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Rock Hills board approves gym audio-visual upgrade, playground resurfacing, HVAC controls and several hires
Summary
The Rock Hills school board approved contracts for a gym audio-visual package, elementary playground resurfacing and HVAC controls, and confirmed multiple personnel hires and a driver’s education contract; several items will be funded in part by donor pledges.
The Rock Hills school board approved several capital and personnel actions at its meeting, voting to purchase a mid-tier audio system and video projectors for the high school gym, accept a contractor bid to resurface the elementary playground, and proceed with a recommended HVAC controls system. Trustees also approved personnel hires and a driver’s education contract.
Audio-visual: After staff compared bids from KVAC and Sound Advice, the board approved purchasing Sound Advice’s package B audio system and adding video projectors (staff estimated the audio/video package at roughly $30,460 before donations). Board members noted a roughly $13,100 in pledges from local banks and other donors, plus a separate contribution identified from Linda Pierce, which would reduce net cost to the district.
Playground resurfacing: Facilities staff reported the elementary playground is currently an asphalt-milling surface with loose material that poses tripping hazards. The board accepted the lower-cost bid from American Asphalt for resurfacing after discussing concrete versus asphalt trade-offs and longevity. Trustees asked facilities staff to coordinate scheduling and noted the work will proceed this summer during construction staging.
HVAC controls: The board authorized proceeding with a recommended HVAC controls/communications upgrade (Train system) designed to provide remote monitoring, staggered starts for boilers/chillers and troubleshooting capability. The system cost discussed was approximately $96,000; trustees requested clarifying information about compatibility and the absence of proprietary lock-in before final procurement steps.
Personnel and contracts: After returning from two executive sessions, the board approved several personnel actions: hiring Courtney Sleezer as junior/senior high business teacher (2026–27), hiring Erica Flynn as an elementary MTSS para (2026–27), approving a contract for Larry Gist as superintendent of record for 2026–27, and approving Nate Meyers for operations support. The board also accepted the driver’s education contract following confirmation of student enrollment.
Votes at a glance - Audio/video package (Sound Advice package B + video): approved; tally: 7–0. Funding: estimated $30,460 gross; about $13,100 in donor pledges reported. - Playground resurfacing (American Asphalt): approved; tally: 7–0. Contract amount: not specified in transcript (quote referenced in packet). - HVAC controls system (Train add-on): approved to proceed; tally: 7–0. Estimated cost discussed: ~$96,000. - Student meal price increase (recommended 10 cents): approved; tally: 7–0. - Driver’s education contract: approved; tally: 7–0. - Personnel hires (Courtney Sleezer, Erica Flynn, Larry Gist contract, Nate Meyers): approved; tally: 7–0.
Board members said they will follow up on procurement details (final invoices, donor pledges, and contractor schedules) and on clarifying warranties and compatibility for the HVAC system before fully executing vendor contracts.
