Lexington County School District One public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees is meeting to elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary, as well as appoint a Board Legislative Contact. The board is also reviewing employment recommendations and student travel requests.
- Election of board officers (chair, vice-chair, and secretary)
- Appointment of Board Legislative Contact to the South Carolina School Boards Association
- Approval of 10 instructional-related student travel requests
- Approval of 4 certified staff employment recommendations
- Ratification of newly hired support staff report
Board of Trustees Workshop
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold a workshop focused on board governance training. The meeting includes procedural items such as compliance notifications and agenda approval, followed by a 90-120 minute training session on roles and responsibilities provided by White & Story, LLC. There will be no citizen participation at this meeting.
- Board governance training by White & Story, LLC on roles and responsibilities
- Notification of compliance with S.C. Freedom of Information Act
- Approval of the meeting agenda by board vote
- No citizen participation at this workshop
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees met to approve certified and support staff employment recommendations and student travel requests. The board also reviewed a contractual matter regarding OraSure Technologies during an executive session.
- Approval of 5 certified staff employment recommendations
- Approval of 6 instructional and 3 athletic student travel requests
- Review of contractual matter related to OraSure Technologies
- Approval of newly hired support staff report
- Acceptance of SCSBA 2024 officers, directors, and legislative resolutions
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The board holds a regular monthly meeting beginning with a 50-minute executive session to discuss employment recommendations, receive legal advice regarding Lexington One School Facilities Corporation Agreements for Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, and review 2024-2025 homeschool applications. After reconvening, the board approves consent agenda items including minutes, student travel requests, and new hire support staff reports. The meeting also honors students with perfect SC READY scores, an athletic trainer, and a golf coach, and recognizes outgoing board members. The superintendent provides an update on weather make-up days for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, using Feb. 17 and Mar. 17 as eLearning days.
- Executive session to discuss employment recommendations and legal advice on bond agreements
- Consent agenda approval includes student travel requests and new support staff hires
- Honors for students with perfect SC READY scores and athletic coach awards
- Recognition of outgoing board members Anne Marie Green and Dr. Brent Powers
- Superintendent's report on weather make-up days using Feb. 17 and Mar. 17 as eLearning days
Board of Trustees Work Session and Business Meeting
The board reviewed its self-assessment and discussed the superintendent evaluation process. In executive session, it rated Dr. Gerrita Postlewait as extremely effective for 2023-2024 and accepted her resignation effective June 30, 2025. The board also approved eight student travel requests.
- Board approved Dr. Gerrita Postlewait's superintendent evaluation as extremely effective for 2023-2024
- Board accepted Dr. Gerrita Postlewait's resignation effective June 30, 2025
- Board approved eight student travel requests
- Board held a self-assessment review facilitated by former administrator Dr. James Anne Sheley
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting. They approved 8 certified staff recommendations, a new hire support staff report, student travel requests, and homeschool applications via consent agenda. The superintendent reported on a salary study, cell phone policy progress, and a recommendation to extend a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with the Town of Lexington.
- Approved 8 certified staff recommendations (coordinators, assistant principals, teachers, etc.)
- Approved ten instructional and two athletic student travel requests
- Approved 2024-2025 homeschool applications
- Recognized staff and schools for awards (Teacher of the Year, Coach of the Year, Beta Club Schools of Distinction)
- Superintendent discussed cell phone policy progress and a planned October action on TIF extension
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees met to review personnel recommendations and homeschool applications. The board approved several administrative reports and student travel requests during the general session.
- Approval of 12 instructional-related and 1 athletic student travel requests
- Approval of 14 certified and 2 administrative employment recommendations for 2024-2025
- Review and approval of 2024-2025 homeschool applications
- Ratification of newly hired support staff report
- Quarterly legal update provided during executive session
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting, entering executive session for employment recommendations and updates. Following the closed session, the board approved 6 certified staff and 1 administrative employment recommendation as presented by administration. No other business was conducted; there was no public participation.
- Approved 6 certified staff and 1 administrative employment recommendation
Board of Trustees Meeting
The board held a brief business meeting, approving the consent agenda and acting on several items. They adopted new instructional materials for chemistry, physics, and AP World History courses. In executive session, they approved 24 certified staff recommendations for hirings and separations. Three student travel requests were also approved.
- Approved adoption of instructional materials for chemistry, physics, and AP World History (state-funded)
- Approved 24 certified staff recommendations (hirings and separations) after executive session
- Approved two instructional and one athletic student travel requests
- Approved minutes from June 11 and June 27 board meetings
- No citizen participation; meeting held at Lexington High School Library
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved employment recommendations for 20 certified and 2 administrative staff members. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Miller provided an update on the South Carolina General Assembly budget timeline. No citizen participation was permitted at this meeting.
- Approval of 20 certified staff recommendations
- Approval of 2 administrative staff recommendations
- Update on the South Carolina General Assembly budget timeline
FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing & Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing for the third reading of the 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget. The board also approved hiring recommendations for 65 certified staff and 6 administrative positions.
- Third reading of the 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget
- Approval of 65 certified staff and 6 administrative hires
- Approval of seven instructional and one athletic student travel requests
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review the second reading of the FY2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget, with no millage increase anticipated. It will also discuss a first reading of Policy ADF District Wellness and a MacBook community buyback program. The board approved employment recommendations and authorized legal action in social media litigation.
- Second reading of FY2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget, no millage increase anticipated
- First reading of Policy ADF District Wellness updates
- MacBook Community Buyback Program: 505 devices sold at $175 each, 185 pre-orders for next batch
- Approved 9 certified staff and 2 administrative employment recommendations
- Authorized legal proceedings for social media litigation, including filing suit in California
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a brief business meeting on May 7, 2024, with no public participation. The board entered executive session for employment recommendations, then approved 42 certified and 2 administrative staff hires for the 2024-2025 academic year. It also approved one student travel request. The meeting was largely procedural, with all votes passing unanimously among present members.
- Approved 42 certified staff and 2 administrative staff employment recommendations for 2024-2025
- Approved one student travel request
- Held executive session for employment recommendations and updates
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a brief business meeting, entering executive session for employment recommendations and a litigation update. After reconvening, the board approved two administrative staff recommendations for the 2023-2024 academic year. No public comments were taken, and the rest of the agenda was procedural.
- Approved 2 administrative staff recommendations for 2023-2024 academic year
- Executive session for employment recommendations and updates, and pending litigation update
- No Citizens' Participation at this meeting
- Meeting held at Central Services Building 1, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, including an executive session to discuss employment and litigation. The board is expected to take action on the superintendent-elect contract, approve employment recommendations, and review the first reading of the FY2024-2025 general fund budget. The meeting also includes honors for students and schools, a superintendent's report, and a citizens' participation period.
- Approved employment contract for Keith Price as Superintendent-Elect (one year, $210,000) and Superintendent (four years, $236,000) effective July 1, 2024 and 2025 respectively
- First reading of FY2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget, with no millage increase anticipated
- Approved consent agenda including student travel requests (10 instructional, 1 athletic) and new hire support staff report
- Executive session to discuss employment/contractual matters and quarterly litigation update
- Honors for 2024 5A Boys Basketball State Champions and National Merit Finalists
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on April 8, 2024, primarily to conduct superintendent-elect/finalist interviews in a closed executive session. The board approved the agenda and motions to enter and adjourn the executive session, with no public participation allowed. All votes were unanimous among the seven board members present. The meeting was procedural and focused on the superintendent selection process.
- Executive session for Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent finalist interviews (approximately 2.5 hours)
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
- Meeting held at Central Services, Building One Auditorium, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
- All motions approved unanimously by 7 board members
Board of Trustees Budget Workshop and Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a budget workshop and regular meeting, reviewing the 2024-2025 general fund operating budget and an elementary behavioral support proposal. The board also continued the superintendent search, entering executive session to interview candidates and discuss employment recommendations, homeschool applications, a possible property acquisition, and legal advice. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, student travel requests, homeschool applications, and new hire reports.
- 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget Presentation
- Elementary Behavioral Support Proposal
- Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent candidate interviews (continuation)
- Contractual matter related to possible property acquisition
- Approval of 2023-2024 homeschool applications (2 applications)
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on March 12, 2024, primarily to enter executive session to initiate the interview process for superintendent-elect/superintendent qualified candidates. The board approved the agenda and motions to convene, adjourn, and return from executive session, all unanimously. No public comment was allowed, and the meeting was procedural in nature.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to interview superintendent candidates
- Adjourned executive session and returned to general session
- Meeting held at Central Services, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
- No citizens' participation at this meeting
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees met to conduct regular business, including an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The Board approved several staffing recommendations and authorized due diligence for a potential property acquisition.
- Approved 31 certified staff and 5 administrative recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year
- Authorized district to conduct due diligence and enter negotiations for a possible property acquisition
- Approved three homeschool applications
- Approved nine instructional student travel requests and one athletic request
Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on January 30, 2024, primarily to discuss employment and contractual matters regarding the Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent in executive session. Following the closed session, the board approved a motion to enter a contract with Dino Teppara of DT Strategies, Inc. to assist in advertising and facilitating the search process for the Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent position. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public participation.
- Approved contract with DT Strategies, Inc. for superintendent search facilitation
- Executive session to discuss employment and contractual matters regarding Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent
- Motion to approve agenda as presented
- Meeting held at Central Services, Building One, 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC
Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving several action items including a $100,000 expenditure for accounting software improvements, a change to the superintendent's contract reclassifying the Deputy Superintendent position, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lexington One Educational Foundation. The board also approved consent agenda items such as student travel requests, homeschool applications, and new hire reports, and recognized student and staff achievements.
- Approved approximately $100,000 for accounting software improvements
- Amended superintendent's contract to reclassify Deputy Superintendent to Superintendent-Elect/Superintendent position
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Lexington One Educational Foundation
- Approved 7 student travel requests (4 athletic) and 1 homeschool application
- Approved 6 current year certified and 1 administrative staff recommendations