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After inspections by the South Carolina Department of Education Office of School Facilities, district staff recommended moving accessibility work and grading from a later phase into phase 2 of the Crestwood athletic project so the district can obtain a letter of occupancy without increasing the approved phase 2 budget.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
District finance staff reported $129,008.86 remaining on the $383,000 Maywood renovation. Trustees raised concerns about apparent lack of maintenance and incomplete visible work and asked administration to coordinate an on‑site inspection before any surplus is moved.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
District fine-arts staff presented a four-year arts strategic plan tied to a three-year grant; staff requested board approval to implement July 1 and outlined goals for curriculum, facilities, professional development and equitable access.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
CFO Shatika Spearman walked the board through fund-balance classifications, differences from cash flow, and key audit highlights, including an unmodified opinion and FY24 ending general fund balance.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
After extended debate and a failed substitute motion to delay, the Sumter School District Board of Trustees approved a timeline to implement school realignment for the 2026–27 school year; opponents urged waiting for the master plan and cited declining enrollment.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
District staff described current behavioral-health partnerships, five new programs launched since 2024, and goals to place therapists in schools; board members asked for a proposal, regular updates and quicker implementation.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
The board approved an invitation-only summer credit-recovery program for juniors and seniors who scored 5059 in 2024-25 courses to recover credits and, for eligible seniors, graduate this summer.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
District staff reviewed the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework, explaining referral forms, tiered interventions for academics/behavior/attendance, and plans to move from Google drives to a single platform to improve fidelity and progress monitoring.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
District staff presented a prioritized list of remaining needs at Crestwood including permanent restroom units, field-goal netting, fencing, parking improvements, additional seating and LED lighting, and asked the board to support phase-two funding that would be part of spring and fall capital bond proceeds.
South Carolina / School Districts / Sumter 01
Five public commentators highlighted concerns about board divisions, school discipline policy, overcrowded buses, lack of follow-through on IEPs and discipline equity; one student offered a positive account of support at Sumter High. Speakers asked trustees to focus on students and restore community trust.