Sumter School District public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting and took action on the proposed 2025-2026 school year calendar, the monthly personnel report, and items discussed in executive session. They also heard presentations on a Duke Energy check, a sports medicine update, and financial reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, along with an update on athletic fields at three high schools.
- Approved 2025-2026 school year calendar
- Approved monthly personnel report for December 9, 2024
- Duke Energy check presentation (donation amount not specified in agenda)
- Status report on athletic fields at Crestwood, Sumter, and Lakewood high schools with expenditure details
- Received FY2024 and FY2025 general fund revenue and expenditure updates through November 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 6:00 PM Meeting
The Board of Trustees met to administer oaths of office and elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, and Parliamentarian. The board also reviewed personnel reports and student transfer requests.
- Election of Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, and Parliamentarian
- Administration of Oath of Office by Sumter County Solicitor Ernest A. Finney, III
- Approval of the Monthly Personnel Report for November 18, 2024
- Approval for three students to attend school outside the district for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval for one student to attend school within the district for the 2024-2025 school year
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees met to discuss and take action on a district incentive and a specific district policy. The board voted to approve both the incentive and the first reading of Policy JICJ.
- Approval of District Incentive
- Approval of first reading of Policy JICJ and waiver of second reading
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review a policy manual update (SCSBA Policy JICJ) and consider recommendations to the full board. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of future policies. No binding votes on the policy change are scheduled at this committee meeting.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual Update – JICJ
- Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Identification of policies for further/future discussion
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting in a work session to receive updates on Bates Middle School maintenance and the 2023-2024 accountability report. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers, personnel appointments, and the superintendent's contract, followed by potential action. Votes are scheduled on a student transfer request and the monthly personnel report.
- Maintenance update for Bates Middle School
- 2023-2024 accountability update from the Office of Academics
- Executive session for student matters, transfers, personnel, and superintendent contract
- Action to approve a student attending school outside the district for 2024-2025
- Approval of Monthly Personnel Report for October 21, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees reviewed district performance and financial reports, including general fund expenditures through September 2024. The board approved several policy updates and a property transaction following an executive session.
- Approved Fall 2024 Capital Bond Proceeds Project Request
- Approved property transaction resolution reviewed in executive session
- Approved Personnel Report for October 7, 2024
- Approved second reading of policies BEDH, IHA-R, IHAK, IHAL, IHBEA, IHC, and JIH
- Sent policy JICJ back to the Policy Committee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FINE ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Fine Arts Committee will discuss several academic initiatives including Leader in Me, AVID, ABii Robots, and a High-Intensity Tutoring Grant. The committee will also consider recommendations for growth opportunities to be presented to the full Board of Trustees.
- Discussion of Office of Academics: Leader in Me program
- Discussion of Office of Academics: AVID program
- Discussion of Office of Academics: ABii Robots
- Discussion of Office of Academics: High-Intensity Tutoring Grant
- Consideration of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 superintendent evaluation and receive legal advice on contractual matters during an executive session. After returning to open session, the board may take action on items discussed. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and closing remarks.
- Executive session for the 2024-2025 superintendent's evaluation
- Receipt of legal advice pertaining to contractual matters
- Possible action related to executive session items
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will discuss several financial matters, including contracts for athletic fields, employee pay scales, and a procurement update. The committee will also review overtime analysis, investments, a temporary warehouse rental, track projects at Sumter High and Lakewood, and security upgrades. Recommendations may be made to the full Board of Trustees.
- Discussion of contracts for Mayewood and Crestwood athletic fields (attachments include owner-contractor agreements)
- Review of employee pay scales including teacher salary schedules for FY 2023-2025
- Overtime briefing with FY 2024 analysis
- Discussion of Sumter High and Lakewood track projects (architect and engineer contracts attached)
- Discussion of temporary warehouse rental and auction sales
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The board will enter executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers, and the monthly personnel report. Following the session, the board approved out-of-district attendance for several students and first readings of multiple policies. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Executive session for discussion of individual student matters, transfers, and personnel report
- First reading of policies BEDH, IHA, IHA-R, IHA-E, IHAK, IHAL, IHBEA, IHC, JIH, and JICL
- Approve out-of-district attendance for students A-C for remainder of 2024-2025 SY
- Monthly Personnel Report approval for September 23, 2024
- Consent agenda: Meeting minutes from September 9, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
This is a policy committee meeting of the Sumter School District Board of Trustees. The committee will discuss and possibly recommend amendments to a set of district policies based on SCSBA manual updates, and will also consider next steps for future policy review. The meeting is open to the public and available online.
- Review of SCSBA Policy Manual updates for policies BEDH, JICJ/JICJA, JIH, JICFAA-R, IHA-R, IHA-E, IHAK, IHAL, IHBEA, IHBEA-R, IHC, and IKE-R
- Approval of consent agenda containing June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of recommendations to the full Board of Trustees
- Identification of policies for further/future discussion by the Policy Committee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet to discuss updates on several facilities projects, including the Crestwood High School football field, district-wide facilities, TRANE projects, capital projects, and new repair updates. The committee will also consider recommendations for the full board. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.
- Crestwood High School Football Field Updates
- District Facilities Updates
- TRANE Projects
- Capital Projects
- New Project/Repair Updates
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will hear updates on SY 24 assessment data and general fund finances through August 2024. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss student matters, personnel actions, property issues, and legal advice on superintendent contracts. Action items include approving the monthly personnel report and meeting minutes from August 26, 2024.
- SY 24 Assessment Data Updates from the Office of Academics
- General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through August 2024 report
- Executive session for individual student matters, transfers, personnel, property, and legal advice
- Monthly Personnel Report for September 9, 2024 (approval)
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 26, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FINE ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Fine Arts Committee will meet to discuss SY 24 assessment data updates and an overview of the ELEOT student observation tool. The committee will also consider next steps for growth and make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and minutes from August 21, 2024.
- SY 24 Assessment Data Updates from the Office of Academics
- ELEOT Student Observation Tool Overview
- Next Steps for Growth Opportunities
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees
- Approval of Minutes from August 21, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee will meet to receive transportation updates, discuss steps moving forward, and consider recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and opening/closing procedures.
- Transportation Updates – discussion and information item
- Steps Moving Forward – discussion on next steps for the committee
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees – potential recommendations from the committee
- Approval of Minutes from March 21, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive updates on student discipline, attendance laws, and academic monitoring visits. The session includes an executive session to discuss personnel, student matters, and the Superintendent's contract.
- Office of Operations updates on discipline and attendance laws
- Office of Academics update on monitoring visits
- Approval of the Monthly Personnel Report
- Executive session regarding the Superintendent contract and safety/emergency management
- SCSBA 2023-2024 Boardmanship Institute Recognition
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FINE ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Fine Arts Committee will hear a spotlight presentation from Crosswell Drive Elementary School and discuss the Office of Academics and Student Support Services' Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The committee will also consider recommendations on growth opportunities to forward to the full Board of Trustees. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and minutes from March 20, 2024.
- Spotlight presentation from Crosswell Drive Elementary School
- Discussion on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) from Offices of Academics and Student Support Services
- Discussion on next steps for growth opportunities
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 12, 2024, taking action on several items. They approved the second reading of 19 policies covering instruction, grading, student welfare, and more, as well as a new Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan for FY 2024-25. The board also approved the monthly personnel report, released students A-H from the district, and allowed student A-J to attend district schools. An executive session was held to discuss individual student matters, transfers, personnel, and superintendent contractual matters.
- Second reading and approval of policies IE, IHAA, IHAB, IHAC, IHAD, IHAE, IHAF, IHAG, IHAQ, IKA, IKA-R, IKE, IKE-R, IHAM, IHAM-E, JIAA, JIAA-R, JICFAA, and JLF
- Approval of the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan FY 2024-25
- Approval of the monthly personnel report for August 12, 2024
- Action on student transfers: release of students A-H and admission of student A-J for 2024-2025
- Executive session for discussion of student matters, transfers, personnel, and superintendent contract
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met on July 15, 2024, and took action on several items including approving a FY25 SCAGO bond resolution, adopting textbooks for the 2024-2025 school year, approving student transfers in/out of district, and approving the monthly personnel report. A second reading of multiple policies was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved participation in FY25 SCAGO bond resolution program
- Approved 2024-2025 textbook adoption
- Approved release of students A-W and acceptance of students A-G for 2024-2025
- Approved monthly personnel report
- Tabled second reading of policies IE, IHAA, IHAB, IHAC, IHAD, IHAE, IHAF, IHAG, IHAQ, IKE, IKE-R, IHAM, IHAM-E, JIAA, JIAA-R, JICFAA, and JLF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to discuss the Crestwood Athletic Fields Project. The board voted to approve a financial request for the Crestwood High School football stadium.
- Approval of Crestwood High School Football Stadium Financial Request
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees conducted a second and final reading of the FY 2025 budget. Following the presentation, the board voted to approve the budget as presented.
- Approval of the FY 2025 Budget
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Policy Committee is reviewing various updates to the SCSBA Policy Manual. Topics for discussion include student wellness, sexual harassment prevention, and subject-specific education standards. The committee will also prepare recommendations for the Board of Trustees.
- Review of policies regarding educational equity and district wellness
- Discussion of sexual harassment, retaliation, and bullying prevention
- Updates to subject-specific education policies including English, Math, Science, and Arts
- Review of grading systems and graduation requirements
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to receive public participation regarding the FY 2025 budget. The board will also approve the agenda and adjourn. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Public participation on FY 2025 budget
- Approval of agenda
- Opening and closing remarks
- Adjournment
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session covering graduation updates, a video presentation, and a FY 25 budget update. The board entered executive session to discuss student matters, transfers, personnel, and safety, then approved out-of-district school attendance for students A-G and the monthly personnel report. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and consent agenda items.
- Approved students A-G to attend schools outside Sumter School District for SY 2024-2025
- Approved Monthly Personnel Report as presented for May 20, 2024
- FY 25 Budget Update presented by Office of Finance
- Entered executive session for student matters, transfers, personnel, and safety update
- Approved meeting minutes from May 6, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY 24-25 budget, procurement process, debt, referee payments, and track uniforms. The committee will also consider recommendations to the full board and approve meeting minutes. This is a working session with no final votes expected.
- FY 24-25 Budget Update with first reading budget document attached
- Procurement Process Update
- Sumter School District Debt Update
- Referee Payment Process discussion
- Sumter High Track Uniforms/Time Clock discussion
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, where they discussed and took action on several items, including the first reading of the FY 2024-25 budget, a capital bond proceeds request, and policy updates. The board also entered executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and safety, and later approved related actions.
- Approved first reading of FY 2024-2025 general budget
- Approved Spring 2024 Capital Bond Proceeds Request
- Approved second reading of policies IA, IB, IC, ID, IG, IGCA; removed IHA-R and IHA-E
- Approved SY 2024-2025 local courses
- Approved 2024-2025 Board Meeting Calendar
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY 24-25 budget, the status of the new electronic procurement process, and purchasing/receiving supplies. They will also consider recommendations to the full Board and approve minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Overview of FY 24-25 Budget
- Update on procurement process and electronic system status
- Update on purchasing and receiving supplies
- Recommendations to Board of Trustees
- Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
MASTER PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss facilities observations and financial information, and to consider steps moving forward and recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and is open to the public.
- Discussion of facilities observations with property assessment and facility observation reports
- Review of Sumter School District Property Assessment.pdf (9,120 KB)
- Discussion of steps moving forward and recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Approval of consent agenda minutes from October 25, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Policy Committee is reviewing several updates to the SCSBA Policy Manual. Discussions include instructional goals, grading systems, and graduation requirements. The committee will also consider additional policies regarding English, Social Studies, and Environmental education.
- SCSBA Policy Manual Updates: Instructional Goals, Organization of Instruction, Mathematics Education, Grading-Assessment System, and Graduation Requirements
- Additional Policies for Consideration: English-Reading-Writing-Language Arts, Social Studies, and Environmental Education
- Future Discussion Items: Science, Physical Education, Arts, and Music Education
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering routine business, recognitions, public participation, and reports. The board voted to enter executive session for personnel, student, safety, and property matters, then returned to open session to take action on several items, including approving the transfer of Broad Street properties to CCTC and first readings of instructional policies.
- Approved transfer of Broad Street properties to CCTC pursuant to agreement
- Approved first reading of policies IB, IC, ID, IG, IGCA, IA, and removal of IHA-R and IHA-E
- Approved monthly personnel report for April 15, 2024
- Recognized SHS student Jada Collins
- Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes from March 25, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss the grading system, K-12 and CTE textbook adoption for the 2024-25 school year, and the February 2024 general fund finances, along with the budget timeline. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, student, property, and safety matters, and may take action on textbook adoption and the monthly personnel report.
- Discussion of grading system presentation
- K-12 ELA and CTE textbook adoption for SY 24-25 (approved)
- General Fund revenue and expenditure report for February 2024
- FY 2024-2025 budget timeline
- Executive session for personnel, student, property, and safety matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM (VIRTUAL)
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to discuss transportation updates and consider recommendations to the full board. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from December 4, 2023, as well as procedural opening and closing items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Transportation Updates (discussion/information)
- Steps Moving Forward (discussion)
- Recommendation(s) to Board of Trustees (discussion)
- Approval of Minutes from December 4, 2023
- Approval of Agenda
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review instructional policies, consider SCSBA policy manual updates (Section I: IHA, IHA-R, IHA-E), and discuss additional policies. The committee will also make recommendations to the Board of Trustees and identify policies for future discussion. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube and Facebook.
- Review of instructional policies
- SCSBA Policy Manual updates: Section I (IHA, IHA-R, IHA-E)
- Additional policies for consideration
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Policies for further/future discussion
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FINE ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Fine Arts Committee will meet to discuss school identifications, receive quarterly updates on underperforming schools (Lakewood High School, R.E. Davis CPA, Cherryvale Elementary School), and review special services subgroup progress. The committee will also consider next steps for growth opportunities and may make recommendations to the full board. The meeting is open to the public and available virtually via YouTube and Facebook.
- Quarterly update on underperforming schools: Lakewood High School, R.E. Davis CPA, Cherryvale Elementary School
- Discussion of school identifications by the Office of Academics
- Special services subgroup progress and support update
- Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including the selection of an auditing firm, first reading of policies on student promotion and graduation requirements, and a resolution to build a technical high school. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and student matters, and recognize the SHS girls' basketball team.
- Approval of RFP for Audit Services and selection of Mauldin & Jenkins
- First reading of policies IKE, IKE-R, IKF, and IKF-R on promotion, retention, acceleration, and graduation requirements
- Resolution reaffirming commitment to construct a technical high school
- Executive session for student transfers, personnel, and property discussions
- Recognition of Sumter High School girls' basketball team as 2024 5A champions
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly amend district policies, including instructional policy compliance and updates to the SCSBA policy manual. The committee will discuss policies on student promotion, retention, acceleration, and graduation requirements, and may make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees.
- Review of Office of Academics - Instructional Policy Compliance
- SCSBA Policy Manual updates: IKE (Promotion, Retention, Acceleration), IKF (Graduation Requirements), and IKF-R
- Discussion of additional policies for consideration
- Recommendations to the Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session where they approved the agenda, moved a grading system discussion to a future meeting, entered executive session for personnel and student matters, and took action on several items. They approved engaging an external group to conduct a school climate survey for teachers, approved the monthly personnel report, and approved the second reading of multiple board policies. The meeting also included a report on general fund revenue and expenditures for January 2024.
- Approved motion to engage external group for school climate survey for teachers
- Approved monthly personnel report for February 26, 2024
- Approved second reading of board policies AA, AC, ACB, ACE, ADB, ADC, BA, BB, BBA, BBA-R, BBAA, BBAA-R, BBB, BBBA, BBBC, BDF, BDF-R, BDH, BEC, BEDA, BEDB
- Moved item 4.2 Grading System to March 11, 2024 board meeting
- Entered executive session for student matters, transfers, and personnel issues
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting. The board will approve the agenda, then enter executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers in/out of the district, and the monthly personnel report. After returning to open session, the board may take action related to executive session items.
- Executive session for individual student matters, transfers, and personnel report
- Possible action on executive session items after returning to open session
- Meeting held at District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to discuss academic scores, personnel reports, and property matters. The Board approved an athletic proposal for RE Davis and entered executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract and the Broad Street property.
- Approved RE Davis Athletic Proposal Option 2 with a $388,000 cost limit
- Approved the Monthly Personnel Report for February 12, 2024
- Entered executive session to discuss the Broad Street property and DeLaine Community Center
- Entered executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract
- Reviewed SSD student classroom grades and state score comparisons
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FINE ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM
The Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Fine Arts Committee will review district comparisons using the SC School Report Card website. Members will also receive updates regarding Innovation and STEM initiatives.
- Discussion of district and school report card comparisons
- Innovation and STEM updates
- Discussion of next steps for growth opportunities
- Approval of December 6, 2023, meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on district facilities, including Crestwood High School football field, Mayewood track and field, district facilities, capital projects, and metal detector implementation. The committee will also consider approval of the agenda and consent agenda items, including meeting minutes from September 13, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and available via YouTube and Facebook.
- Crestwood High School Football Field Updates
- Mayewood Track and Field Updates
- Capital Projects Updates with attached budget file
- Metal Detector Updates/Implementation
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 13, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session covering routine reports and actions. The board approved a motion to allow two students to attend school out-of-district for the 2023-2024 school year and approved the monthly personnel report with amendments. The board also entered executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers, personnel issues, and the superintendent's contract.
- Approved motion to allow students A and B to attend school out-of-district for 2023-2024
- Approved Monthly Personnel Report as presented with amendments
- Entered executive session for discussion of student matters, transfers, personnel, and superintendent's contract
- Received TRANE check presentation and FY 2024 General Fund revenue/expenditure report for December 2023
- Discussed new student marketing, Code of Conduct update, and recruitment tools
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to discuss proposed policies on Title 1 teacher stipends and budget approvals, the $400K line item for RE Davis Sports Stadium, and updates on procurement processes. The committee will also consider approving the September 7, 2023 meeting minutes and make recommendations to the full Board.
- Discussion of proposed policy for future Title 1 teacher stipends to be approved by the Board
- Discussion of proposed policy to include Finance Committee in approval of Title 1 budgets/amendments
- Discussion of RE Davis Sports Stadium and the $400K line item on the Capital Bond Projects Report
- Discussion of procurement process update, including new electronic process and safety/security purchases
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda, public participation, board communications, and the superintendent's report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss individual student matters, transfers, and the monthly personnel report, followed by potential action on those items.
- Executive session for student matters, transfers, and personnel report
- Action to release Student A from the district for 2023-2024
- Approval of monthly personnel report
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 11, 2023
- School Board Recognition Month reading of ethical principles