Saluda County School District 1

The Board approved an administrative request to waive compliance with regulation R.43-205, permitting one principal to oversee both Campus A and Campus B for the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, the Board received updates regarding a building project and a referendum. A resolution was unanimously passed to place a referendum question on the upcoming General Election ballot seeking authorization to issue up to $49,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school facilities.

The meeting included a presentation from AP Government students regarding their recent trip to Washington D.C. The Board recognized State Beta Club winners and exceptional band students. Actions included approving the distribution of teacher supply checks, authorizing several teacher and administrative contracts, and passing the third reading of the 2025-2026 budget, which includes a 3-mill increase. Additionally, the Board adopted new SCSBA policies regarding nondiscrimination and service animals. A financial update indicated positive budget trends for the current fiscal year, and the Superintendent provided updates on graduation preparations, athletic achievements, and the completion of state testing.

The board meeting included a work session focused on a building project update and a recap of the Washington DC trip, followed by an executive session to discuss teacher and administrator contracts. During the regular meeting, the board conducted student recognitions for Beta Club and band achievements, reviewed teacher supply proviso guidelines, and addressed items resulting from the executive session. Old business included the third reading of the 2025-2026 budget and second readings of several board policies regarding nondiscrimination and service animals. The meeting concluded with reports from the superintendent on the district and budget status.

The meeting included a work session addressing summer academic programs, social studies textbooks, building updates, and legislation, followed by an executive session regarding teacher contracts. Key actions taken included the approval of the 2022-2023 board meeting schedule, the adoption of various social studies and U.S. government/history textbooks, the approval of a funding flexibility plan, the second reading of the investment earnings policy, and the final reading of the 2022-2023 district budget. Additionally, the board approved teacher contracts for the upcoming school year and heard the superintendent's report.

The board meeting agenda included a work session on paid parental leave and an executive session to discuss teacher contracts and contractual matters. During the regular session, the board addressed various business items, including summer academic programs, student support services, the first reading of a policy on paid parental leave, and an administrative request to waive compliance from regulation R.43-205. Additionally, the board discussed and took action on the school district meeting schedule and the adoption of two bond resolutions for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. The meeting concluded with a superintendent's report covering budget and general updates.