Lancaster County School District public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, starting with a 5:05 p.m. executive session to discuss employment separations, administrative and certified staff recommendations, working retirees, student transfers, and legal advice. The open session at 7 p.m. includes votes on consent items (minutes, Head Start financial reports) and discussion items (monthly financial reports, first reading of a policy revision on staff leaves and absences). Information items include Head Start reports, student attendance data, and a state cell phone policy update.
- First reading of revision to Board Policy GBRIB/GCRGB on Professional/Classified Staff Leaves and Absences
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report, and General Fund report
- Executive session topics: employment separations, 2024-25 administrative/certified/non-certified employment recommendations, and working retirees
- Student A & B Homeschool Request and student transfers to be discussed in executive session
- State Cell Phone Policy Update as a discussion information item
Regular Meeting
The board will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary for 2025, then enter executive session to discuss employment separations, working retirees, administrative/certified/non-certified employment recommendations, student transfers, and legal advice. Open session includes approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar and affirmation of board policies.
- Election of 2025 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Executive session on employment separations and 2024-25 working retirees
- Executive session on 2024-25 administrative, certified, and non-certified employment recommendations
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Affirmation of board policies for 2025
Special Called Meeting
The Board will meet in executive session to receive legal advice and conduct an evidentiary hearing regarding a recommendation to terminate Employee A's employment. The meeting will conclude with a deliberation and a potential action in open session.
- Evidentiary hearing regarding the recommended termination of Employee A
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss employment, student transfers, and legal matters, followed by an open session. Action items include approving financial reports, a Fine Arts Three Year Strategic Plan, and second readings of policies on parent organizations and personal devices during school. Discussion items include facilities, report cards, and recognitions for School Bus Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week.
- Second reading of policy JICJ prohibiting personal devices during the school day
- Second reading of policy KAAB on relations with parent organizations
- Approval of Fine Arts Three Year Strategic Plan
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, and Student Activity LGIP report
- Executive session topics: employment separations, 2024-25 employment recommendations, student transfers, homeschool request, pending legal claims, contractual negotiations, and legal advice
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for employment matters and legal advice. In open session, they will consider consent and discussion action items including financial reports, a LEAP Bond Resolution, and first readings of policies on personal electronic devices and parent organizations. Information items include updates on teacher incentives and school safety.
- First reading of Board Policy JICJ prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day
- Second reading of Board Policy IFAAA amending Library/Media Center policy
- LEAP Bond Resolution
- First reading of Board Policy KAAB on relations with parent organizations
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2024, starting with an executive session to discuss employment matters, student transfers, and legal advice. The open session includes approval of financial reports, a minority business plan, a dual credit update, and a first reading of a policy on library materials. The board will also receive updates on facilities, transportation funding, and proposed changes to student conduct and expulsion rules.
- Executive session topics: 2024-25 separations, hiring recommendations, compensation, student transfers, and legal advice
- Recommendation to approve regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
- Recommendation to approve the 2024-25 Minority Business Plan and Memo
- First reading of District Board Policy IFAAA on Library/Media Center Materials
- Discussion of November Bond Projection Information and Transportation/Funding update
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss employment separations, administrative/certified/non-certified employment recommendations for 2024-25, student transfers, and legal advice. In open session, the board will vote on consent items including minutes and Head Start financial reports, and discuss action items such as monthly financial reports and the appointment of a Procurement Review Panel Chairperson. Information items include transportation updates, bell schedules, and procurement reports.
- Executive session on employment separations and 2024-25 employment recommendations
- Approval of minutes from May 21 and June 25 meetings
- Approval of Early Head Start and Head Start monthly financial reports
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
- Appointment of Procurement Review Panel Chairperson
Called Meeting
The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider two budget-related recommendations: a continuing resolution for the operating budget and the approval of the FY 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service budgets. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Recommendation to approve Continuing Resolution for Operating Budget
- Recommendation to approve FY 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Budgets
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will vote on consent items including Head Start financial reports, and discuss action items such as monthly financial reports, second readings of board policies on leaves and life-saving medications, a dual enrollment agreement with USCL, and the July 2024 meeting date. Information items include Head Start reports and updates on community partnerships and summer facilities.
- Approval of Early Head Start and Head Start monthly financial reports
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
- Second Reading of Board Policy GBRIB/GCRGB on Professional/Classified Leaves and Absences
- Second Reading of Board Policy JBCF on Use of Life Saving Medications
- Approval of LCSD/USCL Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Courses
Public Hearing
The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to approve the 2024-2025 general fund and debt service budgets. The board will also receive public input on the design, planning, and implementation of several federally funded programs for the coming school year.
- Approval of 2024-2025 general fund and debt service budgets
- Public input on Title I, Part A (Public Law 107-110)
- Public input on Title I, Part C Migrant Education
- Public input on Title II, Part A Improving Educator Quality and Title III ESOL Programs
- Public input on Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act and IDEA Act
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will vote on consent items including textbook adoptions and financial reports, and discuss action items such as the proposed 2024-25 General Fund budget, student fees, and policy changes. Information items include a five-year capital plan presentation and updates on school performance.
- Proposed 2024-25 General Fund Budget Draft
- 2024-25 Student Fees
- Secondary ELA Textbook Adoptions
- First Reading of Board Policy GCRGB (Staff Leaves and Absences)
- First Reading of Board Policy JBCF (Use of Life Saving Medications)
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board is meeting to handle routine business including personnel matters in executive session, followed by public votes on consent and discussion items. Key decisions include approving financial reports, a second reading of the staff ethics/conflict of interest policy, and the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. The board will also receive updates on underperforming schools and recognize School Library Month and Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Executive session to discuss resignations, retirements, terminations, and employment recommendations for 2023-24 and 2024-25
- Approval of Early Head Start and Head Start monthly financial reports and grant
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER report, Impact Fee report, and Student Activity LGIP report
- Second reading of Board Policy GAG - Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest
- Approval of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a possible bond referendum, a new reading curriculum, and a new administrative position. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, resignations, and employment recommendations before reconvening in open session.
- HMH Into Reading ELA curriculum adoption
- SCAGO 8% Bond Resolution (Burr & Forman)
- Bond referendum question and communication procedures
- Approval of 2022-2023 Procurement Audit
- New Director of Employee and Community Relations position
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters including resignations, retirements, terminations, and employment recommendations for 2023-24 and 2024-25, as well as student transfers and legal advice. In open session, the board will vote on consent items like meeting minutes and Head Start financial reports, and discuss action items including monthly financial reports and the purchase of non-CDL passenger buses for students. Information items include facilities updates, bond subcommittee update, and updates on underperforming schools.
- Executive session on resignations, retirements, terminations, and employment recommendations for 2023-24 and 2024-25
- Approval of 2024-25 Head Start Grant
- Discussion of non-CDL passenger buses for students
- Approval of regular monthly financial reports, ESSER funds, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
- Updates on facilities, bond subcommittee, and underperforming schools
Planning Meeting
The Lancaster County School District Board and Superintendent are holding a planning meeting to discuss growth data, a proposed millage increase, a refined bond project list, and a bond referendum schedule. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Growth data presentation referencing Lancaster County 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Proposed millage increase and bond financial strategy
- Comparison to other high-growth SC school districts
- Potential impact on residents and businesses
- Bond referendum schedule
Regular Meeting
The Lancaster County School District board is meeting for a regular session that includes a closed executive session to discuss employment recommendations, resignations, student transfers, contractual matters, and legal advice. The open session will cover routine approvals, financial reports, and updates on schools and facilities.
- Executive session on resignations/retirements/terminations, employment recommendations for 2023-24 and 2024-25, student transfers, contractual matters, and legal advice
- Approval of minutes from December 12 regular meeting
- Approval of Early Head Start and Head Start monthly financial reports
- Discussion of regular monthly financial report, ESSER funds, Fiscal Watch, Impact Fee report, Student Activity LGIP report
- Discussion of changing the June 2024 regular meeting date