Sumter School District public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, a monthly personnel report, and the second reading of several district policies. The meeting includes a public participation period and a superintendent's report on November 2025 financial data.
- Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of monthly personnel report
- Second reading of district policies (EF, GCC, GCK, etc.)
- Superintendent's report on FY 2025 and FY 2026 November revenue and expenditures
- Executive session regarding student transfers and property matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will discuss revenue and expenditures for the FY 2025 and FY 2026 General Funds. The committee will also review expenditure updates for capital projects and specific athletic fields.
- FY 2025 General Fund Revenue and Expenditures as of November 2025
- FY 2026 General Fund Revenue and Expenditures as of November 2025
- Capital Projects Expenditure Update
- Crestwood High School Football Field Expenditure Update
- Mayewood Middle School Athletic Field Expenditure Update
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to approve student transfers, employee retention bonuses, and the first reading of multiple policies. The board also received reports on district finances and academics, and entered executive session for personnel matters.
- Motion passed to release Students A through C to attend school outside Sumter School District for remainder of 2025-2026 school year
- Board authorized one-time retention bonuses for eligible employees
- First reading approved for policies EF/EF-R, GCC/GCC-R, GCK, GCOA/GCOA-R, GCQF/GCQF-R, GDC/GDC-R, GCQC/GCQD, and IC
- Received FY 2025 and FY 2026 General Fund revenue and expenditure reports through October 2025
- Approved 2025 Report Card and Trending Data presentation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee met on October 29, 2025, to review and discuss multiple internal staff policies, including food services, professional and support staff leaves, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and charter schools. No substantive decisions were listed; the committee focused on information sharing and future discussions.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session that included an executive session to discuss student transfers and personnel matters. In open session, the board voted to release two students to attend school outside the district for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and to terminate an employee’s contract based on legal counsel’s recommendation.
- Motion passed to release Students A and B to attend school outside Sumter School District for 2025-2026
- Motion passed to terminate Employee A’s contract of employment
- Motion passed to approve first reading of the Board Vision statement
- Motion passed to approve the October 20, 2025 Personnel Report and amendments
- Motion passed to approve meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees reviewed district financial reports and procurement audits. The board decided on capital bond project recommendations and approved the September 8, 2025, personnel report.
- Approval of Fall 2025 Capital Bond Proceeds Projects Recommendations
- Approval of the Personnel Report for September 8, 2025
- Procurement Audit Presentation including sole source and emergency procurements
- Title 1 Quarterly Report
- FY 2025 and FY 2026 General Fund Revenue and Expenditures through September 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees conducted a work session to approve personnel reports and various district policies. The board also voted on compensation increases for food service staff and discussed capital bond projects.
- Contract approved for BWP and Associates to conduct the superintendent search
- Approved a 30% salary increase for non-exempt food service employees
- Second reading approval of policies BE, BEA, GBC, GCB, GCLE, GBEBE, GCCAAA, JH, JHE, JFABC, and JICFB
- Discussion of Fall 2025 Capital Bond Proceeds Projects recommendations
- Procurement Audit presentation by the Office of Finance
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees discussed district finances, recruitment, and state assessment data. The board voted to maintain current acting leadership and postpone plans for realignment and the master plan.
- Decision to have Dr. Shirley Gamble continue as acting superintendent
- Motion to postpone the master and realignment plans
- First reading of policies BE, BEA, GBC, GCB, GCLE, GBEBE, GCCAAA, JH, JHE, JFABC, and JICFB
- Second reading of policies JJE and KF
- Approval of the September 8, 2025 Personnel Report
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Policy Committee will discuss potential amendments or additions to several district policies. These reviews cover areas including staff compensation, student absences, and board meeting livestreaming.
- Review of Policies BE and BEA regarding Board Meetings and Livestreaming
- Review of Policy GBC (Staff Compensation) and GCB (Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation)
- Discussion on Policy GCLE regarding unencumbered time for nurses
- Review of Policies GBEBE and JICFB regarding Gavin's Law for staff and students
- Review of Policies JH and JHE regarding student absences and career/technical organization experiences
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Finance Committee meets to receive mid-year financial reports and updates on capital projects. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss routine updates and personnel matters. The board entered an executive session to review student transfers, legal advice, and personnel actions before returning to open session to take action.
- Motion passed to authorize board chair to enter into a letter of agreement with Dr. Shirley Gamble as acting superintendent
- Board approved the monthly personnel report for August 25, 2025
- First reading approved for policies JJE (Student Fundraising Activities) and KF (unidentified policy)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
MASTER PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District’s Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee holds its sixth meeting to receive reports, discuss facilities and finance, and plan how to move forward. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on this procedural agenda.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees held a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent's contract in executive session. The board decided to appoint Dr. Anthonese Gamble as acting superintendent.
- Appointment of Dr. Anthonese Gamble as acting superintendent effective August 15, 2025
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Policy Committee will discuss potential amendments to several district policies. The meeting includes reviews of employee leave and student-related academic and financial guidelines.
- Review of Sick Leave Bank Policy
- Discussion of Academic Strategies for Mid-Year Honor Graduates and Summer School
- Updates to the Attendance Plan
- Review of Student Fundraising Activities Policy and Administrative Rule
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is reviewing district operations, including financial reports for FY 2025 and 2026. The board is deciding on facility closures due to mold and the reallocation of staff positions.
- Decision to raze the current Bates Middle School and build a new facility
- Decision to close mold-affected areas of Bates Middle School and shift students
- Reallocation of Director of Secondary Instruction, Executive Director of Facilities and Safety, and Grant Writer positions to four Truancy Officers and a Capital Improvement Project Manager
- Approval of the August 11, 2025 Personnel Report
- Review of FY 2025 and 2026 General Fund and Food Service revenue and expenditures
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Policy Committee is meeting to discuss potential amendments and additions to district policies. The committee will review guidelines regarding student fundraising, attendance, and staff sick leave.
- Review of Sick Leave Bank Policy
- Discussion of Academic Strategies for Mid-Year Honor Graduates and Summer School
- Review of Attendance Plan Updates
- Review of Student Fundraising Activities Policy and Administrative Rule
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to decide on student transfers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also reviewed and approved a personnel report regarding district employees.
- Approved Students A - Y to attend school outside of the district for 2025-2026
- Approved Students A - D to attend school within the district for 2025-2026
- Approved a foreign exchange student at Sumter High School for 2025-2026
- Approved the July 29, 2025 personnel report with amendments
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees met to approve financial resolutions, personnel reports, and security licensing. The board also reviewed academic strategies and attendance plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved FY 2026 SCAGO Bond Resolution for general obligation bonds not exceeding $27,000,000
- Approved the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Plan for FY 2025-2026
- Authorized application for proprietary security business licensure through SLED to enhance school safety
- Approved the Monthly Personnel Report for July 14, 2025
- Decided on student transfers, including releasing Students A-X and admitting Students A-F for 2025-2026
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 1:00 PM
The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and approve academic courses for the 2025-2026 school year. The session includes a report from the Office of Academics and specific action items regarding history curriculum.
- Motion to approve U.S. History course for the 2025-2026 school year
- Motion to approve the Early American History course pilot program for one semester for the 2025-2026 school year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees met for a special called meeting to approve the FY 2026 Budget. The board also entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's mid-year evaluation and legal advice on contractual matters.
- Approval of the FY 2026 Budget
- 2024-2025 Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation
- Legal advice pertaining to contractual matters
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will discuss potential amendments or additions to district policies. The committee will review guidelines regarding honor graduates, attendance plans, and the student code of conduct.
- Review of Honor Graduates policy
- Review of Attendance Plan
- Review of Code of Conduct updates
- Approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive public input on the FY 26 budget and review district reports. The agenda includes updates on academic strategies, summer school, and facility updates for Crestwood High School and Mayewood Field.
- Public input for FY 26 Budget
- FY 2025 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure report through May 2025
- Crestwood High School and Mayewood Field updates
- Approval of the June 9, 2025 Personnel Report
- Decision on student transfers for the 2025-2026 school year
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will discuss the General Fund revenue and expenditures as of May 2025. The committee will also review updates regarding the FY 26 budget and specific project reports.
- FY 2025 General Fund Revenue and Expenditures as of May 2025
- Crestwood Project: Facts and Figures
- Mayewood Project: Budget Surplus
- FY 26 Budget Update
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including personnel reports, capital bond proceeds, and school facility priorities. The board also reviewed strategic plans for fine arts and mental health services.
- Approved $14,000 district support for Croswell Drive Elementary School mobile learning RV
- Approved Spring 2025 Capital Bond Proceeds
- Approved Crestwood Athletic Field Priority List
- Approved Monthly Personnel Report for May 5, 2025
- Motion to allow student transfer outside district for 2025-2026 school year passed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address financial planning, academic strategies, and district policies. The board approved the first reading of the FY 2026 budget and authorized the development of an attendance plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
- First reading of the FY 2026 budget approved
- Approval of free summer school for credit recovery for juniors and seniors
- Approval of second reading for policies regarding Metal Detectors (KI, KI-R, KI-R2, KI-E, and AR-Metal Detectors)
- Authorization for superintendent to develop SY 2025-2026 academic strategies and attendance plan
- Crestwood Football Field update and Spring 2025 Capital Bond Proceeds request discussed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Board of Trustees is meeting to enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation and personnel matters. The board will return to open session to take any necessary actions related to these items.
- Executive session for legal advice on pending litigation and personnel matters
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Finance Committee will discuss district financial updates through March 31, 2025, and the general fund balance. The body will also review updates on capital bond projects and a proposal for a mobile learning express RV.
- Finance updates through March 31, 2025
- Spring 2025 Capital Bond Projects update
- Crestwood High School Football Field Phase II budget implications
- CDE Mobile Learning Express RV proposal
- General Fund Balance history and additions
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, covering recognition of Lemira Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon Beacon School, public participation, committee reports, and a superintendent's report including a proposal for Be Great Academy and a FY 2025 financial update. The board then entered executive session to discuss student matters, transfers, personnel, and contracts. After returning to open session, the board approved student transfers, approved the monthly personnel report, and rejected a motion to reinstate the 50% grading floor (4-4-1). The board also approved first reading of policies KI (visitors), KI-R, KI-R2, KI-E, Metal Detectors, and AR-Metal Detectors.
- Second reading and vote to reinstate the 50% grading floor failed (4-4-1)
- First reading approved of policies KI (visitors), KI-R, KI-R2, KI-E, Metal Detectors, and AR-Metal Detectors
- Discussion of Be Great Academy proposal under Superintendent's Report
- Approved release of Students A-F and allowed Students A-G to attend for 2025-2026 school year
- Approved monthly personnel report for April 7, 2025
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will discuss possible amendments to several policies, including visitor access (Policy KI), a new weapons detection policy, community use of school facilities (Policy KF), and electronic device use. The committee will also consider recommendations for the full board and future policy topics. The meeting opens with approval of the agenda and minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting via consent agenda.
- Discussion of Policy KI: Visitors
- Discussion of Weapons Detection Policy (new)
- Discussion of Policy KF: Community Use of School Facilities
- Electronic Device Policy Update
- Approval of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session covering academic and operational items. The board voted down a motion to reinstate a 50% grading floor (4-3-1). They approved local course lists and textbook adoptions for the 2025-2026 school year, the personnel report, and student transfers following an executive session.
- Failed motion to reinstate 50% grading floor (4 yea, 3 nay, 1 abstain)
- Approved SY 2025-2026 local course list and textbook adoptions
- Approved monthly personnel report and contract list for SY 2025-2026
- Discussed realignment timeline, Crosswell Drive Mobile Learning Express RV proposal, and Title 1 allocations
- Board entered executive session for student matters, personnel, and contractual matters
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees met to discuss district realignment and review the FY 2025 General Fund revenue and expenditures through February 2025. The board voted to authorize the Superintendent to move forward with realignment for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Authorization for Superintendent to proceed with realignment for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of the Monthly Personnel Report for March 10, 2025
- Decision to allow Students A-E to attend school in the district for 2025-2026
- Review of FY 2025 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure through February 2025
- Military recognition of Mr. Samuel Myers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9:00 AM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a professional development session conducted by White & Story, LLC. The agenda consists of routine procedural items including call to order, opening remarks, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Professional development provided by White & Story, LLC
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will discuss financial updates through January 31, 2025, and review capital bond projects by location. The committee will also hear budget updates for Crestwood High School's football field and Mayewood Middle School's athletic field, and consider recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. The meeting includes approval of consent agenda items from the previous meeting.
- Finance updates through January 31, 2025
- Capital Bond Projects update by site/location
- Crestwood High School Football Field budget update
- Mayewood Middle School Athletic Field budget update
- Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
This is a work session of the Sumter School District Board of Trustees. The superintendent's report includes updates on academic strengthening interventions, transportation, mold remediation, FY26 Title 1 allocations, and capital bond projects. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel and contractual matters and approved the monthly personnel report.
- Mold Remediation Update from Office of Operations
- Transportation Update from Office of Operations
- FY26 Title 1 Allocations from Office of Academics
- Capital Bond Projects from Office of Finance
- Monthly Personnel Report approved for February 25, 2025
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees recognized Alice Drive Elementary as a Palmetto's Finest finalist, approved the monthly personnel report and the 2025-2026 board meeting calendar, and entered executive session to discuss student matters, transfers, and personnel issues.
- Alice Drive Elementary recognized as Palmetto's Finest Finalist
- Approval of Monthly Personnel Report for February 10, 2025
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar
- Executive session for student matters, transfers, and personnel
- Approval of consent agenda including January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will discuss possible amendments to policies on grading floors (IKE), student electronic devices (JICJ), and weapons detection. The committee will also consider recommendations to the full board and identify topics for future discussion. The only action items are approval of the agenda and the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Discussion of Policy IKE and IKE-R on grading floor
- Discussion of Policy JICJ on student electronic devices
- Discussion of a proposed weapons detection policy
- Approval of October 28, 2024 committee meeting minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING 4:45 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet to review open bond projects related to facilities, discuss updates, and consider recommendations for the full board. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.
- Update on all open bond projects related to facilities, with attached status reports as of January 27, 2025 and February 5, 2025
- Approval of consent agenda items including meeting minutes from September 11, 2024
- Discussion of recommendations for the Board on next steps for facilities
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Sumter School District Board of Trustees held a work session and received superintendent's reports on the SASI overview, 8% bond proceeds for capital projects, a mold remediation update, and FY26 Title 1 allocations. The board also entered executive session and took action approving the release of a student and the monthly personnel report.
- Approved release of Student A from district for remainder of 2024-2025 school year
- Approved monthly personnel report for January 27, 2025
- Received presentation on 8% bond proceeds for capital projects
- Received mold remediation update
- Discussed FY26 Title 1 allocations for schools
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
The board will receive the final audit presentation and a financial update for FY 2025 through December 2024. Action items include approving the release of two students from the district for the remainder of the school year and approving the monthly personnel report. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and student matters.
- Final audit presentation from the Office of Finance
- FY 2025 general fund revenue and expenditure through December 2024
- Release of Students A and B from Sumter School District for the remainder of 2024-2025
- Approval of monthly personnel report for January 13, 2025
- Recognition of School Board Recognition Month with reading of ethical principles