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Richland School District 1 board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Richland One board approves concealed recording policy, hires 46 teachers 11:44

  • The board unanimously approved on second reading a policy prohibiting concealed recording by members of the campus community. 11:44
  • The board unanimously approved the first reading of a revised policy on admission of nonresident students and interdistrict transfers, which a staff member said was revised to align with state model guidelines. 18:00
  • The board also unanimously approved hiring 46 teachers for the '26-'27 school year. 27:51
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and agenda 0:09
    • Robert Lominack, the board chair, called the meeting to order on August 11th, 2026, at 6 PM, and an invocation followed. 0:09
    • The motion to accept the agenda passed unanimously. 2:21
  2. Superintendent's report 3:05
    • The superintendent said students returned August 6th and teachers returned July 30th, and that over 3,500 employees attended a back-to-school convocation on July 28th. 3:05
    • The superintendent said 4 more district schools were named Visible Learning Certified schools, giving the district 6. 7:03
    • The superintendent said Sportsorama, described as the official kickoff to the high school football season, would be held Friday, August 14th, and Saturday, August 15th. 8:28
  3. Public participation 10:02
    • A speaker at public comment congratulated students, teachers, administrators and the board on SCReady scores. 10:50
  4. Concealed recording policy 11:23
    • A staff member said the policy is meant to protect student privacy and ensure confidential spaces for employee interactions, and that no changes were made after first reading. 11:44
    • Dr. Aaron Bishop asked who people should report violations to, and a staff member said students and parents should start with school leadership and employees with their supervisor. 13:08
    • The motion to approve the policy passed unanimously. 12:30
  5. Staff resignation policy 13:42
    • The motion to approve the policy passed unanimously. 15:08
  6. Staff resignation administrative rule 15:08
    • A staff member said the rule, presented for information only, treats an employee as having voluntarily resigned if the supervisor is not notified of the reason for absences for 3 consecutive workdays. 15:08
    • Barbara F. Weston asked about exceptions for reasons such as hospitalization or deployment, and a staff member said the district follows up and the rule applies to employees considered AWOL. 16:33
    • Angela Clyburn asked whether family members are contacted, and a staff member said the district reaches out to emergency contacts. 17:12
  7. Nonresident student admission policy 17:47
    • A staff member said the policy was revised to align with State Department of Education model guidelines and bypassed committee review because of an August 26th submission deadline. 18:00
    • Jamie L. Devine asked whether the policy covered inter-district or intra-district transfers, and a staff member said interdistrict means outside the district. 19:07
    • Dr. Aaron Bishop asked about preparing for an influx of students and whether dollars follow the child, and a staff member said capacity data is published every year and capacity is a reason for denial. 19:38
    • The motion to approve the first reading passed unanimously. 22:44
  8. Consent agenda 23:42
    • The consent agenda included the minutes from the July 21st, 2026, regular meeting and a contract for legal services. 23:42
    • The motion to accept the consent agenda passed unanimously. 24:13
  9. Executive session 24:13
    • The executive session agenda listed an administrative hire and hiring of personnel. 25:29
    • Motions to enter and exit executive session passed unanimously. 25:29
  10. Personnel actions 26:41
    • The administration recommended hiring all 46 teachers on an attached list for the '26-'27 school year. 27:51
    • Both motions passed unanimously. 27:16
  11. Board reports 28:05
    • Dr. Aaron Bishop described first-day school visits and asked that the former superintendent's photo be put up in the board room. 28:50
    • Robert Lominack said matching frames are no longer made, and a staff member said the former superintendent's frame was removed to try to match it. 34:43
    • Jamie L. Devine asked whether the 26⁠-⁠27 employee incentive memo had been sent, and a staff member said it is posted on the website's HR page. 42:24
  12. Next meeting and adjournment 44:07
    • Robert Lominack said the next regular board meeting will be held August 25th, 2026, at Lower Richmond High School, and adjourned the meeting. 44:47

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Video: posted by the district as “Richland One Board Meeting 8-11-2026”