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Spartanburg School District 1 appoints Jonathan Vanderford as director of maintenance; board approves personnel and policy items
Summary
The district board unanimously approved personnel actions including the appointment of Jonathan Vanderford as director of maintenance (effective July 1, 2026), approved listed retirements, resignations and new hires for 2026–27, and adopted several policy items at second reading; the meeting included recognitions for staff and students.
The Spartanburg School District 1 Board of Trustees approved administrative personnel recommendations and several policy items during its June meeting.
Dr. Trish Bon presented personnel matters and recommended Jonathan Vanderford as director of maintenance effective July 1, 2026. "Mr. Vanderford is a lifelong resident...with over 15 years of experience in facilities maintenance," Dr. Bon said when presenting the recommendation. The board voted to approve Vanderford’s appointment unanimously; he was invited to join the board at the front of the room for photographs.
During the personnel report a board member recused themself from discussion of a candidate because the candidate was an immediate family member. The board also approved the retirements, resignations and new employments listed in the board packet for the 2026–27 school year, all by unanimous vote.
On policy, Dr. DJ Brown presented multiple items. First-read items included Gavin’s Law and a policy on admission of nonresident students. The board considered policies returning for second reading and discussed clarifying language—for example, the board asked that references to the superintendent’s designate be replaced with a specific title (assistant superintendent for human resources) in one rule, and confirmed that compensation for certified staff will be based on the state salary schedule and local supplements when adopted. After discussion, the board approved the second and final readings unanimously.
The meeting also opened with recognitions: staff member Katherine Grahamlin was celebrated as the South Carolina Department of Education Regional Career Specialist of the Year for the Upstate, and student-athlete Keelin Tucker was honored as a two-time state champion in track events. Superintendent Dr. Mark Smith framed the recognitions as part of a strong year for the district.
The board concluded by thanking staff and the community for the school year and adjourning the meeting.
