[0:09] Good evening, everybody.
[0:10] I'm Robert Lominack, chair of the Richland
One School Board of Commissioners.
[0:12] I'd like to call this regular board
meeting to order.
[0:15] It is Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026.
[0:18] We are located at the Stevenson
[0:19] Administration Building, 1616
Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina.
[0:23] Pursuant to the freedom of information
and by the way, it is 612.
[0:27] We'll get back to that in a minute.
[0:28] We're 12 minutes late,
but pursuant to the Freedom of Information
[0:31] Act, all persons, organizations
and media outlets, as requested
[0:35] have been notified of the time,
date, place and agenda of this meeting.
[0:39] We are running a little bit late.
[0:40] We do not have Wi-Fi,
and so at the last minute,
[0:44] we are having some heroes print
all of our attachments so that we can,
[0:47] still continue with the meeting.
[0:49] You will notice that we will be voting
what we call manually.
[0:52] So it will look a little bit different
tonight, but we will be just fine.
[0:56] Without all of these, with all of the tech
that we're used to,
[0:59] before we get to the agenda,
we do have an invocation
[1:02] by the Very Reverend Eric Spees, rector
[1:04] and dean of the church
of the apostles, Columbia.
[1:06] Thank you very much
for being here, Reverend.
[1:12] Yeah.
[1:12] Thank you so much.
[1:14] Thank you so much for the invitation.
[1:16] Very honored.
[1:17] And I bring greetings on behalf of church,
the apostles.
[1:19] And I just want to say
[1:20] just a quick word of gratitude
for all the work that you guys do.
[1:23] It is a good and right and holy work
[1:25] that you do on behalf of our kids
and behalf of our city.
[1:28] So, so I just want to ask for the Lord's
blessing tonight.
[1:32] So as we begin,
we pray with me as I lift up our evening
[1:35] before the Lord.
[1:42] Almighty God,
[1:44] father of all mercies, we give you humble
thanks and praise for your goodness
[1:49] and loving kindness to us
and to everyone that you have made.
[1:53] So Lord, tonight I ask that you would
pour out your blessings
[1:58] in this room
upon each member of the school board,
[2:01] on all teachers, on faculty,
on all administrators.
[2:06] I pray that you would pour out
your blessing on every parent,
[2:09] parent, and guardian
that is gathered here tonight
[2:12] to serve our kids
and to seek the good of this district.
[2:16] May your spirit of grace
[2:17] and peace fill this place.
[2:21] God, I pray that you would grant them
clarity of mind
[2:25] to understand all the complex issues
that are before them.
[2:28] Tonight.
[2:29] I pray that you would grant them wisdom
[2:31] to make decisions that are based in truth,
and that are just and fair,
[2:37] and grant them compassion
to always put the needs of our students
[2:40] at the forefront of their minds.
[2:45] God, I pray that
[2:45] in all tonight's discussions and decisions
that our words would be kind,
[2:51] our motives pure, and ultimately our goal
would be unity for the good of our kids.
[2:57] Grant us grace to listen to one another,
to respect and work together,
[3:01] to build a school district
that cultivates excellence
[3:04] for all and that cultivates
flourishing for our children.
[3:09] And so we pray tonight
[3:11] that through everything that happens
here, that our students would be blessed.
[3:16] I pray that everything that happens
here would create a safe and supported
[3:19] environment for them to be inspired,
to grow and to learn
[3:24] so that they might have courage to face
all of their challenges
[3:27] and even have curiosity
to explore the world around them.
[3:31] So guide our conversations.
[3:33] Guide all decisions.
[3:34] Tonight we pray this in your holy
and righteous name.
[3:38] Amen. Amen.
[3:41] Thank you so much, Reverend Pleasant.
[3:44] I should note that,
we are missing one commissioner
[3:47] or Commissioner Clyburn's at a conference
and couldn't be here, and she apologizes.
[3:51] We do have an agenda before us.
[3:52] Can I get a motion. To.
[3:55] Accept the agenda as stated.
[3:57] Second.
[3:58] Got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[4:00] Any questions or discussion?
[4:04] All right, I'll call for the vote.
[4:05] All in favor, say aye.
[4:06] Aye. Any opposed? Say no.
[4:09] All right.
The ayes have it. It's unanimous.
[4:11] Six or vote.
[4:12] The agenda is adopted.
[4:14] We'll move on to 4.01.
[4:15] The school board spotlight.
[4:17] We've got two spotlights tonight.
[4:19] Through the district's
educational Ingenuity Grants program.
[4:22] Richland one.
[4:23] Teachers can apply for grants up to $1,000
to implement
[4:26] projects to enhance their students
learning experiences and outcomes.
[4:30] Tonight, we will recognize the newest
educational ingenuity grant recipients.
[4:35] Grants coordinator
Lashonda Keels will introduce them.
[4:48] Doctor Walker, Mr.
[4:50] chairman, members of the Board
of Commissioners, tonight,
[4:53] we are pleased to recognize this year's
educational ingenuity.
[4:56] Grant recipients
and the creative learning experiences
[5:02] they are bringing to our students
across our district.
[5:05] These projects reflect the district's
[5:09] long standing commitment to investing
[5:12] in educators
and supporting innovative opportunities
[5:17] that extend learning
well beyond the traditional classroom.
[5:23] We are grateful
[5:25] for the
[5:25] continued support of the board
and district leadership,
[5:29] which makes these opportunities possible
for our students and our teachers.
[5:35] Tonight's recipients are
[5:38] Dana Amika, J.P.
[5:40] Thomas Elementary School,
[5:43] the title of her Project
[5:45] God in two Table Seasoning Entrepreneurs
[5:49] Mis Amigos project, will engage
students in grades
[5:53] three through five in transforming
that school's garden
[5:57] into original seasoning blends,
where our students will apply
[6:02] Stem skills, literacy and entrepreneurship
[6:06] as they develop recipes,
calculate costs, package their products,
[6:11] and even participate in a supervised sales
experience.
[6:17] Jessica Roberts Hall Hill
Elementary School
[6:22] The title of her project
Coding Through Literacy Building
[6:27] Future ready first graders,
Miss Roberts will use be bot Coding Robots
[6:33] to help first graders strengthen literacy
[6:37] while developing computational thinking
skills.
[6:42] Clara Statue Art in Elementary School
[6:47] title of her project
Growing Language through hydroponics.
[6:52] Miss Chris Antos Project will actually
[6:55] provide multilingual learners
with a hands on hydroponics experience
[7:01] that connects science
and language development.
[7:06] LaToya Bath Gadsden Elementary School,
[7:11] the title of her project
[7:14] Bluejay Garden Innovation Growing Readers,
[7:18] thinkers and Problem Solvers through Stem,
[7:21] Miss Bath will transform the school garden
[7:25] into an interactive learning laboratory
for fifth grade students,
[7:30] where the students
will not only investigate
[7:33] and monitor weather conditions,
but they'll be researching plant growth
[7:38] and creating their own individual QR codes
[7:42] to share what they have learned.
[7:45] General.
[7:46] One hand middle school.
[7:50] The title of her project,
The Story of Chinese
[7:54] Character and Arts Integrated Practice.
[7:58] Miss Wong's project will give students in
grades six through eight the opportunity
[8:04] to explore the stories, cultural meanings
and visual structures behind
[8:09] Chinese characters through calligraphy,
painting,
[8:14] reading,
writing and individual presentations.
[8:19] Muka, Rama, Smith,
[8:22] RJ Lewis Greenview Elementary School
[8:25] the title of her projects
Routes to Relevance.
[8:29] Miss Smith will engage
second grade students and exploring
[8:33] identity relationships.
[8:35] Local backgrounds,
and community connections.
[8:39] The culmination of this project
will result in a living museum
[8:44] and community showcase,
where students will share their learning
[8:49] through writing models and demonstration.
[8:52] Please join me in congratulating
[8:55] this year's
Educational Ingenuity Grant recipient.
[9:23] We would also like to
[9:25] recognize any of the building principals
from for each of the schools tonight.
[9:29] Would you please stand as well?
[9:43] Okay.
[9:43] Now. Do.
[10:17] Smiles.
[10:18] Three. Two.
[10:20] One. Practice.
[10:29] You can stay down.
[10:30] I got you.
[10:31] Yes, sir.
[10:32] Yes, sir. Teamwork.
[10:35] Teamwork.
[10:36] All right.
[10:36] As those folks
exit, will go to our next board spotlight.
[10:40] Russell one is proud to have many talented
employees who are committed to doing
[10:44] their jobs effectively and efficiently,
including our bookkeepers.
[10:48] Chief Financial Officer Sierra Bing
will tell us more about the Diane
[10:52] Harlan bookkeeping Awards
and to introduce this year's honorees.
[10:57] Financial Services
Supervisor Kimberly Stroud and student
[11:00] activity Accountants Cynthia Johnson
will make these presentations.
[11:08] Good evening, chairman,
alumni Board of school commissioners.
[11:11] That Walker,
it is a pleasure tonight to present to you
[11:16] the Diane Harlan bookkeepers
award for fiscal year 2526.
[11:21] Miss Harlan was a student activity auditor
[11:25] in financial services
for approximately nine years,
[11:29] and this award was named in her honor
[11:32] when she passed away in 1984.
[11:36] The district had approximately
$3 million of expenditures
[11:40] that passed through school student
activity funding during fiscal year 26.
[11:46] Awards are presented to five individuals
[11:50] who demonstrate the standards
set by Miss Harlan.
[11:54] Miss Kimberley Strassel,
financial services supervisor,
[11:57] and Miss Cynthia Johnson, Student
activity accountant, will assist tonight
[12:02] in presenting the awards
and congratulating the recipients
[12:06] of the Diane Harlan Award
for Excellence in Bookkeeping.
[12:11] Tonight's honorees
[12:13] are Miss Cornell Diamond from Gibbs
Middle School.
[12:17] Under the leadership of Doctor
Gregory Pickett.
[12:27] Thank you,
[12:28] Miss Kelly
Napier Brockman Elementary School,
[12:32] under the leadership of Doctor
Sharon Dugan.
[12:40] Miss LaToya Holmes, Metal Field
Elementary School,
[12:44] under the leadership of Doctor
Melissa Johnson.
[12:52] Miss Sabrina Walker, J.P.
[12:54] Thomas Elementary School,
under the leadership of.
[12:57] Miss Celina Latimore.
[13:02] And lastly, in her absence,
Miss Sellers, by the Rosewood
[13:06] Elementary School
under the leadership of Miss Julie
[13:09] Enslin.
[13:12] Let's give them all a round of applause.
[13:19] Principal staff.
[13:20] And if the principals that are here
or representatives of the school.
[13:24] Would you please stand? So.
[13:39] Stay this way.
[13:40] It's the right.
[13:43] Make sure you get all our attention.
[13:56] What are you going to do it?
[13:56] We're going to speak.
[13:58] Okay.
[14:01] Buddy.
[14:02] Here we go.
[14:05] Over. And three.
[14:06] Two. One.
[14:08] Officer
[14:10] down here to first base.
[14:15] Yes, ma'am.
[14:26] There you go.
[14:27] All summer
[14:29] long, you got all the seconds.
[14:32] That is. That ought to.
[14:34] Do it for two days.
[14:36] Do most of.
[14:38] Most of it.
[14:39] Are you going to be in
[14:42] here? For.
[14:51] We'll give everybody a minute to.
[14:54] To exit.
[15:13] As always,
that's a good way to start the meeting.
[15:15] Any commissioners
have any questions or not?
[15:17] Questions,
but any comments about the spotlights?
[15:22] All right.
[15:23] Excuse me. Chair. Commissioner Bishop.
[15:24] You know I don't want to call in
and went out, but I will call someone out.
[15:28] I just want to recognize one of my church
members, Jessica Roberts.
[15:31] She got recognized, and she was so proud
about the opportunity.
[15:35] And so I just wanted to take a moment
of privilege to give her a shout out.
[15:39] Thank you, Jessica, for what you do.
[15:45] Thank you, Commissioner Bishop.
[15:46] All right.
[15:46] We will move on to 5.01 superintendent's
[15:49] report presented by Doctor Walker.
[15:54] Good evening.
[15:54] Thank you, Mr. Chair.
[15:56] First of all, greetings to all in
attendance and those watching on, line.
[16:01] Certainly,
proud of all of the accomplishments
[16:04] of the staff, throughout the district.
[16:07] Great things are happening in
Richland School District one when we hear
[16:10] about the projects
that our teachers are engaged in.
[16:14] Keeping our students
engaged in innovative ways.
[16:18] It is so, exciting to be a part of this.
[16:23] And we truly are rising together,
appreciative of our principals
[16:25] as well, and understanding
that they have early mornings tomorrow.
[16:29] We're not going to have them.
[16:30] I said through
the remainder of the meeting,
[16:31] but certainly appreciative of everything
that they're doing.
[16:34] To help our students
reach their full potential.
[16:37] I'm excited, this evening
to bring back our superintendents report,
[16:42] featuring our,
superintendent student ambassadors.
[16:45] And we've started this video,
this, video series,
[16:48] to help our students, to have our students
help us tell our story.
[16:52] And I think one of the most effective
things we can do is send our students
[16:56] in everything we do.
[16:57] And so students will have an opportunity
to share with you the great things
[17:00] that are happening around the district.
[17:01] So without further ado, let's take a look
at our first, video report
[17:05] from our superintendent student ambassador
for the 2627 school year.
[17:10] Welcome to this meeting.
[17:12] Superintendent's report presented
by our superintendent, student ambassador.
[17:18] Hi. My name is James Rutherford,
[17:20] and I'm a student ambassador
at the regional and middle college.
[17:23] I enjoy playing soccer,
and my favorite class is math.
[17:27] After college,
I hope to find a career in finance.
[17:30] I am honored to present
the Superintendent's report for September
[17:33] 22nd, 2026.
[17:37] From.
[17:41] AC Flora
High School has been named the 2025 2026
[17:45] College application
by the School of Excellence
[17:47] by the South Carolina Commission
of Higher Education, in partnership
[17:50] with the Act American College Application
Campaign.
[17:53] The award recognizes the South Carolina
high school that goes above and beyond
[17:57] to help seniors navigate and complete
the college application process.
[18:00] AC four was selected out of 256
South Carolina high schools
[18:04] that participated in the SCC Against
College Application Month campaign.
[18:08] It was also one of 26 high schools
nationwide to be recognized as one of ACA
[18:13] New College Application Month campaigns.
[18:14] Schools of excellence.
[18:16] The SCC, he and AC.
[18:18] AC presented the award to AC four
during a ceremony on September 15th.
[18:23] Junior high school.
[18:24] Navy JROTC Cadet Dominic Amplio
has been awarded the Legion of Valor
[18:28] Bronze Cross for achievement,
one of the most
[18:30] prestigious national awards
that a JROTC cadet can earn.
[18:34] The Bronze Cross is a national award
presented to senior JROTC cadets
[18:37] who demonstrate exceptional performance
in academics, service, and leadership.
[18:42] Dominic was one of 23 cadets
from more than 560
[18:45] Navy JROTC units worldwide to be awarded
the Bronze Cross.
[18:49] Seven region
one students have been named semifinalists
[18:51] in the 2027
National Merit Scholarship Program,
[18:55] which recognizes academically talented
high school seniors across the country.
[18:59] Recent ones.
[19:00] National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
are your high school students
[19:03] Dominic and Plato, really Rowan
Black, Micah Rock, and Alice Way,
[19:08] as well as AC four high school students
and a Gold rush and Daniel Hewett.
[19:12] Over 16,000
semifinalists will compete for about 6700
[19:16] National Merit
Scholarships, worth nearly $24 million.
[19:20] The scholarships will be offered
in the spring.
[19:23] Anchors away 12 teams representing schools
in South Carolina and Georgia
[19:27] participated in the Navy JROTC Academic
Bowl, hosted at Eau Claire High School.
[19:32] The Academic Bowl brought together
an impressive group of cadets
[19:34] who showcase their knowledge
across a wide range of subjects.
[19:38] Students work together
to answer challenging questions while
[19:40] demonstrating critical
thinking skills and quick decision making.
[19:43] September is Attendance Awareness Month
and attendance is a team sport.
[19:48] Help your students score big this school
year by following the attendance playbook.
[19:52] When students wake up every day on time
and ready to learn.
[19:55] They build the habits that lead to success
in the classroom and beyond.
[19:59] Senior citizens age
[20:00] 60 and older who live
within the one school attendance zone
[20:03] are eligible to receive
a complimentary Golden Activities
[20:06] Pass to attend athletic events.
[20:08] The pass provides seniors with free
admission to all district sponsored
[20:11] athletics events, with the minor exception
of sports, drama and playoff games.
[20:16] For more information about Rich and one's
golden activities passes.
[20:19] Call (803) 231-7504.
[20:24] That concludes this week's Superintendents
report.
[20:26] To keep up with
what's happening in Richland one.
[20:29] Please visit our website at version 1.org
and follow Richland one on
[20:33] Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
[20:36] I'm James Rutherford.
[20:38] And that's this week's
superintendents report.
[20:42] Well thank you, James
for that presentation.
[20:45] Let's give James a round of applause.
[20:50] I thought he went by Todd,
but apparently he wanted
[20:52] to distinguish himself
in the superintendent's report.
[20:55] When I met him, he told me his name was
tied for where we're going with James.
[20:58] For the formal presentation.
[21:00] Also coming back.
[21:02] Just a few additional announcements
this year.
[21:04] Are still listening, still learning
sessions and, sort of interesting.
[21:08] Somebody said, well, aren't you worried
the honeymoon's, coming to an end?
[21:12] I said, no,
because the goal was never honeymoon.
[21:14] It was a happy marriage.
[21:16] And so, you got gotta
[21:17] you got to keep doing the things
that you did to get her to keep her.
[21:21] And so you understand
I'm talking by analogy, but my point is,
[21:24] we want to have consistent execution
on the fundamentals.
[21:28] And listening is a fundamental.
[21:29] We have two years, two eyes,
one mouth for a reason, I believe.
[21:32] And that's because we should listen
and observe four times as much as we talk.
[21:36] And so we'll still be listening this year.
[21:38] Our first still listening
and still learning session
[21:41] will be Monday,
September 28th from 6 to 7 p.m.
[21:45] at Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church
in Columbia.
[21:48] For the dates, times
and locations of the fall semester
[21:51] listening and learning sessions, please
go to our website
[21:55] at WW dot Richland
1.org/listening and learning.
[22:02] Congratulations to South Kilbourne
on being named the 2026
[22:06] recipient of the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation's Youth of Grant.
[22:10] Youth Grant.
[22:11] The foundation
initiates, supports initiatives sorry that
[22:15] help others improve the lives their lives
through literacy and education.
[22:20] South Kilbourne received $3,500
from the foundation, and the money
[22:24] will be used for new technology
books, learning materials to support
[22:30] literacy initiatives and programs
for multilingual students at the school.
[22:35] So congratulations to South Kilbourne,
who was one of 27 schools, libraries
[22:40] and nonprofit organizations
from South Carolina
[22:43] and one of only about 850
nationwide schools selected for the grant.
[22:49] So let's give them a big round
of applause for that work.
[22:53] Last,
[22:53] but certainly not least, I have recently
had an opportunity to serve
[22:57] as guest speaker for the Richland County
Education Association.
[23:02] The retired first meeting of the school
year.
[23:06] This is retired educators.
[23:07] And the Association Association's
goal is to engage retired educators
[23:11] in supporting educational initiatives,
promoting continual
[23:16] professional growth
and service to the community.
[23:19] Many of the members are retired
[23:21] from Richland one,
but some are from Richland two as well.
[23:24] And we want to make sure that
they continue to support the district.
[23:27] So I had a great time with them
[23:28] and then last weekend as well,
had an opportunity to go out, to the Greek
[23:33] festival downtown
and the Jubilee Festival, downtown.
[23:39] And some, some of you will remember
Tony, Terry, and,
[23:44] he sang his song.
[23:45] When I'm with you, I won't, I won't,
regale you with my random rendition
[23:49] of When I'm With you.
[23:50] But he did an excellent job
[23:52] and so was proud to be a part of
the community at both the Greek Festival
[23:55] and the Jubilee Festival,
through the past weekend.
[23:59] So that's
all for my superintendence report.
[24:01] I turn it back over to you, Mister Chair.
[24:03] Thank you very much.
[24:04] Doctor Rogers,
any board members have any questions
[24:06] or comments for Doctor Walker
after the superintendent's report?
[24:10] I just want to take one moment to say,
[24:14] I got to see Doctor Walker
during high school for the Navy JROTC
[24:17] recognition and watching the entire JROTC
show up to honor their peer
[24:24] and seeing anchors away, made my week,
and I haven't forgotten it.
[24:29] And that's carried on into this week.
[24:30] So I think, I thank all the junior
students for that, that experience.
[24:34] It was a lot of fun.
[24:36] All right.
[24:37] We'll move on to 6.01
public participation.
[24:41] This is a chance for the public to
bring matters that are within our domain.
[24:45] To us,
you will have three minutes to, to speak.
[24:50] This is not an opportunity to criticize
any staff, students
[24:53] or teachers at our schools.
[24:55] The time, remaining for the three minutes
will be posted on the screen
[25:00] at the back of the room.
You'll be able to see it from the lectern.
[25:02] I think we have one person.
[25:04] Kendra Belton, are you here?
[25:07] Hey, come on up.
[25:08] You can go to the lectern,
[25:09] and I want to compliment you on your stick
to advance this on this form.
[25:13] I could see there were some struggles
early on, and you kept at it.
[25:15] And you put a smile on my face
right over here.
[25:18] Okay. You've got a hand up. That's right.
[25:20] Okay. Thank you very much.
[25:25] Thank you.
[25:42] Great
[25:44] members of the board.
[25:45] Thank you for your time today.
[25:47] I'm here to present a vision
that can transform
[25:51] the vacant lot at 136.
[25:55] Ashley history the former W.G.
[25:58] Sanders Middle School site
into a vibrant, multi-purpose
[26:02] outdoor recreational park,
[26:06] that serves our entire community
right now.
[26:10] That lot sits on use.
[26:13] It is.
[26:13] It has potential, but no purpose.
[26:16] When I'm proposing is a revitalization
[26:20] a way to turn a empty space into a safe,
[26:24] clean at the environment
that supports our youth, strengthens
[26:29] our family, and encourages
neighborhood pride.
[26:33] This multi-purpose park would include
[26:36] will include design areas for roller
skating,
[26:40] hockey, soccer,
football, and a walking trail.
[26:45] These features aren't just recreational,
they are investment in health,
[26:49] safety and opportunities.
[26:54] At this time, we will introduce
a new activity like skating, hockey
[26:59] and giving kids access to sports
that they may never had a chance to try.
[27:04] These additional open doors open doors
[27:08] for young people to discover new passions,
build confidence,
[27:12] and develop skills
that keep them active and engage.
[27:17] The walking
trail is another essential piece.
[27:20] It provides parents and guardians,
[27:24] a safe way to supervise their children
[27:27] while also encouraging
adult fitness and community connection.
[27:32] This park designs.
[27:34] Oh sorry, I lost my place.
[27:38] This park is designed for everyone
[27:41] kids, families, seniors, the neighbors
[27:45] who simply want a peaceful place
to walk and enjoy the outdoors.
[27:49] Each of you have a copy of the current
state of the light in the vision
[27:54] of what this space can become.
[27:57] Before
image shows the empty, unused property,
[28:01] the Arthur image shows a living,
welcoming, recreated home,
[28:05] a place filled with movement,
laughter and community energy.
[28:11] This transformation is not only possible,
it is necessary.
[28:16] By creating this
and central recreational era area,
[28:21] we give our youth a positive outlook.
[28:24] We reduce
adult time, encourage physical activity
[28:29] and provide a safe alternative
to unsupervised environments.
[28:34] Parks like this strengthen community
relationships,
[28:38] promote healthy habits, and guide
young people towards
[28:42] constructive activities
that benefit the entire district.
[28:47] This project is more than a park.
[28:49] It is a legacy.
[28:51] No, sorry.
[28:51] No. You got 30s are good.
[28:53] A legacy of health and.
[28:58] Thank you.
[28:59] Thank you for your time.
[29:00] Thank you miss.
[29:01] And I apologize for misleading you.
[29:03] I forgot without the Wi-Fi,
[29:04] the timer wouldn't be on the computer
screen like it normally is.
[29:06] So I am sorry.
[29:07] Thank you very much for your comments
and also your
[29:10] the attachment that you provided
and spent the time to create.
[29:14] All right.
[29:15] We'll move on to 7.01.
[29:18] First
reading of policy BGF board policy process
[29:22] and board review of Administrative Rules
presented by Doctor Richardson.
[29:31] Good evening, Chairman Allman.
[29:32] That chairman Lowman Water School
commissioners and Doctor Walker.
[29:35] The policy being presented for first
reading is currently coded as policy BGF
[29:41] it's board policy process board
review of administrative rules.
[29:44] The proposed revisions
include updating the policy code to be GPG
[29:49] to align with the model policy
developed by the School Boards
[29:51] Association, and the coding used
by other school districts.
[29:55] Additional revisions
clarify and streamline the language
[29:58] regarding the board's authority to suspend
a policy during a board meeting.
[30:02] In emergency circumstances, when providing
prior notice is not possible,
[30:06] the administration recommends
approval of the proposed revisions
[30:09] to current policy and to be recorded
as policy begged for first reading.
[30:16] All right.
[30:16] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[30:18] What's the pleasure of the board.
[30:20] Move for approval? Second.
[30:22] We've got a motion by Commissioner Hersey,
seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
[30:26] And remember, this is first reading only.
[30:28] Is are there any questions or comments?
[30:32] Commissioner Devine
thank you, Miss Richards.
[30:36] Why do we change this particular language
[30:38] to reflect the merger situation?
[30:42] The way it was written
before it required a unanimous vote.
[30:47] And that is not what the statute
[30:51] provides.
[30:51] And so it is now to align with.
[30:54] Well, for.
[30:55] Yes, as far as,
[30:59] taking action in an emergency situation
[31:02] when it can't
we can't amend the agenda beforehand.
[31:05] That's very good.
[31:07] Thank you. Mr..
[31:08] Thank you, Commissioner Vine.
[31:10] Any other questions or comments?
[31:12] Let me just
I want to thank the Miss Weaver push.
[31:15] I think it was miss Jacobs also helped.
[31:16] And our general counsel stepped in
to make sure that we all had
[31:19] all these paper copies at the last minute
on the Wi-Fi didn't work.
[31:22] So thank you all very much
for getting that done.
[31:24] No more questions or comments.
[31:26] All right.
[31:27] I'll call for the vote.
It will be manual again.
[31:29] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[31:31] Any opposed? Say no.
[31:34] All right. It is unanimous.
[31:35] The ayes have it.
[31:36] We will move on to 7.02.
[31:40] Administrative rule BGF
dash or board policy process.
[31:45] Board review of administrative rules
presented by Delta Richardson.
[31:48] Good evening. Again.
[31:50] The administrative rule
being presented for information
[31:52] accompanies current policy.
[31:54] BGF which was just presented.
[31:55] The proposed revisions
include updating the Administrative Rules
[31:58] Code to align with the proposed record
recoding of the policy.
[32:02] As previously discussed,
[32:04] additional revisions
eliminate the 30 day period between first
[32:07] and second
reading to avoid unnecessary delays
[32:10] and the adoption or revision of board
policies.
[32:12] The revision also also updates
the language to reflect the district's
[32:17] current use of technology,
such as board docs and the online
[32:20] Policy Manual for the distribution
and publication of board policies.
[32:24] During the revision process
and after adoption.
[32:27] The rule is being
presented for information.
[32:30] Thank you, Dr.
[32:31] Richardson.
[32:31] This is information only,
[32:32] but obviously if any board members
have questions or comments,
[32:36] you can certainly ask them.
[32:37] Commissioner Devine, thank you.
[32:39] That first, bullet,
[32:43] policies were presented to the board
[32:44] in writing prior to possible approval.
[32:47] What was the rationale
for removing the 30 days.
[32:51] Removal of the 30 days
or so that there is no unnecessary delay
[32:54] because it's not a requirement.
[32:56] And so it he the removal of policies
[33:00] in an expedient manner.
[33:03] And so we give the notice we
[33:06] it goes to committee and then it goes
to first reading and second reading.
[33:09] So if there is need for a delay
of course we can incorporate it.
[33:14] But if it's not necessary
it it's not needed.
[33:18] So basically you have one really
at two readings back to back at two board
[33:23] meetings, two consecutive board meetings,
second and four following committee. Yes.
[33:29] So there just
[33:30] would not be a meeting
in between first and second reading.
[33:34] So it could be back to back. Yes.
[33:37] Okay.
[33:38] It since committee is usually
[33:41] the third Monday,
it would be the fourth and the second.
[33:45] Correct.
[33:48] It would be that second board meeting.
[33:50] The committee would happen on the
on the third week of the month.
[33:52] It usually happens
the third Monday of the month.
[33:55] And then the next board meeting
would be the fourth.
[33:58] Tuesday of the month.
[33:59] And then the second Tuesday of the next
month would be the second board meeting.
[34:04] The natural flow of things.
[34:06] Now, if there needs to be a delay, i.e.
[34:08] additional questions
and additional revisions, it can happen,
[34:12] but it's not required
as under the current rule.
[34:17] Correct? While it's not required.
[34:18] And I respect that our practice has
been that we give a 30 day
[34:24] reprisal,
if you will, to allow the general public
[34:27] to respond to any type of policy change.
[34:31] Let's be clear,
majority of the policies that we change,
[34:34] that's generally not much public input,
little to no.
[34:37] And it's not a issue.
[34:38] I just want us to understand the 30 day,
[34:44] process.
[34:45] And again, we used to have committees
first and third. Right.
[34:48] So you could do it, you know, a
little different, but I'm okay.
[34:53] I mean, that's the direction
the organization want to go with.
[34:56] I'm not going to be want to impede it.
[34:58] And so okay.
[34:59] With that, I just want us to be.
[35:02] Cautious in moving
[35:04] quickly, in making a policy change
[35:07] that could have major implications
down the road.
[35:10] And so to that point,
I think that we would be cognizant
[35:14] if there was a policy that we felt
was going to because like you said,
[35:18] the normal is not normally things
just flow smoothly.
[35:23] But if there was a policy that we saw, you
know, was
[35:28] garnishing a lot of public interest,
[35:30] then we would move more slowly
with that policy.
[35:33] Very good. Thank you. Mr..
[35:35] Thank you.
[35:35] Commissioner Devine. Chair.
[35:37] Commissioner. Bishop. Yeah.
[35:38] That was my whole question
was what are the safeguards,
[35:42] that procedurally
[35:44] we can suspend the second reading, right?
[35:47] We can come in and say,
you know, is my motion to suspend
[35:51] the approval due to responses
we received from from public.
[35:56] So that was
that was really the question. Correct.
[35:59] So after first reading, if we felt like
there was a lot of public interest
[36:03] with a particular policy,
then it either the administration
[36:07] or the board could say,
let's hold off on this for a minute
[36:10] and give some opportunity
for public input.
[36:13] And in that case we would delay.
[36:15] And also it is
it could be practice according to what Mr.
[36:18] Divine is saying.
[36:20] To do some discussion
during your committee meetings, right.
[36:23] As a board, we can go out here and hear
from the community
[36:27] between that first reading
and our next committee meeting
[36:30] to bring up
any critical conversation around it.
[36:33] So therefore, it's not about
the seven is meeting.
[36:36] It could be the two days
in a subcommittee. Correct.
[36:39] So as a board,
let's be responsible in that.
[36:42] Thank you, Commissioner Bishop.
[36:43] And I was going to say
even before the second reading,
[36:46] if we think that there's
going to be public discussion,
[36:48] I think we can head that off
and not even have it on that agenda.
[36:51] Have it, you know, one board meeting away,
the one advantage to
[36:55] this is it does give us flexibility,
because we encountered this recently
[36:59] when we were instructed that we needed
to change a policy by a certain deadline.
[37:03] But the instructions,
[37:06] from the department came at such a time
that we had to do them back to back.
[37:09] So this at least gives us flexibility
when that happens.
[37:11] But I think that we can use our judgment
on other cases to have more time
[37:15] in between. Commissioner Hersey,
this. Is just.
[37:18] Maybe minor technical, but at the top
it says a superintendent or his or her
[37:22] designee, designated policy manager,
coordinator, manual pointing.
[37:27] But then the bottom,
[37:28] the last bullet seconds of the last year,
says the superintendent will supervise.
[37:32] Just wondering if
if that needs to be clarified.
[37:35] And add or his or her. Okay.
[37:38] And we do have somebody that basically
manages the policy manual for us.
[37:43] And so
[37:44] I will add that language.
[37:46] Thank you.
[37:47] Thank you, Commissioner Hersey.
Commissioner.
[37:49] Bishop. Tony Richardson, thank you again.
[37:52] If after a year this policy
[37:55] comes back up for review,
this is not aged in stone.
[37:58] It can be changed.
[37:59] It can be changed at any time.
[38:00] And this is the administrative rule
too. So. Yeah.
[38:03] Excuse me.
[38:03] Yeah. Not the policy. The right.
[38:05] Thank you.
[38:06] So. Yes, sir.
[38:07] So so the rule can be changed
at any point.
[38:09] So I think kind of see how things
go. Correct.
[38:12] Okay. Yeah.
[38:14] Good questions.
[38:15] Any other questions or comments?
[38:17] Okay.
[38:19] We will move on to 8.01.
[38:24] Thank you. Doctor Richardson 8.01.
[38:25] Second reading of Policy JL CD
assisting students with medications
[38:30] presented by Miss Coles.
[38:39] Good evening, Chairman Lowman and members
of the Board of Commissioners.
[38:41] Doctor Walker the administration
recommends second reading approval
[38:45] for policy JL CD assisting students
with medications administration.
[38:50] So recommend.
[38:53] You've heard the
[38:53] recommendation that the administration
went to the pleasure of the board.
[38:57] Moved for approval.
[38:58] Second, got a motion by Commissioner
Moore, seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[39:02] Questions or discussion?
[39:03] Commissioner Devine yes, sir.
[39:05] Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
[39:07] Two questions.
[39:07] First question is
this may go to legal, but
[39:11] has there been any public comment
regarding this policy
[39:16] since our last meeting
or since this was last presented?
[39:18] Any public comment regarding. Okay.
[39:21] Second question,
does every school have a health room?
[39:26] Yes. Does every program
[39:29] have a health room?
[39:33] Let me give you, for example,
[39:36] evening high school.
[39:38] Oh, I can't let me.
[39:40] Do you know the evening
high school is with Excel
[39:44] Excel Flex and that's located at a school.
[39:47] Oh okay. Yes.
[39:49] So so. So.
[39:51] They would have access to that.
[39:53] So they have access to the health room
in the evenings at evening high school.
[39:57] That's a question.
[39:58] Yes to my knowledge.
[40:00] And I see Doctor Prince nodding yes.
[40:03] Yes okay.
[40:05] Adult
education do they have a health room.
[40:11] Specialist
[40:12] adult education.
[40:14] I'm not I can't answer that for sure.
[40:16] Is that considered a school or program?
[40:19] Well, the adult education is a
it's a it's a program
[40:22] that's under the alternative education,
but it's not a mainstream program
[40:26] within the schools. Correct.
[40:28] So if a student brings
medication to the school,
[40:31] is it put in a health room at that school?
[40:35] I'm not trying to trip anybody up.
[40:36] I just want us to think about the policy
that we're putting in place
[40:40] as we move forward. I'm not.
[40:42] Let me y'all y'all know I'm not trying to.
[40:44] I meant to call you
and give you ask you these questions
[40:46] earlier like I normally do,
but I just did.
[40:48] So I want us to think about that
because that came to my mind
[40:51] after reading this again this past week.
[40:55] Just think about that
[40:56] process that the walker,
just you and your team,
[40:59] what does that look look like
in case you ask, or something happens?
[41:02] Let's be clear.
[41:03] Nothing has happened. I'm not suggesting
something will happen.
[41:05] I just want us to be thoughtful
in when we present these policies,
[41:11] to, to, to put in place.
[41:14] And so that really so that's
that was my only question.
[41:17] Those are my questions. Thank you.
[41:18] Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
[41:22] All right.
[41:25] Any other Commissioner Moore?
[41:28] In addition to the question
about medications
[41:31] and the access to health room,
there's also the whole idea of who
[41:34] the designated people are in
those areas as well.
[41:37] If there's not a nurse there to help
with the medications, it does give us
[41:41] the opportunity of there
being a designated person.
[41:44] I'm not saying there are not
and not really asking.
[41:47] I'm just saying the same thing.
[41:48] Commissioner
Devine is saying we need to look at
[41:50] how that works out at each place
logistically to make sure.
[41:54] Because when we have
[41:55] that kind of mandatory language that,
you know, I don't want us to not follow
[41:59] all those procedures, that's just. Us.
[42:02] And and so I will add
that under this specific policy,
[42:07] if there was a student who presented
[42:10] at one of those alternate locations, then
[42:14] measures will be taken to make sure
[42:15] that a staff member in the health room
would be accessible.
[42:19] So there is that.
[42:21] And and I hear you
all that, you know, we need
[42:24] we need to be mindful of, you know, making
sure that that is available.
[42:28] But under this particular policy,
we would have notice
[42:32] and we would make arrangements
to make sure that all needs were met.
[42:38] Thank you, Commissioner Wesson.
[42:39] Thank you, Commissioner Moore.
[42:40] Yes, my question is this,
[42:43] thinking of some of the high schools
and how large the facility is?
[42:47] If I had a child who needed an EpiPen
and it was all the way in the office,
[42:52] and somebody had to go and bring it, this
that's included in this, correct?
[42:58] Or can my child
have it in their purse or pocket?
[43:01] So under your premise,
[43:03] if that child had a prescription,
then arrangements would be made
[43:08] under that child specific plan
to accommodate the child.
[43:14] This is not the emergency life
saving medication
[43:17] that would be a little bit different.
[43:19] Got you.
[43:19] So yes, I was just going to say
they should have their own medication,
[43:23] except there would be a plan for that.
[43:25] And to go back to what was stated
in regards to our specialized schools.
[43:29] I definitely hear that.
[43:30] So we will make sure
that that is in place.
[43:32] There
absolutely has to be a structure in place
[43:35] for any sort of response
to any health concerns where
[43:38] there are students,
so I'm confident that that is in place.
[43:41] But to call it a health. Room.
[43:42] To make sure is defined as such.
[43:44] And then that we have the designations
or the designees that there's five,
[43:48] we will ensure that that happens
for our specialized schools.
[43:53] Thank you.
[43:54] Miss Rivers, Commissioner Bishop.
[43:57] It's not a question,
just a point of discussion here.
[43:59] You know, when I read the statement,
[44:02] students might bring medication to school
to take during the school day.
[44:06] Must be must have written parent
or legal guardian.
[44:10] Permission to take the medication.
[44:12] This is critical because a lot of kids
can think, you know, if I just take
[44:16] a goodie powder, a bag of aspirin
[44:20] and I put it in my pocket, it's okay.
[44:23] But I want to make sure that
this administration, the school district,
[44:26] is making it known that you must have
[44:30] a permission
from a mission statement from your parents
[44:35] and let your school know
that you have that slip, right,
[44:40] because that that could wound up
being a violation
[44:43] of our code of them having, medication
[44:47] without a, not a prescription,
but a permission slip. So,
[44:52] how do we ensure that.
[44:53] I guess that's what the question
I want to bring forth.
[44:56] How do we ensure that, parents are aware,
as it began in our school district,
[45:02] correct, that we inform all our parents
and all our community members.
[45:07] So, yeah, we probably could develop
a communication plan around this policy.
[45:13] Okay,
[45:14] so this whole matter,
you said much better not.
[45:16] Thank you.
[45:18] Thank you. Chair.
[45:20] Thank thank you.
[45:21] Commissioner Bishop.
[45:21] Any other questions or comments?
[45:25] All right.
[45:25] We have a motion before us,
so I will call for the vote.
[45:27] All in favor, say aye.
[45:29] Any opposed? Say no.
[45:31] All right.
[45:31] The ayes have it unanimously.
[45:33] We'll move on to 8.02.
[45:35] Administrative rule gel CD
or assisting students with medications.
[45:40] Miss calls. All right.
[45:42] The administration is presenting
the administrative rule for policy jails
[45:46] CD assisting students with medications.
[45:49] The changes we outlined at the principal
will develop a list of trained school
[45:53] staff that school nurse may utilize,
should assistance be needed with students.
[45:57] Medication. This is an information item.
[46:01] Information
item only, so we don't need to approve it.
[46:03] But obviously if anybody has any comments
or questions for Miss Coles,
[46:07] you are welcome to ask or make them now.
[46:11] And if we're members, all right,
[46:14] we'll move on to 8.03.
[46:17] Second reading of policy J.
[46:19] Lcda individual health care plans.
[46:22] Miss Coles, thank you.
[46:24] The administration recommends
second reading approval for policy.
[46:27] JL kda individual health care plans AHP.
[46:32] This is a new policy that outlines
how the district used to provide students
[46:35] with specific health care needs
[46:37] with an individual health care plan
that addresses those health care needs
[46:40] during the school day
and at school sponsored events.
[46:43] The administration still recommends.
[46:46] This is second reading.
[46:47] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[46:49] What's the pleasure of the board
[46:51] for approval?
[46:52] Second.
[46:53] I got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[46:56] Any questions or discussion?
[46:58] Commissioner Moore and.
[47:00] Kind of making the assumption that
[47:02] because of this is the individual
health care plans, this might be where
[47:06] we would take care
of some of those things,
[47:07] like we talked about earlier
with medicines being available.
[47:11] If we know that, especially
if a child has a prescription or,
[47:16] and a specific illness
that needs to be addressed,
[47:19] then this is the policy in which
that would be spelled out.
[47:24] Thank you, Commissioner Moore.
[47:25] Any other questions or comments?
[47:29] All right.
[47:30] We've got a motion before us.
[47:31] I will call for the vote.
[47:34] All in favor?
[47:35] Sorry.
[47:36] All in favor say aye.
[47:37] Aye. Any opposed? Say no.
[47:40] All right.
[47:40] The ayes have it unanimously. Six. Oh.
[47:42] We'll move on to 8.0
for administrative rule J
[47:46] l kDa for individual health care plans.
[47:51] This is information
item presented by Miss Coles.
[47:54] The administration
[47:55] is with any administrative rule for policy
JL kda individual health care plans. HP.
[48:01] This is an information item.
[48:03] However, this is a new administrative rule
accompanying the policy.
[48:05] The new policy and it provides guidelines
on developing the AHP, its contents,
[48:10] and the appropriate documentation
and signatures required for the plans.
[48:17] All right, this is information item only.
[48:19] Do any board members have any questions or
comments about this administrative rule?
[48:25] All right.
[48:25] We will move on to second
reading of policy j
[48:29] l CDB use of life sea life
saving medications.
[48:33] Miss calls.
[48:35] The administration recommends
second reading approval for policy
[48:37] JLC db use of life saving medication.
[48:42] The administration so recommends.
[48:45] This is second reading.
[48:46] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[48:47] What's the pleasure of the board.
Move for approval?
[48:50] Second, got a motion by Commissioner West
and second, by Commissioner Devine.
[48:54] Any questions or discussion?
[49:00] Commissioner vine.
[49:01] General question.
[49:02] And I know
you told us at the first reading,
[49:05] why are we bringing these policies forward
again?
[49:08] There's something in state law change
or something that we needed to do
[49:12] as a organization to implement these?
[49:16] Just general question why don't we?
[49:19] So are you talking about the entire group
or just specifically?
[49:22] So just for the most part, all of these
have been state law changes or,
[49:28] over the last couple of years.
[49:30] We are catching up. Okay.
[49:32] Thank you. Thank you. Mr..
[49:34] Thank you, Commissioner Devine.
[49:34] Any other questions?
[49:37] All right.
[49:38] I'll call for the vote.
[49:39] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[49:41] Any opposed? Say no.
[49:43] The ayes have it unanimously. Six. Oh.
[49:45] We'll move on to 8.06.
[49:47] Second reading of policy JL, CDC,
[49:50] food allergies and special dietary needs.
[49:53] Miss calls.
[49:54] The administration recommends second
reading approval for policy JL,
[49:58] CDC, food allergies
and special dietary needs.
[50:02] This policy addresses potentially life
threatening allergic reactions
[50:05] to certain foods to ensure
[50:06] students needs are responded
to any rapid, effective manner,
[50:09] as well as protecting students participate
safely in all school activities
[50:14] the administration so recommends.
[50:16] All right. This is second reading.
[50:17] You've heard the pledge,
the recommendation of the administration.
[50:19] What's the pleasure of the. Board
move for approval.
[50:22] Second, got a motion by Commissioner
Morris, seconded by Commissioner Weston.
[50:26] Any questions or comments
from board members?
[50:30] Is that a Commissioner Wissink.
[50:32] Looking at the policy?
[50:34] It says here that it should be done.
[50:38] Letting the students know
or the school know immediately
[50:42] upon entry into the school or immediately
thereafter.
[50:46] For students
previously diagnosed with an allergy
[50:49] and should be done immediately
for students already enrolled
[50:54] who are newly diagnosed,
[50:56] how are we making sure that that
information is being shared?
[51:02] With, with it?
[51:04] It says prior to entry,
[51:07] so do we have something in writing
or something that we share
[51:10] with parents when they're enrolling
their students into schools?
[51:14] So there was a section
[51:16] that was added to the policy, that talked
[51:19] about the instructions for parents
or guardians as they come through.
[51:23] So it gives instructions
about providing the dietary request
[51:26] to complete meal accommodations
and those forms for that.
[51:29] Okay.
[51:30] And that is passed on to kitchen staff
and after school programs
[51:35] so that they won't have the peanut butter
or the nuts or.
[51:38] Yes, right.
[51:39] So everybody who touches that child
will be a part,
[51:43] be a part of the team that develops
the plan for that particular child.
[51:47] So that includes food services.
[51:49] That team is absolutely wonderful.
[51:51] And, and, working with the school staff
[51:55] to make sure that those
dietary needs are met.
[51:59] Okay.
[52:00] Question.
[52:01] Thank you. Commissioner Weston.
[52:03] Commissioner Hersey.
[52:04] Just offered just for new information.
[52:07] Is there a reason
that there was a strike out on page
[52:11] two about the, signs being posted?
[52:14] Yes. The reason that that took place. So,
[52:17] that was we addressed
that for first reading.
[52:20] This was revisions
[52:21] were also made to that section,
with the list, with the bulletin items.
[52:25] And those were removed
so that not to overtly identify
[52:29] a student's disability
or segregate them from.
[52:32] Because of that disability.
[52:34] So the accommodations are included in the
AHP and didn't need to be having
[52:38] the students singled out
or bringing attention to them.
[52:41] So that's why those were removed.
[52:46] Any other questions?
[52:48] Comments?
[52:52] All right.
[52:53] I'll call for the vote.
[52:55] All in favor, say aye.
[52:57] Aye. Any opposed? Say no.
[53:00] The ayes have it.
[53:00] It's six zero for second reading of Lcdc.
[53:05] We'll move on to 8.07.
[53:06] Second reading of policy
JL c g seizure safe schools.
[53:13] All right.
[53:15] The administration recommends
second reading approval
[53:17] for policy JL kg seizure safe schools.
[53:21] This is a new policy that focuses on
students with epilepsy and the appropriate
[53:24] seizure training program
that the staff should complete annually.
[53:28] That includes recognition of the signs
and symptoms of a seizure,
[53:32] as well as the appropriate response
[53:33] and administration
of prescribed seizure medications.
[53:36] The administration still recommends.
[53:39] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[53:41] What's the pleasure of the board
move for approval?
[53:43] Second, we've got a motion by Commissioner
[53:46] Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[53:48] Any questions or discussion?
[53:56] All right.
[53:57] I'll call for the vote.
[53:57] All in favor,
say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say no.
[54:02] All right.
[54:02] The ayes have it unanimously. Six.
[54:04] Oh a vote for second reading of JLC. CG.
[54:08] We move to thank you, miss.
[54:10] Calls to the Office of Operations.
[54:13] Second reading of policy
for Naming facilities presented by Mr.
[54:17] Seaman.
[54:26] Mr. chair, members of the board.
[54:28] Superintendent Walker. Good evening.
[54:31] The administration recommends second
[54:33] reading the passage of naming facilities
policy.
[54:36] F the only change from the first reading
was the inclusion of events
[54:42] to be named.
[54:46] Thank you, Mr.
[54:47] Seaman. You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[54:49] What's the pleasure of the board?
[54:51] Move for approval.
[54:52] I got a motion by Commissioner
Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Weston.
[54:56] Questions or comments? Mr.
Commissioner Bishop.
[54:59] Thank you so much.
[55:00] Mr.. Seaman.
[55:03] When when we begin
[55:05] to expound upon what gets the naming,
[55:10] rights of something,
[55:11] does it does
it stays still as naming rights?
[55:15] It doesn't become naming.
[55:16] I mean, naming facilities
don't become naming rights as a policy
[55:21] because I know you expounded
abundant upon it,
[55:25] being facilities, events are,
[55:28] distinct space. Right.
[55:30] But when you when you add it, events
did not change
[55:33] the title of the policy.
[55:37] That's a great point over
bring though we could change that name.
[55:41] Would you like to read, naming facilities
and events?
[55:45] You know,
I just bring into consideration what
[55:48] may incorporate everything that's included
[55:52] now that you have put events right.
[55:55] So we can do is you can approve it with,
[56:00] authority for us to come up
with a good name for this policy.
[56:03] Okay?
[56:04] And yes, we will try to be all
encompassing with the name.
[56:08] You and Chairman Almanack.
[56:10] So thanks so much, Ben.
[56:12] And I like that, I really do.
[56:17] Want to ask two more questions, chair,
if you don't mind.
[56:19] Of course.
[56:20] With the event name
naming opportunity, it's the same.
[56:25] And does
that really have to come to the board,
[56:27] or can it be something that stays
at the administration level?
[56:32] I think if we want to remain consistent,
[56:35] with naming facilities and events,
then it should follow the same process.
[56:38] Okay, good.
[56:41] And then.
[56:44] When they say events. Right.
[56:45] I think if something happens tragically.
[56:49] Right,
and they want to do a fundraising event,
[56:53] we have to go through a 30 day cut.
[56:55] I think it says that the committee
shall solicit and collect
[56:59] proposed names for the community through
[57:02] a publicly announced process,
[57:05] including a defined submission period
[57:07] of no less than 30 calendar days.
[57:11] If there's something tragic that happens
and they want to do a fundraising event
[57:16] to help, do we have to really go through a
30 day calendar?
[57:19] It cannot be suspended by this board
[57:22] so that we can honor the person or honor
the family.
[57:26] But I'll let, Attorney Richardson
[57:29] comment on the
the specifics of suspending it.
[57:32] But I think typically in a situation
like that, you would just
[57:35] do the do the event honoring
so you wouldn't
[57:39] name the event after the person
that you would have an event.
[57:42] Yeah, it would be in honor of whoever
the person was.
[57:45] I think that would be the most effective
way to proceed.
[57:48] Okay.
[57:50] That Richard may.
[57:51] Have.
[57:51] So I would just add that I think that's
separate and distinct from this policy.
[57:55] So if they're if they wanted
to have an event or a fundraiser
[57:59] honoring someone would have a process to
to use the facility we just use,
[58:04] we would go that route instead of actually
trying to name the event,
[58:09] after someone.
[58:10] So I think I see that differently
[58:12] than the anything
that would fall under this policy.
[58:15] Well, I appreciate that because, you know,
if this prevails
[58:19] and goes into action, people need to know
the difference between the two.
[58:23] So thank you so much. Thank you.
[58:25] Thank you, Mr.
[58:26] Bishop. Any other questions or comments,
[58:28] Mr. Commissioner? Divine.
[58:30] So I think under the rule it talks
about the eligibility requirements
[58:35] which deal with,
[58:38] for example, employees.
[58:39] Nothing could be named after employee,
whether deceased or living for five years.
[58:45] Is that consistent
with the current policy?
[58:50] The employee section is. Yes.
[58:52] I believe we have made the change for,
for board members to reflect the same.
[58:58] Leave it.
[58:58] The original was two years
for board members.
[59:01] It was five years for employees. Okay.
[59:03] We change it to.
[59:04] So everybody's five years.
Across the board.
[59:06] Everyone is five years now.
[59:07] So that's
so that's the that's the change okay.
[59:10] Oh, that's a change I'm sorry. Thank you.
[59:13] Thank you.
[59:14] Commissioner Devine.
[59:14] Any other questions or comments.
[59:18] All right I'll call for the vote.
[59:19] All in favor, say aye.
[59:22] Any opposed? Say no.
[59:24] The ayes have it unanimously,
[59:27] and we'll move on to 9.02.
[59:29] Administrative rule
for our naming facilities, Mr.
[59:32] Seaman. Like Mr. Chairman.
[59:34] Same issue here.
[59:35] We included the events and to the room.
[59:42] All right.
[59:42] This is information item.
[59:44] Mr. Devine has asked a question about it.
[59:46] Was anybody else
has any other questions or comments?
[59:49] Now's the time.
[59:50] It was a good question, though.
[59:52] Yeah.
[59:54] Any questions
about the administrative rule?
[59:55] All right.
[59:57] So tell me about the ten year rule
when we review names again.
[1:00:01] That was in the very last
part of the rule.
[1:00:05] I remember
reading something towards the end.
[1:00:08] I don't remember.
[1:00:11] Many.
[1:00:11] Agreements of this nature
[1:00:13] should not exceed ten years in length,
and will be presented to the board
[1:00:16] for final approval.
[1:00:17] This on the temporary naming agreements
[1:00:18] for monetary contributions
or consideration.
[1:00:22] That is, a part a recognition
of capital project contributions.
[1:00:26] So if a, let's say Coca
Cola comes in, donates
[1:00:29] X amount of money to a team
or to the district, they can
[1:00:33] then ask for naming rights for a facility
for ten years.
[1:00:37] They didn't want to extend it
in perpetuity.
[1:00:39] Gotcha.
Very good. Thank you. Thank you. Mr..
[1:00:42] Thank you, Commissioner Devine.
[1:00:43] Any other questions?
[1:00:44] Thank you, Mr.
[1:00:45] Seaman.
[1:00:47] We'll move on to the consent agenda.
[1:00:49] We have two items tonight, 10.01,
the minutes from the regular meeting
[1:00:53] on September 8th, 2026 and 10.0 2nd
[1:00:56] August 2026 financial report.
[1:01:00] So, anybody, want to pull anything
from the consent agenda?
[1:01:05] Yes, sir.
[1:01:06] All right, then, I'll,
can we get a motion.
[1:01:10] Move for approval for the consent agenda?
[1:01:12] Second, I got a motion by Commissioner
West and seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[1:01:17] I will call for the vote.
[1:01:18] All in favor, say aye.
[1:01:20] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:01:22] All right.
[1:01:22] The ayes have it unanimously.
[1:01:26] We'll now move on to 11.01.
[1:01:28] Create middle school international trip.
[1:01:30] Capitals of the British Isles
Summer 2028, presented by Doctor
[1:01:33] Mathis.
[1:01:46] Good afternoon,
Chairman Lumet, Board of School.
[1:01:49] Commissioners and Doctor Walker.
[1:01:53] The administration recommends approval
[1:01:55] for the following international field
trip, as indicated.
[1:01:59] For Creighton Middle School
to the capitals.
[1:02:02] Of the British Isles
in the summer of 2028.
[1:02:06] The administration.
[1:02:08] So recommends.
[1:02:10] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[1:02:12] What's the pleasure of the board.
[1:02:14] Move. For approval? Second.
[1:02:16] We've got a motion by Commissioner
Hershey, seconded by Commissioner Weston.
[1:02:19] Any comments or questions from the board?
[1:02:23] Commissioner Devine. Thank you.
[1:02:24] Just as we've done in years past,
we want to ensure
[1:02:27] that all of our students are safe
as well as my staff.
[1:02:31] Will you all bring this
back to the board's attention
[1:02:34] before leaving to make sure that the world
hasn't gone crazy or anything?
[1:02:39] That's that's, you know, that this area
is going to be safe for safe travel.
[1:02:44] Yes. Okay.
[1:02:45] Again, this trip is scheduled for 2028.
[1:02:49] Correct.
[1:02:49] And so if they anything changes,
we will come back
[1:02:53] before the board
and notify you it's unsafe.
[1:02:56] Very good.
[1:02:56] Thank you. Thank you. Mr..
[1:02:58] Thank you, Commissioner Devine.
[1:02:59] Commissioner wesson.
[1:03:00] Yes. Also,
the company that you will be using,
[1:03:04] they do have a guarantee of money returned
if the world changes.
[1:03:08] Yes, ma'am. This trip isn't short.
[1:03:10] This trip, as well as all the others
that we've taken, are short.
[1:03:15] Thank you, ma'am.
[1:03:16] Thank you, Commissioner
West and Commissioner Hershey.
[1:03:18] I just want to say that,
this is a Doctor Walker.
[1:03:20] A lot goes into planning these type
of, trips, and it is my desire
[1:03:25] that all of our students in the middle and
high schools are given this opportunity.
[1:03:30] And we often see that
it only comes from certain schools.
[1:03:33] There was a time when we did them
as a district
[1:03:35] where everyone, all students,
had an opportunity to participate.
[1:03:39] So just if we're not going to make it
district wide, let's try.
[1:03:44] I think it would be more
[1:03:45] beneficial and efficient
if we can plan some of these as a district
[1:03:49] so that the level of work is not held
so tightly
[1:03:52] among each individual school.
Just something to think about
[1:03:55] so that all of our students
have these opportunities.
[1:03:59] Duly noted.
[1:03:59] Thank you.
[1:04:01] Thank you, Commissioner Hersey.
[1:04:02] Another questions. Commissioner Moore.
[1:04:04] Along that same lines of opportunities,
I think I know that there are efforts
[1:04:09] made to see to it that, Jill,
that all the students had the opportunity
[1:04:12] to raise the funds
for these kinds of activities.
[1:04:16] I think for me personally, at some point
I'd like to get some information
[1:04:21] about what
some of those activities are that
[1:04:23] that we do for those students that we know
are going to have a particularly
[1:04:27] difficult time raising the funds,
if that makes sense.
[1:04:30] Not just for the trip itself,
but for their clothing
[1:04:33] to go on the trip,
all those kinds of things that come along.
[1:04:37] You know, I think it would help
us if we had if we could,
[1:04:41] kind of let folks
[1:04:41] know what it is we're doing to try
and make that available to everybody.
[1:04:45] Because I know that's a difficult thing.
[1:04:47] And if it's an important educational trip,
then everybody ought to be able
[1:04:51] to have the opportunity to go.
[1:04:55] Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Moore.
[1:04:57] Any other questions or comments?
[1:05:01] All right.
[1:05:01] I'll call for the vote.
[1:05:02] All in favor, say aye.
[1:05:04] Aye. Any opposed? Say no.
[1:05:07] The ayes have it unanimously. Six.
[1:05:09] Oh, thank you very much, Doctor
Mathis, before we get to the next, item,
[1:05:14] I'm going to, recognize that you're
welcome for a moment.
[1:05:18] Thank you.
[1:05:19] Mr. Chair, and appreciate, opportunity
for a point of privilege.
[1:05:22] I recognize that we've had several
new staff
[1:05:26] who have joined the team
over the last weeks and months.
[1:05:31] And so I just wanted to make sure
[1:05:33] that we took a pause
and recognize who they were.
[1:05:37] In the room,
there's always, a caution in doing this
[1:05:40] because inevitably
you forget someone. But,
[1:05:43] I think it's important enough
just to make sure that we try to center,
[1:05:46] some of these folks.
[1:05:47] So I want to introduce, Sharon Young,
who's all the way
[1:05:50] from the big city of Sumter,
joins us here.
[1:05:54] Chester. Sorry, close to Sumter.
[1:05:57] Maybe now I'm new to the area.
[1:06:00] No, no, we're nearly there.
[1:06:03] Okay.
[1:06:05] Chester. All right.
[1:06:07] Welcome. Serene.
[1:06:08] And serene is our new executive
director of finance.
[1:06:12] Okay. I got that right.
[1:06:14] You all know the, Mr.
[1:06:16] Melvin Henry,
beautiful gentleman in front there.
[1:06:19] Welcome.
[1:06:19] So, this debate and Melvin
is our executive director and facilities.
[1:06:24] Basil Harris is in the role of chief of,
student services.
[1:06:29] We have Tanya Boucher Brown.
[1:06:31] She always shames me
the way that she pronounces her name,
[1:06:34] because it's very fluent.
[1:06:35] And I can't say it quite the way
that she says it, but I do my best.
[1:06:38] And Tanya is our chief of communications.
[1:06:42] David Seaman, is our chief
operating officer.
[1:06:46] Me, Andre Prince, is our,
[1:06:49] chief, of school
support, school performance.
[1:06:53] We're Cierra and a new role as our,
chief finance officer.
[1:06:58] And then we have that to consider.
[1:06:59] Maker, who is, all the way from Virginia,
our new,
[1:07:03] chief of innovation and technology.
[1:07:06] And then behind, them
we all know Kevin passenger.
[1:07:10] That too has.
[1:07:10] And you're welcome.
Thank you for being here.
[1:07:12] And, that Dr. Ryan Paul is here.
[1:07:15] He's,
new in the role of executive director
[1:07:18] and so many familiar faces,
that the Katara fa is in a new role
[1:07:22] as executive director of organizational
growth and professional learning.
[1:07:26] And if I did not mention your name,
charge it to my head and at my heart.
[1:07:29] But I wanted to make sure
[1:07:30] that, we did make space
for the acknowledgment, folks, I see,
[1:07:36] Tracy Dixon, who's in a new role
as executive director of,
[1:07:39] Food Nutrition, as well.
[1:07:40] So thank you, Tracy, for for your work.
[1:07:42] And thank to all of our staff.
[1:07:43] We have a great team,
[1:07:45] folks,
who are part of part of Richland one.
[1:07:49] And, I think the word is out
and people know that,
[1:07:53] we're no longer the best kept secret.
[1:07:55] We're just striving to be our best.
[1:07:57] And I believe that you don't ever
have to worry about being second
[1:08:01] and being who you are.
[1:08:02] And so our goal is not to be like
anybody else.
[1:08:04] Our goal is to be the best original school
district one, that we can be.
[1:08:08] And that takes care of everything else.
So thank you, Mr.
[1:08:11] Chair, for just that opportunity
to welcome, the folks,
[1:08:14] even though I got the city wrong story.
[1:08:16] And I'll have that right the next time.
[1:08:17] And I appreciate the the opportunity.
[1:08:21] Thank you, Doctor Walker.
[1:08:23] All right.
[1:08:23] We'll return to the agenda.
[1:08:25] We do have an executive session
agenda before us.
[1:08:27] Can I get a motion
to end our executive session?
[1:08:29] Move to enter executive session second.
[1:08:33] All right.
[1:08:33] We've got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[1:08:36] Any questions or discussion?
[1:08:39] All in favor say I, any opposed?
[1:08:41] Say no.
[1:08:43] The ayes have it unanimously.
[1:08:44] We have four items tonight before us.
[1:08:49] And then I've got something to say
right before we enter.
[1:08:51] 13.01 legal discussion regarding
settlement of pending litigation.
[1:08:55] 14.01 leave of absence.
[1:08:58] 14.02 leave of absence
and 14.03 hiring of personnel.
[1:09:04] I do want to note that,
[1:09:05] Commissioner Hersey is recusing herself
from all discussion
[1:09:08] and voting concerning on agenda items
13.01, which is on the Executive Session
[1:09:13] agenda and 15.01 on the agenda
when we return.
[1:09:18] As she would have a personal interest
in the outcome of that
[1:09:20] discussion, she will not participate in
or join the discussion of,
[1:09:24] that matter in either executive session
or open session.
[1:09:27] Nor will she, vote on it.
[1:09:29] With that,
we will now enter executive session.
[1:09:31] Thank you.
[1:09:32] All right, we're back.
[1:09:33] Can I get a motion to exit
executive session? So moved.
[1:09:37] Got a motion by Commissioner Moore,
seconded by Commissioner West.
[1:09:39] And exit executive session.
[1:09:40] Any questions or discussion?
[1:09:43] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[1:09:45] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:09:47] The ayes have it with the unanimous vote.
[1:09:49] We are now back in public.
[1:09:50] Session 15.01 legal discussion regarding
settlement of pending litigation.
[1:09:55] Commissioner Devine
thank you, Mr. Chairman.
[1:09:57] Mr. chairman, at this time
I move that I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
[1:10:00] Hold on I apologize.
[1:10:05] I want to restate what I stated earlier.
[1:10:07] Just to be on the safe side.
[1:10:08] Commissioner Hersey is recusing herself
from previously
[1:10:12] from any discussion of this issue,
[1:10:14] and she's recusing herself from the vote
or any discussion in public of this issue.
[1:10:18] As she would have a personal interest
in the outcome of that discussion.
[1:10:21] She did not participate in any discussion
and will not participate in the vote.
[1:10:25] And she has left
the room while we, address this issue.
[1:10:29] I apologize, Commissioner
Devine. Commissioner, if I go ahead.
[1:10:32] Thank you, Mr.
[1:10:33] Chairman. Mr.
[1:10:33] chairman, at this time,
I move that the board authors
[1:10:36] that authorize litigation counsel
to settle the pending matter
[1:10:40] in accordance with the terms
discussed in executive session.
[1:10:45] We've got a motion.
[1:10:46] Do we have a second?
[1:10:48] Second?
[1:10:49] We've got a, motion by Commissioner
Devine, seconded by Commissioner Moore.
[1:10:53] Any questions or discussion?
[1:10:57] All right.
[1:10:58] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[1:11:01] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:11:03] We've got four,
[1:11:05] for eyes and one no.
[1:11:09] So the motion carries
and we'll move on to.
[1:11:12] If somebody can get Commissioner Hersey.
[1:11:29] We'll move on to 16.01.
[1:11:31] Leave of absence, doctor Coombs.
[1:11:40] So good evening, chairman.
[1:11:41] Lowman school
board of commissioners, doctor Walker,
[1:11:45] the administration recommends
approval of the following leave of absence
[1:11:48] without pay pursuant to policy
JC Gdq staff leaving absences.
[1:11:52] As noted for the 2627 school year for Dr..
[1:11:57] Are you requesting, family
medical responsibility
[1:12:00] leave to take care of a family issue
[1:12:04] the administration so recommends.
[1:12:06] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[1:12:08] What's the pleasure of the board?
Move for approval.
[1:12:10] Second, got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[1:12:13] Any questions or discussion?
[1:12:16] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[1:12:18] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:12:20] The ayes have it unanimously.
[1:12:21] We'll move on to 16.02.
[1:12:23] Leave of absence.
[1:12:25] Yes, sir.
[1:12:25] The administration recommends
[1:12:27] approval of the following leave of absence
without pay.
[1:12:30] Pursuant to policy JC Gdq staff
leave and absences.
[1:12:33] As noted for the 2627 school year for JM
[1:12:37] James requesting family responsibility.
[1:12:40] Medical leave of absence
to provide for care for family member.
[1:12:44] The administration so recommends.
[1:12:45] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[1:12:47] What's the pleasure of the. Board.
[1:12:48] Move for approval. Second.
[1:12:50] Got a motion by Commissioner
Wesson, seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[1:12:53] Any questions or discussion?
[1:12:55] I'll call for the vote.
[1:12:56] All in favor, say aye.
[1:12:58] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:13:00] The ayes have it unanimously.
[1:13:01] 16.03 hiring of personnel.
[1:13:03] Yes, sir.
[1:13:04] The administration recommends
hiring all two teachers.
[1:13:06] On the attached list for.
[1:13:07] The 26th 27 school year.
[1:13:09] The administration so recommends.
[1:13:10] You've heard the recommendation
of the administration.
[1:13:12] What's the pleasure of the board.
Move for approval? Second,
[1:13:16] I've got a motion by Commissioner West
and seconded by Commissioner Devine.
[1:13:19] Any questions or discussion?
[1:13:22] I'll call for the vote.
[1:13:23] All in favor, say aye. Aye.
[1:13:25] Any opposed? Say no.
[1:13:26] The ayes have it unanimously.
[1:13:28] Thank you,
Doctor Coombs 17.01 board report.
[1:13:32] Any commissioners have board reports
they'd like to provide.
[1:13:38] Commissioner devine thank.
[1:13:39] You. Mr..
[1:13:41] No, sir.
[1:13:41] The board report,
but I do have a few questions.
[1:13:44] To the superintendent and to our team.
[1:13:48] You talked a little bit earlier,
in your report
[1:13:51] regarding,
[1:13:54] student
[1:13:55] enrollment and excellent of what
we're doing as a district.
[1:13:58] So my question,
[1:14:00] is around enrollment
of the school district.
[1:14:05] At some point
I look at the vital statistics.
[1:14:08] Do we have an increase or decrease?
[1:14:11] And I'll send you these two.
[1:14:13] Do you have an increase,
a decrease in students.
[1:14:15] And because we typically talk
about our demographics and our attendance,
[1:14:19] where we are maybe losing students
increase in students because I know
[1:14:23] we had to make some changes, as we've
done in years past, with some staffing.
[1:14:28] So my question is,
[1:14:30] is there increase or decrease
in students over, over the last year?
[1:14:35] Is one and then number two, do we know
[1:14:38] where that increase or decrease is coming
from in that particular cluster or zone.
[1:14:44] And then the other question is
how are we addressing
[1:14:50] or moving forward with ensuring that,
[1:14:53] there continues to be,
equity, across the district
[1:14:56] when it pertains to different bless you
[1:15:00] when it comes to different programmatic
opportunities for our scholars.
[1:15:03] So don't answer it. Now. Just
I want to put it on the record.
[1:15:06] Just ask that question and I'll email you
those as well.
[1:15:09] Unless you're
unless you're prepared to answer
[1:15:12] I think. So.
[1:15:15] The, the enrollment,
[1:15:17] it has been we've been down
a few hundred students every year.
[1:15:22] And so we're projected
based off of our facility
[1:15:26] condition assessment and what we see
as a trend to be relatively flat.
[1:15:30] Okay.
[1:15:31] You know, for the near future.
[1:15:32] Now, there are other contributing
factors, things that, could impact
[1:15:36] that we
we are seeing growth in certain places,
[1:15:42] flat in other
[1:15:42] places and then some attrition
and some other locations
[1:15:46] where we're seeing most of our growth
is in the Garner's ferry corridor,
[1:15:51] is where
we're projected to see most growth
[1:15:54] and where we are seeing most, most growth.
[1:15:57] Some of what you see in terms of,
[1:16:01] adjustments in where, we have increased
student
[1:16:04] enrollment has to do less with growth
and more about, student mobility.
[1:16:09] And, and some of our populations
[1:16:12] are have greater mobility than others
based off of housing insecurity.
[1:16:17] And so, we see that at times,
[1:16:20] and we have some plans in place
to, you know, cap enrollment, as were
[1:16:25] estimates around that that would help
to mitigate the need to, to move,
[1:16:30] as many teachers.
[1:16:30] And we didn't we didn't have a great
need this year for that, thankfully.
[1:16:34] But there was there was a
need to do some moves in that regard.
[1:16:37] And, and in relation to equity
in terms of programing, we as, you know,
[1:16:43] as, as our board knows, are working on
our current strategic plan related to,
[1:16:49] how we
[1:16:49] will move forward towards
vision 2030 and beyond.
[1:16:52] And so,
we're making great progress on that.
[1:16:57] Currently
we are under the former strategic plan.
[1:16:59] And so we're, we've I've been proud
of the progress we've made there.
[1:17:02] And so we have identified goals that,
[1:17:06] were enacted of, of that plan
and we're making progress on those.
[1:17:09] But there will be some, some shifts
and some of the shifts
[1:17:12] we will see will be around,
[1:17:15] our, our, our aspiration for equity
and ensuring that each student, regardless
[1:17:19] of their zip code or where they live in
the district, has access, to,
[1:17:25] you know, high quality, high demand,
[1:17:28] high wage
opportunities, right to for their future.
[1:17:31] And so that's,
[1:17:32] that's something
[1:17:33] that you will see strengthened, I believe,
as we move into the new strategic plan.
[1:17:36] But more details to
come on those things also.
[1:17:39] And as we, continue to
[1:17:43] move to district
[1:17:44] four as it pertains to attendance,
we've talked a little about this.
[1:17:47] I think at the last board meeting, Doctor
[1:17:48] Hersey asked
for some additional information
[1:17:50] regarding the Doe ed, which I appreciate
you all providing to us.
[1:17:55] Have we looked at our eval
high school, Olympia and other alternative
[1:17:59] programing for the district
to ensure that students
[1:18:03] who want to be in
those programs are in those programs
[1:18:06] and may be excluded
for any particular reason,
[1:18:11] and just was wondering
if that number has increased or decreased,
[1:18:15] remain flat over the, say, year over year,
last two to years.
[1:18:21] Again, you may not be able to answer that,
but just,
[1:18:23] you know,
I know when even high school was,
[1:18:25] implemented,
it was really an alternative opportunity
[1:18:28] for our students who
maybe had to work, had other obligations,
[1:18:32] just to
come and do what they needed to do.
[1:18:34] And just another setting,
a smaller setting for them.
[1:18:37] And it worked.
[1:18:38] And I don't know, the numbers,
[1:18:40] would be curious as to what
the numbers are so that we can make sure
[1:18:44] that we have students in that program,
to make sure, as we talked about earlier,
[1:18:49] I mean, last meeting,
we talked about the grading floor.
[1:18:51] And I maybe at our committee,
we talked about the grading floor
[1:18:54] and how that may help or hurt our students
when it comes to graduation.
[1:19:00] So I'll just be curious as to, number one,
what is even high school numbers
[1:19:04] year over year.
[1:19:05] So the last two years,
[1:19:07] is it decreased, decreased flat?
[1:19:10] And then what are those,
[1:19:12] opportunities for our students
to, continue on and to graduate?
[1:19:16] And just clarifying question
[1:19:18] was that in the last request for data
that hurts you or.
[1:19:22] No, I know it was.
[1:19:25] We received it, but that your report
[1:19:27] didn't have
it wasn't broken all the way down.
[1:19:30] To, you know, some. Of these.
[1:19:31] Yeah, even the high school
wasn't a part of that. Okay.
[1:19:33] So we just got the Prince
with his follow up.
[1:19:37] We'll look to make sure that we break out
[1:19:39] that that evening
high school portion of adult education.
[1:19:42] So you understand those data, right?
Yeah. Yes, sir.
[1:19:44] Thank you.
[1:19:45] Thank you. Mr..
[1:19:46] Thank you.
[1:19:47] Commissioner Brown.
Any other board reports?
[1:19:50] All right.
[1:19:51] As always,
but especially tonight when we lost Wi-Fi,
[1:19:55] near the meeting,
I think all the IT folks, audio
[1:19:57] visual folks for making
sure this meeting still happened.
[1:20:01] We've got the green light.
[1:20:02] Nothing's going to dim the green light,
so thank you all.
[1:20:06] Very much. I've got one announcement.
[1:20:08] The next regular board
meeting of the Rison.
[1:20:11] One Board of School Commissioners
will be held on October 13th, 2026,
[1:20:14] at the Stevenson Administration
Building, 1616 Richmond Street.
[1:20:17] And without objection, we stand adjourned.