Julie Hatcher

The Board of Trustees conducted a meeting covering several key topics. The Chief Financial Officer provided a general fund financial report and the Board approved the second reading of the 2026-2027 proposed general fund budget. Updates were presented regarding student services, continuous improvement plans, and a graduation sign from the South Carolina School Board Association. The Board accepted a service proposal from the George Agency, approved the first reading of Policy JH-R, and authorized the cost of a new district storage building. During executive session, the Board acted on various personnel recommendations, including resignations, terminations, and new hires, and appointed a head varsity basketball coach for Lake View High School.

The meeting included a presentation on a potential band trip, a financial update with the approval of the first reading of the proposed general fund budget, and reviews of an Act 155 diploma request, district strategic plans, and school renewal plans. Additionally, the board discussed a new program for future teachers, heard an update from the George Agency, and received a report on district building projects. In executive session and following action items, the board handled various personnel matters including recommendations, resignations, and retirements, approved experience credit for a bus driver, and initiated the replacement process for a maintenance truck.

The meeting included a construction update for the school district and a review of the General Fund Financial Report, including budget highlights for the upcoming school year. The board approved the 2016-2017 school year budget, new local courses including STEM offerings, and revisions to policies regarding facility usage and report cards. Personnel recommendations, including resignations, new hires, and a staff transfer, were approved. During an executive session, the board discussed personnel matters and authorized the termination of a maintenance employee.

The board conducted several business items, including the recognition of board member service anniversaries and a review of the general fund financial report. The 2023-2024 Year-Round Modified School Calendar was approved. Presentations included a report to the people, updates on the Children's Internet Protection Act, and the presentation of the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan, which was subsequently approved. Additionally, the board acknowledged donations from the Schafer Foundation for district libraries. During the executive session, personnel recommendations, resignations, and terminations were reviewed and approved, and the superintendent's contract was extended until June 30, 2025.

The Board of Trustees received a financial update on the General Fund, discussed the scheduling of the upcoming board meeting due to a holiday, and reviewed an update on current district building projects. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to address personnel matters, including recommendations, resignations, transfers, and a termination, all of which were subsequently approved in open session.