[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.

Board Meeting 9-22-2026

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