Richland County School District One public meetings in 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners voted to approve a second reading of Policy JICJ, prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day, and Policy GBEB on staff conduct. The board also approved several contracts, including a solid waste disposal contract with Waste Management of South Carolina and a server replacement project with United Data Technologies. Additionally, the board approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar and the 2025 legislative platform.

• Second reading approval of Policy JICJ - Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day
• Contract extension for solid waste storage, recycling, collection, and disposal services with Waste Management of South Carolina
• Contract for server replacements at district schools with United Data Technologies, Incorporated, Miramar, FL
• Second reading approval of Policy GBEB - Staff Conduct
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The F & F Committee is meeting to review information items including the 2025 Legislative Platform and the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The body will also consider several contract extensions and new service agreements for district operations.

• 2025 Legislative Platform
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance for nursing vacancies
• Mid-Year One Time Incentives
• Contract extensions for Solid Waste services and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Contracts for server replacements, Central Services Facility roof replacement, speech-language pathology, and temporary school psychology services

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee will meet on December 2, 2024, to take action on several items. These include the 2025 Legislative Platform, a request to reallocate fund balance due to vacancies, mid-year one-time incentives, and the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The committee will also consider administrative appointments and hiring of personnel.

• 2025 Legislative Platform presented by York
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance - Vacancies presented by Bing
• Mid-Year One Time Incentives presented by Bing
• 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Administrative appointments and hiring of personnel presented by Dr. Koumas

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to review several information items. These include the 2025 legislative platform and the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• 2025 Legislative Platform
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance for nursing vacancies
• FY25 Mid-Year One Time Incentives
• 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners is holding an oath of office ceremony for re-elected and newly elected members. The event will take place at Eau Claire High School on November 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners held a regular meeting on November 12, 2024. The board approved first readings of several policies, including a prohibition on personal electronic devices during the school day and updates to student transportation and bus safety rules. The board also approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar, reallocation of capital funds, personnel hires, and the removal of the Vince Ford name from the Early Learning Center.

• First reading of Policy JICJ prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day (approved)
• First reading of 2025-2026 academic calendar (approved)
• Reallocation of capital funds (approved)
• Removal of the name 'Vince Ford' from the Early Learning Center (approved)
• Approval of five persons for induction into the Richland One Hall of Fame

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School Board will hold a called meeting to adopt the agenda and receive an information item on the Recovery Plan and SCDE Response from Dr. Witherspoon. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

• Agenda adoption presented by Chairman Bishop
• Recovery Plan and SCDE Response presented by Dr. Witherspoon (information item)
• Next regular board meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7 PM at Stevenson Administration Building

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The F & F Committee will discuss and take action on the first reading of the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a reallocation of capital projects. Information items include the 2025 Hall of Fame induction class and several policy reviews on student transportation, school bus safety, student conduct on buses, staff conduct, drug/alcohol-free schools, staff leaves, and a prohibition on personal electronic devices during the school day.

• First reading approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Reallocation of Capital Projects
• 2025 Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Class
• Policy EEA Student Transportation review
• Policy JICJ - Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee will consider first-reading approval of the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a reallocation of capital projects. Several policies are presented for information, including student transportation, school bus safety, student conduct on buses, staff conduct, drug and alcohol-free schools, staff leaves and absences, and prohibition of personal electronic devices during the school day. The committee will also act on personnel hiring.

• First reading approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Reallocation of Capital Projects
• Policy JICJ - Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day
• Policy EEAE School Bus Safety Program
• Hiring of Personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider a first reading of the 2025-2026 academic calendar, review the 2025 Richland One Hall of Fame induction class, discuss reallocation of capital projects, and receive information on several policies including student transportation, school bus safety, student conduct on buses, staff conduct, drug/alcohol-free schools, staff leaves, and prohibition of personal electronic devices during the school day.

• First reading of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• 2025 Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Class
• Reallocation of Capital Projects
• Policy EEA Student Transportation
• Policy JICJ Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved naming the Lower Richland High School arena floor for Debbie Stroman Wardlaw, awarded contracts for travel agency services, and adopted several policies on technology use, weapons in school, and expulsion. The board also approved a consent agenda including September 2024 financial reports and personnel hires.

• Approved naming Lower Richland High School arena floor for Debbie Stroman Wardlaw
• Awarded contracts for travel agency services at a fixed fee per trip occurrence
• Approved second reading of Policy JICI - Weapons in School
• Approved second reading of Policy JKE - Expulsion of Students
• Approved an access easement near Alcorn Middle School

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board held a work session focused on a data presentation from the Office of Academics, led by Dr. Miner and Dr. Williams. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned after the informational session.

• Data presentation by Dr. Miner and Dr. Williams from the Office of Academics
• Agenda adoption with motion by Jamie Devine, second by Cheryl Harris, passed unanimously

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss two information items: a cooperative contract for travel agency services and the September 2024 monthly financial report. Both items are listed as action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• Contract for travel agency services via cooperative agreement
• September 2024 monthly financial report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on executive items, including the hiring of personnel presented by Dr. Koumas. The agenda also includes information items and items from the Office of Finance.

• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2024, but there are no agenda items to discuss. The meeting notice was provided as required by FOIA.

• No C&I agenda items at this time

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024. They approved first readings of several policies, including weapons in schools, expulsion of students, and use of technology resources. The board also ratified a contract extension for the Mastery Connect software subscription and approved the hiring of 8 teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.

• First reading of Policy JICI - Weapons in School approved
• First reading of Policy JKE - Expulsion of Students approved
• Contract extension for Mastery Connect Software Subscription ratified
• Hiring of 8 teachers for 2024-2025 approved
• First reading of Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction approved

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several policies and administrative rules. Items include technology use in instruction, international study/travel programs, content and credit recovery, early graduation, district-sponsored media, weapons in schools, and expulsion of students. Most items are presented as information, while a few are marked for action.

• Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (information)
• Policy IHCB - International Study/Travel Programs and Foreign Exchange (action)
• Policy IKADD - Content and Credit Recovery (action)
• Policy IKFA - Early Graduation (action)
• Policy JICI - Weapons in School (information)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee of Richland County School District One is reviewing multiple proposed policies and administrative rules covering technology use in instruction, international study programs, credit recovery, early graduation, district-sponsored media, weapons in schools, and student expulsion. The meeting also includes an action item on hiring of personnel. All items are presented as information except the hiring item, which is listed as action.

• Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction and related administrative rule IJNDB-R
• Policy JICI - Weapons in School and Policy JKE - Expulsion of Students with related rule JKE-R
• Policy IKADD - Content and Credit Recovery with form IKADD-E
• Policy IKFA - Early Graduation and related rule IKFA-R
• Hiring of Personnel (action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet to consider a contract extension for the Mastery Connect software subscription and review multiple proposed policies and administrative rules. Items include technology use policies, international travel programs, credit recovery, early graduation, weapons in schools, and expulsion of students. Most items are for information or action, with the contract extension listed as an action item on the consent agenda.

• Contract extension for Mastery Connect software subscription (Action/Consent)
• Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (Information)
• Policy IHCB - International Study/Travel Programs and Foreign Exchange (Action)
• Policy IKADD - Content and Credit Recovery (Action)
• Policy IKFA - Early Graduation (Action)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 24, 2024, at Lower Richland High School. The board voted to award a contract to Lockstep Technology Group for student email filtering and monitoring solutions, with one member voting nay. They also approved a contract extension with The Evaluation Group for comprehensive evaluation services, the August 2024 financial report, an international trip to Greece and Italy for Crayton Middle School students in summer 2026, and several personnel actions including an assistant principal appointment at A.C. Moore Elementary School.

• Contract awarded to Lockstep Technology Group for Student Email Filtering and Monitoring Solutions
• Contract extension approved for The Evaluation Group to provide Comprehensive Evaluation Services
• August 2024 Financial Report approved
• International trip to Greece and Italy approved for Crayton Middle School, summer 2026
• Assistant principal appointed at A.C. Moore Elementary School for 2024-2025

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The F & F Committee of Richland County School District One will discuss and potentially approve a contract extension for comprehensive evaluation services, a contract for student email filtering and monitoring, and the August 2024 financial report. These items are listed as information items but may require action.

• Contract extension for comprehensive evaluation services
• Contract for student email filtering and monitoring solution
• August 2024 financial report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss information items, including a proposed international trip for Crayton Middle School students to Greece and Italy in June 2026, presented by Ferguson. The agenda includes this item as an action item, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Crayton Middle School International Trip - Greece and Italy - June 2026 (presented by Ferguson)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the hiring of personnel, presented by Dr. Koumas. The agenda includes information items and executive items, with the personnel hiring being the primary actionable item.

• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas (Action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners voted to approve a City of Columbia easement for storm drainage improvements in the Belvedere Community near Burton Pack Elementary School. The board also approved FY 2024-2025 special revenue budgets, contract extensions for firewall maintenance, specialized student transportation, and energy savings performance contracting, as well as personnel actions including hiring 17 teachers.

• Approved City of Columbia easement for Belvedere storm drainage improvements and stream restoration near Burton Pack Elementary School
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets
• Extended contract to Data Network Solutions for Firewall Annual Maintenance Renewal
• Extended contracts to Checker Yellow Cab Company and ABS Transportation for Specialized Student Transportation Services
• Extended contract to Schneider Electric for Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services (Phase Five)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including the FY 2024-2025 special revenue budgets, contract extensions for firewall maintenance, specialized student transportation, and energy savings performance contracting, as well as an easement for storm drainage improvements. The agenda also includes an executive session.

• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing
• Contract Extension: Firewall Annual Maintenance Renewal presented by Ms. Outing
• Contract Extension: Specialized Student Transportation Services presented by Ms. Outing
• Contract Extension: Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services (Phase Five) presented by Ms. Hodges
• City of Columbia Easement for Belvedere Storm Drainage Improvements and Stream Restoration presented by Mr. Henry

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the FY 2024-2025 special revenue budgets, as well as executive items including a leave of absence under FMLA and hiring of personnel. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets (presented by Bing)
• Leave of Absence - FMLA (presented by Dr. Koumas)
• Hiring of Personnel (presented by Dr. Koumas)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will discuss the FY 2024-2025 special revenue budgets as an information item. No final decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for review only.

• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 27, 2024, at A.C. Flora High School. The board approved multiple contracts, including a facility condition assessment with MGT of America Consulting, LLC, marquee sign refurbishment with Paramount Custom Signs, and crossing guard services with Park Inc. They also approved personnel actions, including administrative appointments and the hiring of 32 teachers, as well as the 2024-2025 Board/Superintendent/District Goals.

• Contract awarded to MGT of America Consulting, LLC for a Facility Condition Assessment
• Contract awarded to Paramount Custom Signs for Marquee Sign Refurbishment
• Contract awarded to Park Inc., Charlotte, NC for Crossing Guard Services
• Approval of 2024-2025 Board/Superintendent/District Goals (passed 5-2)
• Hiring of 32 teachers for the 2024-2025 school year

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance & Facilities Committee will consider a request to reallocate fund balance, approve the FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund, and review the July 2024 monthly financial report. The committee will also vote on several contracts, including construction at the Vince Ford Early Learning Center, facility condition assessment, marquee sign refurbishment, specialized student transportation, E-Rate consultant services, and crossing guard services. An executive session is scheduled.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund
• Contract: Construction - Vince Ford Early Learning Center
• Contract: Specialized Student Transportation Services
• Contract: Crossing Guard Services

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee of Richland County School District One is meeting to discuss and take action on several administrative items, including a request to reallocate fund balance and the FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund. The committee will also consider an administrative appointment and personnel hiring. All items are listed as action items, indicating decisions may be made.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund
• Administrative Appointment
• Hiring of Personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The C & I Committee will discuss and take action on two financial items: a request to reallocate fund balance and the FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund. Both are presented by Bing. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2024, at the Stevenson Administration Building.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Bing
• FY 2024-2025 Internal Service Fund presented by Bing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a quarterly work session to review the strategic plan and goals, and receive updates on teaching and learning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Strategic Plan Review & Goals presented by Dr. Miner
• Teaching and Learning: Updates presented by Dr. Williams

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets and Enterprise Fund Budget, and extended a contract for Microsoft software license subscriptions. The board also approved personnel actions including administrative appointments, hires, and a leave of absence, as well as a smartboard replacement project and textbook recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund Budget
• Extended contract with Dell Marketing for Microsoft Software License Subscriptions from Sept 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
• Approved Smartboard Replacement Project with CTi and Smarter Systems Creative Audio Visual for FY 2024-2025
• Approved 2024-2025 Textbook Recommendations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board held a called meeting on August 9, 2024. They received a presentation on the SIG (School Improvement Grant) report, entered executive session for legal advice on procurement ratification and fiscal caution designation, and then took action in open session. The board voted to ratify a contract with Contract Construction, and discussed the fiscal caution designation. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024.

• Ratified contract with Contract Construction per SIG recommendation under S.C. Regulation 19-445.2015 (motion passed 4-2, with one not present)
• Executive session on legal advice regarding procurement ratification
• Executive session on legal advice regarding fiscal caution designation
• SIG Report presentation by Dr. Witherspoon
• Next board meeting: August 13, 2024, 7 PM at Stevenson Administration Building

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Finance & Facilities Committee will discuss and take action on the FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Budgets, as well as several technology contracts including Microsoft software license subscriptions, a Smartboard replacement project, and replacement desktop computers. An executive session is also scheduled.

• FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund presented by Ms. Bing
• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing
• Contract Extension: Microsoft Software License Subscriptions presented by Ms. Outing
• Contract: Smartboard Replacement Project presented by Ms. Outing
• Contract: Replacement Desktop Computers presented by Ms. Outing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee will review the FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Budgets as information items. The committee will also consider action on four executive items, including three administrative appointments and a hiring of personnel.

• FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund presented by Bing
• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing
• Administrative Appointment presented by Dr. Koumas (3 items)
• Hiring of Personnel presented by Dr. Koumas

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will discuss and take action on the FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Budgets. These are information items that will be presented by Bing.

• FY 2024-2025 Enterprise Fund presented by Bing
• FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board approved a property transfer, hired a principal for A.C. Flora High School and an assistant principal for Columbia High School, and extended multiple contracts including for gasoline, banking, and copier services. The board also received legal advice on a property transfer and approved personnel updates and leaves of absence.

• Approved transfer of property (item 9.01)
• Hired principal for A.C. Flora High School (item 10.03)
• Hired assistant principal for Columbia High School (item 10.02)
• Extended contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation for unleaded gasoline (item 8.04)
• Extended contract with First Citizens Bank for banking services (item 8.06)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to consider several contract extensions for services including architectural/engineering, gasoline, translation, banking, copier lease, staffing, and supplies, plus a new contract for workplace solutions. They will also review the June 2024 financial report. All items are listed as action items, with most on the consent agenda for a single vote.

• Contract extension: Professional Architectural and Engineering Services
• Contract extension: Purchase of Unleaded Gasoline
• Contract extension: Interpretation and Translation Services
• Contract extension: Banking Services
• June 2024 Financial Report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee will consider an administrative appointment and the hiring of personnel, both presented by Dr. Koumas. These are action items, meaning the committee will vote on them. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Administrative appointment (action item)
• Hiring of personnel (action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider and vote on textbook recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year, presented by Dr. Fields. This is the main action item on the agenda.

• 2024-2025 Textbook Recommendations presented by Dr. Fields (action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board met on July 9, 2024, to approve a consent agenda including financial reports and contract extensions, award new contracts for audit and ESports equipment, and make several administrative appointments and hires. The board also held an executive session for personnel matters before the public session.

• Approved May 2024 Financial Report
• Extended contract with Johnson Control for fire and intrusion alarm monitoring
• Extended contracts with Imagine Learning for online courses and virtual school program
• Awarded contract to Mauldin & Jenkins for finance and procurement audit
• Awarded contracts to United Data Technologies and Bridgetek Solutions for ESports equipment at all seven high schools

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet to review and take action on several contracts, including a finance and procurement audit, ESports equipment, and extensions for fire alarms, online courses, professional development, and surveillance systems. The committee will also review the May 2024 monthly financial report. Most contract extensions are on the consent agenda for a single board vote.

• Contract: Finance and Procurement Audit
• Contract: ESports Equipment and Installation Services, Phase One
• Contract Extension: Fire & Intrusion Alarms Monitoring, Maintenance, and Support Service
• Contract Extension: Online Educational Courses and Virtual School Program software
• May 2024 Monthly Financial Report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on executive items, including two administrative hires and a general personnel hiring item, all presented by Dr. Koumas. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond these personnel actions.

• Administrative Hire (Action item, presented by Dr. Koumas)
• Administrative Hire (Action item, presented by Dr. Koumas)
• Hiring of Personnel (Action item, presented by Dr. Koumas)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Committee is meeting on June 17, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. The agenda states there are no C&I agenda items at this time. The meeting includes information items and executive items, but no specific topics are listed.

• No C&I agenda items at this time
• Information items
• Executive items

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners met on June 11, 2024, and approved the FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget on second reading, along with several contract extensions and new contracts. The board also approved personnel hires and reallocations of fund balances. A substitute motion to reallocate $7.9 million from the Vince Ford Early Learning Center to the general fund failed.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget (second reading)
• Extended contracts for food services (Gordon Food Services, Dairy Farmers of America, Senn Brothers) and SRO services (Richland County Sheriff's Dept, City of Columbia Police)
• Awarded contracts for athletic trainers (Prisma Health), printers/copiers (Ricoh), IT staffing, fuel, and after-school child care
• Approved reallocation of fund balances from 2023-24 vacancies and 2022-23 General Fund
• Failed substitute motion to reallocate $7.9 million from Vince Ford Early Learning Center

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to consider a series of contract extensions and new contracts, including food services, school resource officers, and athletic trainers, as well as fund balance reallocations and the second reading of the FY 2024-2025 general fund budget. Most items are on the consent agenda for a single vote, but several contracts and budget items are separate action items.

• Contract extensions for perishable and non-perishable food, milk, and fresh produce
• Contract extensions for School Resource Officers with Richland County Sheriff's Department and City of Columbia
• New contracts for certified athletic trainers, high-speed printers/copiers, IT services, diesel/biodiesel fuel, and after-school child care providers
• Two requests for reallocation of fund balance
• Second reading of FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the proposed FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget (second reading), two requests to reallocate fund balances, and the hiring of personnel. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote to recommend them to the full board.

• Second Reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance - Vacancies
• Hiring of Personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One C & I Committee is meeting to review the second reading of the proposed FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and two requests for reallocation of fund balance, including one related to vacancies. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote to recommend them to the full board.

• Second Reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance
• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance - Vacancies

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on May 28, 2024, at W.A. Perry Middle School. They approved the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget, hired the Whites Law Firm for the 2024 IG investigation, and took action on personnel matters including suspensions, leave, and hiring. The board also discussed legal advice on a FOIA lawsuit and construction at Vince Ford Early Learning Center.

• First reading of FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget approved (motion passed 6-1, Weston nay)
• Hired Whites Law Firm for 2024 IG investigation (motion passed 6-1, Weston nay)
• Approved 10-day suspension without pay for an employee (initials AG)
• Approved leave of absence for employee (initials TM)
• Approved hiring of 29 teachers for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to review the monthly financial report for April 2024, conduct the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 general fund budget, and consider approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds. These are information and action items that will likely be presented to the full board for a vote at a later meeting.

• Monthly Financial Report as of April 30, 2024
• First Reading of FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Approval of Proposed Capital Projects - Bonds

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One C & I Committee is meeting to discuss two action items: the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds. These are information items that may lead to formal board action at a later meeting.

• First Reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Approval of Proposed Capital Projects - Bonds
• Meeting at Stevenson Administration Building, 1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and proposed capital projects funded by bonds. The committee will also consider personnel hiring. These items are scheduled for further board action at the May 28, 2024 board meeting.

• First reading of FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Approval of proposed capital projects funded by bonds
• Hiring of personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel matters, followed by a public session. The board will vote on several action items including a sidewalk improvement project on Caughman Road, reallocating funds from the Lower Richland Sewer Project, and various personnel actions. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items and informational reports.

• SCDOT-Caughman Road Sidewalk Improvement Project (action)
• Close Capital Project and reallocate funds from Lower Richland Sewer Project to LR Site Improvements (action)
• Contract Extension: IDIQ Landscape and Maintenance Services (consent agenda)
• Administrative hire, leave of absence, employee suspension without pay, and hiring of personnel (actions)
• Naming committee members for LR Baseball field and LR Gym Arena Floor (information)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to consider three action items: extending an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) landscape and maintenance contract, approving the SCDOT-Caughman Road sidewalk improvement project, and closing a capital project to reallocate funds from the Lower Richland Sewer Project to Lower Richland site improvements. The first item is on the consent agenda, meaning it may be approved by a single motion unless a board member requests removal.

• Contract extension for IDIQ landscape and maintenance services
• SCDOT-Caughman Road sidewalk improvement project
• Reallocate funds from Lower Richland Sewer Project to LR Site Improvements

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to consider executive action items, including an administrative appointment, personnel hiring, and an employee suspension without pay, all presented by Dr. Koumas. The agenda contains no other substantive discussion items.

• Administrative appointment (action item)
• Hiring of personnel (action item)
• Employee suspension without pay (action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Committee of Richland County School District One is holding a scheduled meeting, but the agenda states there are no C&I agenda items at this time. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• No C&I agenda items at this time
• Meeting held at Stevenson Administration Building, 1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board is holding a quarterly work session. Presentations are scheduled on teaching and learning, and on facilities planning. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Teaching and Learning: Transforming Our Work presentation by Dr. Williams
• Facilities Planning Update presentation by Mr. Grant
• Overview/Q&A session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a budget work session, executive session, and public session. Action items include approving a bond resolution, the 2024-2029 strategic plan, textbook recommendations, and several personnel actions. The board will also discuss underperforming schools and international trips for middle schools.

• Approval of Bond Resolution for Richland 1 Series 2024 Bonds
• 2024-2025 Textbook Recommendations
• International trips for Crayton, Hand, Hopkins, W.A. Perry, and W.G. Sanders Middle Schools
• Contract renewals and non-renewals for 2024-2025
• 2024-2029 District Strategic Plan

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a bond resolution for the 2024 Series bonds, as well as to review the March 2024 financial statements. The bond resolution is listed as an action item, while the financials are on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Approval of Bond Resolution for Richland 1 Series 2024 Bonds
• Review of March 2024 Monthly Financials
• Executive session item

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on a bond resolution, contract renewals and non-renewals for 2024-2025, an administrative hire, and other personnel hiring. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• Approval of Bond Resolution (Series 2024 Bonds)
• Contract Renewals and Non-Renewals for 2024-2025
• Administrative Hire
• Hiring of Personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including 2024-2025 textbook recommendations, international student trips for summer 2025, and a bond resolution. These are listed as information items with action type, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• 2024-2025 Textbook Recommendations presented by Dr. Fields
• Crayton Middle School international trip to London, Paris, and Madrid (Summer 2025)
• Hand Middle School language immersion trip to Costa Rica (Summer 2025)
• Hopkins, W.A. Perry, and W.G. Sanders Middle School trip to London, Paris, Florence, and Rome (Summer 2025)
• Approval of Bond Resolution presented by Sherri Mathews-Hazel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by a public session. The board will vote on multiple contracts including science supplies, laptops, textbooks, HVAC replacement, furniture, nurse staffing, software, and summer reading books, plus a support letter for land acquisition. Personnel actions include an administrative hire, employee suspension, and hiring of personnel.

• Contract: Science Supplies and STEM Laboratory Equipment and Furniture
• Contract: New Laptop Computers
• Contract: HVAC Replacement - WG Sanders Middle School Grace Theater
• Contract: Temporary Nurse Staffing Services
• Support Letter - Land Acquisition - McEntire JNGB

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to review and take action on the February 2024 financials and a series of contracts, including science supplies, new laptops, textbooks, HVAC replacement at WG Sanders Middle School, furniture, temporary nurse staffing, Kronos software, and summer reading books. The committee will also consider a support letter for land acquisition at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. All items are listed as action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• February 2024 Financials presented by Mathews-Hazel (Action/Consent)
• Contract: HVAC Replacement - WG Sanders Middle School Grace Theater
• Contract: Temporary Nurse Staffing Services
• Contract: New Laptop Computers
• Support Letter - Land Acquisition - McEntire JNGB

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several personnel-related items, including an administrative hire, an employee suspension, and the hiring of personnel. These are listed as executive items, meaning they may be discussed in closed session. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2024, at the Stevenson Administration Building.

• Administrative hire (Action item)
• Employee suspension (Action item)
• Hiring of personnel (Action item)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One C&I Committee is meeting on March 18, 2024, but there are no agenda items at this time. The meeting is procedural, with only information and executive items listed, and no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No C&I agenda items at this time
• Information items listed
• Executive items listed

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board held a regular meeting with an executive session, followed by a public session. The board approved a consent agenda item (minutes), personnel actions including a leave of absence and hiring, and two fund reallocations, one for emergency response security equipment. Several informational items were also presented, including HR updates, academic programs, and board reports.

• Approved leave of absence without pay for employee with initials AL
• Approved hiring of personnel for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
• Approved reallocation of funds (Office of Finance)
• Approved reallocation of funds to purchase emergency response security equipment
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities (F&F) Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on two requests to reallocate funds. The agenda includes only these information items and an executive session, with no other substantive business listed.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance presented by Bing
• Request for Reallocation of Funds presented by Grant
• Reallocation of Funds for Security.pdf attachment

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on a request to reallocate fund balance, as well as executive items including hiring of personnel and a leave of absence. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance (presented by Ms. Bing)
• Hiring of Personnel (presented by Ms. Gilyard)
• Leave of Absence (presented by Ms. Gilyard)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One C & I Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a request to reallocate fund balance, presented by Bing. The agenda includes this information item and an executive session, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Request for Reallocation of Fund Balance (presented by Bing)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board held a regular meeting on February 27, 2024, at Heyward Gibbes Middle School. The board approved the 2024-2025 academic calendar, several administrative hires, leaves of absence, an employee suspension, teacher hirings, financials, contract extensions, and a lease agreement. The meeting also included an executive session for legal advice on a construction project and property transfer.

• Second Reading Approval of the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (approved)
• Contract extensions for roof maintenance, construction, playground equipment, and discounted parts/supplies
• Contract for Summer Family Engagement Packs (Title One)
• Lease agreement continuation for 2638 Two Notch Road (approved)
• Transfer of property (approved, with one dissenting vote)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee will meet to review January 2024 financials and consider several contract actions, including extensions for roof maintenance, construction, and playground equipment, as well as new contracts for parts, summer engagement packs, and legal services. The committee will also discuss a lease agreement for 2638 Two Notch Road and hold an executive session. Most items are listed as consent agenda items, meaning they may be approved in a single motion unless a board member requests removal.

• January 2024 Financials presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Contract extension: IDIQ contracts for roof maintenance and repair services
• Contract extension: IDIQ contracts for construction and maintenance services
• Contract extension: playground equipment contracts
• Request to continue lease agreement for 2638 Two Notch Road

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

This meeting of the Richland County School District One Administration Committee was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda listed several executive items, including employee suspensions, administrative hires, leaves of absence, teacher hiring, and a legal services contract, but none were acted upon.

• Employee suspension without pay (EM)
• Administrative hires (KGLW, TCW)
• Leaves of absence (WJ, KW)
• Hiring of teachers
• Legal services contract (attorneys)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items, including a contract for legal services (attorneys) presented by Outing. The meeting is an information session, with no final decisions expected at this stage.

• Contract for legal services (attorneys) presented by Outing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners held a regular meeting on February 13, 2024, at the Stevenson Administration Building. The board took action on several personnel items, approved the 2024-2025 academic calendar on first reading, and approved a contract with Fullmind Learning/iTutor for 16 full-time educators. The meeting also included an executive session for legal advice regarding a lawsuit and personnel matters.

• Approved 2024-2025 academic calendar (first reading)
• Approved contract with Fullmind Learning/iTutor for 16 full-time educators
• Approved two administrative hires
• Approved two leaves of absence without pay (employees CE and SM)
• Approved three employee suspensions without pay (employees WB, SE, AM)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

This is a focus group discussion about the district's strategic plan. The agenda contains only this single discussion item and no other business.

• Strategic Plan Discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including approval of a continuing resolution, first reading of the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and a contract for full-time critical area instructional educators. The meeting is open to the public per FOIA, and items may be moved to a consent agenda.

• Approval of Continuing Resolution (presented by Mathews-Hazel)
• First Reading Approval of the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (presented by Dr. Williams)
• Contract: Full Time Critical Area Instructional Educators (presented by Outing)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 academic calendar, presented by Dr. Williams. This is a first reading, meaning it is an initial review before a final vote. The agenda also includes executive items, but no other public business is listed.

• First reading approval of the 2024-2025 academic calendar

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to consider the first reading of the 2024-2025 academic calendar and several personnel actions, including administrative hires, employee suspensions without pay, leaves of absence, and hiring of personnel. These items are listed as action items, meaning the committee may vote on them.

• First reading approval of the 2024-2025 academic calendar
• Two administrative hires
• Three employee suspensions without pay
• Two leaves of absence
• Hiring of personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a called meeting on February 1, 2024, starting with an executive session to receive legal advice on a construction project and an Inspector General investigation. Following the closed session, the board will consider adopting the agenda, take action on the Vince Ford Early Learning Center, and discuss the IG investigation. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn with the next regular meeting set for February 13, 2024.

• Executive session for legal advice on construction project
• Executive session for legal advice on IG investigation
• Action on Vince Ford Early Learning Center
• Action and information on IG investigation
• Next regular meeting on February 13, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One board held its regular meeting on January 23, 2024, at A.C. Flora High School. The board approved consent agenda items including minutes, the December 2023 financial report, and a contract extension for HVAC upgrades at Eau Claire High School. It also approved hiring personnel, special revenue budgets, a reimbursement to the City of Columbia, an age/grade adjustment for Vince Ford Early Learning Center, an electrical easement for Crayton Middle School, and the 2024 Legislative Platform. The meeting included an executive session for legal discussions on a property contract and a construction project.

• Contract extension with Walker White, Inc. for HVAC upgrades at Eau Claire High School
• Approval of FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets
• Reimbursement of funds to City of Columbia
• Adjustment to age/grade level at Vince Ford Early Learning Center (3K-2)
• Dominion Energy electrical easement for Crayton Middle School lighting project

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several information items, including the 2024 legislative platform, the Hall of Fame induction class, special revenue budgets, and the December 2023 financial report. The committee will also consider contracts for HVAC upgrades at Eau Claire High School, science lab equipment, and an electrical easement for Crayton Middle School lighting. An executive session is scheduled for legal discussion related to a property contract.

• 2024 Legislative Platform presented by York
• FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing
• December 2023 Financial Report presented by Mathews-Hazel
• Contract Extension: Eau Claire High School HVAC Upgrades
• Dominion Energy Electrical Easement for Crayton Middle School Lighting Project

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Administration Committee is meeting to discuss information items, including the 2024 Legislative Platform, the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class, and FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets. The committee will also take action on the hiring of personnel. No votes on these items are scheduled at this meeting; they are for discussion and information.

• 2024 Legislative Platform presented by York
• 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class presented by York/Bockman
• FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing
• Hiring of Personnel (action item) presented by Gilyard

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on three information items: the 2024 Legislative Platform, the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class, and the FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets. These are listed as action items, meaning the committee may vote on them. The agenda also includes an executive session, but no details are provided.

• 2024 Legislative Platform presented by York
• 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class presented by York/Bockman
• FY 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets presented by Bing

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session at 6:00 PM and a public session at 7:00 PM. The board will vote on several action items including continuous improvement plans, personnel terminations, leaves of absence, hiring, reallocation of capital funds, and vended/non-vended beverage services. Information items include HR updates, an employee evaluation, committee appointments, and the superintendent's report.

• Approval of continuous improvement plans (passed unanimously)
• Recommendation for termination (action item)
• Reallocation of capital funds presented by Mr. Grant
• Vended and non-vended beverage services presented by Ms. Outing
• Evaluation of Employee Washington presented by Chairman Bishop

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

This meeting of the Richland County School District One board, originally scheduled for a Strategic Plan Focus Group Discussion, has been postponed. The agenda contains only a notice of postponement and a livestream access statement, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting postponed
• Livestream access via district website

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Administration Committee meeting includes several executive items regarding staff. The agenda contains recommendations for employment termination, leaves of absence, and the hiring of personnel.

• Recommendation for termination of employment
• Two separate leave of absence requests
• Hiring of personnel

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One Finance and Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss two action items: a request to reallocate capital funds and a revenue-generating contract for vended and non-vended beverage services. The meeting is open to the public via livestream, and an executive session is also scheduled.

• Request for Reallocation of Capital Funds
• Contract: Vended and Non-Vended Beverage Services (Revenue Generating)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings:2015-2026

The Richland County School District One C & I Committee meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024, has no items listed for discussion or decision.