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At a glance: Dorchester District 2 board votes — June 8 meeting
Summary
Trustees approved consent items, released multiple policies for first reading, approved bell schedules and the new elementary alternative name, approved an organizational chart and personnel recommendations, adopted the FY27 budget, and authorized a property closing; most motions passed 6–0 with one absence.
The Dorchester District 2 Board of Trustees recorded the following actions on June 8. Vote tallies shown reflect board announcements in open session.
- Consent agenda and minutes: Motion carried, six in favor, one absent.
- Policy committee report (policies listed for first reading including JIC‑FAA harassment/intimidation/bullying, JII student concerns/complaints/grievances, IHBCD alternative education, and whistleblower protections): Motion carries, six in favor, one absent.
- Bell schedules for 2026–27 (adds 15 instructional minutes at several levels, ILT adjustments, RISE schedule alignment; Rawlings follows high school schedule): Motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Motion moved by Miss Bates; seconded by Miss King.
- Name elementary alternative program: Elevate Academy. Motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Motion moved by Miss Powell; seconded by Mr. Lee.
- Organizational chart approval (title and position alignments, some position eliminations and title changes): Motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Motion moved by Mr. Guthrie; seconded by Miss Bates.
- Fiscal Year 2027 budget adoption: Motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Motion moved by Miss Bates; seconded by Miss Powell.
- Personnel recommendations (excluding two conditional non‑renewals): Motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Subsequent conditional acceptance of superintendent’s recommendation not to renew two annual-contract employees (subject to appeal under S.C. Code §59‑26‑40): Motion carried, six in favor, one absent.
- Student enrollment requests: Motion carried, six in favor, one absent.
- Authority granted for superintendent to proceed with closing on property near Delmare Highway (from executive session): Motion carried, six in favor, one absent.
Ending: The board adjourned after final votes; the meeting record shows consistent majorities for routine and substantive motions during the June 8 session.
