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Good evening, everybody.

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I'm Robert Lominack, chair of the Richland
One School Board of Commissioners.

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I'd like to call this regular board
meeting to order.

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It is Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026.

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We are located at the Stevenson

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Administration Building, 1616
Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina.

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Pursuant to the freedom of information
and by the way, it is 612.

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We'll get back to that in a minute.

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We're 12 minutes late,
but pursuant to the Freedom of Information

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Act, all persons, organizations
and media outlets, as requested

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have been notified of the time,
date, place and agenda of this meeting.

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We are running a little bit late.

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We do not have Wi-Fi,
and so at the last minute,

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we are having some heroes print
all of our attachments so that we can,

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still continue with the meeting.

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You will notice that we will be voting
what we call manually.

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So it will look a little bit different
tonight, but we will be just fine.

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Without all of these, with all of the tech
that we're used to,

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before we get to the agenda,
we do have an invocation

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by the Very Reverend Eric Spees, rector

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and dean of the church
of the apostles, Columbia.

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Thank you very much
for being here, Reverend.

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Yeah.

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Thank you so much.

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Thank you so much for the invitation.

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Very honored.

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And I bring greetings on behalf of church,
the apostles.

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And I just want to say

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just a quick word of gratitude
for all the work that you guys do.

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It is a good and right and holy work

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that you do on behalf of our kids
and behalf of our city.

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So, so I just want to ask for the Lord's
blessing tonight.

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So as we begin,
we pray with me as I lift up our evening

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before the Lord.

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Almighty God,

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father of all mercies, we give you humble
thanks and praise for your goodness

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and loving kindness to us
and to everyone that you have made.

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So Lord, tonight I ask that you would
pour out your blessings

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in this room
upon each member of the school board,

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on all teachers, on faculty,
on all administrators.

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I pray that you would pour out
your blessing on every parent,

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parent, and guardian
that is gathered here tonight

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to serve our kids
and to seek the good of this district.

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May your spirit of grace

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and peace fill this place.

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God, I pray that you would grant them
clarity of mind

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to understand all the complex issues
that are before them.

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Tonight.

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I pray that you would grant them wisdom

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to make decisions that are based in truth,
and that are just and fair,

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and grant them compassion
to always put the needs of our students

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at the forefront of their minds.

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God, I pray that

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in all tonight's discussions and decisions
that our words would be kind,

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our motives pure, and ultimately our goal
would be unity for the good of our kids.

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Grant us grace to listen to one another,
to respect and work together,

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to build a school district
that cultivates excellence

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for all and that cultivates
flourishing for our children.

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And so we pray tonight

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that through everything that happens
here, that our students would be blessed.

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I pray that everything that happens
here would create a safe and supported

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environment for them to be inspired,
to grow and to learn

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so that they might have courage to face
all of their challenges

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and even have curiosity
to explore the world around them.

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So guide our conversations.

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Guide all decisions.

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Tonight we pray this in your holy
and righteous name.

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Amen. Amen.

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Thank you so much, Reverend Pleasant.

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I should note that,
we are missing one commissioner

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or Commissioner Clyburn's at a conference
and couldn't be here, and she apologizes.

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We do have an agenda before us.

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Can I get a motion. To.

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Accept the agenda as stated.

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Second.

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Got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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Any questions or discussion?

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All right, I'll call for the vote.

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All in favor, say aye.

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Aye. Any opposed? Say no.

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All right.
The ayes have it. It's unanimous.

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Six or vote.

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The agenda is adopted.

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We'll move on to 4.01.

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The school board spotlight.

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We've got two spotlights tonight.

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Through the district's
educational Ingenuity Grants program.

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Richland one.

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Teachers can apply for grants up to $1,000
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projects to enhance their students
learning experiences and outcomes.

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Tonight, we will recognize the newest
educational ingenuity grant recipients.

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Grants coordinator
Lashonda Keels will introduce them.

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Doctor Walker, Mr.

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chairman, members of the Board
of Commissioners, tonight,

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we are pleased to recognize this year's
educational ingenuity.

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Grant recipients
and the creative learning experiences

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they are bringing to our students
across our district.

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These projects reflect the district's

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long standing commitment to investing

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in educators
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that extend learning
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We are grateful

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for the

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continued support of the board
and district leadership,

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which makes these opportunities possible
for our students and our teachers.

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Tonight's recipients are

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Dana Amika, J.P.

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Thomas Elementary School,

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the title of her Project

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God in two Table Seasoning Entrepreneurs

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Mis Amigos project, will engage
students in grades

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three through five in transforming
that school's garden

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into original seasoning blends,
where our students will apply

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Stem skills, literacy and entrepreneurship

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as they develop recipes,
calculate costs, package their products,

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and even participate in a supervised sales
experience.

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Jessica Roberts Hall Hill
Elementary School

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The title of her project
Coding Through Literacy Building

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Future ready first graders,
Miss Roberts will use be bot Coding Robots

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to help first graders strengthen literacy

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while developing computational thinking
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Clara Statue Art in Elementary School

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title of her project
Growing Language through hydroponics.

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Miss Chris Antos Project will actually

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provide multilingual learners
with a hands on hydroponics experience

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that connects science
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LaToya Bath Gadsden Elementary School,

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the title of her project

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Bluejay Garden Innovation Growing Readers,

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thinkers and Problem Solvers through Stem,

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Miss Bath will transform the school garden

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into an interactive learning laboratory
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where the students
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and monitor weather conditions,
but they'll be researching plant growth

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and creating their own individual QR codes

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to share what they have learned.

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General.

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One hand middle school.

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The title of her project,
The Story of Chinese

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Character and Arts Integrated Practice.

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Miss Wong's project will give students in
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to explore the stories, cultural meanings
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Chinese characters through calligraphy,
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reading,
writing and individual presentations.

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Muka, Rama, Smith,

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RJ Lewis Greenview Elementary School

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the title of her projects
Routes to Relevance.

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Miss Smith will engage
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identity relationships.

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Local backgrounds,
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The culmination of this project
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and community showcase,
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through writing models and demonstration.

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Please join me in congratulating

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this year's
Educational Ingenuity Grant recipient.

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We would also like to

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recognize any of the building principals
from for each of the schools tonight.

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Would you please stand as well?

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Okay.

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Now. Do.

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Smiles.

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Three. Two.

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One. Practice.

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You can stay down.

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I got you.

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Yes, sir.

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Yes, sir. Teamwork.

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Teamwork.

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All right.

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As those folks
exit, will go to our next board spotlight.

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Russell one is proud to have many talented
employees who are committed to doing

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their jobs effectively and efficiently,
including our bookkeepers.

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Chief Financial Officer Sierra Bing
will tell us more about the Diane

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Harlan bookkeeping Awards
and to introduce this year's honorees.

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Financial Services
Supervisor Kimberly Stroud and student

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activity Accountants Cynthia Johnson
will make these presentations.

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Good evening, chairman,
alumni Board of school commissioners.

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That Walker,
it is a pleasure tonight to present to you

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the Diane Harlan bookkeepers
award for fiscal year 2526.

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Miss Harlan was a student activity auditor

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in financial services
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and this award was named in her honor

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when she passed away in 1984.

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The district had approximately
$3 million of expenditures

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that passed through school student
activity funding during fiscal year 26.

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Awards are presented to five individuals

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who demonstrate the standards
set by Miss Harlan.

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Miss Kimberley Strassel,
financial services supervisor,

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and Miss Cynthia Johnson, Student
activity accountant, will assist tonight

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in presenting the awards
and congratulating the recipients

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of the Diane Harlan Award
for Excellence in Bookkeeping.

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Tonight's honorees

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are Miss Cornell Diamond from Gibbs
Middle School.

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Under the leadership of Doctor
Gregory Pickett.

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Thank you,

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Miss Kelly
Napier Brockman Elementary School,

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under the leadership of Doctor
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Miss LaToya Holmes, Metal Field
Elementary School,

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under the leadership of Doctor
Melissa Johnson.

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Miss Sabrina Walker, J.P.

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Thomas Elementary School,
under the leadership of.

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Miss Celina Latimore.

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And lastly, in her absence,
Miss Sellers, by the Rosewood

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Elementary School
under the leadership of Miss Julie

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Enslin.

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Let's give them all a round of applause.

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Principal staff.

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And if the principals that are here
or representatives of the school.

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Would you please stand? So.

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Stay this way.

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It's the right.

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Make sure you get all our attention.

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What are you going to do it?

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We're going to speak.

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Okay.

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Buddy.

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Here we go.

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Over. And three.

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Two. One.

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Officer

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down here to first base.

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Yes, ma'am.

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There you go.

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All summer

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long, you got all the seconds.

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That is. That ought to.

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Do it for two days.

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Do most of.

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Most of it.

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Are you going to be in

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here? For.

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We'll give everybody a minute to.

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To exit.

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As always,
that's a good way to start the meeting.

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Any commissioners
have any questions or not?

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Questions,
but any comments about the spotlights?

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All right.

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Excuse me. Chair. Commissioner Bishop.

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You know I don't want to call in
and went out, but I will call someone out.

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I just want to recognize one of my church
members, Jessica Roberts.

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She got recognized, and she was so proud
about the opportunity.

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And so I just wanted to take a moment
of privilege to give her a shout out.

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Thank you, Jessica, for what you do.

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Thank you, Commissioner Bishop.

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All right.

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We will move on to 5.01 superintendent's

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report presented by Doctor Walker.

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Good evening.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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First of all, greetings to all in
attendance and those watching on, line.

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Certainly,
proud of all of the accomplishments

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of the staff, throughout the district.

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Great things are happening in
Richland School District one when we hear

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about the projects
that our teachers are engaged in.

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Keeping our students
engaged in innovative ways.

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It is so, exciting to be a part of this.

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And we truly are rising together,
appreciative of our principals

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as well, and understanding
that they have early mornings tomorrow.

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We're not going to have them.

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I said through
the remainder of the meeting,

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but certainly appreciative of everything
that they're doing.

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To help our students
reach their full potential.

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I'm excited, this evening
to bring back our superintendents report,

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featuring our,
superintendent student ambassadors.

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And we've started this video,
this, video series,

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to help our students, to have our students
help us tell our story.

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And I think one of the most effective
things we can do is send our students

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in everything we do.

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And so students will have an opportunity
to share with you the great things

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that are happening around the district.

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So without further ado, let's take a look
at our first, video report

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from our superintendent student ambassador
for the 2627 school year.

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Welcome to this meeting.

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Superintendent's report presented
by our superintendent, student ambassador.

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Hi. My name is James Rutherford,

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and I'm a student ambassador
at the regional and middle college.

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I enjoy playing soccer,
and my favorite class is math.

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After college,
I hope to find a career in finance.

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I am honored to present
the Superintendent's report for September

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22nd, 2026.

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From.

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AC Flora
High School has been named the 2025 2026

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College application
by the School of Excellence

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by the South Carolina Commission
of Higher Education, in partnership

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with the Act American College Application
Campaign.

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The award recognizes the South Carolina
high school that goes above and beyond

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to help seniors navigate and complete
the college application process.

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AC four was selected out of 256
South Carolina high schools

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that participated in the SCC Against
College Application Month campaign.

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It was also one of 26 high schools
nationwide to be recognized as one of ACA

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New College Application Month campaigns.

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Schools of excellence.

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The SCC, he and AC.

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AC presented the award to AC four
during a ceremony on September 15th.

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Junior high school.

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Navy JROTC Cadet Dominic Amplio
has been awarded the Legion of Valor

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Bronze Cross for achievement,
one of the most

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prestigious national awards
that a JROTC cadet can earn.

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The Bronze Cross is a national award
presented to senior JROTC cadets

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who demonstrate exceptional performance
in academics, service, and leadership.

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Dominic was one of 23 cadets
from more than 560

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Navy JROTC units worldwide to be awarded
the Bronze Cross.

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Seven region
one students have been named semifinalists

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in the 2027
National Merit Scholarship Program,

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which recognizes academically talented
high school seniors across the country.

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Recent ones.

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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
are your high school students

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Dominic and Plato, really Rowan
Black, Micah Rock, and Alice Way,

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as well as AC four high school students
and a Gold rush and Daniel Hewett.

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Over 16,000
semifinalists will compete for about 6700

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National Merit
Scholarships, worth nearly $24 million.

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The scholarships will be offered
in the spring.

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Anchors away 12 teams representing schools
in South Carolina and Georgia

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participated in the Navy JROTC Academic
Bowl, hosted at Eau Claire High School.

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The Academic Bowl brought together
an impressive group of cadets

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who showcase their knowledge
across a wide range of subjects.

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Students work together
to answer challenging questions while

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demonstrating critical
thinking skills and quick decision making.

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September is Attendance Awareness Month
and attendance is a team sport.

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Help your students score big this school
year by following the attendance playbook.

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When students wake up every day on time
and ready to learn.

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They build the habits that lead to success
in the classroom and beyond.

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Senior citizens age

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60 and older who live
within the one school attendance zone

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are eligible to receive
a complimentary Golden Activities

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Pass to attend athletic events.

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The pass provides seniors with free
admission to all district sponsored

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athletics events, with the minor exception
of sports, drama and playoff games.

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For more information about Rich and one's
golden activities passes.

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Call (803) 231-7504.

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That concludes this week's Superintendents
report.

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To keep up with
what's happening in Richland one.

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Please visit our website at version 1.org
and follow Richland one on

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Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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I'm James Rutherford.

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And that's this week's
superintendents report.

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Well thank you, James
for that presentation.

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Let's give James a round of applause.

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I thought he went by Todd,
but apparently he wanted

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to distinguish himself
in the superintendent's report.

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When I met him, he told me his name was
tied for where we're going with James.

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For the formal presentation.

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Also coming back.

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Just a few additional announcements
this year.

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Are still listening, still learning
sessions and, sort of interesting.

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Somebody said, well, aren't you worried
the honeymoon's, coming to an end?

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I said, no,
because the goal was never honeymoon.

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It was a happy marriage.

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And so, you got gotta

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you got to keep doing the things
that you did to get her to keep her.

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And so you understand
I'm talking by analogy, but my point is,

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we want to have consistent execution
on the fundamentals.

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And listening is a fundamental.

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We have two years, two eyes,
one mouth for a reason, I believe.

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And that's because we should listen
and observe four times as much as we talk.

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And so we'll still be listening this year.

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Our first still listening
and still learning session

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will be Monday,
September 28th from 6 to 7 p.m.

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at Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church
in Columbia.

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For the dates, times
and locations of the fall semester

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listening and learning sessions, please
go to our website

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at WW dot Richland
1.org/listening and learning.

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Congratulations to South Kilbourne
on being named the 2026

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recipient of the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation's Youth of Grant.

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Youth Grant.

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The foundation
initiates, supports initiatives sorry that

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help others improve the lives their lives
through literacy and education.

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South Kilbourne received $3,500
from the foundation, and the money

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will be used for new technology
books, learning materials to support

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literacy initiatives and programs
for multilingual students at the school.

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So congratulations to South Kilbourne,
who was one of 27 schools, libraries

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and nonprofit organizations
from South Carolina

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and one of only about 850
nationwide schools selected for the grant.

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So let's give them a big round
of applause for that work.

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Last,

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but certainly not least, I have recently
had an opportunity to serve

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as guest speaker for the Richland County
Education Association.

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The retired first meeting of the school
year.

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This is retired educators.

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And the Association Association's
goal is to engage retired educators

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in supporting educational initiatives,
promoting continual

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professional growth
and service to the community.

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Many of the members are retired

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from Richland one,
but some are from Richland two as well.

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And we want to make sure that
they continue to support the district.

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So I had a great time with them

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and then last weekend as well,
had an opportunity to go out, to the Greek

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festival downtown
and the Jubilee Festival, downtown.

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And some, some of you will remember
Tony, Terry, and,

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he sang his song.

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When I'm with you, I won't, I won't,
regale you with my random rendition

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of When I'm With you.

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But he did an excellent job

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and so was proud to be a part of
the community at both the Greek Festival

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and the Jubilee Festival,
through the past weekend.

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So that's
all for my superintendence report.

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I turn it back over to you, Mister Chair.

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Thank you very much.

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Doctor Rogers,
any board members have any questions

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or comments for Doctor Walker
after the superintendent's report?

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I just want to take one moment to say,

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I got to see Doctor Walker
during high school for the Navy JROTC

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recognition and watching the entire JROTC
show up to honor their peer

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and seeing anchors away, made my week,
and I haven't forgotten it.

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And that's carried on into this week.

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So I think, I thank all the junior
students for that, that experience.

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It was a lot of fun.

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All right.

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We'll move on to 6.01
public participation.

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This is a chance for the public to
bring matters that are within our domain.

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To us,
you will have three minutes to, to speak.

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This is not an opportunity to criticize
any staff, students

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or teachers at our schools.

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The time, remaining for the three minutes
will be posted on the screen

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at the back of the room.
You'll be able to see it from the lectern.

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I think we have one person.

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Kendra Belton, are you here?

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Hey, come on up.

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You can go to the lectern,

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and I want to compliment you on your stick
to advance this on this form.

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I could see there were some struggles
early on, and you kept at it.

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And you put a smile on my face
right over here.

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Okay. You've got a hand up. That's right.

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Okay. Thank you very much.

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Thank you.

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Great

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members of the board.

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Thank you for your time today.

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I'm here to present a vision
that can transform

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the vacant lot at 136.

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Ashley history the former W.G.

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Sanders Middle School site
into a vibrant, multi-purpose

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outdoor recreational park,

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that serves our entire community
right now.

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That lot sits on use.

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It is.

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It has potential, but no purpose.

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When I'm proposing is a revitalization

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a way to turn a empty space into a safe,

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clean at the environment
that supports our youth, strengthens

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our family, and encourages
neighborhood pride.

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This multi-purpose park would include

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will include design areas for roller
skating,

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hockey, soccer,
football, and a walking trail.

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These features aren't just recreational,
they are investment in health,

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safety and opportunities.

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At this time, we will introduce
a new activity like skating, hockey

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and giving kids access to sports
that they may never had a chance to try.

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These additional open doors open doors

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for young people to discover new passions,
build confidence,

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and develop skills
that keep them active and engage.

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The walking
trail is another essential piece.

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It provides parents and guardians,

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a safe way to supervise their children

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while also encouraging
adult fitness and community connection.

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This park designs.

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Oh sorry, I lost my place.

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This park is designed for everyone

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kids, families, seniors, the neighbors

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who simply want a peaceful place
to walk and enjoy the outdoors.

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Each of you have a copy of the current
state of the light in the vision

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of what this space can become.

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Before
image shows the empty, unused property,

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the Arthur image shows a living,
welcoming, recreated home,

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a place filled with movement,
laughter and community energy.

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This transformation is not only possible,
it is necessary.

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By creating this
and central recreational era area,

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we give our youth a positive outlook.

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We reduce
adult time, encourage physical activity

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and provide a safe alternative
to unsupervised environments.

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Parks like this strengthen community
relationships,

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promote healthy habits, and guide
young people towards

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constructive activities
that benefit the entire district.

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This project is more than a park.

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It is a legacy.

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No, sorry.

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No. You got 30s are good.

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A legacy of health and.

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Thank you.

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Thank you for your time.

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Thank you miss.

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And I apologize for misleading you.

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I forgot without the Wi-Fi,

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the timer wouldn't be on the computer
screen like it normally is.

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So I am sorry.

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Thank you very much for your comments
and also your

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the attachment that you provided
and spent the time to create.

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All right.

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We'll move on to 7.01.

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First
reading of policy BGF board policy process

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and board review of Administrative Rules
presented by Doctor Richardson.

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Good evening, Chairman Allman.

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That chairman Lowman Water School
commissioners and Doctor Walker.

494
00:29:35,707 --> 00:29:40,511
The policy being presented for first
reading is currently coded as policy BGF

495
00:29:41,212 --> 00:29:44,281
it's board policy process board
review of administrative rules.

496
00:29:44,883 --> 00:29:48,752
The proposed revisions
include updating the policy code to be GPG

497
00:29:49,220 --> 00:29:51,755
to align with the model policy
developed by the School Boards

498
00:29:51,756 --> 00:29:54,825
Association, and the coding used
by other school districts.

499
00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:58,262
Additional revisions
clarify and streamline the language

500
00:29:58,263 --> 00:30:02,099
regarding the board's authority to suspend
a policy during a board meeting.

501
00:30:02,100 --> 00:30:05,702
In emergency circumstances, when providing
prior notice is not possible,

502
00:30:06,504 --> 00:30:09,306
the administration recommends
approval of the proposed revisions

503
00:30:09,307 --> 00:30:14,778
to current policy and to be recorded
as policy begged for first reading.

504
00:30:16,414 --> 00:30:16,680
All right.

505
00:30:16,681 --> 00:30:18,582
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

506
00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:20,384
What's the pleasure of the board.

507
00:30:20,385 --> 00:30:22,920
Move for approval? Second.

508
00:30:22,921 --> 00:30:25,923
We've got a motion by Commissioner Hersey,
seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

509
00:30:26,958 --> 00:30:28,692
And remember, this is first reading only.

510
00:30:28,693 --> 00:30:31,695
Is are there any questions or comments?

511
00:30:32,463 --> 00:30:35,465
Commissioner Devine
thank you, Miss Richards.

512
00:30:36,534 --> 00:30:38,669
Why do we change this particular language

513
00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:41,672
to reflect the merger situation?

514
00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:46,610
The way it was written
before it required a unanimous vote.

515
00:30:47,245 --> 00:30:50,247
And that is not what the statute

516
00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:51,982
provides.

517
00:30:51,983 --> 00:30:54,885
And so it is now to align with.

518
00:30:54,886 --> 00:30:55,385
Well, for.

519
00:30:55,386 --> 00:30:58,388
Yes, as far as,

520
00:30:59,991 --> 00:31:02,259
taking action in an emergency situation

521
00:31:02,260 --> 00:31:05,495
when it can't
we can't amend the agenda beforehand.

522
00:31:05,663 --> 00:31:07,130
That's very good.

523
00:31:07,131 --> 00:31:08,165
Thank you. Mr..

524
00:31:08,166 --> 00:31:10,100
Thank you, Commissioner Vine.

525
00:31:10,101 --> 00:31:12,769
Any other questions or comments?

526
00:31:12,770 --> 00:31:15,606
Let me just
I want to thank the Miss Weaver push.

527
00:31:15,607 --> 00:31:16,940
I think it was miss Jacobs also helped.

528
00:31:16,941 --> 00:31:19,610
And our general counsel stepped in
to make sure that we all had

529
00:31:19,611 --> 00:31:22,379
all these paper copies at the last minute
on the Wi-Fi didn't work.

530
00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:24,514
So thank you all very much
for getting that done.

531
00:31:24,515 --> 00:31:25,816
No more questions or comments.

532
00:31:26,818 --> 00:31:27,517
All right.

533
00:31:27,518 --> 00:31:29,653
I'll call for the vote.
It will be manual again.

534
00:31:29,654 --> 00:31:31,989
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

535
00:31:31,990 --> 00:31:34,124
Any opposed? Say no.

536
00:31:34,125 --> 00:31:35,158
All right. It is unanimous.

537
00:31:35,159 --> 00:31:36,827
The ayes have it.

538
00:31:36,828 --> 00:31:40,397
We will move on to 7.02.

539
00:31:40,398 --> 00:31:45,202
Administrative rule BGF
dash or board policy process.

540
00:31:45,203 --> 00:31:48,405
Board review of administrative rules
presented by Delta Richardson.

541
00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:50,641
Good evening. Again.

542
00:31:50,642 --> 00:31:52,843
The administrative rule
being presented for information

543
00:31:52,844 --> 00:31:54,211
accompanies current policy.

544
00:31:54,212 --> 00:31:55,913
BGF which was just presented.

545
00:31:55,914 --> 00:31:58,916
The proposed revisions
include updating the Administrative Rules

546
00:31:58,917 --> 00:32:02,519
Code to align with the proposed record
recoding of the policy.

547
00:32:02,520 --> 00:32:04,288
As previously discussed,

548
00:32:04,289 --> 00:32:07,557
additional revisions
eliminate the 30 day period between first

549
00:32:07,558 --> 00:32:10,427
and second
reading to avoid unnecessary delays

550
00:32:10,428 --> 00:32:12,930
and the adoption or revision of board
policies.

551
00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:17,701
The revision also also updates
the language to reflect the district's

552
00:32:17,702 --> 00:32:20,804
current use of technology,
such as board docs and the online

553
00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:24,574
Policy Manual for the distribution
and publication of board policies.

554
00:32:24,575 --> 00:32:27,511
During the revision process
and after adoption.

555
00:32:27,512 --> 00:32:29,613
The rule is being
presented for information.

556
00:32:30,982 --> 00:32:31,448
Thank you, Dr.

557
00:32:31,449 --> 00:32:31,882
Richardson.

558
00:32:31,883 --> 00:32:32,883
This is information only,

559
00:32:32,884 --> 00:32:35,886
but obviously if any board members
have questions or comments,

560
00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:37,187
you can certainly ask them.

561
00:32:37,188 --> 00:32:39,790
Commissioner Devine, thank you.

562
00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:42,793
That first, bullet,

563
00:32:43,061 --> 00:32:44,661
policies were presented to the board

564
00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:47,664
in writing prior to possible approval.

565
00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:50,968
What was the rationale
for removing the 30 days.

566
00:32:51,169 --> 00:32:54,671
Removal of the 30 days
or so that there is no unnecessary delay

567
00:32:54,672 --> 00:32:56,873
because it's not a requirement.

568
00:32:56,874 --> 00:33:00,277
And so it he the removal of policies

569
00:33:00,278 --> 00:33:03,280
in an expedient manner.

570
00:33:03,514 --> 00:33:06,316
And so we give the notice we

571
00:33:06,317 --> 00:33:09,920
it goes to committee and then it goes
to first reading and second reading.

572
00:33:09,921 --> 00:33:14,591
So if there is need for a delay
of course we can incorporate it.

573
00:33:14,592 --> 00:33:18,261
But if it's not necessary
it it's not needed.

574
00:33:18,930 --> 00:33:23,767
So basically you have one really
at two readings back to back at two board

575
00:33:23,768 --> 00:33:28,271
meetings, two consecutive board meetings,
second and four following committee. Yes.

576
00:33:29,607 --> 00:33:30,507
So there just

577
00:33:30,508 --> 00:33:34,277
would not be a meeting
in between first and second reading.

578
00:33:34,278 --> 00:33:37,280
So it could be back to back. Yes.

579
00:33:37,849 --> 00:33:38,882
Okay.

580
00:33:38,883 --> 00:33:41,651
It since committee is usually

581
00:33:41,652 --> 00:33:45,255
the third Monday,
it would be the fourth and the second.

582
00:33:45,523 --> 00:33:48,525
Correct.

583
00:33:48,559 --> 00:33:50,160
It would be that second board meeting.

584
00:33:50,161 --> 00:33:52,863
The committee would happen on the
on the third week of the month.

585
00:33:52,864 --> 00:33:55,365
It usually happens
the third Monday of the month.

586
00:33:55,366 --> 00:33:58,368
And then the next board meeting
would be the fourth.

587
00:33:58,536 --> 00:33:59,970
Tuesday of the month.

588
00:33:59,971 --> 00:34:04,341
And then the second Tuesday of the next
month would be the second board meeting.

589
00:34:04,642 --> 00:34:06,209
The natural flow of things.

590
00:34:06,210 --> 00:34:08,912
Now, if there needs to be a delay, i.e.

591
00:34:08,913 --> 00:34:12,015
additional questions
and additional revisions, it can happen,

592
00:34:12,016 --> 00:34:16,920
but it's not required
as under the current rule.

593
00:34:17,422 --> 00:34:18,989
Correct? While it's not required.

594
00:34:18,990 --> 00:34:23,527
And I respect that our practice has
been that we give a 30 day

595
00:34:24,595 --> 00:34:27,197
reprisal,
if you will, to allow the general public

596
00:34:27,198 --> 00:34:30,600
to respond to any type of policy change.

597
00:34:31,369 --> 00:34:34,071
Let's be clear,
majority of the policies that we change,

598
00:34:34,072 --> 00:34:37,007
that's generally not much public input,
little to no.

599
00:34:37,008 --> 00:34:38,942
And it's not a issue.

600
00:34:38,943 --> 00:34:42,879
I just want us to understand the 30 day,

601
00:34:44,882 --> 00:34:45,415
process.

602
00:34:45,416 --> 00:34:48,185
And again, we used to have committees
first and third. Right.

603
00:34:48,186 --> 00:34:53,790
So you could do it, you know, a
little different, but I'm okay.

604
00:34:53,791 --> 00:34:56,593
I mean, that's the direction
the organization want to go with.

605
00:34:56,594 --> 00:34:58,762
I'm not going to be want to impede it.

606
00:34:58,763 --> 00:34:59,463
And so okay.

607
00:34:59,464 --> 00:35:02,466
With that, I just want us to be.

608
00:35:02,967 --> 00:35:04,434
Cautious in moving

609
00:35:04,435 --> 00:35:07,437
quickly, in making a policy change

610
00:35:07,438 --> 00:35:10,540
that could have major implications
down the road.

611
00:35:10,775 --> 00:35:14,377
And so to that point,
I think that we would be cognizant

612
00:35:14,378 --> 00:35:18,949
if there was a policy that we felt
was going to because like you said,

613
00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:23,019
the normal is not normally things
just flow smoothly.

614
00:35:23,020 --> 00:35:27,290
But if there was a policy that we saw, you
know, was

615
00:35:28,159 --> 00:35:30,560
garnishing a lot of public interest,

616
00:35:30,561 --> 00:35:33,563
then we would move more slowly
with that policy.

617
00:35:33,831 --> 00:35:35,298
Very good. Thank you. Mr..

618
00:35:35,299 --> 00:35:35,665
Thank you.

619
00:35:35,666 --> 00:35:37,334
Commissioner Devine. Chair.

620
00:35:37,335 --> 00:35:38,702
Commissioner. Bishop. Yeah.

621
00:35:38,703 --> 00:35:41,271
That was my whole question
was what are the safeguards,

622
00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:44,441
that procedurally

623
00:35:44,442 --> 00:35:47,477
we can suspend the second reading, right?

624
00:35:47,478 --> 00:35:51,648
We can come in and say,
you know, is my motion to suspend

625
00:35:51,649 --> 00:35:56,586
the approval due to responses
we received from from public.

626
00:35:56,954 --> 00:35:59,289
So that was
that was really the question. Correct.

627
00:35:59,290 --> 00:36:03,126
So after first reading, if we felt like
there was a lot of public interest

628
00:36:03,127 --> 00:36:07,364
with a particular policy,
then it either the administration

629
00:36:07,365 --> 00:36:10,300
or the board could say,
let's hold off on this for a minute

630
00:36:10,301 --> 00:36:13,036
and give some opportunity
for public input.

631
00:36:13,037 --> 00:36:15,038
And in that case we would delay.

632
00:36:15,039 --> 00:36:18,875
And also it is
it could be practice according to what Mr.

633
00:36:18,876 --> 00:36:20,610
Divine is saying.

634
00:36:20,611 --> 00:36:23,780
To do some discussion
during your committee meetings, right.

635
00:36:23,948 --> 00:36:27,350
As a board, we can go out here and hear
from the community

636
00:36:27,685 --> 00:36:30,620
between that first reading
and our next committee meeting

637
00:36:30,621 --> 00:36:33,623
to bring up
any critical conversation around it.

638
00:36:33,691 --> 00:36:36,560
So therefore, it's not about
the seven is meeting.

639
00:36:36,561 --> 00:36:39,095
It could be the two days
in a subcommittee. Correct.

640
00:36:39,096 --> 00:36:40,897
So as a board,
let's be responsible in that.

641
00:36:42,600 --> 00:36:43,567
Thank you, Commissioner Bishop.

642
00:36:43,568 --> 00:36:46,570
And I was going to say
even before the second reading,

643
00:36:46,771 --> 00:36:48,572
if we think that there's
going to be public discussion,

644
00:36:48,573 --> 00:36:51,541
I think we can head that off
and not even have it on that agenda.

645
00:36:51,542 --> 00:36:55,979
Have it, you know, one board meeting away,
the one advantage to

646
00:36:55,980 --> 00:36:59,182
this is it does give us flexibility,
because we encountered this recently

647
00:36:59,584 --> 00:37:03,653
when we were instructed that we needed
to change a policy by a certain deadline.

648
00:37:03,955 --> 00:37:06,022
But the instructions,

649
00:37:06,023 --> 00:37:09,726
from the department came at such a time
that we had to do them back to back.

650
00:37:09,727 --> 00:37:11,928
So this at least gives us flexibility
when that happens.

651
00:37:11,929 --> 00:37:15,966
But I think that we can use our judgment
on other cases to have more time

652
00:37:15,967 --> 00:37:18,034
in between. Commissioner Hersey,
this. Is just.

653
00:37:18,035 --> 00:37:22,372
Maybe minor technical, but at the top
it says a superintendent or his or her

654
00:37:22,707 --> 00:37:27,110
designee, designated policy manager,
coordinator, manual pointing.

655
00:37:27,378 --> 00:37:28,178
But then the bottom,

656
00:37:28,179 --> 00:37:31,881
the last bullet seconds of the last year,
says the superintendent will supervise.

657
00:37:32,149 --> 00:37:35,051
Just wondering if
if that needs to be clarified.

658
00:37:35,052 --> 00:37:38,054
And add or his or her. Okay.

659
00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:42,859
And we do have somebody that basically
manages the policy manual for us.

660
00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:43,860
And so

661
00:37:44,829 --> 00:37:46,329
I will add that language.

662
00:37:46,330 --> 00:37:47,564
Thank you.

663
00:37:47,565 --> 00:37:49,699
Thank you, Commissioner Hersey.
Commissioner.

664
00:37:49,700 --> 00:37:52,569
Bishop. Tony Richardson, thank you again.

665
00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:55,238
If after a year this policy

666
00:37:55,239 --> 00:37:58,441
comes back up for review,
this is not aged in stone.

667
00:37:58,442 --> 00:37:59,309
It can be changed.

668
00:37:59,310 --> 00:38:00,477
It can be changed at any time.

669
00:38:00,478 --> 00:38:03,380
And this is the administrative rule
too. So. Yeah.

670
00:38:03,381 --> 00:38:03,813
Excuse me.

671
00:38:03,814 --> 00:38:05,615
Yeah. Not the policy. The right.

672
00:38:05,616 --> 00:38:06,049
Thank you.

673
00:38:06,050 --> 00:38:07,651
So. Yes, sir.

674
00:38:07,652 --> 00:38:09,919
So so the rule can be changed
at any point.

675
00:38:09,920 --> 00:38:12,756
So I think kind of see how things
go. Correct.

676
00:38:12,757 --> 00:38:14,291
Okay. Yeah.

677
00:38:14,292 --> 00:38:15,425
Good questions.

678
00:38:15,426 --> 00:38:17,727
Any other questions or comments?

679
00:38:17,728 --> 00:38:19,562
Okay.

680
00:38:19,563 --> 00:38:23,400
We will move on to 8.01.

681
00:38:24,201 --> 00:38:25,969
Thank you. Doctor Richardson 8.01.

682
00:38:25,970 --> 00:38:30,206
Second reading of Policy JL CD
assisting students with medications

683
00:38:30,207 --> 00:38:33,209
presented by Miss Coles.

684
00:38:39,016 --> 00:38:41,751
Good evening, Chairman Lowman and members
of the Board of Commissioners.

685
00:38:41,752 --> 00:38:45,388
Doctor Walker the administration
recommends second reading approval

686
00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:50,760
for policy JL CD assisting students
with medications administration.

687
00:38:50,761 --> 00:38:51,361
So recommend.

688
00:38:53,431 --> 00:38:53,897
You've heard the

689
00:38:53,898 --> 00:38:56,900
recommendation that the administration
went to the pleasure of the board.

690
00:38:57,335 --> 00:38:58,635
Moved for approval.

691
00:38:58,636 --> 00:39:02,439
Second, got a motion by Commissioner
Moore, seconded by Commissioner Devine.

692
00:39:02,440 --> 00:39:03,573
Questions or discussion?

693
00:39:03,574 --> 00:39:05,108
Commissioner Devine yes, sir.

694
00:39:05,109 --> 00:39:07,010
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

695
00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:07,711
Two questions.

696
00:39:07,712 --> 00:39:11,147
First question is
this may go to legal, but

697
00:39:11,615 --> 00:39:14,818
has there been any public comment
regarding this policy

698
00:39:16,354 --> 00:39:18,922
since our last meeting
or since this was last presented?

699
00:39:18,923 --> 00:39:21,257
Any public comment regarding. Okay.

700
00:39:21,258 --> 00:39:25,528
Second question,
does every school have a health room?

701
00:39:26,430 --> 00:39:29,833
Yes. Does every program

702
00:39:29,834 --> 00:39:32,836
have a health room?

703
00:39:33,738 --> 00:39:36,139
Let me give you, for example,

704
00:39:36,140 --> 00:39:38,541
evening high school.

705
00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:40,543
Oh, I can't let me.

706
00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:44,047
Do you know the evening
high school is with Excel

707
00:39:44,348 --> 00:39:47,350
Excel Flex and that's located at a school.

708
00:39:47,651 --> 00:39:49,719
Oh okay. Yes.

709
00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:51,421
So so. So.

710
00:39:51,422 --> 00:39:53,456
They would have access to that.

711
00:39:53,457 --> 00:39:57,961
So they have access to the health room
in the evenings at evening high school.

712
00:39:57,962 --> 00:39:58,895
That's a question.

713
00:39:58,896 --> 00:40:00,864
Yes to my knowledge.

714
00:40:00,865 --> 00:40:03,066
And I see Doctor Prince nodding yes.

715
00:40:03,067 --> 00:40:04,000
Yes okay.

716
00:40:05,669 --> 00:40:08,671
Adult
education do they have a health room.

717
00:40:11,409 --> 00:40:12,809
Specialist

718
00:40:12,810 --> 00:40:14,010
adult education.

719
00:40:14,011 --> 00:40:16,646
I'm not I can't answer that for sure.

720
00:40:16,647 --> 00:40:19,582
Is that considered a school or program?

721
00:40:19,583 --> 00:40:22,352
Well, the adult education is a
it's a it's a program

722
00:40:22,353 --> 00:40:26,322
that's under the alternative education,
but it's not a mainstream program

723
00:40:26,323 --> 00:40:28,324
within the schools. Correct.

724
00:40:28,325 --> 00:40:31,327
So if a student brings
medication to the school,

725
00:40:31,962 --> 00:40:34,964
is it put in a health room at that school?

726
00:40:35,065 --> 00:40:36,266
I'm not trying to trip anybody up.

727
00:40:36,267 --> 00:40:39,536
I just want us to think about the policy
that we're putting in place

728
00:40:40,805 --> 00:40:42,806
as we move forward. I'm not.

729
00:40:42,807 --> 00:40:44,407
Let me y'all y'all know I'm not trying to.

730
00:40:44,408 --> 00:40:46,609
I meant to call you
and give you ask you these questions

731
00:40:46,610 --> 00:40:48,711
earlier like I normally do,
but I just did.

732
00:40:48,712 --> 00:40:51,714
So I want us to think about that
because that came to my mind

733
00:40:51,715 --> 00:40:54,117
after reading this again this past week.

734
00:40:55,553 --> 00:40:56,186
Just think about that

735
00:40:56,187 --> 00:40:59,522
process that the walker,
just you and your team,

736
00:40:59,523 --> 00:41:02,525
what does that look look like
in case you ask, or something happens?

737
00:41:02,560 --> 00:41:03,092
Let's be clear.

738
00:41:03,093 --> 00:41:05,762
Nothing has happened. I'm not suggesting
something will happen.

739
00:41:05,763 --> 00:41:10,433
I just want us to be thoughtful
in when we present these policies,

740
00:41:11,836 --> 00:41:14,070
to, to, to put in place.

741
00:41:14,071 --> 00:41:17,540
And so that really so that's
that was my only question.

742
00:41:17,541 --> 00:41:18,641
Those are my questions. Thank you.

743
00:41:18,642 --> 00:41:21,644
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

744
00:41:22,012 --> 00:41:25,014
All right.

745
00:41:25,216 --> 00:41:28,151
Any other Commissioner Moore?

746
00:41:28,152 --> 00:41:31,020
In addition to the question
about medications

747
00:41:31,021 --> 00:41:34,090
and the access to health room,
there's also the whole idea of who

748
00:41:34,091 --> 00:41:37,260
the designated people are in
those areas as well.

749
00:41:37,261 --> 00:41:41,164
If there's not a nurse there to help
with the medications, it does give us

750
00:41:41,165 --> 00:41:44,167
the opportunity of there
being a designated person.

751
00:41:44,268 --> 00:41:47,237
I'm not saying there are not
and not really asking.

752
00:41:47,238 --> 00:41:48,972
I'm just saying the same thing.

753
00:41:48,973 --> 00:41:50,874
Commissioner
Devine is saying we need to look at

754
00:41:50,875 --> 00:41:54,377
how that works out at each place
logistically to make sure.

755
00:41:54,678 --> 00:41:55,211
Because when we have

756
00:41:55,212 --> 00:41:59,282
that kind of mandatory language that,
you know, I don't want us to not follow

757
00:41:59,283 --> 00:42:02,252
all those procedures, that's just. Us.

758
00:42:02,453 --> 00:42:07,056
And and so I will add
that under this specific policy,

759
00:42:07,391 --> 00:42:10,059
if there was a student who presented

760
00:42:10,060 --> 00:42:13,396
at one of those alternate locations, then

761
00:42:14,398 --> 00:42:15,899
measures will be taken to make sure

762
00:42:15,900 --> 00:42:18,902
that a staff member in the health room
would be accessible.

763
00:42:19,203 --> 00:42:21,271
So there is that.

764
00:42:21,272 --> 00:42:24,240
And and I hear you
all that, you know, we need

765
00:42:24,508 --> 00:42:28,111
we need to be mindful of, you know, making
sure that that is available.

766
00:42:28,312 --> 00:42:32,715
But under this particular policy,
we would have notice

767
00:42:32,716 --> 00:42:36,719
and we would make arrangements
to make sure that all needs were met.

768
00:42:38,322 --> 00:42:39,656
Thank you, Commissioner Wesson.

769
00:42:39,657 --> 00:42:40,957
Thank you, Commissioner Moore.

770
00:42:40,958 --> 00:42:43,459
Yes, my question is this,

771
00:42:43,460 --> 00:42:47,063
thinking of some of the high schools
and how large the facility is?

772
00:42:47,831 --> 00:42:52,335
If I had a child who needed an EpiPen
and it was all the way in the office,

773
00:42:52,336 --> 00:42:56,506
and somebody had to go and bring it, this
that's included in this, correct?

774
00:42:58,175 --> 00:43:01,110
Or can my child
have it in their purse or pocket?

775
00:43:01,111 --> 00:43:03,880
So under your premise,

776
00:43:03,881 --> 00:43:08,685
if that child had a prescription,
then arrangements would be made

777
00:43:08,686 --> 00:43:13,389
under that child specific plan
to accommodate the child.

778
00:43:14,191 --> 00:43:17,327
This is not the emergency life
saving medication

779
00:43:17,328 --> 00:43:19,228
that would be a little bit different.

780
00:43:19,229 --> 00:43:19,829
Got you.

781
00:43:19,830 --> 00:43:23,967
So yes, I was just going to say
they should have their own medication,

782
00:43:23,968 --> 00:43:25,635
except there would be a plan for that.

783
00:43:25,636 --> 00:43:29,038
And to go back to what was stated
in regards to our specialized schools.

784
00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:30,373
I definitely hear that.

785
00:43:30,374 --> 00:43:32,609
So we will make sure
that that is in place.

786
00:43:32,610 --> 00:43:35,044
There
absolutely has to be a structure in place

787
00:43:35,045 --> 00:43:38,147
for any sort of response
to any health concerns where

788
00:43:38,148 --> 00:43:41,217
there are students,
so I'm confident that that is in place.

789
00:43:41,218 --> 00:43:42,952
But to call it a health. Room.

790
00:43:42,953 --> 00:43:44,454
To make sure is defined as such.

791
00:43:44,455 --> 00:43:48,091
And then that we have the designations
or the designees that there's five,

792
00:43:48,392 --> 00:43:50,893
we will ensure that that happens
for our specialized schools.

793
00:43:53,430 --> 00:43:54,797
Thank you.

794
00:43:54,798 --> 00:43:57,200
Miss Rivers, Commissioner Bishop.

795
00:43:57,201 --> 00:43:59,969
It's not a question,
just a point of discussion here.

796
00:43:59,970 --> 00:44:02,939
You know, when I read the statement,

797
00:44:02,940 --> 00:44:06,909
students might bring medication to school
to take during the school day.

798
00:44:06,910 --> 00:44:10,680
Must be must have written parent
or legal guardian.

799
00:44:10,914 --> 00:44:12,882
Permission to take the medication.

800
00:44:12,883 --> 00:44:16,786
This is critical because a lot of kids
can think, you know, if I just take

801
00:44:16,787 --> 00:44:19,789
a goodie powder, a bag of aspirin

802
00:44:20,290 --> 00:44:23,159
and I put it in my pocket, it's okay.

803
00:44:23,160 --> 00:44:26,162
But I want to make sure that
this administration, the school district,

804
00:44:26,530 --> 00:44:29,532
is making it known that you must have

805
00:44:30,300 --> 00:44:35,004
a permission
from a mission statement from your parents

806
00:44:35,339 --> 00:44:39,542
and let your school know
that you have that slip, right,

807
00:44:40,077 --> 00:44:43,379
because that that could wound up
being a violation

808
00:44:43,380 --> 00:44:47,283
of our code of them having, medication

809
00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:51,120
without a, not a prescription,
but a permission slip. So,

810
00:44:52,289 --> 00:44:53,723
how do we ensure that.

811
00:44:53,724 --> 00:44:56,459
I guess that's what the question
I want to bring forth.

812
00:44:56,460 --> 00:45:02,331
How do we ensure that, parents are aware,
as it began in our school district,

813
00:45:02,332 --> 00:45:07,036
correct, that we inform all our parents
and all our community members.

814
00:45:07,738 --> 00:45:12,809
So, yeah, we probably could develop
a communication plan around this policy.

815
00:45:13,277 --> 00:45:14,644
Okay,

816
00:45:14,645 --> 00:45:16,846
so this whole matter,
you said much better not.

817
00:45:16,847 --> 00:45:18,948
Thank you.

818
00:45:18,949 --> 00:45:20,583
Thank you. Chair.

819
00:45:20,584 --> 00:45:21,317
Thank thank you.

820
00:45:21,318 --> 00:45:21,884
Commissioner Bishop.

821
00:45:21,885 --> 00:45:24,887
Any other questions or comments?

822
00:45:25,389 --> 00:45:25,755
All right.

823
00:45:25,756 --> 00:45:27,890
We have a motion before us,
so I will call for the vote.

824
00:45:27,891 --> 00:45:29,792
All in favor, say aye.

825
00:45:29,793 --> 00:45:31,728
Any opposed? Say no.

826
00:45:31,729 --> 00:45:31,994
All right.

827
00:45:31,995 --> 00:45:33,429
The ayes have it unanimously.

828
00:45:33,430 --> 00:45:35,131
We'll move on to 8.02.

829
00:45:35,132 --> 00:45:40,236
Administrative rule gel CD
or assisting students with medications.

830
00:45:40,771 --> 00:45:42,772
Miss calls. All right.

831
00:45:42,773 --> 00:45:46,142
The administration is presenting
the administrative rule for policy jails

832
00:45:46,176 --> 00:45:49,245
CD assisting students with medications.

833
00:45:49,246 --> 00:45:53,483
The changes we outlined at the principal
will develop a list of trained school

834
00:45:53,484 --> 00:45:57,920
staff that school nurse may utilize,
should assistance be needed with students.

835
00:45:57,921 --> 00:45:59,989
Medication. This is an information item.

836
00:46:01,558 --> 00:46:03,693
Information
item only, so we don't need to approve it.

837
00:46:03,694 --> 00:46:07,163
But obviously if anybody has any comments
or questions for Miss Coles,

838
00:46:07,931 --> 00:46:10,933
you are welcome to ask or make them now.

839
00:46:11,769 --> 00:46:14,470
And if we're members, all right,

840
00:46:14,471 --> 00:46:17,473
we'll move on to 8.03.

841
00:46:17,508 --> 00:46:19,242
Second reading of policy J.

842
00:46:19,243 --> 00:46:22,245
Lcda individual health care plans.

843
00:46:22,446 --> 00:46:24,747
Miss Coles, thank you.

844
00:46:24,748 --> 00:46:27,717
The administration recommends
second reading approval for policy.

845
00:46:27,718 --> 00:46:31,921
JL kda individual health care plans AHP.

846
00:46:32,956 --> 00:46:35,725
This is a new policy that outlines
how the district used to provide students

847
00:46:35,726 --> 00:46:37,026
with specific health care needs

848
00:46:37,027 --> 00:46:40,096
with an individual health care plan
that addresses those health care needs

849
00:46:40,097 --> 00:46:43,099
during the school day
and at school sponsored events.

850
00:46:43,133 --> 00:46:46,135
The administration still recommends.

851
00:46:46,236 --> 00:46:47,170
This is second reading.

852
00:46:47,171 --> 00:46:49,071
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

853
00:46:49,072 --> 00:46:50,072
What's the pleasure of the board

854
00:46:51,642 --> 00:46:52,508
for approval?

855
00:46:52,509 --> 00:46:53,376
Second.

856
00:46:53,377 --> 00:46:56,012
I got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Devine.

857
00:46:56,013 --> 00:46:58,981
Any questions or discussion?

858
00:46:58,982 --> 00:47:00,750
Commissioner Moore and.

859
00:47:00,751 --> 00:47:02,919
Kind of making the assumption that

860
00:47:02,920 --> 00:47:06,255
because of this is the individual
health care plans, this might be where

861
00:47:06,256 --> 00:47:07,757
we would take care
of some of those things,

862
00:47:07,758 --> 00:47:10,760
like we talked about earlier
with medicines being available.

863
00:47:11,528 --> 00:47:15,865
If we know that, especially
if a child has a prescription or,

864
00:47:16,800 --> 00:47:19,335
and a specific illness
that needs to be addressed,

865
00:47:19,336 --> 00:47:22,371
then this is the policy in which
that would be spelled out.

866
00:47:24,641 --> 00:47:25,441
Thank you, Commissioner Moore.

867
00:47:25,442 --> 00:47:28,411
Any other questions or comments?

868
00:47:29,880 --> 00:47:30,246
All right.

869
00:47:30,247 --> 00:47:31,414
We've got a motion before us.

870
00:47:31,415 --> 00:47:34,417
I will call for the vote.

871
00:47:34,685 --> 00:47:35,351
All in favor?

872
00:47:35,352 --> 00:47:36,552
Sorry.

873
00:47:36,553 --> 00:47:37,920
All in favor say aye.

874
00:47:37,921 --> 00:47:40,022
Aye. Any opposed? Say no.

875
00:47:40,023 --> 00:47:40,256
All right.

876
00:47:40,257 --> 00:47:42,358
The ayes have it unanimously. Six. Oh.

877
00:47:42,359 --> 00:47:46,195
We'll move on to 8.0
for administrative rule J

878
00:47:46,196 --> 00:47:50,333
l kDa for individual health care plans.

879
00:47:51,034 --> 00:47:52,935
This is information
item presented by Miss Coles.

880
00:47:54,438 --> 00:47:55,271
The administration

881
00:47:55,272 --> 00:48:00,877
is with any administrative rule for policy
JL kda individual health care plans. HP.

882
00:48:01,411 --> 00:48:03,079
This is an information item.

883
00:48:03,080 --> 00:48:05,982
However, this is a new administrative rule
accompanying the policy.

884
00:48:05,983 --> 00:48:10,920
The new policy and it provides guidelines
on developing the AHP, its contents,

885
00:48:10,921 --> 00:48:14,156
and the appropriate documentation
and signatures required for the plans.

886
00:48:17,828 --> 00:48:19,428
All right, this is information item only.

887
00:48:19,429 --> 00:48:23,266
Do any board members have any questions or
comments about this administrative rule?

888
00:48:25,202 --> 00:48:25,835
All right.

889
00:48:25,836 --> 00:48:29,372
We will move on to second
reading of policy j

890
00:48:29,373 --> 00:48:33,342
l CDB use of life sea life
saving medications.

891
00:48:33,343 --> 00:48:35,111
Miss calls.

892
00:48:35,112 --> 00:48:37,947
The administration recommends
second reading approval for policy

893
00:48:37,948 --> 00:48:41,550
JLC db use of life saving medication.

894
00:48:42,619 --> 00:48:45,288
The administration so recommends.

895
00:48:45,289 --> 00:48:46,188
This is second reading.

896
00:48:46,189 --> 00:48:47,990
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

897
00:48:47,991 --> 00:48:50,760
What's the pleasure of the board.
Move for approval?

898
00:48:50,761 --> 00:48:54,397
Second, got a motion by Commissioner West
and second, by Commissioner Devine.

899
00:48:54,731 --> 00:48:56,132
Any questions or discussion?

900
00:49:00,203 --> 00:49:01,771
Commissioner vine.

901
00:49:01,772 --> 00:49:02,672
General question.

902
00:49:02,673 --> 00:49:05,308
And I know
you told us at the first reading,

903
00:49:05,309 --> 00:49:08,444
why are we bringing these policies forward
again?

904
00:49:08,712 --> 00:49:12,782
There's something in state law change
or something that we needed to do

905
00:49:12,783 --> 00:49:16,085
as a organization to implement these?

906
00:49:16,653 --> 00:49:19,322
Just general question why don't we?

907
00:49:19,323 --> 00:49:22,358
So are you talking about the entire group
or just specifically?

908
00:49:22,359 --> 00:49:27,396
So just for the most part, all of these
have been state law changes or,

909
00:49:28,598 --> 00:49:30,066
over the last couple of years.

910
00:49:30,067 --> 00:49:32,435
We are catching up. Okay.

911
00:49:32,436 --> 00:49:34,103
Thank you. Thank you. Mr..

912
00:49:34,104 --> 00:49:34,904
Thank you, Commissioner Devine.

913
00:49:34,905 --> 00:49:37,907
Any other questions?

914
00:49:37,908 --> 00:49:38,174
All right.

915
00:49:38,175 --> 00:49:39,608
I'll call for the vote.

916
00:49:39,609 --> 00:49:41,477
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

917
00:49:41,478 --> 00:49:43,679
Any opposed? Say no.

918
00:49:43,680 --> 00:49:45,748
The ayes have it unanimously. Six. Oh.

919
00:49:45,749 --> 00:49:47,383
We'll move on to 8.06.

920
00:49:47,384 --> 00:49:50,386
Second reading of policy JL, CDC,

921
00:49:50,687 --> 00:49:53,222
food allergies and special dietary needs.

922
00:49:53,223 --> 00:49:53,789
Miss calls.

923
00:49:54,858 --> 00:49:58,427
The administration recommends second
reading approval for policy JL,

924
00:49:58,528 --> 00:50:01,831
CDC, food allergies
and special dietary needs.

925
00:50:02,699 --> 00:50:05,501
This policy addresses potentially life
threatening allergic reactions

926
00:50:05,502 --> 00:50:06,702
to certain foods to ensure

927
00:50:06,703 --> 00:50:09,939
students needs are responded
to any rapid, effective manner,

928
00:50:09,940 --> 00:50:13,576
as well as protecting students participate
safely in all school activities

929
00:50:14,077 --> 00:50:16,679
the administration so recommends.

930
00:50:16,680 --> 00:50:17,813
All right. This is second reading.

931
00:50:17,814 --> 00:50:19,949
You've heard the pledge,
the recommendation of the administration.

932
00:50:19,950 --> 00:50:22,785
What's the pleasure of the. Board
move for approval.

933
00:50:22,786 --> 00:50:26,022
Second, got a motion by Commissioner
Morris, seconded by Commissioner Weston.

934
00:50:26,023 --> 00:50:29,025
Any questions or comments
from board members?

935
00:50:30,761 --> 00:50:32,762
Is that a Commissioner Wissink.

936
00:50:32,763 --> 00:50:34,230
Looking at the policy?

937
00:50:34,231 --> 00:50:37,233
It says here that it should be done.

938
00:50:38,835 --> 00:50:42,238
Letting the students know
or the school know immediately

939
00:50:42,239 --> 00:50:46,042
upon entry into the school or immediately
thereafter.

940
00:50:46,410 --> 00:50:49,478
For students
previously diagnosed with an allergy

941
00:50:49,913 --> 00:50:54,083
and should be done immediately
for students already enrolled

942
00:50:54,351 --> 00:50:56,552
who are newly diagnosed,

943
00:50:56,553 --> 00:51:00,289
how are we making sure that that
information is being shared?

944
00:51:02,526 --> 00:51:04,994
With, with it?

945
00:51:04,995 --> 00:51:07,096
It says prior to entry,

946
00:51:07,097 --> 00:51:10,533
so do we have something in writing
or something that we share

947
00:51:10,801 --> 00:51:14,303
with parents when they're enrolling
their students into schools?

948
00:51:14,504 --> 00:51:16,972
So there was a section

949
00:51:16,973 --> 00:51:19,675
that was added to the policy, that talked

950
00:51:19,676 --> 00:51:22,678
about the instructions for parents
or guardians as they come through.

951
00:51:23,280 --> 00:51:26,715
So it gives instructions
about providing the dietary request

952
00:51:26,716 --> 00:51:29,718
to complete meal accommodations
and those forms for that.

953
00:51:29,920 --> 00:51:30,553
Okay.

954
00:51:30,554 --> 00:51:35,157
And that is passed on to kitchen staff
and after school programs

955
00:51:35,158 --> 00:51:38,160
so that they won't have the peanut butter
or the nuts or.

956
00:51:38,462 --> 00:51:39,095
Yes, right.

957
00:51:39,096 --> 00:51:42,098
So everybody who touches that child
will be a part,

958
00:51:43,200 --> 00:51:47,369
be a part of the team that develops
the plan for that particular child.

959
00:51:47,370 --> 00:51:49,438
So that includes food services.

960
00:51:49,439 --> 00:51:51,407
That team is absolutely wonderful.

961
00:51:51,408 --> 00:51:55,211
And, and, working with the school staff

962
00:51:55,545 --> 00:51:58,547
to make sure that those
dietary needs are met.

963
00:51:59,015 --> 00:51:59,415
Okay.

964
00:52:00,750 --> 00:52:01,650
Question.

965
00:52:01,651 --> 00:52:03,719
Thank you. Commissioner Weston.

966
00:52:03,720 --> 00:52:04,920
Commissioner Hersey.

967
00:52:04,921 --> 00:52:07,890
Just offered just for new information.

968
00:52:07,891 --> 00:52:11,060
Is there a reason
that there was a strike out on page

969
00:52:11,061 --> 00:52:14,063
two about the, signs being posted?

970
00:52:14,264 --> 00:52:17,266
Yes. The reason that that took place. So,

971
00:52:17,868 --> 00:52:20,236
that was we addressed
that for first reading.

972
00:52:20,237 --> 00:52:21,370
This was revisions

973
00:52:21,371 --> 00:52:25,241
were also made to that section,
with the list, with the bulletin items.

974
00:52:25,742 --> 00:52:29,044
And those were removed
so that not to overtly identify

975
00:52:29,045 --> 00:52:32,081
a student's disability
or segregate them from.

976
00:52:32,616 --> 00:52:34,083
Because of that disability.

977
00:52:34,084 --> 00:52:38,020
So the accommodations are included in the
AHP and didn't need to be having

978
00:52:38,021 --> 00:52:41,056
the students singled out
or bringing attention to them.

979
00:52:41,057 --> 00:52:44,059
So that's why those were removed.

980
00:52:46,730 --> 00:52:48,464
Any other questions?

981
00:52:48,465 --> 00:52:51,467
Comments?

982
00:52:52,135 --> 00:52:53,836
All right.

983
00:52:53,837 --> 00:52:55,771
I'll call for the vote.

984
00:52:55,772 --> 00:52:57,206
All in favor, say aye.

985
00:52:57,207 --> 00:52:59,041
Aye. Any opposed? Say no.

986
00:53:00,243 --> 00:53:00,943
The ayes have it.

987
00:53:00,944 --> 00:53:05,281
It's six zero for second reading of Lcdc.

988
00:53:05,282 --> 00:53:06,949
We'll move on to 8.07.

989
00:53:06,950 --> 00:53:12,388
Second reading of policy
JL c g seizure safe schools.

990
00:53:13,590 --> 00:53:15,057
All right.

991
00:53:15,058 --> 00:53:17,193
The administration recommends
second reading approval

992
00:53:17,194 --> 00:53:20,863
for policy JL kg seizure safe schools.

993
00:53:21,464 --> 00:53:24,934
This is a new policy that focuses on
students with epilepsy and the appropriate

994
00:53:24,935 --> 00:53:28,437
seizure training program
that the staff should complete annually.

995
00:53:28,438 --> 00:53:32,041
That includes recognition of the signs
and symptoms of a seizure,

996
00:53:32,209 --> 00:53:33,676
as well as the appropriate response

997
00:53:33,677 --> 00:53:36,679
and administration
of prescribed seizure medications.

998
00:53:36,880 --> 00:53:39,548
The administration still recommends.

999
00:53:39,549 --> 00:53:41,383
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1000
00:53:41,384 --> 00:53:43,886
What's the pleasure of the board
move for approval?

1001
00:53:43,887 --> 00:53:46,188
Second, we've got a motion by Commissioner

1002
00:53:46,189 --> 00:53:48,357
Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1003
00:53:48,358 --> 00:53:51,360
Any questions or discussion?

1004
00:53:56,333 --> 00:53:57,132
All right.

1005
00:53:57,133 --> 00:53:57,967
I'll call for the vote.

1006
00:53:57,968 --> 00:54:00,869
All in favor,
say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say no.

1007
00:54:02,239 --> 00:54:02,471
All right.

1008
00:54:02,472 --> 00:54:04,440
The ayes have it unanimously. Six.

1009
00:54:04,441 --> 00:54:07,710
Oh a vote for second reading of JLC. CG.

1010
00:54:08,378 --> 00:54:10,246
We move to thank you, miss.

1011
00:54:10,247 --> 00:54:13,249
Calls to the Office of Operations.

1012
00:54:13,350 --> 00:54:17,753
Second reading of policy
for Naming facilities presented by Mr.

1013
00:54:17,754 --> 00:54:20,756
Seaman.

1014
00:54:26,863 --> 00:54:28,931
Mr. chair, members of the board.

1015
00:54:28,932 --> 00:54:31,567
Superintendent Walker. Good evening.

1016
00:54:31,568 --> 00:54:33,602
The administration recommends second

1017
00:54:33,603 --> 00:54:36,772
reading the passage of naming facilities
policy.

1018
00:54:36,773 --> 00:54:42,244
F the only change from the first reading
was the inclusion of events

1019
00:54:42,545 --> 00:54:45,547
to be named.

1020
00:54:46,783 --> 00:54:47,316
Thank you, Mr.

1021
00:54:47,317 --> 00:54:49,585
Seaman. You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1022
00:54:49,586 --> 00:54:51,720
What's the pleasure of the board?

1023
00:54:51,721 --> 00:54:52,921
Move for approval.

1024
00:54:52,922 --> 00:54:56,992
I got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Weston.

1025
00:54:56,993 --> 00:54:59,762
Questions or comments? Mr.
Commissioner Bishop.

1026
00:54:59,763 --> 00:55:00,529
Thank you so much.

1027
00:55:00,530 --> 00:55:03,532
Mr.. Seaman.

1028
00:55:03,900 --> 00:55:05,734
When when we begin

1029
00:55:05,735 --> 00:55:09,204
to expound upon what gets the naming,

1030
00:55:10,173 --> 00:55:11,807
rights of something,

1031
00:55:11,808 --> 00:55:15,477
does it does
it stays still as naming rights?

1032
00:55:15,478 --> 00:55:16,945
It doesn't become naming.

1033
00:55:16,946 --> 00:55:20,549
I mean, naming facilities
don't become naming rights as a policy

1034
00:55:21,051 --> 00:55:24,553
because I know you expounded
abundant upon it,

1035
00:55:25,121 --> 00:55:28,123
being facilities, events are,

1036
00:55:28,491 --> 00:55:30,659
distinct space. Right.

1037
00:55:30,660 --> 00:55:33,862
But when you when you add it, events
did not change

1038
00:55:33,863 --> 00:55:36,865
the title of the policy.

1039
00:55:37,734 --> 00:55:40,836
That's a great point over
bring though we could change that name.

1040
00:55:41,304 --> 00:55:44,306
Would you like to read, naming facilities
and events?

1041
00:55:45,075 --> 00:55:48,077
You know,
I just bring into consideration what

1042
00:55:48,945 --> 00:55:51,947
may incorporate everything that's included

1043
00:55:52,282 --> 00:55:55,284
now that you have put events right.

1044
00:55:55,752 --> 00:55:59,421
So we can do is you can approve it with,

1045
00:56:00,357 --> 00:56:03,525
authority for us to come up
with a good name for this policy.

1046
00:56:03,793 --> 00:56:04,893
Okay?

1047
00:56:04,894 --> 00:56:07,796
And yes, we will try to be all
encompassing with the name.

1048
00:56:08,998 --> 00:56:10,899
You and Chairman Almanack.

1049
00:56:10,900 --> 00:56:12,067
So thanks so much, Ben.

1050
00:56:12,068 --> 00:56:15,070
And I like that, I really do.

1051
00:56:17,607 --> 00:56:19,608
Want to ask two more questions, chair,
if you don't mind.

1052
00:56:19,609 --> 00:56:20,843
Of course.

1053
00:56:20,844 --> 00:56:25,381
With the event name
naming opportunity, it's the same.

1054
00:56:25,382 --> 00:56:27,783
And does
that really have to come to the board,

1055
00:56:27,784 --> 00:56:31,120
or can it be something that stays
at the administration level?

1056
00:56:32,222 --> 00:56:35,190
I think if we want to remain consistent,

1057
00:56:35,725 --> 00:56:38,794
with naming facilities and events,
then it should follow the same process.

1058
00:56:38,795 --> 00:56:41,563
Okay, good.

1059
00:56:41,564 --> 00:56:44,566
And then.

1060
00:56:44,601 --> 00:56:45,934
When they say events. Right.

1061
00:56:45,935 --> 00:56:49,071
I think if something happens tragically.

1062
00:56:49,072 --> 00:56:52,574
Right,
and they want to do a fundraising event,

1063
00:56:53,643 --> 00:56:55,177
we have to go through a 30 day cut.

1064
00:56:55,178 --> 00:56:58,514
I think it says that the committee
shall solicit and collect

1065
00:56:59,048 --> 00:57:01,083
proposed names for the community through

1066
00:57:02,919 --> 00:57:05,487
a publicly announced process,

1067
00:57:05,488 --> 00:57:07,756
including a defined submission period

1068
00:57:07,757 --> 00:57:10,759
of no less than 30 calendar days.

1069
00:57:11,327 --> 00:57:16,231
If there's something tragic that happens
and they want to do a fundraising event

1070
00:57:16,232 --> 00:57:19,268
to help, do we have to really go through a
30 day calendar?

1071
00:57:19,269 --> 00:57:22,271
It cannot be suspended by this board

1072
00:57:22,772 --> 00:57:26,108
so that we can honor the person or honor
the family.

1073
00:57:26,676 --> 00:57:29,211
But I'll let, Attorney Richardson

1074
00:57:29,212 --> 00:57:32,381
comment on the
the specifics of suspending it.

1075
00:57:32,382 --> 00:57:35,751
But I think typically in a situation
like that, you would just

1076
00:57:35,752 --> 00:57:39,488
do the do the event honoring
so you wouldn't

1077
00:57:39,489 --> 00:57:42,491
name the event after the person
that you would have an event.

1078
00:57:42,525 --> 00:57:45,661
Yeah, it would be in honor of whoever
the person was.

1079
00:57:45,662 --> 00:57:48,831
I think that would be the most effective
way to proceed.

1080
00:57:48,998 --> 00:57:49,331
Okay.

1081
00:57:50,333 --> 00:57:51,099
That Richard may.

1082
00:57:51,100 --> 00:57:51,300
Have.

1083
00:57:51,301 --> 00:57:54,870
So I would just add that I think that's
separate and distinct from this policy.

1084
00:57:55,338 --> 00:57:59,041
So if they're if they wanted
to have an event or a fundraiser

1085
00:57:59,042 --> 00:58:04,079
honoring someone would have a process to
to use the facility we just use,

1086
00:58:04,080 --> 00:58:08,016
we would go that route instead of actually
trying to name the event,

1087
00:58:09,219 --> 00:58:10,085
after someone.

1088
00:58:10,086 --> 00:58:12,788
So I think I see that differently

1089
00:58:12,789 --> 00:58:15,791
than the anything
that would fall under this policy.

1090
00:58:15,859 --> 00:58:19,328
Well, I appreciate that because, you know,
if this prevails

1091
00:58:19,729 --> 00:58:23,065
and goes into action, people need to know
the difference between the two.

1092
00:58:23,066 --> 00:58:25,701
So thank you so much. Thank you.

1093
00:58:25,702 --> 00:58:26,335
Thank you, Mr.

1094
00:58:26,336 --> 00:58:28,837
Bishop. Any other questions or comments,

1095
00:58:28,838 --> 00:58:30,973
Mr. Commissioner? Divine.

1096
00:58:30,974 --> 00:58:35,010
So I think under the rule it talks
about the eligibility requirements

1097
00:58:35,011 --> 00:58:36,144
which deal with,

1098
00:58:38,114 --> 00:58:39,815
for example, employees.

1099
00:58:39,816 --> 00:58:45,120
Nothing could be named after employee,
whether deceased or living for five years.

1100
00:58:45,421 --> 00:58:48,390
Is that consistent
with the current policy?

1101
00:58:50,159 --> 00:58:52,861
The employee section is. Yes.

1102
00:58:52,862 --> 00:58:57,866
I believe we have made the change for,
for board members to reflect the same.

1103
00:58:58,134 --> 00:58:58,500
Leave it.

1104
00:58:58,501 --> 00:59:01,169
The original was two years
for board members.

1105
00:59:01,170 --> 00:59:03,238
It was five years for employees. Okay.

1106
00:59:03,239 --> 00:59:04,873
We change it to.

1107
00:59:04,874 --> 00:59:06,475
So everybody's five years.
Across the board.

1108
00:59:06,476 --> 00:59:07,709
Everyone is five years now.

1109
00:59:07,710 --> 00:59:10,712
So that's
so that's the that's the change okay.

1110
00:59:10,980 --> 00:59:13,849
Oh, that's a change I'm sorry. Thank you.

1111
00:59:13,850 --> 00:59:14,216
Thank you.

1112
00:59:14,217 --> 00:59:14,850
Commissioner Devine.

1113
00:59:14,851 --> 00:59:17,819
Any other questions or comments.

1114
00:59:18,154 --> 00:59:19,221
All right I'll call for the vote.

1115
00:59:19,222 --> 00:59:22,224
All in favor, say aye.

1116
00:59:22,225 --> 00:59:24,192
Any opposed? Say no.

1117
00:59:24,193 --> 00:59:27,195
The ayes have it unanimously,

1118
00:59:27,730 --> 00:59:29,131
and we'll move on to 9.02.

1119
00:59:29,132 --> 00:59:32,100
Administrative rule
for our naming facilities, Mr.

1120
00:59:32,101 --> 00:59:34,636
Seaman. Like Mr. Chairman.

1121
00:59:34,637 --> 00:59:35,470
Same issue here.

1122
00:59:35,471 --> 00:59:39,241
We included the events and to the room.

1123
00:59:42,512 --> 00:59:42,744
All right.

1124
00:59:42,745 --> 00:59:44,646
This is information item.

1125
00:59:44,647 --> 00:59:46,181
Mr. Devine has asked a question about it.

1126
00:59:46,182 --> 00:59:49,084
Was anybody else
has any other questions or comments?

1127
00:59:49,085 --> 00:59:50,852
Now's the time.

1128
00:59:50,853 --> 00:59:52,220
It was a good question, though.

1129
00:59:52,221 --> 00:59:54,056
Yeah.

1130
00:59:54,057 --> 00:59:55,791
Any questions
about the administrative rule?

1131
00:59:55,792 --> 00:59:57,392
All right.

1132
00:59:57,393 --> 01:00:00,963
So tell me about the ten year rule
when we review names again.

1133
01:00:01,864 --> 01:00:04,866
That was in the very last
part of the rule.

1134
01:00:05,602 --> 01:00:08,837
I remember
reading something towards the end.

1135
01:00:08,838 --> 01:00:11,340
I don't remember.

1136
01:00:11,341 --> 01:00:11,974
Many.

1137
01:00:11,975 --> 01:00:13,308
Agreements of this nature

1138
01:00:13,309 --> 01:00:16,311
should not exceed ten years in length,
and will be presented to the board

1139
01:00:16,312 --> 01:00:17,212
for final approval.

1140
01:00:17,213 --> 01:00:18,914
This on the temporary naming agreements

1141
01:00:18,915 --> 01:00:21,917
for monetary contributions
or consideration.

1142
01:00:22,018 --> 01:00:25,687
That is, a part a recognition
of capital project contributions.

1143
01:00:26,022 --> 01:00:29,224
So if a, let's say Coca
Cola comes in, donates

1144
01:00:29,425 --> 01:00:33,328
X amount of money to a team
or to the district, they can

1145
01:00:33,329 --> 01:00:36,932
then ask for naming rights for a facility
for ten years.

1146
01:00:37,100 --> 01:00:39,001
They didn't want to extend it
in perpetuity.

1147
01:00:39,002 --> 01:00:41,203
Gotcha.
Very good. Thank you. Thank you. Mr..

1148
01:00:42,205 --> 01:00:43,105
Thank you, Commissioner Devine.

1149
01:00:43,106 --> 01:00:44,940
Any other questions?

1150
01:00:44,941 --> 01:00:45,607
Thank you, Mr.

1151
01:00:45,608 --> 01:00:47,876
Seaman.

1152
01:00:47,877 --> 01:00:49,745
We'll move on to the consent agenda.

1153
01:00:49,746 --> 01:00:53,215
We have two items tonight, 10.01,
the minutes from the regular meeting

1154
01:00:53,216 --> 01:00:56,985
on September 8th, 2026 and 10.0 2nd

1155
01:00:56,986 --> 01:00:59,988
August 2026 financial report.

1156
01:01:00,923 --> 01:01:04,593
So, anybody, want to pull anything
from the consent agenda?

1157
01:01:05,495 --> 01:01:06,595
Yes, sir.

1158
01:01:06,596 --> 01:01:09,598
All right, then, I'll,
can we get a motion.

1159
01:01:10,166 --> 01:01:12,267
Move for approval for the consent agenda?

1160
01:01:12,268 --> 01:01:16,271
Second, I got a motion by Commissioner
West and seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1161
01:01:17,340 --> 01:01:18,373
I will call for the vote.

1162
01:01:18,374 --> 01:01:20,709
All in favor, say aye.

1163
01:01:20,710 --> 01:01:22,411
Any opposed? Say no.

1164
01:01:22,412 --> 01:01:22,711
All right.

1165
01:01:22,712 --> 01:01:25,681
The ayes have it unanimously.

1166
01:01:26,215 --> 01:01:28,050
We'll now move on to 11.01.

1167
01:01:28,051 --> 01:01:30,152
Create middle school international trip.

1168
01:01:30,153 --> 01:01:33,755
Capitals of the British Isles
Summer 2028, presented by Doctor

1169
01:01:33,756 --> 01:01:36,758
Mathis.

1170
01:01:46,869 --> 01:01:49,771
Good afternoon,
Chairman Lumet, Board of School.

1171
01:01:49,772 --> 01:01:52,107
Commissioners and Doctor Walker.

1172
01:01:53,342 --> 01:01:55,977
The administration recommends approval

1173
01:01:55,978 --> 01:01:59,214
for the following international field
trip, as indicated.

1174
01:01:59,549 --> 01:02:02,551
For Creighton Middle School
to the capitals.

1175
01:02:02,618 --> 01:02:06,555
Of the British Isles
in the summer of 2028.

1176
01:02:06,989 --> 01:02:08,090
The administration.

1177
01:02:08,091 --> 01:02:10,959
So recommends.

1178
01:02:10,960 --> 01:02:12,894
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1179
01:02:12,895 --> 01:02:14,396
What's the pleasure of the board.

1180
01:02:14,397 --> 01:02:16,298
Move. For approval? Second.

1181
01:02:16,299 --> 01:02:19,367
We've got a motion by Commissioner
Hershey, seconded by Commissioner Weston.

1182
01:02:19,769 --> 01:02:22,771
Any comments or questions from the board?

1183
01:02:23,206 --> 01:02:24,606
Commissioner Devine. Thank you.

1184
01:02:24,607 --> 01:02:27,309
Just as we've done in years past,
we want to ensure

1185
01:02:27,310 --> 01:02:30,312
that all of our students are safe
as well as my staff.

1186
01:02:31,080 --> 01:02:34,216
Will you all bring this
back to the board's attention

1187
01:02:34,217 --> 01:02:39,788
before leaving to make sure that the world
hasn't gone crazy or anything?

1188
01:02:39,789 --> 01:02:43,692
That's that's, you know, that this area
is going to be safe for safe travel.

1189
01:02:44,293 --> 01:02:45,694
Yes. Okay.

1190
01:02:45,695 --> 01:02:49,197
Again, this trip is scheduled for 2028.

1191
01:02:49,198 --> 01:02:49,698
Correct.

1192
01:02:49,699 --> 01:02:53,034
And so if they anything changes,
we will come back

1193
01:02:53,035 --> 01:02:56,138
before the board
and notify you it's unsafe.

1194
01:02:56,372 --> 01:02:56,905
Very good.

1195
01:02:56,906 --> 01:02:58,540
Thank you. Thank you. Mr..

1196
01:02:58,541 --> 01:02:59,941
Thank you, Commissioner Devine.

1197
01:02:59,942 --> 01:03:00,776
Commissioner wesson.

1198
01:03:00,777 --> 01:03:04,246
Yes. Also,
the company that you will be using,

1199
01:03:04,981 --> 01:03:08,150
they do have a guarantee of money returned
if the world changes.

1200
01:03:08,818 --> 01:03:10,919
Yes, ma'am. This trip isn't short.

1201
01:03:10,920 --> 01:03:15,090
This trip, as well as all the others
that we've taken, are short.

1202
01:03:15,992 --> 01:03:16,892
Thank you, ma'am.

1203
01:03:16,893 --> 01:03:18,527
Thank you, Commissioner
West and Commissioner Hershey.

1204
01:03:18,528 --> 01:03:20,929
I just want to say that,
this is a Doctor Walker.

1205
01:03:20,930 --> 01:03:25,534
A lot goes into planning these type
of, trips, and it is my desire

1206
01:03:25,535 --> 01:03:29,805
that all of our students in the middle and
high schools are given this opportunity.

1207
01:03:30,173 --> 01:03:33,141
And we often see that
it only comes from certain schools.

1208
01:03:33,142 --> 01:03:35,977
There was a time when we did them
as a district

1209
01:03:35,978 --> 01:03:39,414
where everyone, all students,
had an opportunity to participate.

1210
01:03:39,415 --> 01:03:43,819
So just if we're not going to make it
district wide, let's try.

1211
01:03:44,487 --> 01:03:45,687
I think it would be more

1212
01:03:45,688 --> 01:03:49,758
beneficial and efficient
if we can plan some of these as a district

1213
01:03:49,992 --> 01:03:52,794
so that the level of work is not held
so tightly

1214
01:03:52,795 --> 01:03:55,564
among each individual school.
Just something to think about

1215
01:03:55,565 --> 01:03:57,766
so that all of our students
have these opportunities.

1216
01:03:59,035 --> 01:03:59,801
Duly noted.

1217
01:03:59,802 --> 01:04:01,269
Thank you.

1218
01:04:01,270 --> 01:04:02,204
Thank you, Commissioner Hersey.

1219
01:04:02,205 --> 01:04:04,406
Another questions. Commissioner Moore.

1220
01:04:04,407 --> 01:04:09,311
Along that same lines of opportunities,
I think I know that there are efforts

1221
01:04:09,312 --> 01:04:12,714
made to see to it that, Jill,
that all the students had the opportunity

1222
01:04:12,715 --> 01:04:15,717
to raise the funds
for these kinds of activities.

1223
01:04:16,419 --> 01:04:21,223
I think for me personally, at some point
I'd like to get some information

1224
01:04:21,224 --> 01:04:23,992
about what
some of those activities are that

1225
01:04:23,993 --> 01:04:27,295
that we do for those students that we know
are going to have a particularly

1226
01:04:27,296 --> 01:04:30,298
difficult time raising the funds,
if that makes sense.

1227
01:04:30,299 --> 01:04:33,802
Not just for the trip itself,
but for their clothing

1228
01:04:33,803 --> 01:04:36,805
to go on the trip,
all those kinds of things that come along.

1229
01:04:37,740 --> 01:04:40,108
You know, I think it would help
us if we had if we could,

1230
01:04:41,110 --> 01:04:41,910
kind of let folks

1231
01:04:41,911 --> 01:04:44,913
know what it is we're doing to try
and make that available to everybody.

1232
01:04:45,748 --> 01:04:47,616
Because I know that's a difficult thing.

1233
01:04:47,617 --> 01:04:51,786
And if it's an important educational trip,
then everybody ought to be able

1234
01:04:51,787 --> 01:04:54,789
to have the opportunity to go.

1235
01:04:55,291 --> 01:04:57,158
Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Moore.

1236
01:04:57,159 --> 01:05:00,161
Any other questions or comments?

1237
01:05:01,097 --> 01:05:01,463
All right.

1238
01:05:01,464 --> 01:05:02,364
I'll call for the vote.

1239
01:05:02,365 --> 01:05:04,866
All in favor, say aye.

1240
01:05:04,867 --> 01:05:07,168
Aye. Any opposed? Say no.

1241
01:05:07,169 --> 01:05:09,504
The ayes have it unanimously. Six.

1242
01:05:09,505 --> 01:05:14,242
Oh, thank you very much, Doctor
Mathis, before we get to the next, item,

1243
01:05:14,243 --> 01:05:17,245
I'm going to, recognize that you're
welcome for a moment.

1244
01:05:18,180 --> 01:05:19,114
Thank you.

1245
01:05:19,115 --> 01:05:22,284
Mr. Chair, and appreciate, opportunity
for a point of privilege.

1246
01:05:22,285 --> 01:05:26,321
I recognize that we've had several
new staff

1247
01:05:26,322 --> 01:05:30,558
who have joined the team
over the last weeks and months.

1248
01:05:31,794 --> 01:05:33,061
And so I just wanted to make sure

1249
01:05:33,062 --> 01:05:36,231
that we took a pause
and recognize who they were.

1250
01:05:37,266 --> 01:05:40,368
In the room,
there's always, a caution in doing this

1251
01:05:40,369 --> 01:05:43,371
because inevitably
you forget someone. But,

1252
01:05:43,372 --> 01:05:46,374
I think it's important enough
just to make sure that we try to center,

1253
01:05:46,776 --> 01:05:47,309
some of these folks.

1254
01:05:47,310 --> 01:05:50,712
So I want to introduce, Sharon Young,
who's all the way

1255
01:05:50,713 --> 01:05:53,882
from the big city of Sumter,
joins us here.

1256
01:05:54,884 --> 01:05:57,252
Chester. Sorry, close to Sumter.

1257
01:05:57,253 --> 01:06:00,188
Maybe now I'm new to the area.

1258
01:06:00,189 --> 01:06:03,191
No, no, we're nearly there.

1259
01:06:03,492 --> 01:06:05,894
Okay.

1260
01:06:05,895 --> 01:06:07,162
Chester. All right.

1261
01:06:07,163 --> 01:06:08,430
Welcome. Serene.

1262
01:06:08,431 --> 01:06:12,667
And serene is our new executive
director of finance.

1263
01:06:12,902 --> 01:06:14,703
Okay. I got that right.

1264
01:06:14,704 --> 01:06:16,638
You all know the, Mr.

1265
01:06:16,639 --> 01:06:19,207
Melvin Henry,
beautiful gentleman in front there.

1266
01:06:19,208 --> 01:06:19,808
Welcome.

1267
01:06:19,809 --> 01:06:23,611
So, this debate and Melvin
is our executive director and facilities.

1268
01:06:24,447 --> 01:06:28,817
Basil Harris is in the role of chief of,
student services.

1269
01:06:29,185 --> 01:06:31,619
We have Tanya Boucher Brown.

1270
01:06:31,620 --> 01:06:34,022
She always shames me
the way that she pronounces her name,

1271
01:06:34,023 --> 01:06:35,423
because it's very fluent.

1272
01:06:35,424 --> 01:06:38,360
And I can't say it quite the way
that she says it, but I do my best.

1273
01:06:38,361 --> 01:06:42,063
And Tanya is our chief of communications.

1274
01:06:42,765 --> 01:06:46,334
David Seaman, is our chief
operating officer.

1275
01:06:46,936 --> 01:06:49,437
Me, Andre Prince, is our,

1276
01:06:49,438 --> 01:06:52,707
chief, of school
support, school performance.

1277
01:06:53,175 --> 01:06:58,079
We're Cierra and a new role as our,
chief finance officer.

1278
01:06:58,381 --> 01:06:59,914
And then we have that to consider.

1279
01:06:59,915 --> 01:07:03,018
Maker, who is, all the way from Virginia,
our new,

1280
01:07:03,452 --> 01:07:06,054
chief of innovation and technology.

1281
01:07:06,055 --> 01:07:09,758
And then behind, them
we all know Kevin passenger.

1282
01:07:10,292 --> 01:07:10,859
That too has.

1283
01:07:10,860 --> 01:07:12,727
And you're welcome.
Thank you for being here.

1284
01:07:12,728 --> 01:07:15,430
And, that Dr. Ryan Paul is here.

1285
01:07:15,431 --> 01:07:18,166
He's,
new in the role of executive director

1286
01:07:18,167 --> 01:07:22,270
and so many familiar faces,
that the Katara fa is in a new role

1287
01:07:22,271 --> 01:07:25,840
as executive director of organizational
growth and professional learning.

1288
01:07:26,042 --> 01:07:29,010
And if I did not mention your name,
charge it to my head and at my heart.

1289
01:07:29,011 --> 01:07:30,979
But I wanted to make sure

1290
01:07:30,980 --> 01:07:35,116
that, we did make space
for the acknowledgment, folks, I see,

1291
01:07:36,152 --> 01:07:39,020
Tracy Dixon, who's in a new role
as executive director of,

1292
01:07:39,021 --> 01:07:40,822
Food Nutrition, as well.

1293
01:07:40,823 --> 01:07:42,757
So thank you, Tracy, for for your work.

1294
01:07:42,758 --> 01:07:43,925
And thank to all of our staff.

1295
01:07:43,926 --> 01:07:45,927
We have a great team,

1296
01:07:45,928 --> 01:07:49,230
folks,
who are part of part of Richland one.

1297
01:07:49,231 --> 01:07:52,834
And, I think the word is out
and people know that,

1298
01:07:53,402 --> 01:07:55,904
we're no longer the best kept secret.

1299
01:07:55,905 --> 01:07:57,772
We're just striving to be our best.

1300
01:07:57,773 --> 01:08:01,342
And I believe that you don't ever
have to worry about being second

1301
01:08:01,544 --> 01:08:02,577
and being who you are.

1302
01:08:02,578 --> 01:08:04,512
And so our goal is not to be like
anybody else.

1303
01:08:04,513 --> 01:08:08,516
Our goal is to be the best original school
district one, that we can be.

1304
01:08:08,517 --> 01:08:11,352
And that takes care of everything else.
So thank you, Mr.

1305
01:08:11,353 --> 01:08:14,556
Chair, for just that opportunity
to welcome, the folks,

1306
01:08:14,824 --> 01:08:16,224
even though I got the city wrong story.

1307
01:08:16,225 --> 01:08:17,892
And I'll have that right the next time.

1308
01:08:17,893 --> 01:08:19,861
And I appreciate the the opportunity.

1309
01:08:21,464 --> 01:08:23,131
Thank you, Doctor Walker.

1310
01:08:23,132 --> 01:08:23,798
All right.

1311
01:08:23,799 --> 01:08:25,033
We'll return to the agenda.

1312
01:08:25,034 --> 01:08:27,469
We do have an executive session
agenda before us.

1313
01:08:27,470 --> 01:08:29,904
Can I get a motion
to end our executive session?

1314
01:08:29,905 --> 01:08:32,907
Move to enter executive session second.

1315
01:08:33,275 --> 01:08:33,475
All right.

1316
01:08:33,476 --> 01:08:36,744
We've got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1317
01:08:36,745 --> 01:08:39,280
Any questions or discussion?

1318
01:08:39,281 --> 01:08:41,716
All in favor say I, any opposed?

1319
01:08:41,717 --> 01:08:43,184
Say no.

1320
01:08:43,185 --> 01:08:44,953
The ayes have it unanimously.

1321
01:08:44,954 --> 01:08:48,690
We have four items tonight before us.

1322
01:08:49,391 --> 01:08:51,726
And then I've got something to say
right before we enter.

1323
01:08:51,727 --> 01:08:55,563
13.01 legal discussion regarding
settlement of pending litigation.

1324
01:08:55,898 --> 01:08:58,099
14.01 leave of absence.

1325
01:08:58,100 --> 01:09:03,605
14.02 leave of absence
and 14.03 hiring of personnel.

1326
01:09:04,039 --> 01:09:05,940
I do want to note that,

1327
01:09:05,941 --> 01:09:08,877
Commissioner Hersey is recusing herself
from all discussion

1328
01:09:08,878 --> 01:09:13,448
and voting concerning on agenda items
13.01, which is on the Executive Session

1329
01:09:13,449 --> 01:09:17,218
agenda and 15.01 on the agenda
when we return.

1330
01:09:18,020 --> 01:09:20,255
As she would have a personal interest
in the outcome of that

1331
01:09:20,256 --> 01:09:23,825
discussion, she will not participate in
or join the discussion of,

1332
01:09:24,193 --> 01:09:27,195
that matter in either executive session
or open session.

1333
01:09:27,396 --> 01:09:29,898
Nor will she, vote on it.

1334
01:09:29,899 --> 01:09:31,733
With that,
we will now enter executive session.

1335
01:09:31,734 --> 01:09:32,534
Thank you.

1336
01:09:32,535 --> 01:09:33,134
All right, we're back.

1337
01:09:33,135 --> 01:09:36,070
Can I get a motion to exit
executive session? So moved.

1338
01:09:37,139 --> 01:09:39,541
Got a motion by Commissioner Moore,
seconded by Commissioner West.

1339
01:09:39,542 --> 01:09:40,808
And exit executive session.

1340
01:09:40,809 --> 01:09:43,211
Any questions or discussion?

1341
01:09:43,212 --> 01:09:45,480
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

1342
01:09:45,481 --> 01:09:47,415
Any opposed? Say no.

1343
01:09:47,416 --> 01:09:49,083
The ayes have it with the unanimous vote.

1344
01:09:49,084 --> 01:09:50,518
We are now back in public.

1345
01:09:50,519 --> 01:09:55,423
Session 15.01 legal discussion regarding
settlement of pending litigation.

1346
01:09:55,457 --> 01:09:57,792
Commissioner Devine
thank you, Mr. Chairman.

1347
01:09:57,793 --> 01:10:00,428
Mr. chairman, at this time
I move that I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

1348
01:10:00,429 --> 01:10:03,431
Hold on I apologize.

1349
01:10:05,401 --> 01:10:07,268
I want to restate what I stated earlier.

1350
01:10:07,269 --> 01:10:08,703
Just to be on the safe side.

1351
01:10:08,704 --> 01:10:12,574
Commissioner Hersey is recusing herself
from previously

1352
01:10:12,575 --> 01:10:14,042
from any discussion of this issue,

1353
01:10:14,043 --> 01:10:17,946
and she's recusing herself from the vote
or any discussion in public of this issue.

1354
01:10:18,881 --> 01:10:21,883
As she would have a personal interest
in the outcome of that discussion.

1355
01:10:21,984 --> 01:10:25,353
She did not participate in any discussion
and will not participate in the vote.

1356
01:10:25,354 --> 01:10:29,123
And she has left
the room while we, address this issue.

1357
01:10:29,225 --> 01:10:31,559
I apologize, Commissioner
Devine. Commissioner, if I go ahead.

1358
01:10:32,661 --> 01:10:33,094
Thank you, Mr.

1359
01:10:33,095 --> 01:10:33,928
Chairman. Mr.

1360
01:10:33,929 --> 01:10:36,231
chairman, at this time,
I move that the board authors

1361
01:10:36,232 --> 01:10:40,101
that authorize litigation counsel
to settle the pending matter

1362
01:10:40,102 --> 01:10:43,104
in accordance with the terms
discussed in executive session.

1363
01:10:45,808 --> 01:10:46,708
We've got a motion.

1364
01:10:46,709 --> 01:10:48,810
Do we have a second?

1365
01:10:48,811 --> 01:10:49,711
Second?

1366
01:10:49,712 --> 01:10:53,248
We've got a, motion by Commissioner
Devine, seconded by Commissioner Moore.

1367
01:10:53,482 --> 01:10:56,484
Any questions or discussion?

1368
01:10:57,820 --> 01:10:58,219
All right.

1369
01:10:58,220 --> 01:11:01,089
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

1370
01:11:01,090 --> 01:11:03,424
Any opposed? Say no.

1371
01:11:03,425 --> 01:11:05,660
We've got four,

1372
01:11:05,661 --> 01:11:08,663
for eyes and one no.

1373
01:11:09,598 --> 01:11:12,734
So the motion carries
and we'll move on to.

1374
01:11:12,735 --> 01:11:15,737
If somebody can get Commissioner Hersey.

1375
01:11:29,418 --> 01:11:31,019
We'll move on to 16.01.

1376
01:11:31,020 --> 01:11:34,022
Leave of absence, doctor Coombs.

1377
01:11:40,162 --> 01:11:41,296
So good evening, chairman.

1378
01:11:41,297 --> 01:11:44,299
Lowman school
board of commissioners, doctor Walker,

1379
01:11:45,067 --> 01:11:48,136
the administration recommends
approval of the following leave of absence

1380
01:11:48,137 --> 01:11:52,106
without pay pursuant to policy
JC Gdq staff leaving absences.

1381
01:11:52,541 --> 01:11:56,744
As noted for the 2627 school year for Dr..

1382
01:11:57,112 --> 01:12:00,915
Are you requesting, family
medical responsibility

1383
01:12:00,916 --> 01:12:03,918
leave to take care of a family issue

1384
01:12:04,053 --> 01:12:06,421
the administration so recommends.

1385
01:12:06,422 --> 01:12:08,122
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1386
01:12:08,123 --> 01:12:10,792
What's the pleasure of the board?
Move for approval.

1387
01:12:10,793 --> 01:12:13,761
Second, got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1388
01:12:13,762 --> 01:12:14,962
Any questions or discussion?

1389
01:12:16,165 --> 01:12:18,199
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

1390
01:12:18,200 --> 01:12:20,034
Any opposed? Say no.

1391
01:12:20,035 --> 01:12:21,469
The ayes have it unanimously.

1392
01:12:21,470 --> 01:12:23,671
We'll move on to 16.02.

1393
01:12:23,672 --> 01:12:25,440
Leave of absence.

1394
01:12:25,441 --> 01:12:25,740
Yes, sir.

1395
01:12:25,741 --> 01:12:27,608
The administration recommends

1396
01:12:27,609 --> 01:12:30,211
approval of the following leave of absence
without pay.

1397
01:12:30,212 --> 01:12:33,514
Pursuant to policy JC Gdq staff
leave and absences.

1398
01:12:33,882 --> 01:12:36,884
As noted for the 2627 school year for JM

1399
01:12:37,152 --> 01:12:40,154
James requesting family responsibility.

1400
01:12:40,489 --> 01:12:43,825
Medical leave of absence
to provide for care for family member.

1401
01:12:44,093 --> 01:12:45,560
The administration so recommends.

1402
01:12:45,561 --> 01:12:47,362
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1403
01:12:47,363 --> 01:12:48,496
What's the pleasure of the. Board.

1404
01:12:48,497 --> 01:12:50,531
Move for approval. Second.

1405
01:12:50,532 --> 01:12:53,401
Got a motion by Commissioner
Wesson, seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1406
01:12:53,402 --> 01:12:55,370
Any questions or discussion?

1407
01:12:55,371 --> 01:12:56,337
I'll call for the vote.

1408
01:12:56,338 --> 01:12:58,306
All in favor, say aye.

1409
01:12:58,307 --> 01:13:00,074
Any opposed? Say no.

1410
01:13:00,075 --> 01:13:01,409
The ayes have it unanimously.

1411
01:13:01,410 --> 01:13:03,878
16.03 hiring of personnel.

1412
01:13:03,879 --> 01:13:04,312
Yes, sir.

1413
01:13:04,313 --> 01:13:06,581
The administration recommends
hiring all two teachers.

1414
01:13:06,582 --> 01:13:07,582
On the attached list for.

1415
01:13:07,583 --> 01:13:09,450
The 26th 27 school year.

1416
01:13:09,451 --> 01:13:10,985
The administration so recommends.

1417
01:13:10,986 --> 01:13:12,854
You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.

1418
01:13:12,855 --> 01:13:15,823
What's the pleasure of the board.
Move for approval? Second,

1419
01:13:16,825 --> 01:13:19,394
I've got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.

1420
01:13:19,395 --> 01:13:22,296
Any questions or discussion?

1421
01:13:22,297 --> 01:13:23,131
I'll call for the vote.

1422
01:13:23,132 --> 01:13:25,199
All in favor, say aye. Aye.

1423
01:13:25,200 --> 01:13:26,834
Any opposed? Say no.

1424
01:13:26,835 --> 01:13:28,269
The ayes have it unanimously.

1425
01:13:28,270 --> 01:13:32,440
Thank you,
Doctor Coombs 17.01 board report.

1426
01:13:32,441 --> 01:13:35,443
Any commissioners have board reports
they'd like to provide.

1427
01:13:38,480 --> 01:13:39,614
Commissioner devine thank.

1428
01:13:39,615 --> 01:13:41,482
You. Mr..

1429
01:13:41,483 --> 01:13:41,883
No, sir.

1430
01:13:41,884 --> 01:13:44,886
The board report,
but I do have a few questions.

1431
01:13:44,987 --> 01:13:47,989
To the superintendent and to our team.

1432
01:13:48,157 --> 01:13:51,092
You talked a little bit earlier,
in your report

1433
01:13:51,093 --> 01:13:54,061
regarding,

1434
01:13:54,763 --> 01:13:55,196
student

1435
01:13:55,197 --> 01:13:58,766
enrollment and excellent of what
we're doing as a district.

1436
01:13:58,767 --> 01:14:00,768
So my question,

1437
01:14:00,769 --> 01:14:04,071
is around enrollment
of the school district.

1438
01:14:05,307 --> 01:14:08,309
At some point
I look at the vital statistics.

1439
01:14:08,844 --> 01:14:11,679
Do we have an increase or decrease?

1440
01:14:11,680 --> 01:14:13,448
And I'll send you these two.

1441
01:14:13,449 --> 01:14:15,850
Do you have an increase,
a decrease in students.

1442
01:14:15,851 --> 01:14:19,353
And because we typically talk
about our demographics and our attendance,

1443
01:14:19,354 --> 01:14:23,090
where we are maybe losing students
increase in students because I know

1444
01:14:23,091 --> 01:14:28,429
we had to make some changes, as we've
done in years past, with some staffing.

1445
01:14:28,430 --> 01:14:30,498
So my question is,

1446
01:14:30,499 --> 01:14:34,235
is there increase or decrease
in students over, over the last year?

1447
01:14:35,337 --> 01:14:38,339
Is one and then number two, do we know

1448
01:14:38,874 --> 01:14:43,778
where that increase or decrease is coming
from in that particular cluster or zone.

1449
01:14:44,246 --> 01:14:49,350
And then the other question is
how are we addressing

1450
01:14:50,219 --> 01:14:53,221
or moving forward with ensuring that,

1451
01:14:53,422 --> 01:14:56,791
there continues to be,
equity, across the district

1452
01:14:56,792 --> 01:14:59,894
when it pertains to different bless you

1453
01:15:00,295 --> 01:15:03,898
when it comes to different programmatic
opportunities for our scholars.

1454
01:15:03,899 --> 01:15:06,300
So don't answer it. Now. Just
I want to put it on the record.

1455
01:15:06,301 --> 01:15:09,303
Just ask that question and I'll email you
those as well.

1456
01:15:09,338 --> 01:15:12,240
Unless you're
unless you're prepared to answer

1457
01:15:12,241 --> 01:15:15,243
I think. So.

1458
01:15:15,310 --> 01:15:17,712
The, the enrollment,

1459
01:15:17,713 --> 01:15:22,717
it has been we've been down
a few hundred students every year.

1460
01:15:22,751 --> 01:15:26,687
And so we're projected
based off of our facility

1461
01:15:26,688 --> 01:15:29,957
condition assessment and what we see
as a trend to be relatively flat.

1462
01:15:30,092 --> 01:15:31,292
Okay.

1463
01:15:31,293 --> 01:15:32,894
You know, for the near future.

1464
01:15:32,895 --> 01:15:36,697
Now, there are other contributing
factors, things that, could impact

1465
01:15:36,698 --> 01:15:40,334
that we
we are seeing growth in certain places,

1466
01:15:42,104 --> 01:15:42,870
flat in other

1467
01:15:42,871 --> 01:15:46,107
places and then some attrition
and some other locations

1468
01:15:46,108 --> 01:15:49,911
where we're seeing most of our growth
is in the Garner's ferry corridor,

1469
01:15:51,046 --> 01:15:54,248
is where
we're projected to see most growth

1470
01:15:54,249 --> 01:15:57,251
and where we are seeing most, most growth.

1471
01:15:57,819 --> 01:16:00,821
Some of what you see in terms of,

1472
01:16:01,590 --> 01:16:04,525
adjustments in where, we have increased
student

1473
01:16:04,526 --> 01:16:09,030
enrollment has to do less with growth
and more about, student mobility.

1474
01:16:09,865 --> 01:16:12,233
And, and some of our populations

1475
01:16:12,234 --> 01:16:16,504
are have greater mobility than others
based off of housing insecurity.

1476
01:16:17,406 --> 01:16:20,608
And so, we see that at times,

1477
01:16:20,943 --> 01:16:25,680
and we have some plans in place
to, you know, cap enrollment, as were

1478
01:16:25,681 --> 01:16:28,649
estimates around that that would help
to mitigate the need to, to move,

1479
01:16:30,152 --> 01:16:30,751
as many teachers.

1480
01:16:30,752 --> 01:16:33,754
And we didn't we didn't have a great
need this year for that, thankfully.

1481
01:16:34,089 --> 01:16:37,525
But there was there was a
need to do some moves in that regard.

1482
01:16:37,926 --> 01:16:43,397
And, and in relation to equity
in terms of programing, we as, you know,

1483
01:16:43,398 --> 01:16:47,735
as, as our board knows, are working on
our current strategic plan related to,

1484
01:16:49,204 --> 01:16:49,770
how we

1485
01:16:49,771 --> 01:16:52,773
will move forward towards
vision 2030 and beyond.

1486
01:16:52,874 --> 01:16:56,611
And so,
we're making great progress on that.

1487
01:16:57,179 --> 01:16:59,180
Currently
we are under the former strategic plan.

1488
01:16:59,181 --> 01:17:02,617
And so we're, we've I've been proud
of the progress we've made there.

1489
01:17:02,618 --> 01:17:05,686
And so we have identified goals that,

1490
01:17:06,555 --> 01:17:09,590
were enacted of, of that plan
and we're making progress on those.

1491
01:17:09,591 --> 01:17:12,693
But there will be some, some shifts
and some of the shifts

1492
01:17:12,694 --> 01:17:15,696
we will see will be around,

1493
01:17:15,998 --> 01:17:19,767
our, our, our aspiration for equity
and ensuring that each student, regardless

1494
01:17:19,768 --> 01:17:24,005
of their zip code or where they live in
the district, has access, to,

1495
01:17:25,474 --> 01:17:28,476
you know, high quality, high demand,

1496
01:17:28,677 --> 01:17:31,445
high wage
opportunities, right to for their future.

1497
01:17:31,446 --> 01:17:32,647
And so that's,

1498
01:17:32,648 --> 01:17:33,280
that's something

1499
01:17:33,281 --> 01:17:36,450
that you will see strengthened, I believe,
as we move into the new strategic plan.

1500
01:17:36,451 --> 01:17:39,453
But more details to
come on those things also.

1501
01:17:39,521 --> 01:17:42,456
And as we, continue to

1502
01:17:43,492 --> 01:17:44,458
move to district

1503
01:17:44,459 --> 01:17:47,461
four as it pertains to attendance,
we've talked a little about this.

1504
01:17:47,529 --> 01:17:48,863
I think at the last board meeting, Doctor

1505
01:17:48,864 --> 01:17:50,898
Hersey asked
for some additional information

1506
01:17:50,899 --> 01:17:53,934
regarding the Doe ed, which I appreciate
you all providing to us.

1507
01:17:55,203 --> 01:17:59,340
Have we looked at our eval
high school, Olympia and other alternative

1508
01:17:59,341 --> 01:18:03,044
programing for the district
to ensure that students

1509
01:18:03,478 --> 01:18:06,280
who want to be in
those programs are in those programs

1510
01:18:06,281 --> 01:18:10,751
and may be excluded
for any particular reason,

1511
01:18:11,086 --> 01:18:15,890
and just was wondering
if that number has increased or decreased,

1512
01:18:15,891 --> 01:18:20,227
remain flat over the, say, year over year,
last two to years.

1513
01:18:21,129 --> 01:18:23,497
Again, you may not be able to answer that,
but just,

1514
01:18:23,498 --> 01:18:25,433
you know,
I know when even high school was,

1515
01:18:25,434 --> 01:18:28,102
implemented,
it was really an alternative opportunity

1516
01:18:28,103 --> 01:18:31,305
for our students who
maybe had to work, had other obligations,

1517
01:18:32,274 --> 01:18:34,875
just to
come and do what they needed to do.

1518
01:18:34,876 --> 01:18:37,678
And just another setting,
a smaller setting for them.

1519
01:18:37,679 --> 01:18:38,879
And it worked.

1520
01:18:38,880 --> 01:18:40,715
And I don't know, the numbers,

1521
01:18:40,716 --> 01:18:44,051
would be curious as to what
the numbers are so that we can make sure

1522
01:18:44,052 --> 01:18:48,689
that we have students in that program,
to make sure, as we talked about earlier,

1523
01:18:49,024 --> 01:18:51,559
I mean, last meeting,
we talked about the grading floor.

1524
01:18:51,560 --> 01:18:54,562
And I maybe at our committee,
we talked about the grading floor

1525
01:18:54,563 --> 01:18:59,200
and how that may help or hurt our students
when it comes to graduation.

1526
01:19:00,102 --> 01:19:04,739
So I'll just be curious as to, number one,
what is even high school numbers

1527
01:19:04,973 --> 01:19:05,773
year over year.

1528
01:19:05,774 --> 01:19:07,875
So the last two years,

1529
01:19:07,876 --> 01:19:10,211
is it decreased, decreased flat?

1530
01:19:10,212 --> 01:19:12,113
And then what are those,

1531
01:19:12,114 --> 01:19:15,883
opportunities for our students
to, continue on and to graduate?

1532
01:19:16,952 --> 01:19:18,619
And just clarifying question

1533
01:19:18,620 --> 01:19:22,890
was that in the last request for data
that hurts you or.

1534
01:19:22,891 --> 01:19:25,326
No, I know it was.

1535
01:19:25,327 --> 01:19:27,828
We received it, but that your report

1536
01:19:27,829 --> 01:19:30,264
didn't have
it wasn't broken all the way down.

1537
01:19:30,265 --> 01:19:31,532
To, you know, some. Of these.

1538
01:19:31,533 --> 01:19:33,968
Yeah, even the high school
wasn't a part of that. Okay.

1539
01:19:33,969 --> 01:19:37,104
So we just got the Prince
with his follow up.

1540
01:19:37,105 --> 01:19:39,607
We'll look to make sure that we break out

1541
01:19:39,608 --> 01:19:42,610
that that evening
high school portion of adult education.

1542
01:19:42,611 --> 01:19:44,779
So you understand those data, right?
Yeah. Yes, sir.

1543
01:19:44,780 --> 01:19:45,880
Thank you.

1544
01:19:45,881 --> 01:19:46,747
Thank you. Mr..

1545
01:19:46,748 --> 01:19:47,381
Thank you.

1546
01:19:47,382 --> 01:19:50,384
Commissioner Brown.
Any other board reports?

1547
01:19:50,519 --> 01:19:51,418
All right.

1548
01:19:51,419 --> 01:19:54,789
As always,
but especially tonight when we lost Wi-Fi,

1549
01:19:55,557 --> 01:19:57,858
near the meeting,
I think all the IT folks, audio

1550
01:19:57,859 --> 01:20:01,061
visual folks for making
sure this meeting still happened.

1551
01:20:01,062 --> 01:20:02,863
We've got the green light.

1552
01:20:02,864 --> 01:20:05,866
Nothing's going to dim the green light,
so thank you all.

1553
01:20:06,401 --> 01:20:08,736
Very much. I've got one announcement.

1554
01:20:08,737 --> 01:20:11,038
The next regular board
meeting of the Rison.

1555
01:20:11,039 --> 01:20:14,341
One Board of School Commissioners
will be held on October 13th, 2026,

1556
01:20:14,342 --> 01:20:17,311
at the Stevenson Administration
Building, 1616 Richmond Street.

1557
01:20:17,312 --> 01:20:18,946
And without objection, we stand adjourned.