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Sumter School District public meetings in 2024

44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

School board approves 2025-26 calendar, reviews athletic field costs

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.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 6:00 PM Meeting

Sumter School District Board holds organizational meeting to elect officers

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.

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Wed Oct 30, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 6:00 PM

Sumter School District Board approves district incentive and Policy JICJ

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.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee meets to review SCSBA manual update

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.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Sumter School Board to discuss maintenance, accountability, and personnel in work session

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.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter School Board approves Fall 2024 Capital Bond project requests

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.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024

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

Curriculum committee to discuss academic programs and next steps

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.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board to evaluate superintendent, discuss legal advice in closed session

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.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Finance Committee to review contracts for Mayewood and Crestwood Fields

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.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Sumter school board to hold executive session on personnel and student matters

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.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee reviews multiple SCSBA policy manual updates

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.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Facilities committee to discuss Crestwood High football field updates and other projects

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.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter school board to hear assessment data, finance update, enter executive session

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.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

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

Curriculum committee to review assessment data and growth opportunities

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.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

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

Transportation committee discusses updates and next steps for school busing

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.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Sumter School District Board holds work session on operations and personnel

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.

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Wed Aug 21, 2024

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

Curriculum committee to discuss MTSS and Crosswell Drive Elementary spotlight

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board approves second reading of 19 policies and new MBE plan

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.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board approves FY25 bond program and textbook adoption, passes student transfers

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.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:30 PM

Sumter School Board approves Crestwood High School football stadium financial request

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.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING 5:00 PM

Sumter School District Board approves FY 2025 budget

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.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Sumter School District committee reviews multiple updates to district policies

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.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 5:30 PM

Sumter school board to hear public input on FY 2025 budget

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.

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Mon May 20, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Board approves out-of-district transfers and personnel report

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.

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Tue May 14, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Sumter School District finance committee to review FY 24-25 budget and debt

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.

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Mon May 6, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter School Board approves first reading of FY 2024-25 budget

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.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Finance Committee to review FY 24-25 budget and procurement updates

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.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

MASTER PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

Master Plan Committee reviews facilities and finances, plans recommendations

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.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Sumter School District Policy Committee reviews educational policies

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.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board approves Broad Street property transfer to CCTC and policy first readings

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.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

School board to discuss grading system, textbook adoption, and budget

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.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSPORTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 AM (VIRTUAL)

Transportation committee to discuss updates and next steps

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.

Wed Mar 20, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee to review instructional policies and SCSBA updates

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.

Wed Mar 20, 2024

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

School board committee to review underperforming schools and special education progress

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.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Board approves audit firm selection and first reading of student policies

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.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Policy committee to review student promotion, graduation policies

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.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

School board approves climate survey, personnel report, policy readings

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.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter School Board to hold special meeting, enter executive session

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.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter School Board approves RE Davis athletic proposal up to $388,000

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.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

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

Committee discusses district report cards and STEM updates

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.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 PM

Facilities committee to review Crestwood football field, Mayewood track, capital projects

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.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM

Board approves out-of-district transfers, personnel report, and enters executive session

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.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM

Finance Committee to discuss Title 1 stipends, RE Davis stadium $400K, procurement

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.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM

Sumter school board to hold regular meeting, enter executive session

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.

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