Sumter board unanimously approves contract for Dr. Gerald Gary as superintendent

The Sumter School District Board returned to open session and unanimously approved an employment contract for Dr. Gerald Gary as superintendent, the Chair said.

The Chair moved "that the board approve the contract for the employment of Dr. Gerald Gary as the superintendent of the Sumter School District," adding that the contract would be made available to the public after it is executed. A second was recorded and the Chair then called for a show of hands; the Chair stated the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

Board discussion on the appointment was not recorded in the transcript; the motion was made, seconded and voted on without additional debate in the recorded segments. The Chair then moved to agenda item 6, offered brief closing remarks thanking attendees and adjourned the meeting.

The transcript does not include the name of the board member who seconded the motion, nor does it provide a numerical roll-call tally of votes. The contract was described as to be released to the public after execution; no further contract terms were discussed in the recorded segments.