Richland County School District One public meetings in 2025

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board holds a work session to review the academic report card presented by the Office of Teaching and Learning. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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The Richland County School District One Board will hold a work session. The primary focus of the meeting is an informational presentation regarding the SCSBA legislative preview.

• SCSBA Legislative Preview Presentation by Ms. Elmore

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to receive a presentation on IDEA compliance and corrective actions status. The session is designated for information items.

• Presentation on IDEA Compliance and Corrective Actions Status R1 OSS by Ms. LaJamea Dixon

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The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to receive information-only presentations on updated policies and rules related to sexual harassment for staff and students, including complaint forms. The board will also review a policy on board member compensation and expenses.

• Policy BID - Board Member Compensation and Expenses (information item)
• Policy GBAA - Sexual Harassment and Retaliation (Staff) with attached PDF
• Administrative Rule GBAA-R - Sexual Harassment and Retaliation (Staff) with attached PDF
• Exhibit GBAA-E - Sexual Harassment and Retaliation (Staff) Complaint Form
• Policy JIAA - Sexual Harassment and Retaliation (Students) with attached PDF

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The Richland County School District One Board decided on the 2026-2027 academic calendar and approved several district policies. The board also awarded a contract for a cloud-based data warehouse and authorized the reallocation of 2023-24 General Fund balances.

• Contract awarded to PowerSchool Group, LLC for a district-wide cloud-based data warehouse system
• Contract extension to Data Network Solutions for Firewall Annual Maintenance Renewal
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Reallocation of a portion of the 2023-24 General Fund - Fund Balance
• Approval of five personnel positions for the 2025-2026 school year

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The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to receive an information-only presentation from the Office of Human Resources. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears procedural.

• Office of Human Resources presentation (information item only)

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will receive a quarterly update on underperforming schools from Dr. Miner. This is an information item only; no action is scheduled. The agenda contains no items for decision or public hearing.

• Underperforming Schools Quarterly Update Presentation by Dr. Miner

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The Facilities and Finance Committee will meet to review an information presentation from the Office of Finance. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.

• Office of Finance presentation

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The Board of School Commissioners discussed and voted on several administrative policies and budget items. Key actions included the first reading of the 2026-2027 academic calendar and updates to board meeting policies.

• First reading approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Approval of FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets for Student Nutritional Services
• Contract extension with Johnson Control, Inc. for Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacements
• First reading of Policy BEA (Livestreaming of Board Meetings) and Policy BE (Board Meetings)
• Approval of a Summer 2027 international field study for Crayton Middle School to Germany, Italy, and Switzerland

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to receive an information item regarding the first reading of the 2026-2027 academic calendar. The presentation is provided by Dr. Williams.

• First Reading Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Presentation

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The Administration Committee will receive information on four policy items presented by Dr. Tiffany Richardson. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Policy BEA - Livestreaming of Board Meetings
• Policy BE - Board Meetings
• Policy BDE - Board Committees
• Policy presentation (general)

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The Richland County School District One F & F Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on capital projects from Facilities Management. The agenda includes one information item and executive session items. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Facilities Management Capital Projects Presentation by Mr. Henry

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The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved a consent agenda including contracts for student laptop replacements with Dell Technologies, extensions for copier and ERP software leases, and reallocation of fund balances from vacancies and prior-year funds. The board also entered executive session to discuss superintendent contract terms and legal advice on the ELC construction project, later approving the superintendent's communication plan and an administrative appointment.

• Contract with Dell Technologies for student laptop replacements
• Contract extension with Sharp Business Systems and Ontario Investments for multi-functional copier equipment/services (lease)
• Contract extension with Tyler Technologies Inc for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution (MUNIS)
• Reallocation of 2025-26 General Fund vacancies and 2023-24 General Fund balance
• Approval of August 2025 monthly financial report

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to receive an information item: an update on technology and instruction presented by Mr. Grant. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Update on Technology & Instruction presented by Mr. Grant

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The Administration Committee will receive two information presentations: a principal instructional staff reassignment from Dr. Koumas and a communication guide from Dr. Walker. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Principal Instructional Staff Reassignment presentation by Dr. Koumas
• Communication Guide presentation by Dr. Walker

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The Facilities and Finance Committee will meet to review an informational presentation regarding fund balance. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.

• Presentation by Ms. Mathews-Hazel on 'What is Fund Balance?'

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The Richland County School District One Board approved several consent agenda items, including a contract to SD Clifton Construction, Inc. for an athletic storage building at WJ Keenan High School, and contract extensions for evaluation services and trunking/tower fees. The board also entered executive session to discuss legal advice on a settlement agreement, the ELC construction project, a lease agreement, and superintendent contract terms. After executive session, the board approved an administrative appointment, three leaves of absence, and the hiring of nine teachers.

• Contract awarded to SD Clifton Construction, Inc. for WJ Keenan High School athletic storage building
• Contract extension to The Evaluation Group for comprehensive evaluation services
• Contract extension to Mobile Communication of America for trunking and tower fee services
• Reallocation of 2025-26 General Fund vacancies approved
• Administrative appointment of assistant principal at Carver Lyon Elementary approved

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The Administration Committee will receive presentations on principal and instructional staff reassignments. The body will also review Policy KF and a proposed revised Administrative Rule KF-R regarding the public use of school facilities.

• Principal and Instruction Staff Reassignment presentation
• Review of Policy KF - Public Use of School Facilities
• Proposed changes to Administrative Rule KF-R Public Use of School Facilities

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The F & F Committee will meet to review an information item regarding the R1 ELC. The meeting includes a presentation by Mr. Grant and a scheduled executive session.

• R1 ELC Update Presentation by Mr. Grant

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The C & I Committee is meeting to receive an information item: a presentation on the Read to Succeed program by Dr. Williams. The presentation materials are attached to the agenda. No decisions are scheduled for this item.

• Read to Succeed Presentation by Dr. Williams (information item only)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board approved the FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets, contracts for ASL interpreting services, legal services for visas/immigration, and R1 TV Studio renovations. The board also approved minutes, financial reports, administrative hires, appointments, leaves, and personnel hiring for 2025-2026.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets
• Awarded contract to Lawrence Needle P.A. for legal services on visas and immigration
• Awarded contract to Trident Veteran Construction for R1 TV Studio renovations
• Approved five providers for ASL interpreting services
• Approved administrative hires, appointments, leaves, and personnel for 2025-2026

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The Finance & Facilities Committee will hear a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets. The committee will also consider contracts for ASL interpreting services, legal services, and R1 TV Studio renovations, and receive a July 2025 financial report.

• FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Ms. Bing
• Contract: Provide ASL Interpreting Services
• Contract: Legal Services (Attorney)
• Contract: R1 TV Studio Renovations
• July 2025 Abbreviated-Executive Summary Financial Report

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The Administration Committee will hear a presentation on the 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets and take action on them. The committee will also receive information on non-board approved contracts between $50,000 and $249,999.99 for July 2025. Additionally, the committee will consider action on the hiring of personnel.

• 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Ms. Bing (Action item)
• Non-Board Approved Contracts $50,000-$249,999.00 for July 2025 presented by Ms. Hodges (Information item)
• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas (Action item)

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The C & I Committee will hear a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets and receive information on non-board-approved contracts between $50,000 and $249,999 for July 2025. No votes are scheduled; these are information and action items for discussion.

• FY 2025-2026 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Ms. Bing
• Information on Non-Board Approved Contracts $50,000-$249,999.00 for July 2025 presented by Ms. Hodges

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The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved the FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund Budget, a contract with Dell Technologies for teacher laptop replacements, and a contract extension with Dell Marketing for Microsoft software license subscriptions. The board also approved hiring 17 teachers for the upcoming school year and a student placement request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund Budget
• Approved contract with Dell Technologies for teacher laptop replacements
• Approved contract extension with Dell Marketing for Microsoft software license subscriptions
• Approved hiring of 17 teachers for 2025-2026 school year
• Approved a student placement request

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The Administration Committee will consider two action items: the FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund and the hiring of personnel. The meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in Room 102 of the Stevenson Administration Building.

• FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund presented by Bing
• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to review information regarding the FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund. The meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at the Stevenson Administration Building.

• FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund presentation by Bing

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The F & F Committee will discuss the FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund and consider a contract extension for Microsoft software license subscriptions. They will also review a contract for teacher laptop replacements. All items are listed as information items, with the software renewal on the consent agenda.

• FY 2025-2026 Enterprise Fund presented by Bing
• Contract Extension: Microsoft Software Licenses Subscription Renewal (consent agenda)
• Contract: Teacher Laptop Replacements presented by Hodges

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The Richland County School Board is holding a retreat to discuss board and administration roles, processes, and communication protocols. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and a public session before the main discussion.

• Agenda adoption (action item)
• Public session
• Board and administration roles, processes, and communication protocols (information item)

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The Richland County School Board will consider a consent agenda with 16 items, including contract extensions for online courses, school resource officers, and a new video surveillance system. The board will also hear the superintendent's report and hold a public participation session before entering executive session for personnel matters.

• Contract extension with Imagine Learning LLC for online educational software courses and virtual school programs
• Extension of School Resource Officer agreements with City of Columbia (13 officers) and Richland County Sheriff's Department (41 officers)
• Award of contract to A3 Communications for Avigilon video surveillance system at multiple locations
• Contract awards for PC replacements (Dell Technologies and CDW-Government) and interactive smart panels (Smarter Systems Creative Audio Visual)
• Approval of June 2025 financial report and minutes from June 24, 2025 regular meeting

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The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several personnel items. These include two administrative hires, two leaves of absence, and a general hiring of personnel, all presented by Dr. Koumas. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Administrative hire (item 3.1) presented by Dr. Koumas
• Administrative hire (item 3.2) presented by Dr. Koumas
• Leave of absence (item 3.3) presented by Dr. Koumas
• Leave of absence (item 3.4) presented by Dr. Koumas
• Hiring of personnel (item 3.5) presented by Dr. Koumas

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

This is a procedural meeting of the Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee. The agenda states there are no C&I agenda items at this time. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at the Stevenson Administration Building.

• No C&I agenda items listed

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The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee will consider 14 action items, including contract extensions for online courses, insurance, school resource officers, and staffing, as well as new contracts for video surveillance, PC replacements, smart panels, and laptops. The committee will also review a June 2025 financial report and may enter executive session.

• Contract extension for City of Columbia School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Contract extension for Richland County Sheriff's Department School Resource Officers (SROs)
• New contract: Avigilon Video Surveillance System Project at multiple locations
• New contract: Interactive Smart Panels with Built-In PC
• June 2025 Financial Report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

This is a drop-in meeting with no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided document.

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The Richland County School Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including contract extensions for supplies, maintenance, and fuel, and awarded contracts for a video surveillance system and laptop replacements for grades 3-12.

• Public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
• Approved contract with A3 Communications for a new Avigilon video surveillance system at multiple locations.
• Approved contract with Dell Technologies for laptop replacements for grades 3-12.
• Approved reallocation of a portion of the 2023-24 General Fund balance.
• Approved contract extensions for Grainger (MRO supplies), Johnson Controls (fire alarm/sprinkler), Cintas (workplace products), and fuel suppliers.

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The Administration Committee will consider two requests to reallocate fund balances, including one tied to the FY 24-25 Appropriations Act. The committee will also take action on four executive items: one administrative appointment and three personnel hires.

• Request to reallocate fund balance (Action item)
• Request to reallocate fund balance for FY 24-25 Appropriations Act (Information item)
• Administrative appointment presented by Dr. Koumas
• Two administrative hires presented by Dr. Koumas
• Hiring of personnel presented by Dr. Koumas

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The C & I Committee will discuss two requests for reallocation of fund balance, one presented as an action item and one as an information item for the FY 24-25 Appropriations Act. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance (Action item)
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance for FY 24-25 Appropriations Act (Information item)

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The Richland County F&F Committee will consider several action items, including requests to reallocate fund balances, approve the May 2025 financial report, and authorize multiple contract extensions and new contracts. Items up for vote include extensions for facilities supplies, fire alarm maintenance, workplace products, printer leases, and fuel purchases, as well as new contracts for diesel fuel, a video surveillance system, and laptop replacements for grades 3-12.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance (Action)
• May 2025 Financial Report (Action)
• Contract Extension - Facilities Material, Repair, Operating (MRO) and Instructional Supplies (Action/Consent)
• Contract - Grades 3-12 Laptop Replacements (Action)
• Contract - Provide Avigilon Video Surveillance System Project - Multiple Locations (Action)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved a K-12 Health/Physical Education curriculum for 2025-2026, including a Grade 5 puberty resource. The board awarded a roofing contract for Arden Elementary School to Watts & Associated Roofing and a banking services contract to First Citizens. It also approved reallocations of fund balance from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 general funds, though those votes were split.

• Approved K-12 Health/Physical Education curriculum for 2025-2026, including Grade 5 puberty resource
• Awarded Arden Elementary School roofing contract to Watts & Associated Roofing
• Awarded banking services contract to First Citizens, Columbia, SC
• Approved reallocation of 2023-24 General Fund balance (4-3 vote)
• Approved reallocation of 2024-25 General Fund vacancies (5-2 vote)

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is reviewing several information items. These include a grade 5 growth and development curriculum resource and requests regarding the reallocation of fund balances.

• Grade 5- Growth and Development During Puberty Curriculum Resource
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance-Vacancies
• Contract Information between $50,000.00 and $249,999.99

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The Richland County School District One Administration Committee will discuss and take action on a Grade 5 puberty curriculum resource, two requests to reallocate fund balances, and multiple administrative appointments and personnel hires. The meeting also includes information on contracts valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99.

• Grade 5 Growth and Development During Puberty Curriculum Resource (action item)
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance (action item)
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance-Vacancies (action item)
• Contract Information for amounts $50,000 to $249,999.99 (information item)
• Administrative appointments and hiring of personnel (action items)

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The Board of School Commissioners decided on the allocation of bond proceeds for proposed capital projects. The board also approved several administrative hires and contracts for software, legal services, and hardware.

• Allocation of bond proceeds for proposed capital projects
• Contract with United Data Technologies for new laptop computers
• Contract with Instructure for Mastery Connect Software Subscription
• Approval of six firms to provide legal services
• Hiring of 22 teachers for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years

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The Richland County School District One board is meeting in a called session to discuss and take action on a personnel matter involving the superintendent. The agenda includes entering executive session, receiving information on the superintendent, and then acting on the matter in public session before adjourning.

• Personnel matter: Superintendent (information and action items)

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The Richland County School District One board is meeting to interview and deliberate on a superintendent finalist. The meeting includes both an executive session and a public session for these personnel matters.

• Second round of superintendent interviews
• Deliberation of superintendent finalist

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The Richland County School Board is holding a called meeting to conduct initial interviews and then deliberate on superintendent finalists. The board will meet in executive session for personnel matters, followed by a public session for further deliberation and possible action.

• Enter executive session at 9:00 a.m.
• Conduct first-round superintendent interviews (information item)
• Deliberate superintendent finalists in executive session (information item)
• Exit executive session and reconvene in public session
• Public deliberation and possible action on superintendent finalists

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The Richland County School District One board is holding a called meeting on May 15, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct first-round interviews for the superintendent position during an executive session.

• First round superintendent interviews

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved the second reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and authorized bond proceeds for most proposed capital projects. The board also approved a contract extension for virtual instructional resources, personnel hires, and a teacher contract suspension. A motion to fund items 6-10 of the capital projects list failed.

• Second reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget approved
• Bond proceeds allocated to capital projects (items 3,5,13-22 excluded per approved motion)
• Contract extension for Instructional Resources (Virtual) Positions approved
• Teacher contract suspended per superintendent's recommendation (vote 6-1)
• Early Learning Center project close-out authorized, including removal of structures

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The board held a called meeting and adopted the agenda. They then entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the status of the search process for a superintendent, conducted by Dr. Castner of BWP and Associates. After the closed session, the board adjourned.

• Discussion of status of search process for superintendent by Dr. Castner, BWP and Associates
• Board entered executive session for personnel matter
• Agenda adopted with motion by Aaron Bishop, second by Ericka Hursey

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The Administration Committee will conduct a second reading of the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. The body will also consider the approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds and review personnel appointments.

• Second reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
• Approval of Proposed Capital Projects - Bonds
• Review of contracts ranging from $50,000 up to $249,999.99
• Administrative appointment and three administrative hires

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The C & I Committee will conduct a second reading of the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. The body will also consider the approval of proposed bond-funded capital projects and review contracts ranging from $50,000 to $249,999.99.

• Second reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
• Approval of Proposed Capital Projects - Bonds
• Review of contracts valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99

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The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several financial items. The main items are the second reading of the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds. The committee will also review contracts valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99 and consider a contract extension for instructional resources (virtual) positions.

• Second reading of FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
• Approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds
• Contracts valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99
• Contract extension for instructional resources (virtual) positions

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The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved a $5.65 million five-year contract with Walden Security for 24/7 campus monitoring districtwide, and a $358,405 security camera installation at C.A. Johnson High School. The board also approved the first reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and forgave January 23, 2025 as a make-up day. Several personnel actions, including leaves of absence and hires, were also approved.

• Approved $5,653,764.48 five-year contract with Walden Security for 24/7 campus monitoring districtwide (7-1 vote).
• Approved $358,405.56 contract to A3 Communications for security cameras at C.A. Johnson High School.
• Approved first reading of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
• Approved forgiveness of January 23, 2025 as a make-up day.
• Approved contract for Scholastic LitCamp Summer Reading Literacy Program.

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The F & F Committee will meet to discuss several district contracts and financial reports. The agenda includes reviews of security services and literacy programming. The committee will also address district make-up days.

• District Make-up Days
• Contract for Scholastic Summer Reading Literacy Program
• Contract for 24-7 Campus Monitoring-Security Service
• Contract for Avigilon Video Surveillance System at C.A. Johnson High School
• March 2025 Financials

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The board met for a budget work session presented by Mrs. Bing. The meeting focused on budget information and the adoption of the agenda.

• Budget work session presented by Mrs. Bing

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The Administration Committee will consider several action items, including district make-up days, a contract for the Scholastic Summer Reading Literacy Program, and contracts for campus monitoring/security services and a video surveillance system at C.A. Johnson High School. The committee will also review March 2025 financials and act on personnel matters such as a leave of absence and administrative hires.

• District Make-up Days presented by Dr. Williams
• Contract: Scholastic Summer Reading Literacy Program
• Contract: $50,000.00 up to $249,999.99 (information item)
• Contract: Campus Monitoring/Security Services
• Contract: Security Camera Equipment and Installation at CA Johnson High School

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The committee will review information regarding district make-up days and contract updates. These items are presented for informational purposes to the committee.

• District Make-up Days presentation by Dr. Williams
• Contract information update covering amounts from $50,000.00 up to $249,999.99

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The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved the issuance and sale of bonds not exceeding $17 million and awarded a contract to Park Incorporated dba Cross Safe for crossing guard services at elementary and middle schools. The board also approved textbook recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year, contract renewals and non-renewals, and personnel hiring. The meeting included a community engagement report from BWP & Associates and student achievement data presentations.

• Approved bond resolution for issuance and sale of bonds not exceeding $17 million
• Awarded contract to Park Incorporated dba Cross Safe for crossing guard services
• Approved 2025-2026 textbook recommendations
• Approved contract renewals and non-renewals for the 2025-2026 school year
• Approved hiring of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year

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The Administration Committee will consider approving a bond resolution presented by Mathews-Hazel. The committee will also discuss contract renewals and non-renewals for the 2025-2026 school year, an employee suspension without pay, and personnel hiring.

• Approval of Bond Resolution presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Contract Renewals and Non-Renewals for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Employee Suspension without Pay
• Hiring of Personnel

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The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to review textbook recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also consider the approval of a bond resolution.

• 2025-2026 Textbook Recommendations
• Approval of Bond Resolution

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The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee will consider a bond resolution, the February 2025 financial report, a contract for crossing guard services, and a contract for furniture and furniture consulting services. All items are listed as information items but require action. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Approval of Bond Resolution presented by Mathews-Hazel
• February 2025 Financial Report presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Contract: Provide Crossing Guard Services presented by Hodges
• Contract: Furniture & Furniture Consulting Services presented by Hodges

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The Richland One Board of School Commissioners voted 4-3 to terminate contracts associated with the Early Learning Center. The board also approved a contract with Smarter Systems Creative Audio Visual for a Smartboard Replacement Project and reallocated general fund balance to capital projects. Personnel actions including hiring of four teachers and two leaves of absence were approved.

• Termination of Early Learning Center contracts (vote 4-3)
• Contract awarded to Smarter Systems Creative Audio Visual for Smartboard Replacement Project
• Reallocation of general fund balance to capital projects
• Hiring of 4 teachers for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years
• Approval of two leaves of absence

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The Richland County School District One board is meeting for a legislative information session. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

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The Administration Committee will hear information on reallocating a portion of the General Fund Balance and on contracts valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99. The committee will also consider executive items including hiring of personnel and a leave of absence for family responsibility.

• Reallocation of a portion of the General Fund Balance
• Contract: $50,000 up to $249,999.99
• Hiring of Personnel
• Leave of Absence - Family Responsibility

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The C & I Committee will discuss reallocating a portion of the General Fund balance and review a contract valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99. Both items are listed as information items, with the reallocation marked for potential action.

• Reallocation of a portion of the General Fund balance (action item)
• Contract valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99 (information item)

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The Facilities and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the reallocation of a portion of the General Fund Balance. The body will also review a smartboard replacement project and contract information for February 2025.

• Reallocation of a portion of the General Fund Balance
• Contract: $50,000 up to $249,999.99
• Smartboard Replacement Project

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The Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners met to address legal advice regarding a PowerSchool breach and an Early Learning Center. The board also approved personnel hiring and updated the public session start time for the remainder of the fiscal year.

• Approved recommendation regarding legal advice for PowerSchool Breach
• Hired 6 teachers for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approved one administrative appointment for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approved the January 2025 Financial Report
• Changed public session start time to 6:00 pm for the rest of the fiscal year

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The Administration Committee will meet to discuss information items and executive actions. The session includes two action items regarding the hiring of personnel and an administrative appointment.

• Hiring of Personnel
• Administrative Appointment

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The Richland County School Board is holding a called meeting to hear a presentation from BWP, a superintendent search firm, and to receive legal advice regarding the Early Learning Center (ELC) Construction Project. The board will also adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• Superintendent Search Firm Presentation by BWP (Information item)
• Legal Advice regarding the ELC Construction Project (discussed in Executive Session, then Public Session)
• Agenda Adoption

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The C & I Committee is meeting on February 18, 2025. The agenda states there are no C & I agenda items at this time.

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The Facilities and Finance Committee is meeting to review the January 2025 financial report presented by Mathews-Hazel. The agenda also includes executive items.

• January 2025 Financial Report presented by Mathews-Hazel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School Board will hold a quarterly work session on February 11, 2025, starting with an executive session on a cyber security plan. The public session includes adoption of the agenda, followed by informational updates on the cyber security plan, capital/construction projects, internal audit, board processes, and teacher/staff retention and recruitment.

• Executive session on Cyber Security Plan
• Agenda adoption presented by Chairman Lominack
• Capital/Construction Projects Overview
• Internal Audit Overview
• Teacher & Staff Retention and Recruitment

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners voted to reallocate a portion of the general fund balance for capital projects and approved a similar reallocation of the FY 2023-2024 General Fund. The board also approved hiring eight teachers for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The meeting included personnel updates and a contract report for amounts between $50,000 and $249,999.99.

• Reallocation of a portion of the General Fund Balance for capital projects (approved).
• Reallocation of a portion of the FY 2023-2024 General Fund (approved).
• Hiring of 8 teachers for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years (approved).
• Contract information for amounts $50,000 up to $249,999.99 (presented for information).
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, at Columbia High School.

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The C & I Committee will hear three information items: a request to reallocate fund balance, a proposal to reallocate a portion of the General Fund balance, and a contract update for amounts between $50,000 and $249,999.99. These items are for discussion only; no final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Reallocation of a Portion of the General Fund Balance presented by an unnamed party (Grant)
• Contract update: $50K up to $249,999.99K presented by Hodges

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The Administration Committee will hear information items on reallocating fund balances and a contract valued between $50,000 and $249,999.99. The committee will also take action on hiring personnel.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Mathews-Hazel (information item)
• Reallocation of a Portion of the General Fund Balance presented by Grant (information item)
• Contract: $50K up to $249,999.99K presented by Hodges (information item)
• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas (action item)

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The Richland County School District One F & F Committee will meet to review requests for fund balance reallocations. The committee is also considering contract extensions for financial and procurement audits and the provision of discounted parts, supplies, equipment, and services.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• Reallocation of a Portion of the General Fund Balance
• Contract update for amounts from $50K up to $249,999.99K
• Contract extension for Financial and Procurement Audit
• Contract extension for Discounted Parts, Supplies, Equipment & Services

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School Board is holding a work session focused on underperforming schools. The agenda includes a presentation by Dr. Miner on the topic. The board will first vote to adopt the agenda.

• Work session specifically on underperforming schools.
• Presentation by Dr. Miner from the Office of Teaching and Learning.
• Agenda adoption vote at the start of the meeting.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board met to approve academic turnaround plans for schools identified as underperforming in 2023-2024. The board also authorized the hiring of five teachers and selected a search firm.

• Approval of 2023-2024 Underperforming Schools' Turnaround Plans
• Hiring of 5 teachers for the 2024-2025 school year
• Selection of BWP as the search firm
• Approval of the December 2024 Financial Report
• Approval of a Continuing Resolution for 2025-2026 business operations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a called virtual meeting. The board will adopt the agenda and receive presentations, then enter executive session to discuss contractual matters regarding search firm proposals. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

• Agenda adoption by Chairman Lominack
• Presentations by Chairman Lominack
• Executive session for contractual discussion on search firm proposals
• Next regular board meeting: Jan 28, 2025 at Dreher High School at 7 PM

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee will meet on January 21, 2025, to discuss and take action on the hiring of personnel, as presented by Dr. Koumas. The meeting agenda includes information items and executive items.

• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas (Action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The C & I Committee is meeting at the Stevenson Administration Building. The agenda states there are no C & I agenda items at this time.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Finance and Facilities Committee is reviewing several information items regarding district finances. These include a proposed reallocation of the General Fund Balance, the December 2024 financial report, and a continuing resolution.

• Reallocation of a portion of the General Fund Balance
• December 2024 Financial Report presented by Mathews-Hazel, CPA
• Approval of Continuing Resolution

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Board of School Commissioners will meet to review personnel updates, financial reallocations, and school turnaround plans. The session includes an update on the superintendent's search and evaluations of district leadership. The board will also address the Early Learning Center and a contract for educational consulting services.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• Contract for Educational Consulting Services
• Continuous Improvement Turnaround Plans for 2023-2024 Identified Schools
• Review of contracts between $50,000 and $250,000
• Evaluation of Superintendent, Internal Auditor, and Executive Assistant

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School Board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a requested full forensic audit by the South Carolina Department of Education due to a fiscal caution status. The board will also select new board counsel, make committee assignments for 2025, and receive a superintendent search update.

• Motion passed 5-2 to request a full forensic audit from SCDE
• Selection of new Board Counsel (action item)
• Committee assignments for 2025 (information item)
• Contracts over $50,000 but less than $250,000 (information item)
• Superintendent search update (information item)

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The Administration Committee will hear a request to reallocate fund balance and discuss two FMLA leave requests. The committee will also take action on personnel hiring.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Bing
• Leave of Absence - FMLA presented by Dr. Koumas (two items)
• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas (action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The C & I Committee is meeting to discuss a request for reallocation of fund balance, presented by Bing. This is an information item only; no final decision is being made at this meeting.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Bing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The F & F Committee will receive information on a request to reallocate fund balance and will take action on a contract for educational consulting services. Both items are listed under information items, with the consulting contract requiring a vote.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Bing
• Contract: Educational Consulting Services presented by Hodges (action item)