Bamberg County School District

The meeting covered the approval of the agenda and confirmation that the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting were accepted. Key discussions included the presentation of school reports from various principals and an athletic report. The Interim Superintendent announced the launch of the district communication platform, MyPowerHub, and reported the current district enrollment figure of 1,748 students as of January 28, 2026. The Board conducted the first reading of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, which included provisions for inclement weather make-up days. Approval was granted to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for custodial services to explore potential cost savings and improvements. Travel requests for the BEHS FCCLA State Leadership Conference and two separate professional development trips to the EDCon 26: Cyber.org Conference were approved. The Board also held second reading approval for Policy DDB (Online Fundraising) and first readings for Policy DJ (Purchasing -- Procurement Code Exemptions) and policies ECAE/ECAE-R regarding Intellectual Property. The annual SCAGO Bond Resolution was approved to maintain the current millage rate for one year. The Chief Financial Officer presented the Monthly Financial Report for January 2026, which was accepted. During Executive Session, discussions involved District CATE Programs, Personnel Matters (including hiring and resignations), and the Superintendent's Evaluation. Following the Executive Session, the Board approved personnel recommendations and granted the Interim Superintendent authority regarding CATE Programs. Finally, the recommendation to convert Denmark Schools to a K-12 Campus was approved.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting, with a correction noted regarding motion vote counts. Presentations were made recognizing students for participation in the GoSciTech Summer Program, with plaques given to Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School and Denmark-Olar Middle School students. School reports were provided by principals from various district schools, covering report cards and improvement plans. An athletic report was also reviewed. The Interim Superintendent provided updates on athletic event support, the recent release of the district report card, and current enrollment figures (1,771 students as of October 29, 2025). The Board approved two requests for out-of-state/overnight trips for the Denmark-Olar Boys Basketball Team. Second readings were conducted and approved for policies concerning Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use (IJND) and Community Use of School Facilities (KF and KF-E(1)). First readings were conducted and approved for policies on Student Transportation in Private Vehicles (EEAG) and Expulsion of Students (JKE-R). The Board voted to cancel the December 2025 Board meeting due to a lack of agenda items. Action on the 2026 Board Calendar was tabled until the January 12, 2026 meeting, following the approval of the October 2025 Financial Report. During Executive Session, the Board discussed personnel matters, student releases, and student expulsion appeal hearings. Subsequent action approved the release of three students and upheld the hearing officer's decision on two student expulsion appeals. Comments included congratulations for the district's Teacher of the Year.

The meeting was called to order, and the agenda was approved. The primary discussion item involved a request for an out-of-state/overnight trip for the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Culinary ProStart Team to attend the International Culinary Institute Bootcamp Competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on January 8-9, 2026, which was subsequently approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

Key discussion items for this meeting include the review of the Bamberg County School District FY 2024-2025 Audit, a review of Ethical Principles in connection with School Board Recognition, and updates on school reports. The board is slated to review and potentially approve Denmark-Olar Middle School's Continuous Improvement Plan/Turn Around Plan. Other agenda items involve a Truancy Report/Update, an Athletic Report, Student/Staff Recognition, and the Superintendent's Report. The board will consider requests for several out-of-state/overnight trips for various student activities and professional development. Action items also cover District High School Textbook Selection, updates regarding moving 6th Grade from Richard Carroll Elementary School to Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School, and a Proposal to Convert Denmark Schools to a K-12 Campus. The board will conduct second readings for policies on Student Transportation in Private Vehicles and Expulsion of Students, and a first reading for a policy on Online Fundraising. The board calendar for 2026 requires approval, and the monthly financial report will be reviewed. Finally, an Executive Session is scheduled to discuss Superintendent matters (search, evaluation, contract), personnel matters (hires and resignations), release of students, and the evaluation of District Legal Counsel.

This document outlines the Title I plans for Denmark Olar Elementary, Middle, and High Schools for Fiscal Year 25. The plans detail budget allocations and activities focused on providing supplemental educational support, including reading intervention, instructional assistance, and instructional supplies. Key priorities encompass fostering meaningful parent and family engagement, delivering pupil services such as social work support, implementing extended day programs to meet academic standards, and offering professional development for staff to enhance teaching strategies and student success for disadvantaged youth.