agenda for a single board vote.
- Contract: Purchase of New iPads
- Contract Extension: Online Student Registration Software Maintenance and Support
- Contract Renewal: Anti-Virus Software Maintenance
- Contract Renewal: Wireless Software (Xirrus) Support Renewal
- September 2021 Abbreviated Financials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One C&I Committee is holding a virtual meeting with no listed agenda items. The agenda includes only procedural items, such as providing public access to the livestream and noting information and executive items, but no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- No agenda items for the C&I Committee meeting at this time
- Public access to livestream via district website (www.richlandone.org)
- Information Items listed
- Executive Items listed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss information items and take action on executive items. The committee will hear about reallocating previously approved capital project funds and bus driver incentives, and will consider personnel actions including hires, appointments, and resolutions to suspend teaching credentials.
- Reallocation of previously approved capital project funds
- Bus driver incentives proposal
- Administrative hire and appointment actions
- Ten resolutions to suspend teaching credentials
- Hiring of personnel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The F & F Committee met to review several information items, including contract extensions for school services and software. The committee also received information regarding bus driver incentives and a capital project reallocation.
- Contract for Temporary School Psychologist Staffing Services
- Contract extensions for content filtering software and maintenance
- Contract extensions for speech, language, and professional development services
- Information regarding bus driver incentives
- Information regarding the reallocation of a previously approved capital project
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on three information items: textbook recommendations for the 2021-2022 school year, a reallocation of previously approved capital project funds, and bus driver incentives. The meeting is livestreamed for public access. No other substantive items are listed.
- 2021-2022 Textbook Recommendations presented by Dr. Fields
- Reallocation of Previously Approved Capital Project presented by Carlon
- Bus Driver Incentives presented by Carlon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board is holding a called meeting and work session. The board will consider appointing committees to name gym facilities at Columbia, Dreher, and Eau Claire High Schools, a car lane at Hopkins Elementary, and a chair for the Procurement Review Panel. In the work session, they will discuss ESSER III (federal COVID-19 relief funds) and review several policies, including purchasing authority and athletic pay.
- Appoint committees to name gyms at Columbia, Dreher, and Eau Claire High Schools
- Appoint committee to name car lane at Hopkins Elementary School
- Appoint Procurement Review Panel chair
- Discuss ESSER III federal relief funds
- Review policies on purchasing, auditing, and athletic pay
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on September 28, 2021, at Lower Richland High School. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, contract extensions for grant evaluator, professional development, and software maintenance, and August 2021 financials. They also approved purchasing new district vehicles, hiring personnel, and discussed a legal status report and board appointments.
- Approved contract extension with The Evaluation Group, LLC for Grant Program Evaluator Services
- Approved contract extension with AVID Center HQ for Professional Development Services
- Approved contract extension with SchoolDude Inc. for Educational Operations Management Software Maintenance and Support
- Approved purchase of New District Vehicles
- Approved hiring of personnel (teachers on list)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually on September 21, 2021, but there are no agenda items for this meeting. The public can access the livestream via the district's website. The agenda is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions scheduled.
- No agenda items listed for the Administration Committee meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet virtually to review several contracts and financial reports. Items include new district vehicles, early childhood and elementary math manipulatives, and contract extensions for grant evaluator, professional development, and software maintenance. The committee will also review August 2021 abbreviated financials.
- Contract for new district vehicles
- Contract for early childhood and elementary math manipulatives and teacher guides
- Contract extension for grant program evaluator services
- Contract extension for professional development services
- August 2021 abbreviated financials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Committee of Richland County School District One is holding a virtual meeting on September 20, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action, and the meeting is only procedural, with public access provided via livestream.
- No agenda items for the C&I Committee meeting
- Public access to livestream via district website (www.richlandone.org)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at Dreher High School. The board approved a consent agenda including contract extensions for work uniforms, specialized student transportation, school crossing guards, and school resource officers, as well as several professional development contracts and the FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets. The board also approved multiple administrative hires and appointments, and received informational updates on personnel, legal status, and the ESSER III presentation.
- Contract extensions approved for work uniforms (Design Lab, Lesesne Industries), specialized student transportation (Checker Yellow Cab, ABS Transportation, American Logistics), school crossing guards (City of Columbia), and school resource officers (City of Columbia Police Department).
- Contracts awarded for professional development to Heinemann, Beyond the Classroom, C. King Education, J. Squared MCR, and Stetson and Associates.
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets approved.
- Administrative hires and appointments approved, including Dr. Carol Emyer, Candace Coppin, MaryAnne Tillman, Curtis Bates, and Aerial A. Azzu.
- Leave of absence approved without pay for D.L.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee met virtually to review information items. The primary focus of the meeting was the presentation of the FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets.
- Presentation of FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review and take action on multiple contracts, contract extensions, and the FY 2021-2022 special revenue budgets. Items include professional development contracts, a water fountain replacement solution, desk shields, and extensions for uniforms, transportation, crossing guards, and school resource officers. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Contract: Professional Development - Heinemann
- Contract: Water Fountain Replacement Solution
- Contract Extension: Work Uniforms District-Wide
- Contract Extension: Specialized Student Transportation Services
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets and take action on several personnel items, including hires, appointments, a leave of absence, and a personnel update. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets (action item)
- Administrative Hire (action item)
- Administrative Appointment (action item, multiple)
- Leave of Absence (action item)
- Hiring of Personnel (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board held a regular meeting on August 24, 2021, at C.A. Johnson High School. The board voted to approve the FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund and a series of contract extensions for food, software, and staffing services. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Mark Leslie as Director of IT Services and a memorandum of agreement for disc golf at Satchel Ford Elementary School.
- Approval of the FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund
- Contract extension with Bimbo Bakeries USA for bread products
- Contract extension with Renaissance Learning for STAR Assessment Software
- Memorandum of Agreement with Richland County Sheriff's Department for School Resource Officers
- Appointment of Mark Leslie as Director of IT Services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee met to review the FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund. The committee also reviewed several executive items regarding personnel, administrative appointments, and hires.
- FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund presentation
- Administrative appointments and hires
- Personnel/HR updates
- Leave of absence updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board met on August 16, 2021, at Eau Claire High School. The board approved the agenda but did not vote on the review of Policy ADD Face Covering. Instead, the board recessed to receive legal advice before taking a final action on the policy.
- Agenda adoption approved by a 5-0 vote (Tamika Myers not present).
- Review of Policy ADD Face Covering was discussed but no final vote was taken.
- Board recessed to receive legal advice regarding the face covering policy.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee met virtually on August 16, 2021, to review financial reports and approve various service contracts. The agenda included the FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund, July 2021 financials, and a proposal for disc golf at Satchel Ford Elementary School. Several items, including contracts for desk shields, educational software, and food services, were listed for action or consent approval.
- FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund presented by Carlon
- July 2021 Abbreviated Financials presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Disc Golf at Satchel Ford Elementary School presented by Perkins
- Contract: Provide Desk Shields District-wide presented by Outing
- Contract: Provide School Crossing Guards presented by Outing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee met virtually to review information items. The meeting included presentations on 2021-2022 textbook recommendations and the FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund.
- 2021-2022 Textbook Recommendations presented by Dr. Fields
- FY 2021-2022 Enterprise Fund presentation by Carlon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, at Eau Claire High School. They approved a consent agenda with multiple contract extensions, including janitorial supplies, security, fire detection, background screening, mentoring, legal services, beverages, and milk. They also approved personnel hires and appointments, a student tuition waiver, and a construction contract for Carver-Lyon Elementary School addition.
- Approved contract extensions for janitorial supplies, security, fire detection, background screening, mentoring, legal services, beverages, and milk.
- Approved Phase Two of Construction Manager At-Risk contract with Contract Construction Inc. for Carver-Lyon Elementary School Addition.
- Approved administrative hire of Audrey Harris and appointment of Ashley Pruitt.
- Approved student tuition waiver.
- Discussed purchase of properties (information item).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and act on personnel matters, including updates, administrative hires, appointments, and general hiring. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific names, amounts, or detailed proposals listed.
- Personnel/HR updates presented by Dr. Long
- Administrative hire (action item)
- Administrative appointment (action item)
- Hiring of personnel (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
This is a Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Committee meeting of the Richland County School District One board. The agenda states there are no C&I agenda items at this time, and the meeting is largely procedural, including a FOIA notice about public access to the livestream. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- No C&I Committee agenda items at this time
- Public access to livestream via district website (www.richlandone.org) per FOIA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review contract extensions for janitorial supplies, security guards, fire detection, background screening, mentoring, legal services, beverages, and milk, plus a new construction manager at-risk contract for the Carver-Lyon Elementary School addition. These are information items, with most slated for consent agenda action, meaning they could be approved by a single board motion unless a member removes one.
- Contract extension: Janitorial Supplies, Equipment, Training and Services
- Contract extension: Security Guard and Support Services
- Contract extension: Fire Detection Systems
- Contract extension: Comprehensive Background Screening Services
- Contract: Construction Manager At-Risk Services for Carver-Lyon Elementary School Addition (Phase Two)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board met in regular session, holding an executive session for personnel and legal matters before the public session. The board approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering 15 items, including contract extensions for services like courier, banking, audit, software, and staffing, plus personnel actions such as administrative hires and a teaching credential suspension.
- Approved consent agenda including contract extensions for GIO Express (courier), First Citizens (banking), Mauldin & Jenkins (audit), and others
- Approved contract extensions for software: Frontline Educational (RTI), Power Schools (professional learning), Scholar Chip Card (ABE), McGraw Hill (ALEKS), Instructure (benchmark assessments)
- Approved contract extensions for services: Mobile Communication of America (trunking/tower), Consolidated Staffing (temporary nursing), Communities in Schools of the Midlands
- Approved personnel actions: administrative hires and a resolution to suspend a teaching credential
- Approved June 2021 monthly financials and June 22, 2021 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board held a retreat on July 23, 2021, featuring team-building presentations and informational updates on the academic recovery plan, budget, demographer's report, and building capacity. The only action item was the approval of the agenda, which passed unanimously.
- Approval of agenda (motion passed unanimously)
- Academic Recovery Plan presentation by Dr. Brossard
- Budget update
- Demographer's report
- Building capacity update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee met to review information regarding a solar panel project bond resolution and FY 2021-2022 special revenue budgets. The committee also reviewed several executive items including personnel updates, administrative hires, and a resolution to suspend a teaching credential.
- Bond Resolution for Solar Panel Project
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets
- Resolution to Suspend Teaching Credential
- Multiple administrative hires
- Personnel and HR updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The C & I Committee met to review information items regarding the district's finances. The meeting included presentations on a bond resolution for a solar panel project and the FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets.
- Bond Resolution for Solar Panel Project presented by Mathews-Hazel
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Carlon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee will meet virtually to review a bond resolution for a solar panel project, June 2021 financials, and the FY 2021-2022 special revenue budgets. The committee will also consider numerous contracts and contract extensions for goods and services, many of which are on the consent agenda for a single vote.
- Bond Resolution for Solar Panel Project
- June 2021 Monthly Financials
- FY 2021-2022 Special Revenue Budgets
- Contract: Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
- Contract: New District Vehicles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board held its regular meeting, approving a consent agenda with multiple contract extensions, personnel actions, and several policy first readings. The board also awarded contracts for food services, construction projects, and insurance, with one commissioner recusing himself from the insurance vote.
- Approved consent agenda including May 2021 financials and contract extensions for online courses, BookFlix, Reading A-Z, NEWSELA, MasteryConnect, Read 180, copier leases, and supplies
- Awarded contract to Gordon Food Services for general groceries (items 9.1-9.4 voted collectively; Commissioner Devine recused on 9.4)
- Approved contracts for Columbia High School baseball/softball press box reconstruction and new bus depot office facility
- Approved first reading of policies including JB Educational Opportunity, JBAB Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students, JCDA Bring Your Own Device repeal, and others
- Approved personnel actions including administrative appointments, leaves of absence, and hiring
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to review a large batch of proposed student-related policies and administrative rules, mostly for first reading. The items cover areas like admissions, student conduct, health services, and technology, and will likely move to the full board for approval.
- First reading of policy JBAB on transgender and gender non-conforming students
- Repeal of policy JCDA and rule JCDA-R on bring your own device
- First reading of policy JIAA on student sexual discrimination and harassment
- First reading of policy JFABD on admission of homeless students
- Personnel actions including appointments, leaves of absence, and hiring
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum & Instruction Committee is holding a virtual meeting to review a large batch of student-related policies and administrative rules. Most items are first readings or informational, covering areas like admissions, harassment, health services, and technology. The committee is not taking final votes on most items, but is reviewing them for potential action.
- First reading of Policy JBAB on Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students
- First reading of Policy JCDA to repeal Bring Your Own Device policy
- First reading of Policy JIAA on Student Sexual Discrimination and Harassment
- First reading of Policy JFABD on Admission of Homeless Students
- First reading of Policy JICFAA on Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Finance and Facilities Committee of Richland County School District One is meeting virtually to review May 2021 financials, multiple contract extensions and new contracts, and a large batch of policy first readings covering student admissions, harassment, health, and technology. Items are presented for information or action, with many contract extensions on the consent agenda for a single board vote.
- May 2021 financials presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Contract extensions for online courses, BookFlix, Reading A-Z, NEWSELA, MasteryConnect, Read 180, printers/copiers, and MRO supplies
- New contracts: general groceries, Columbia High School baseball/softball press box reconstruction, new bus depot office facility, workers comp/property casualty insurance
- First readings of policies on transgender students, bring your own device, student admissions, harassment, and psychological testing
- Policy repeals: JCDA Bring Your Own Device and JGDA Psychological Testing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at Dreher High School. The board approved a consent agenda with multiple contract extensions for services such as grease trap pumping, library software, mental health professionals, and fuel purchases. They also approved several personnel actions including a termination, administrative appointments, leaves of absence, and hirings.
- Contract extension with KW Environmental, LLC for grease trap and container pumping services
- Contract extension with Columbia Area Mental Health Center for on-site mental health professionals for FY 2021-2022
- Contract extension with Waste Management of South Carolina, Inc. for solid waste services
- Contract extension with Petroleum Traders Corporation for ultra low sulfur diesel and unleaded fuel
- Approval of termination of employment and administrative appointments (e.g., Jason Kepkey as Principal of Forest Heights)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board is holding a work session at Dreher High School. The main item is an informational presentation on new construction, permits, and development in the Lower Richland and Keenan High School areas. The board will also adopt the agenda and take public questions.
- Overview of new construction, permits, and development in Lower Richland and Keenan High School areas
- Agenda adoption
- Public Q&A session
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The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet virtually to review and act on a range of items, including reallocating fund balances and previously approved capital project funds, approving several contracts and contract extensions, and conducting first readings of numerous instructional policies. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Reallocation of fund balance (presented by Carlon)
- Reallocation of previous approved capital project (presented by Carlon)
- Contract: MOA for Richland County Sheriff's Department - School Resource Officers (SRO)
- Contract: Externally Hosted Help Desk Management Software Solution
- Contract: New Classroom Furniture
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a request to reallocate fund balance and to conduct first readings of numerous policy updates covering instruction, technology use, grading, graduation, student conduct, and more. Most items are information items for discussion, with a few marked as action items. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Request for reallocation of fund balance (Action)
- First reading of Policy IIA Grouping for Instruction
- First reading of Policy JICDA Code of Conduct (Action)
- First reading of Policy JICA Student Dress Code (Action)
- First reading of Policy JICI Weapons in Schools (Action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to review a large batch of policy first readings and administrative rules, covering topics from instruction and grading to student conduct and technology use. The only action item is a request to reallocate fund balance, presented by Carlon. Most items are information-only first readings, meaning they are being introduced for discussion and will require future approval.
- Request for reallocation of fund balance (action item)
- First reading of policy on grouping for instruction
- First reading of policy on distance, online, and virtual education
- First reading of policy on student dress code
- First reading of policy on code of conduct
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting to approve the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget during its second reading. The Board also passed multiple first readings for instructional and administrative policies covering subjects from mathematics to special education.
- Second Reading approval of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
- Contract extension with Curriculum Associates, LLC for iReady Assessment Program
- Approval of multiple awards for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services
- Approval of 2021 E-Rate Proposed Expenditures
- Approval of proposed 2021 Capital Projects
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee will meet virtually to consider the second reading of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget and a proposed capital project request. The committee will also take action on numerous instructional policies covering curriculum, special education, and other programs, along with personnel hiring and updates.
- Second Reading Approval of FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
- Proposed Capital Project Request 2021
- Policy updates on curriculum, special education, gifted/talented, and home schooling
- Personnel/HR updates and hiring of personnel
- Policy on charter schools and summer school programs
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The F & F Committee meeting includes a second reading for approval of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget. The committee will also review various contract extensions, proposed capital projects, and numerous instructional and administrative policies.
- Second Reading Approval of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
- Contract Extension for iReady Assessment Program
- Approval of Proposed Capital Projects
- E-Rate Proposed Expenditures 2021
- Review of April 2021 Financials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on May 11, 2021, at CA Johnson High School. They approved the FY 2020-2021 General Fund Budget and gave first reading approval to the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget, along with several personnel policies. The board also approved contracts for classroom furniture, laptops, and service extensions, and delayed a student appeal decision until the next meeting.
- Approved FY 2020-2021 General Fund Budget
- First reading approval of FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
- Contract with School Specialty for classroom furniture at Carver-Lyon Elementary School
- Contract extension with Prisma Health for certified athletic trainers (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
- First reading of multiple personnel policies (e.g., sexual harassment, staff conduct, dress code)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One board is holding a budget work session to review the current 2020-2021 budget and the proposed 2021-2022 budget, along with ESSER II plans and a solar energy update. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- 2020-2021 Budget presented by Carlon
- 2021-2022 Budget presented by Carlon
- ESSER II Plans presented by Carlon
- Solar Energy Update presented by Carlon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee is meeting to review and take action on a large set of personnel-related policies and administrative rules, covering hiring, benefits, conduct, and other staff matters. Most items are informational, but several policies are marked for action, including hiring of personnel and updates to policies on staff ethics, conduct, and compensation.
- Hiring of Personnel (Action)
- Policy GA Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives (Action)
- Policy GBE Certified Staff Rights and Responsibilities (Action)
- Policy GBEA Staff Ethics/Conflicts of Interest/Nepotism (Action)
- Policy GBEB Staff Conduct (Action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to review a large set of personnel-related policies and administrative rules. Most items are for information only, but several are marked as action items, meaning the committee may vote to recommend changes. The policies cover hiring, compensation, benefits, conduct, and other staff matters.
- Policy GA Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives (Action)
- Policy GAL Salary Deductions (Information)
- Policy GBA Open Hiring/Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Information)
- Policy GBAA Sexual Harassment (Information)
- Policy GBEBC Gifts to and Solicitations by Employees (Information)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet virtually to consider several contracts and a large batch of personnel policy updates. Action items include contracts for classroom furniture for Carver-Lyon, Dell laptops, professional development, and extensions for swim lessons, E-Rate consulting, and athletic trainers. The committee will also review numerous personnel policies, some for action and others for information only.
- Contract: Classroom Furniture for Carver-Lyon
- Contract Extension: Elementary Water Safety and Swimming Instructions Program
- Contract: Dell Laptops Computers
- Contract Extension: E-Rate Consultant Services
- Policy updates on staff conduct, ethics, and hiring
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on April 27, 2021, at C.A. Johnson High School. The board approved a bond resolution for the issuance and sale of bonds not exceeding $19.2 million, awarded contracts for architectural and engineering services, cafeteria and media center furniture, and a school resource officer agreement. The board also approved personnel actions, including contract renewals, an administrative appointment, and hiring of teachers, as well as several policy first readings.
- Approved issuance and sale of bonds not exceeding $19.2 million
- Awarded architectural and engineering services contracts to multiple companies
- Approved contract renewals and non-renewals for 2021-2022 school year
- Approved administrative appointment of Isaac McClinton as Principal of CAJ
- Approved first reading of policies on gifts, security, emergencies, and safety drills
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to consider a 2021 General Obligation bond resolution and to review a large batch of proposed policies and administrative rules covering operations, safety, facilities, and student services. Most items are action items requiring approval, while several are information items for discussion only. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- Approval of 2021 GO Bond Resolution presented by Mathews-Hazel
- High School Mathematics Textbook Recommendations (information item)
- Policy updates on security, emergencies, safety drills, and hazardous materials
- Policy on video monitoring on school buses
- Policy on small/women/minority business enterprise participation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on March 23, 2021, at C. A. Johnson High School. They approved a consent agenda including minutes, a contract extension with BlackBoard Inc., and February 2021 financials. The board also approved several contracts for educational materials and software, a continuing resolution for the 2021-2022 school year, and first reading of numerous fiscal management policies. An employee with initials E.E. was approved to be heard by the board.
- Contract extension with BlackBoard Inc. for hosted web-based communication solutions
- Contract award to Enome, Inc. for Goalbook Toolkit District License
- Contracts for Advanced Social Robots, Lu Uno Playground licenses, Math Manipulatives Kits, Scholastic Summer Reading Books, and Do The Math Book Collection
- Approval of Continuing Resolution for 2021-2022 business operations
- First reading approval of over 20 fiscal policies (DA, DB, DC, DD, DFAC, DFL, DG, DGA, DH, DI, DIBA, DIC, DIE, DJ, DJB, DJC, DJD, DJE, DJEE, DJEI, DK, DL, DM, DO, DP)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee of Richland County School District One is meeting virtually to discuss personnel updates and hiring, and to review a large set of fiscal management policies covering budgeting, purchasing, banking, and fund management. Most items are informational, but the hiring of personnel is listed as an action item. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Personnel/HR updates and hiring of personnel presented by Dr. Long (action item)
- Review of Policy DA Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives
- Review of Policy DB Annual Budget
- Review of Policy DC Taxing and Borrowing
- Review of Policy DJE/DJEA/DJEB/DJEBA Purchasing and Bids
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to review 37 information items, all related to fiscal management policies. These include policies on budget, fund balance, purchasing, and financial reporting. No action or votes are scheduled; the items are presented for discussion only.
- Policy DA Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives
- Policy DB Annual Budget
- Policy DC Taxing and Borrowing
- Policy DFAC Fund Balance
- Policy DJE Purchasing and Bids
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review and act on several contracts, including professional development, communications, and educational materials. They will also review February 2021 financials, a continuing resolution for the 2021-2022 school year, and numerous fiscal policies. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- Contract: Professional Development - Goalbook Toolkit District License
- Contract Extension: Hosted Web-based Communications Solutions
- Contract: Advance Social Robots
- Contract: Lu Uno Playground On-site License Bundles
- February 2021 Financials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Board reviewed numerous policy first readings, including updates on face coverings and service animals. The meeting also included decisions on personnel hiring and various operational contracts.
- Contract award to Dell, Inc. for Laptop Charging Carts
- First reading approval of the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar
- First reading approval of Policy ADD regarding Face Coverings
- First reading approval of Policy ACE regarding Service Animals
- Approval of personnel hiring
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss personnel updates, hiring, and a first reading of the 2021-2022 academic calendar. The bulk of the agenda is a review of numerous school board policies covering topics like nondiscrimination, service animals, board operations, and superintendent duties. Most items are informational, with a few actions including the calendar, service animal policy, audit committee policy, and public participation policy.
- First reading approval of 2021-2022 academic calendar
- Hiring of personnel (action item)
- Policy ACE Service Animals (action item)
- Policy BDEA Audit Committee (action item)
- Policy BEDH Public Participation at Meetings (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to review a first reading of the 2021-2022 academic calendar and a large batch of proposed policy updates covering topics from nondiscrimination and service animals to board operations and superintendent duties. Most items are information-only, but a few, including the calendar, service animals policy, audit committee policy, and public participation policy, are listed as action items for potential approval.
- First reading of 2021-2022 academic calendar (Action)
- Policy ACE Service Animals (Action)
- Policy BDEA Audit Committee (Action)
- Policy BEDH Public Participation at Meetings (Action)
- Policy AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Information)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The F & F Committee met to review various information items, including several vendor contracts and a large number of district policies. The meeting included updates on equipment, vehicles, and administrative rules.
- Contract for laptop charging carts presented by Outing
- Contract for media center furniture presented by Outing
- Contract for Adobe Professional licensing renewal presented by Outing
- Contract for new district vehicles presented by Outing
- First reading approval of the 2021-2022 academic calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and act on executive items, including personnel/HR updates, an administrative appointment, hiring of personnel, and a legal status update. The meeting is livestreamed for public access. Most items are information or action items with no detailed agenda specifics provided.
- Personnel/HR updates presented by Dr. Long
- Administrative appointment (action item) presented by Dr. Long
- Hiring of personnel (action item) presented by Dr. Long
- Legal status update presented by Williams
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on several contracts, including roofing maintenance, wireless media equipment, work uniforms, career readiness assessments, and professional development services. They will also review the district's January 2021 financials. The meeting includes an executive session for a legal status update.
- Contract: IDIQ for roof maintenance and repair services
- Contract: Wireless media equipment
- Contract extension: Work uniforms
- Contract extension: Career readiness assessments (consent agenda)
- January 2021 financials review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to discuss two information items: recommendations from the Health Advisory Committee and a legal status update. The meeting is open to the public via livestream. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Health Advisory Committee Recommendations presented by Dr. Schwallier
- Legal Status Update presented by Williams
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on February 9, 2021, at C.A. Johnson High School. The board approved a consent agenda including contract extensions for equipment repair and IT temporary services, awarded contracts for landscape maintenance and fire alarm renovations, approved the 2019-2020 Single Audit, and approved hiring early offer teachers for 2021-2022. The meeting included an executive session and public session, with all votes passing unanimously.
- Approved contract extension with Troubleshooter AC and Refrigeration Company for equipment repair and maintenance services.
- Approved contract extension for IT temporary professional services with vendors including A3 Communications, BridgeTek Solutions, and TEK Systems.
- Awarded landscape maintenance contracts to Accusweep & Landscape Inc., A James Global Services, Inc., B & G Services, and Edisto Landscape Construction.
- Approved contract for CA Johnson High School fire alarm renovations.
- Approved hiring of all early offer teachers for 2021-2022 school year.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and act on several items. They will review the 2019-2020 Single Audit section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel, and consider personnel-related actions including suspensions of teaching credentials and hiring.
- 2019-2020 Single Audit section of CAFR presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Personnel/HR updates presented by Dr. Long
- Resolution to suspend teaching credential (two separate items)
- Hiring of personnel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet virtually to review several information items, including the 2019-2020 Single Audit section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and multiple contracts. These contracts cover landscape maintenance, fire alarm renovations at C.A. Johnson High School, and extensions for equipment repair and IT temporary positions. The committee will also hold an executive session.
- 2019-2020 Single Audit section of the CAFR
- Contract: Landscape Maintenance & Landscape Services IDIQ
- Contract: CA Johnson High School Fire Alarm Renovations
- Contract Extension: Refrigerated and Non-Refrigerated Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services
- Contract Extension: Information Technology Temporary Professional Positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on January 26, 2021, with an executive session at 5:30 PM and public session at 7:00 PM. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, contract extensions, and December 2020 financials, and took action on several contracts, deeds, and the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved contract extensions for Frontline Education (nursing software) and Center for Teaching Quality (staff training)
- Approved deeds transferring sewer and water lines for Rosewood Elementary School library addition to City of Columbia
- Awarded contracts for playground equipment, guided reading books, diversity reading books, math manipulatives, marketing, and construction/maintenance services
- Approved December 2020 financials and 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Approved two leaves of absence and an administrative appointment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report, December 2020 financials, and several contracts and deeds. Items include playground equipment, reading book collections, marketing services, construction services, and software extensions. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Deeds for sanitary sewer and water lines at Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition
- Contracts for playground equipment, guided reading book collection, marketing and advertising services, IDIQ construction and maintenance, diversity reading book collection, and hands-on math manipulatives
- Contract extensions for Frontline Professional Software for Nursing Inc. and professional development staff training
- December 2020 monthly financials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting virtually to discuss information items, including the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel. The agenda lists this as an action item, but no specific action is detailed. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Administration Committee will review the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) and consider several personnel items, including an administrative appointment and two leaves of absence. The meeting will be livestreamed for public access.
- 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
- Personnel/HR updates presented by Dr. Long
- Administrative appointment (action item)
- Two leave of absence requests (action items)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 12, 2021, with an executive session at 5:30 PM and a public session at 7:00 PM. The board approved several action items, including a $250,000 reallocation of capital projects, contracts for musical instruments, advanced threat protection software, and wastewater treatment services, as well as personnel actions and a student matter. Information items included HR updates, a real estate matter, and policy discussions on grading and staff leaves.
- Approved $250,000 reallocation of capital projects
- Approved contract extension with Tyler Technologies for ERP software
- Approved contracts for musical instruments with five vendors
- Approved contract for advanced threat protection software
- Approved student matter: student to remain at Dreher High School with fee waiver
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Administration Committee will meet to discuss and take action on a capital project fund reallocation, along with several personnel and administrative items. The meeting will be livestreamed for public access.
- Reallocation of Capital Projects (Action item, presented by Carlon)
- Personnel/HR Updates (Information item)
- Three Administrative Appointments (presented by Dr. Long)
- Leave of Absence (Action item)
- Hiring of Personnel (Action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to review several contract actions and a capital project reallocation. Items include contracts for musical instruments, threat protection software, wastewater treatment services, and an ERP software extension, plus a request to reallocate capital project funds. The meeting is livestreamed for public access.
- Contract for musical instruments and supplies
- Contract for advanced threat protection software
- Contract for wastewater treatment operator services
- Contract extension for ERP software solution
- Reallocation of capital projects (Schneider)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026
The Richland County School District One C & I Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on a request to reallocate capital projects funding. The agenda also includes an executive item regarding a student matter. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Reallocation of Capital Projects (presented by Carlon)
- Student Matter (presented by Coles, executive session)