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The administration recommended and the board approved the hires presented: CR as assistant principal at W.G. Sanders Middle School, TD as assistant principal at St. Andrews Middle School, and KH as assistant principal at Lower Richland High School. The administration also presented items 11.04 through 11.09 as administrative appointments and asked the board to take them in a single combined vote; the board approved them unanimously.

For personnel hiring, the administration recommended hiring 19 teachers (attached list) for the 2025‑26 school year; that motion passed unanimously. The administration presented each hire as a recommendation and the board moved, seconded and approved the slate of hires and appointments.

The personnel actions followed executive session consideration earlier in the meeting; the board returned to open session and approved the recommendations by recorded motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richland One Board Meeting 6-24-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a slate of administrative hires and appointments, including assistant principals and multiple administrative appointments and the hiring of 19 teachers for 2025-26.","taxTitle","Richland 01, School Districts, South Carolina","taxId",14919,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6163736,"Board approves $2.15 million laptop replacement contract for grades 3–12",91,3215000,3306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba&start=3215&end=3306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba/thumbnail_3215000.jpg","/articles/6163736/South-Carolina/Board-approves-215-million-laptop-replacement-contract-for-grades-312","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6163736-7fdd9ee1be1b99400b820b6689b904c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775062872&Signature=TV4RGDMQ~Thnu2j0ggOQXKHxDz~i~u7Lr7vBwtYOMQjDUA4ODX3oA9PhkzTJih98aFJKSTRXiwsD6qCjNL8kxfSxTyLJIGcz-wBXc85mQRhAa6CyrHyaJ5AhztSYNAfRrxGjIKYBjYiZXvrV9guwLGr0sSI37oYCDgVWI4j8A-dw3nkiob-WHYOL2ver0qd58zjaoXBx9G0dQAc7EmkVBCSzHkFI-UWrA5Yg9EvTrL0rcwu4ygWwbXBp8Jm4~l31U~yGfULZBS0PC7HGxSkZWdY0-z251~HQecwscVGnzywgqcnJUJCyt9kH0J9mI4dERo4wgAiPVjbKkV8qDFThwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on June 24 approved a contract with Dell Technologies for grades 3–12 laptop replacements in an estimated amount of $2,150,273.79.

Ms. Hodges presented the item and said the price includes imaging, warehousing, asset tagging, a five‑year warranty, four years of complete care, device tracking software and protective clamshell cases. \"The administration request approval by the Board of School Commissioners enter into a contract with Dell Technologies to provide laptop replacements in the estimated amount of $2,150,273.79,\" she said.

The procurement is in accordance with the South Carolina state term contract. Commissioners moved and seconded the item and approved it unanimously.

Staff described the purchase as part of annual device replacement cycles and said the work will include inventory tagging and warranty coverage. The administration recommended proceeding under the state contract terms presented to the board.","Richland 1 approved a $2,150,273.79 contract with Dell Technologies under the state term contract to replace laptops for grades 3–12, including imaging, warranty and device tracking.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6163741,"Board OKs $464,762 video surveillance contract for two district sites",45,3136000,3181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba&start=3136&end=3181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba/thumbnail_3136000.jpg","/articles/6163741/South-Carolina/Board-OKs-464762-video-surveillance-contract-for-two-district-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6163741-5367ba4a244b52684be44a6f121f5a36/orig.mp4?Expires=1775062872&Signature=iO3mojY7WyUFm6pZ3R06uRd2CSm7S5BXEO312-bzDQh~BjL~FGMML1DX5TS9Ck8d4MrXygxhwLsEOwP22~JEtvMYes3JQe5MLCs9~Nwu~3z6XN8-6WyuwfVMfaeQxKhSXnLKt6EnGEx5QDSkpy8Cpr~qSwS8f5Uot9gySeW7JgmCZGxLP8~Jfz34vRA81NlBf5sMmtZNbMkQuOXJ3m0LNGzBnwD7bTofmD8hecY9qfnv7jfcGTL-2Ab16SLKZ4yZVtj4zUzx7y-ovTm5rQfb7nhYMq20Omlk2LDnBvcGXgzOjyHJ4IiAh5kTdZwcvNvIOWDyDaT3CcreIqgoi1NXIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on June 24 authorized a contract with A3 Communications to purchase and install video surveillance equipment at two district locations for $464,762.96.

Ms. Hodges, presenting for the Office of Finance, said the price is in accordance with the South Carolina state term contract and covers cameras, storage, network switches, fiber patch cables and installation as a turnkey solution. \"The administration request approval by the Board of School Commissioners to enter into a contract with A3 Communications Columbia, South Carolina to purchase new video surveillance equipment and installation at the 2 locations listed below in the total amount of $464,762.96,\" she said.

The board approved the contract unanimously after brief questions confirming the item was included in the district's capital projects list. Commissioners confirmed the procurement follows the state term contract guidelines and that the administration recommended approval.

The contract covers hardware, installation and five‑year warranty and service terms as described in the administration recommendation. Staff indicated the procurement is part of ongoing district security and facility modernization work and will proceed under the vendor and contract terms approved by the board.","Richland 1 approved a $464,762.96 contract with A3 Communications under the state term contract to install video surveillance equipment at two district locations.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6163746,"Board approves May 2025 financial report after questions about bond carryovers, press box and kitchens",736,2244000,2980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba&start=2244&end=2980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba/thumbnail_2244000.jpg","/articles/6163746/South-Carolina/Board-approves-May-2025-financial-report-after-questions-about-bond-carryovers-press-box-and-kitchens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6163746-0d21c5168b30959a2c8cda0a0799f0f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775062872&Signature=eoQWO4PG6uITHL-nLLA~MAXITHecFMSWfQE0peouyVtkFbiv5awtWh~jbQSHdMtLYBW1T~iyaa1cYaXOoH2l2HD3EFJhj2hxaeoJdaYedt81hNaQWuCUk7O~Duo6sKok5h1YvJESllgC9maY4NRBM1xtRvtNVdHsgAI3D8MtT2umvuZUDKHJnbe5AvQ7L3Uob4dpzinEazW8vDYsiJI2geDWp4ZZnoj9dwoX2PpIGwx7Gg~No-AzGUJC6pJ~fl52d5S0eJ3DwazjBp9K7lw8OvUt6Nnw-jbkelULyY6Qj2~EoL5epE6nQDV0Jr4SG9LS8nCj9cJGBpWtTl5312~5pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on June 24 approved the May 2025 financial report after a detailed discussion about bond allocations, projects showing up in multiple years and outstanding project carryovers.

Ms. Sherry Matthews Hazel presented the report and commissioners asked for clarification on why some projects listed under older bond series still showed remaining balances. Commissioner Hersey asked whether projects that appear across bond pages (for example a 2020 bond listing of $17 million) indicate additional funds were required from later bonds; staff explained that some projects are annual or multi‑year (painting, computer replacements) and that projects such as Carver‑Lyon required additional funds to finish work.

Commissioner Wesson asked about multiple entries for the Lower Richland press box and requested the total cost; staff said there were multiple projects and some changes in scope (including exterior brick work) and that staff would research the historical totals and report back.

Commissioner Wesson also asked about two central‑kitchen renovation projects (a $50,000 2018 entry and a $600,000 2022 entry) and why $476,000 remained; staff said a feasibility study was underway and that PTO kitchen work is adjacent in some cases, and that additional funds would not cover major renovations without further approval. District staff committed to follow up with detailed project histories and explanations for carryovers.

Commissioner Hersey asked about the number of bus replacements, noting the word \"bus\" appears many times in the report; staff explained bus purchases are expensive and sometimes multiple years' funds are pooled until a purchase can be made and that the department would provide specifics on the count and schedule.

On change orders, district construction staff stated that change orders that rise to $250,000 or more will come back to the board for approval; smaller change orders are generally vetted internally and can be executed without a board vote. \"If they rise to the level of $250,000 or more, we'll come back to you,\" staff said.

The motion to approve the May 2025 financial report passed with 5 ayes and 1 no. District staff promised to provide follow-up documents on: Lower Richland press box total costs, central kitchen renovation status including PTO kitchen interactions, and the bus replacement schedule and counts.","Commissioners approved the May 2025 financial report after staff answered questions about multi‑year bond project carryovers, Lower Richland press box costs, central kitchen renovations and bus replacement accounting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6163751,"Richland 1 reallocates $1.4 million from fund balance for software, evaluations and programs; district publishes longer multi‑year reserve plan",249,3323000,3572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba&start=3323&end=3572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba/thumbnail_3323000.jpg","/articles/6163751/South-Carolina/Richland-1-reallocates-14-million-from-fund-balance-for-software-evaluations-and-programs-district-publishes-longer-multiyear-reserve-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6163751-8e6367b88bcb3927bcd308f3f86d8286/orig.mp4?Expires=1775062872&Signature=hzYokiNurx9RapOsV42FIqKTeD3Nz-d6ds~54UVnZckJwYr-XOkmmXTER1eqFI-ECtzynMIEBtBlf6emDLg301q~fc1VRgWYUXOPd69Pnq6EAjNHBE8P9MuU64Tn-DT34jLFkwKR2eUJBMfBfrVNF4q4zkcLVkib~RrdnUaD8btqk7lfg9ZrgSM6l9XP8wQUk5mA2GZ9ExG7f22l9Gah5XWmJwxUxt01wJZXPSotOZsoZHh4AONuqp6Hz3iHmPYH0hSZPLbGhAF0uY77TBv-Kof4~LYK4B6uWbioCb~PsL8v4-7CWPAAuIBZiP1dTaLQoPXUGeJo9jdXp4wHI8ZnnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on June 24 approved the reallocation of $1,400,000 from the district's FY23-24 unassigned fund balance to several FY25-26 projects and reviewed an informational plan for additional reserved fund uses required by state reporting.

The administration asked the board to approve the reallocation and identified five targeted items: Kronos implementation ($50,000); South Carolina Department of Education agreed‑upon procedures ($250,000); University of South Carolina South Carolina DREAM program ($584,000); a web‑based two‑way communications solution ($100,000); and summer student evaluations and related pay for employees outside the 240‑day schedule ($418,000). \"For us to be able to move forward with summer evaluations, we have to have approval to be able to pay those employees outside of 240 day,\" said Ms. Dixon (nutrition services earlier referenced other items), clarifying that work cannot begin until funding authorization is granted.

Why it matters: reallocations convert previously set-aside fund balance into actionable funding for administrative systems, student services and summer evaluations that require one-time pay authority.

The motion to approve the $1.4 million reallocation passed 3–2. Commissioner Hersey asked for clarity on the $418,000 for student evaluations and whether staff had been notified; district staff answered that no one had started work and that prior extra‑pay entries were in February records.

Separately, staff presented an informational item required by the state Appropriations Act showing planned reductions and reserves from FY24-25 fund balance to be reported monthly to South Carolina's Department of Education and Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office. Items listed in that informational presentation included a 10% required fund balance reserve per board policy (listed in the presentation as approximately $4,410,000), a $10,000,000 reserve for capital projects, multi‑year revenue assumptions ($9,000,000 for FY26 and $6,000,000 for FY27), summer programs previously funded by ESSER ($4,700,000), staff recruitment/retention ($5,000,000), staff longevity supplements ($1,600,000), midyear employee incentives ($3,200,000), McKinney‑Vento student transportation ($1,200,000), reserved instructional needs ($915,000), sick‑leave over‑90‑day supplements ($500,000), and other items including e‑rate and nursing services contract funding.

District staff said the informational list is based on preliminary balances and may change at final closing; administration reserved the right to adjust items based on the final audited fund balance. The monthly reporting requirement to the state was described as a compliance step tied to the 2025 state appropriations reporting process.

The board voted to approve the reallocations (item 7.03) with the 3–2 vote recorded; no formal action was taken on the informational fiscal plan (item 7.04).","The board approved reallocating $1.4 million from FY23-24 unassigned fund balance to specific FY25-26 projects and reviewed an informational plan for larger reserved fund allocations tied to the Appropriations Act.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6163756,"Richland 1 board approves $419.4 million general fund budget for 2025-26",241,4256000,4497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba&start=4256&end=4497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5433269-e9ddcd32f218774794fb3ed254e662ba/thumbnail_4256000.jpg","/articles/6163756/South-Carolina/Richland-1-board-approves-4194-million-general-fund-budget-for-2025-26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6163756-7d3091db33c0c8487b37ba7d48907190/orig.mp4?Expires=1775062872&Signature=KFIAmJCcRGFtCccPziIw4eLfGEniB8JJXYvddCET2kydGjmp6Vr88oE5fY8e8AB5qBSyUG0MhuOWZga3lC3BqexSy2tXrWcxEKRotRTQ5vAuEyfbug4sZYUpF-XZaVKOhNvGOJ0UAHhu8kH1Awiu7ABEyBFlpVQFNyfuJziwmg5XoEIBKSgfIHGX2j8zOftmA8FwLhReqsfWaTrcwvjGdvTF~nIVMtDLO9myptJznMPYXoKyVVQexEKIpDy1keHkGpnaUWcB~MGYnDzlYkmpPRcY5qd5RVR5-1CkfUAwxVUCKD9s8fkKs9y1bPwabwfY8edYYGZm7Kcd1kxLJZ3~Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on June 24 approved the fiscal year 2025-26 general fund budget at $419,398,762 following a third reading and discussion of revised state and county revenue projections.

The administration recommended the budget and described adjustments made since the second reading to reflect final state revenue projections, county decisions and a cap calculation under state law. \"The administration recommends third reading approval of the fiscal year 25, 26 general fund budget for $419,398,762,\" Ms. Bing said.

Why it matters: the board’s vote finalizes spending and pay decisions for the district for the new school year and sets priorities for staff compensation, programs and capital needs.

Board and staff described the major changes that affected the final document. The district used final conference state revenue projections and a millage cap formula tied to the consumer price index (2.9%) and population growth (1.69%) applied to the operating millage, which staff estimated would yield a mill-cap revenue estimate of $277,499,134. That estimate produced an overall revenue increase of about $13 million over fiscal year 2024-25, according to the presentation.

County council decisions narrowed the district’s requested millage increase. Ms. Bing told the board that Richland County Council did not approve the district’s original request and instead approved a smaller increase; that decision provided the district with an additional $2,900,000 (county action reduced the district’s original request and produced a net county-provided increase shown in the presentation). The administration also reduced an earlier proposed 2% increase to the teacher salary schedule (a $3.6 million reduction from the district’s initial request) and trimmed career and technical education supplements in the final package.

Commissioner Hersey asked about the possibility of addressing reductions later in the year. Ms. Bing and district staff replied that after fiscal-year close staff can return with midyear recommendations if funds become available. \"Yes,\" staff said, noting midyear reviews in December–January are the standard path to revisit one-time allocations.

The motion to approve the budget passed 5–1. Commissioners in debate acknowledged the difficulty of the county’s own budget decisions; several commissioners expressed concern about cuts to career and technical education supplements and said they would seek opportunities to restore those supports later if possible.

The district said the proposed budget continues to prioritize staff pay and benefits while reserving funds for capital and instructional needs; staff noted specific line items and contingency planning would be revisited during the fiscal year if circumstances change.

The board set the budget after the public hearing record showed no signed speakers for the FY25-26 general fund budget hearing. The district will publish the approved budget and supporting schedules as required by state law.","The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners approved a $419,398,762 general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on third reading, after the board accepted county and state revenue adjustments and reduced some planned increases.","actionData","errors"]

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