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Board approves KaBOOM playground contract for Peachland Poketon Elementary after staff vetting; PTA president recuses
Summary
The Anson County Board of Education approved a KaBOOM playground contract for Peachland Poketon Elementary School after staff and legal review. PTA president Miss Shepherd recused herself; a parent speaker urged greater transparency about the project and confirmed installation is targeted for June.
The Anson County Board of Education voted to approve and execute a KaBOOM playground contract for Peachland Poketon Elementary School after district staff and counsel reviewed and adjusted the organization’s template agreement to fit district responsibilities.
Doctor Truman moved to accept the contract proposal; the board discussed that the agreement was a KaBOOM public template that required local adjustments and legal vetting. Board members said the document had been signed by district staff and by KaBOOM in late April and that signatures and counsel review had been completed before the meeting.
During the roll call, Miss Shepherd recused herself from the vote, noting her role as president of the Peachland Poketon PTA. After the recusal, board members signified approval and the chair stated the KaBOOM document was executed.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, Holly Stegall, a family physician who identified herself as an Anson County Schools alum and a parent of a Peachland Poketon student, praised the KaBOOM effort but urged greater transparency from the district. Stegall said the school’s children have been without a playground for the past academic year after the prior playground was removed and emphasized outdoor play’s benefits for creativity, health and learning. She expressed frustration at perceived roadblocks from the district level during the PTA’s fundraising and planning.
Board members asked the principal about scheduling; the principal said the district and KaBOOM had three proposed weeks in June for installation and that staff would coordinate dates. The board also said the contract had been reviewed by legal counsel before execution.
The board did not provide a detailed vote tally in the public record during the meeting beyond recording the recusal and that the motion carried. No additional contract terms, dollar amounts, or party contact details were disclosed in open session.
