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Richland County CUSD 1 special meeting, Oct 5, 2026

50 min · 2 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board weighs process for hiring counsel to investigate 2026⁠-⁠27 master schedule 9:44

  • The board discussed an item to approve the selection of legal counsel to conduct interviews and an investigation of the creation of the 2026⁠-⁠27 master schedule. 9:44
  • A motion was made to amend the main motion to set up a time with all 3 proposed attorneys and their firms to discuss scope of work, estimated cost per hour, estimated project costs and qualifications, and the board took a roll call vote on the amendment. 35:16
  • The board also took roll call votes on a motion to table and on a change order to remove a window from the coach's office in the new athletic building. 39:07
Item by item (6)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:26
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and was described as a special meeting of Richland County Community School District Number 1. 0:31
    • Roll call was taken. 0:55
  2. Comments from employees and public 1:10
    • The chair said 2 people had signed up to speak and each would have 5 minutes. 1:10
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to seek an independent review of the athletic facilities project, including soils compaction and drainage. 1:41
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about the support staff dress code and work assignments. 7:18
  3. Legal counsel for master schedule investigation 9:44
    • The item asked the board to approve legal counsel to investigate the procedures and decisions surrounding the 2026⁠-⁠27 master schedule, including statements and actions at the August 7th special board meeting. 9:44
    • A speaker read board policy on attorney fee arrangements and said hiring a firm without discussing fees and scope could raise concerns about tort immunity. 13:46
  4. Selection and assignment of board committees 38:10
    • A motion was made and seconded to table the selection and assignment of board committees. 38:16
    • A speaker asked until when the item would be tabled. ~38:29
    • The board took a roll call vote on the motion to table. 39:07
  5. Change order for coach's office window 39:39
    • The item asked the board to approve a change order to remove a window from the coach's office in the new athletic building, and a speaker gave the cost as $2,430.76. 39:39
    • A speaker suggested room darkening blinds on both sides of the window as an alternative, saying it was $200 versus $2,400. 41:29
    • Another speaker said the board should protect students and take the window out. 43:01
  6. Executive session 47:56
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. 49:23

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Video: posted by the district as “October 5, 2026 Special School Board Meeting”