Votes at a glance: key actions taken by Lexington‑Richland School District Five

The Lexington‑Richland School District Five board recorded the following formal actions and votes during the May 28 meeting. Vote tallies and motion text are taken from the meeting record and reflected as recorded; where a mover or seconder was not named on the public record the field is marked "not specified."

1) Agenda approval Motion: Approve the meeting agenda. Outcome: Approved Vote: 6–0 (motion carried earlier in the meeting)

2) Enter executive session Motion: Enter executive session to discuss selected employment items, contracts and litigation (exhibits A–D). Outcome: Approved Vote: 6–0 (motion carried)

3) Minutes amendment (05/05/2025) Motion: Amend the May 5 minutes to indicate Trustee Huddle was present for executive session. Outcome: Approved Vote: 6–0 on amendment; subsequent approval of the minutes (as amended) 7–0 Mover: Miss Huddle

4) Selected employment items (Exhibit A) Motion: Approve selected employment items in Exhibit A as presented; board later divided the question and voted on the package in two parts. Outcome: Main package (excluding line 3): Approved, 6–0. Line 3 separately: Approved, 4–3. Notes: Trustee recusal recorded for item 3g (Miss Snipes). Procedural motions to divide and reconsider were used.

5) Architecture and engineering agreement (Exhibit C) — Irmo High School cafeteria addition and renovation (Lehi 3PA1A) Motion: Approve Lehi 3PA1A architecture and engineering contract for new cafeteria addition and renovation of existing cafeteria at Irmo High School as construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery. Outcome: Approved Vote: 4–3 Notes: Trustees discussing delivery method said CMAR differs from design‑bid‑build and raised concerns about price transparency.

6) Purchase of property (Exhibit D) Motion: Approve purchase contract for property shown in Exhibit D; amendment recorded to indicate purchase price would come from a $3,500,000 fund-balance set‑aside. Outcome: Approved Vote: 7–0

7) Policy KF (Community use of school facilities) — second and final reading (Exhibit F) Motion: Approve second and final reading of proposed revisions to board policy KF. Outcome: Approved Vote: 7–0

8) Locally approved course application (Exhibit G) — band and physical education Motion: Approve locally board-approved subject‑area course application (band and physical education). Outcome: Approved Vote: 7–0

9) Second reading of fiscal year 2025–26 general fund budget (Exhibit H) Motion: Conduct second reading and discussion of FY 2025–26 general fund budget; board asked for continued discussion and scheduled additional meetings for June 9 (continued discussion) and June 23 (final vote). Outcome: Discussion held; board did not finalize adoption at this meeting and scheduled follow-up. Notes: Administration recommended a set of priorities and a millage approach; trustees requested additional materials before final vote.

10) One‑time educator payment Motion: Approve a one‑time payment to eligible permanent employees (payment processed in June payroll) funded from year‑end savings. Outcome: Approved Vote: 7–0

This rundown captures formal votes recorded on the public record during the meeting. Detailed personnel and contract documents referenced in executive session are included in the board packet (exhibits A–H) and, where appropriate, trustees recorded recusals and confidential deliberations consistent with FOIA and personnel confidentiality rules. For full motion text and line‑by‑line vote tallies see the official minutes and the referenced exhibits.