Donnie Elder

The board discussed personnel, superintendent goals, and contractual matters in an executive session. The board agreed to move forward with the original plan for the weightroom at Broome High School and replace the Suburban in the fleet with a new one. Student, staff, and board recognitions were presented. The JROTC Honors Framework was approved. Personnel recommendations were also approved.

The board convened and moved into an executive session to discuss personnel and contractual matters, after which they returned to open session with no action taken. Decisions regarding land in Cowpens were delegated to Dr. Fowler and Mr. Jolley. The agenda was approved, and recognitions were given to DMTC students for their achievements in the Harbor Freight's Inaugural Explorer program and SkillsUSA National Competition, as well as to staff members for their years of service and earning the NFL PLAY60 Grant. The consent agenda, including the minutes of the August 18, 2025, board meeting and monthly financial, operations, and safety reports, was approved. The Proposed Operating Transfers to Capital Projects and Superintendent's Discretionary Fund were also approved. Revisions to Board Policy BE- Board Meetings were presented and approved with one reading after suspending Board Policy BG. Nominations for a delegate and an alternate to attend the 2025 South Carolina School Boards Association Delegate Assembly were approved.

The meeting included discussions regarding personnel, contract matters, and the Superintendent's contract in an executive session. Following the executive session, the board approved new employment of certified personnel, including a Director of Secondary Education, Assistant Principal, and Guidance Counselor, among others. Additionally, the board approved the rehire of Dr. Fowler as Superintendent upon the conclusion of her 30-day break in service, reinstating her current contract.

The meeting included recognizing student athletes and Be the Change Award winners. Reports on enrollment updates and the D3 Hall of Fame were discussed. The board approved personnel recommendations, revisions to Policy GCLE, Administrative Rule GCLE, and Form GCLE Unencumbered Time. A General Obligation Bond Resolution and a waiver request for third and fourth grade students to take the SC READY using paper/pencil were also approved.

The Spartanburg District Three Board of Trustees convened to discuss several key issues, including budget hearings for District Three and the Daniel Morgan Technology Center. The board addressed personnel matters, including new employment, resignations, and transfers. Approval was given for the 2025-2026 Daniel Morgan Technology Center Budget and the 2025-2026 District Three Budget. Mrs. Windy Hodge was approved to serve as the local education agency representative for Title I, II, III, and IV.