Kenneth Baker

The meeting involves the canvassing of election results for the Statewide Primaries. Key agenda items include the administration of oaths to board members and the Chair, the consideration of challenged and provisional ballots, the processing of ballots, and the certification of final election results, with the potential for a recount if necessary.

The agenda for the meeting includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, a period for public input, a director's report, and a potential executive session for discussion.

The board discussed library budget expenditures and outlook, and adopted a new Workplace Phone Use Policy. Updates were provided regarding state legislative funding, the implementation timeline for the new Online Public Access Catalog, and arrangements for the upcoming Harriet Tubman statue unveiling. Additionally, the library director reported on various grants and donations received, including funding from Duke Energy and the Horry Telephone Cooperative. Programming details for the summer reading initiative were also shared.

The board meeting agenda and minutes covered key operational, financial, and strategic updates. These included a review of library expenditures and the budget outlook, the adoption of a new Workplace Phone Use Policy, and an update regarding state legislative funding support. Additionally, progress on the implementation of the SCLENDS Consortium and the upcoming Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) was discussed, alongside logistics for the Harriet Tubman statue unveiling and reception. Various programming updates for the summer reading program and library branch reports were also reviewed.

The meeting included a Director's report covering the upcoming Primary Board Workshop, the publication of 2026 election calendars, the status of the open Elections Analyst position, and ongoing preparations for the June Primaries, such as poll worker training and ballot proofing. Future office renovation plans were outlined, scheduled to begin after July 1. Additionally, the Board reviewed the South Carolina Election Commission's certification program, discussing its course tracks, testing requirements, and grading structure.