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Bamberg County School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Bamberg County trustees approve elective textbooks and FFA trip to Georgia 40:45

  • The superintendent told the board the district was trying to cut 6% off its budget for the 26⁠-⁠27 year and described steps involving power use, hiring and copier leases. 28:45
  • The board approved the textbook selections and an out-of-state overnight trip for an FFA chapter to Moultrie, Georgia. 40:25
  • The board also accepted a paid parental leave policy on first reading and accepted the monthly financial report. 51:57

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening, agenda and minutes 2:42
    • The meeting was called to order and the board approved the agenda. 2:42
    • Cathy Griffin moved to accept the minutes of the September 14th meeting. 5:29
    • Jeni Bunch asked about wording in item 12 of the minutes on a commendation for an evaluation, and a speaker said the term used in review was commendable evaluation rating. 5:59
    • The minutes for September 14th, 2026, were approved. 6:56
  2. School reports 7:24
    • A district staff member reported current enrollment of 668 students at Richard Carroll Elementary School, 174 students at a middle school and 385 students at a high school. 7:45
    • Cindy Hurst asked whether iReady results showing 1% of 2nd graders on or above grade level were typical, and the staff member said the district was not happy with that number but noted it was the beginning of the school year. 11:17
    • One board member said some board members had been skeptical about having one leader at the top of a school and that it was wonderful to hear how well it had worked out. 21:01
  3. Athletic updates 22:08
    • A district staff member said a Bamberg coach and player were selected to participate in the Shrine Bowl, to be held in Spartanburg on December 19th, 2026. 23:52
    • The staff member said fans who brought 5 non-perishable food items received free admission to designated games, and almost a truckload was delivered to a local food box. 24:33
  4. Superintendent's report 26:15
    • The superintendent said state report cards were expected by October 15th and that enrollment was holding at 1,768 students. 26:20
    • The superintendent said the district was trying to cut 6% off its 26⁠-⁠27 budget, including raising thermostats after about 4 o'clock, routing any hiring through the superintendent's office and auditing copier leases. 28:45
    • Harriet Coker commended the superintendent for working to get the budget under control. 34:25
  5. Elective textbook selection 35:14
    • A district staff member said both books were on the state adopted list, would cost the district nothing and had been requested by teachers. 35:59
    • Cathy Griffin asked how many students were interested in the early childhood education class, and the staff member said there was no number available. 37:29
    • Cindy Hurst moved to approve the adoption of a Microsoft Office 365 Introductory Digital Workplace option and Child Care Today, First Edition, for Early Childhood Care Education 1, as recommended by the superintendent. 39:49
    • The textbook selections were approved. 40:45
  6. Out-of-state FFA trip 40:45
    • A district staff member said 15 students would attend the Sunbelt Ag Expo at $50 per student, with 3 adult chaperones and a charter bus. 41:17
    • Cathy Griffin moved to approve the trip. 43:28
    • Cindy Hurst asked that the request include the name of the town and state. 43:55
    • The trip to Moultrie, Georgia, October 20th through 21st was approved. 44:21
  7. Paid parental leave policy first reading 44:47
    • A district staff member said the updates were mandated by changes from the legislature. 45:13
    • The staff member said a parent who does not give birth would be eligible for 4 weeks of paid parental leave compared to 2 weeks before, and the district may deny concurrent leave when both parents are eligible. 45:58
    • One board member said it was surprising that the policy applies to a child under the age of 18. 50:40
    • The policy was accepted as a first reading. 51:57
  8. Monthly financial report 51:57
    • A district staff member said all certified teachers' salaries had been updated to the salary scale the board approved with the budget. 52:15
    • Jeni Bunch asked whether a new school code was added for the Denmark K-12 Consolidated Campus, and the staff member said it was. 53:00
    • Cindy Hurst asked about custodial supplies and legal bills, and the staff member said the district contacts attorneys only when needed. 53:50
    • The monthly financial report was accepted as presented. 55:38
  9. Executive session 55:38
    • Cindy Hurst moved to enter executive session to discuss personnel recommendations for hire and resignation and matters related to release of students. 56:57
    • The chair said no actions were taken from the executive session. 1:18:54
  10. Board comments 1:18:54
    • Tonya A. Sanders-Govan thanked custodians for Custodial Appreciation Day and principals for National Principals Month. 1:19:24
    • Cindy Hurst and Harriet Coker noted the Shrine Bowl selections. ~1:20:12
    • Adrienne Blume said book fairs were coming up at the schools and hoped volunteers would help. 1:24:19
  11. Adjournment 1:29:15
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the chair called for a voice vote. 1:29:43

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Video: posted by the district as “Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees Meeting 10-5-26”