Trustees approve personnel recommendations and consent agenda, honor wrestling champions and staff

The Chester County Board of Trustees met Feb. 24 and took several routine but formal actions: the board voted unanimously to approve the certified personnel recommendations discussed in executive session and to accept the consent agenda as presented. The meeting began with a unanimous approval of the agenda and included a recess to reconvene for the public portion of the meeting.

The board recognized community and school achievements. Dr. Sutton and the chair introduced the Chester Cyclones 2025 Class 2A South Carolina wrestling champions; head coach Dennis Jensen described season highlights and named assistant coaches Harvey Gonzalez, Peyton Stillwell and Corey Irvin. The board also presented a January teacher recognition to Jacqueline Treadway (Lucep Elementary) and a support-staff-of-the-month recognition to Peggy Christopher (Great Falls Elementary). Great Falls High School received a monthly attendance award for a 95.6% rate.

During public comment Heather Hillis, a teacher librarian at Lewisville Middle School, thanked the board and Dr. Sutton for funds that helped librarians remove outdated books and add current titles. The board read its public-comment policy at the start of the public portion and reminded speakers that the board will listen but not debate or take formal action on matters raised during public comment.

Procedural motions were recorded throughout the meeting: approval of the agenda, a motion and unanimous vote to enter and exit executive session on certified personnel recommendations, a recess to reconvene at 5:30 p.m., unanimous approval of the certified personnel recommendations upon return to public session, unanimous approval of the consent agenda, and a unanimous motion to adjourn. The chair closed the meeting after trustees agreed to schedule school visits to review facilities as the board develops budget priorities.