Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, with Vice Chairwoman Lipi Pratt presiding in the absence of Chairwoman Kristy Spears. The meeting featured informational presentations on the district's 4K early childhood programs, dual credit and Advanced Placement offerings, and an extensive construction update covering eight active capital projects. Superintendent Grey Young reported a positive start to the 2025-2026 school year with more than 18,200 students enrolled and noted that all three district high schools ranked in the top 4% of public high schools nationally according to U.S. News and World Report. The board also took action on two personnel matters following an executive session.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Agenda approval — Approved as submitted without objection. Vote: No objection recorded.
- 2 replacement positions — Motion to accept administration's recommendation to approve 2 replacement positions. Vote: 6-0. Moved by Ms. Branning, seconded by Dr. Frattaroli; arose from executive session personnel discussion.
- Reporting Staff Member A to Department of Education — Motion to accept administration's recommendation to report Staff Member A to the South Carolina Department of Education for breach of contract. Vote: 6-0. Moved by Ms. Branning, seconded by Dr. Frattaroli.
- Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Vote: 6-0.
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Ongoing — District to continue coordinating with local law enforcement and state agencies to address school traffic concerns during drop-off and dismissal.
- 2025-08-25 — Nation Ford High School Field House mobilization to occur.
- 2026-03-31 — New Training and Support Renovations substantial completion.
- 2026-07-17 — Flint Hill Middle School substantial completion.
- Summer 2026 — Fort Mill High School Arena Addition and Nation Ford High School Field House substantial completion.
- Summer 2027 — Paradise Early Childhood Center substantial completion.
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Vice Chairwoman Lipi Pratt
Vice Chairwoman Pratt called the meeting to order.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- convening
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1.02
Statement of Public Notice of Meeting
Vice Chairwoman Pratt stated that in accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, 1985, Section 30-4-80-e, notification of the meeting was provided to The Herald, The Charlotte Observer, CN2, and WRHI.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- public notice
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1.03
Moment of Silence
Moment of silence observed.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- None
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1.04
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance recited.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- None
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1.05
Approval of Agenda
Vice Chairwoman Pratt stated that, without objection, the agenda is approved as submitted.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- agenda approval
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2.01
Special Recognitions - District Support Staff and Teacher of the Year
The district announced the 2025-2026 District Support Staff of the Year and District Teacher of the Year winners. Jamale Foster (Coach Foster), instructional assistant at Catawba Ridge High School, was recognized as District Support Staff of the Year. Dr. Katie Jenkinson, Lead Teacher at Banks Trail Middle School, was recognized as District Teacher of the Year.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- recognition awards
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3.01
Public Participation - Carl Young on Silfab Solar
Mr. Carl Young spoke regarding Silfab Solar.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- public comment Silfab Solar
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3.02
Public Participation - Jamie Costea on Silfab Solar
Mrs. Jamie Costea spoke regarding Silfab Solar.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- public comment Silfab Solar
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4.01
4K Programs Update
Mrs. Jocelyn Young and Mrs. Kim Coolidge presented an update on the 4K programs offered in the district, covering unique programs and extraordinary teamwork, tracking momentum and impact, current focus, and future vision. The district currently offers half-day and full-day programs at 7 locations serving 268 students with targeted instructional focuses including Oral Language Gap Identification, Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation, Social Emotional Screener, Related Art Structure, Play-Based Learning Environment, and Equity & Early Intervention. The planned Paradise Early Childhood Center will increase 4K student capacity and support achievement gap closure.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
- Tags
- 4K programs early childhood staff update
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4.02
Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) Update
Dr. Gales Scroggs presented an update on the district's dual credit and AP offerings designed to create college credit pathways for all students. The programs allow students to experience college-level work, boost confidence, develop college skills, and improve critical thinking and scholarly writing skills. The district offers AP programs through College Board and Dual Credit courses in conjunction with the University of South Carolina Lancaster, Winthrop University, and York Technical College, plus additional opportunities through Project Lead The Way.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- dual credit AP college pathways staff update
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4.03
Construction Update
Mr. Jim Britton with Leitner Management Group provided an update on current and future construction projects in the district. Projects include Flint Hill Elementary School (Substantially Complete June 2, 2025; Certificate of Occupancy June 25, 2025), Flint Hill Elementary Offsite Road Improvements (Substantially Complete August 1, 2025), Flint Hill Middle School (Substantial Completion July 17, 2026), Paradise Early Childhood Center (Substantial Completion Summer 2027), Catawba Ridge High School Cosmetology Program (Substantially Complete August 1, 2025), Fort Mill High School Arena Addition (Substantial Completion Summer 2026), Nation Ford High School Field House (Substantial Completion Summer 2026), and New Training and Support Renovations (Substantial Completion March 2026).
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
- Tags
- construction facilities staff update
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5.01
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Grey Young provided an update on the first weeks of the 2025-2026 school year. The district has welcomed more than 18,200 students back to school with overall positive start. Traffic concerns during morning and afternoon drop-off and dismissal times have been addressed through coordination with local law enforcement and state agencies. All three high schools recently received outstanding rankings from U.S. News and World Report, placing them in the top 4% of 24,000 public high schools nationally.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
- Tags
- superintendent report school year start traffic management school rankings
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13.01
Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
In Executive Session, the Board discussed legal, contractual, and personnel recommendations. No actions were taken on contractual or legal matters. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of administration to approve 2 replacement positions. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a 6-0 vote. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of the administration to report Staff Member A to the Department of Education for breach of contract. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a 6-0 vote.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept recommendation to approve 2 replacement positions; Accept recommendation to report Staff Member A to the Department of Education for breach of contract
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- personnel executive session staffing
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5
Adjournment
Being no further business, Ms. Branning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous 6-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- Adjourn the meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- adjournment
Votes
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Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
Accept recommendation to approve 2 replacement positions; Accept recommendation to report Staff Member A to the Department of Education for breach of contract
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- no_action
- Source ref
- page: p.5
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
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Continue to work with local municipality law enforcement and state agencies to address traffic concerns around schools during morning and afternoon drop-off and dismissal times
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- District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Upcoming Dates
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Flint Hill Elementary School Substantially Complete
- Date
- 2025-06-02
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Flint Hill Elementary School Certificate of Occupancy
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- 2025-06-25
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Flint Hill Elementary Offsite Road Improvements Substantially Complete; Catawba Ridge High School Cosmetology Program Substantially Complete and Certificate of Occupancy
- Date
- 2025-08-01
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Nation Ford High School Field House Mobilization to occur
- Date
- 2025-08-25
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New Training and Support Renovations Substantial Completion
- Date
- 2026-03-31
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Flint Hill Middle School Substantial Completion
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- 2026-07-17
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Fort Mill High School Arena Addition and Nation Ford High School Field House Substantial Completion (Summer 2026)
- Date
- 2026-06-30
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Paradise Early Childhood Center Substantial Completion (Summer 2027)
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- 2027-06-30
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