Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on September 3, 2025, with all seven members present. The meeting featured recognitions of long-serving staff members and student and program achievements, including Fort Mill High School's FFA Gold Chapter designation, JROTC Naval Honor School status, and a student logo recognition. The board received financial, procurement, and superintendent's reports covering district enrollment, attendance, and academic performance data before moving into executive session to address legal, contractual, and personnel matters. Two substantive policy and procurement items were voted on during the public session, along with approval of one certified replacement personnel position following the return from executive session.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Policy KBE — Relations with Parent Organizations — Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the language to Policy KBE, Relations with Parent Organizations, as presented. Vote: 7-0. Policy governs the district's relationship with booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, and similar groups.
- Minority Business Enterprise Report — Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the Minority Business Report as presented. Vote: 7-0. Required annually under the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.
- Executive Session — Enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel matters. Vote: 7-0.
- Return to Public Session — Return to Public Session at 8:34 p.m. Vote: 7-0.
- Certified Replacement Position — Accept the recommendation of administration to approve 1 certified replacement position. Vote: 7-0. No actions were taken on contractual or legal matters discussed in executive session.
- Adjournment — Adjourn the meeting. Vote: 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Watchlist Flags
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Sep. 1, 2025 — Labor Day Holiday; no school for students and staff.
- Sep. 3, 2025 — School Board Meeting at 6 p.m. (this meeting).
- Sep. 16, 2025 — School Board visits to OPES/KTES/BTMS.
- Sep. 26, 2025 — 2-Hour Early Release Day; Elementary 12:00 p.m., Middle 1:10 p.m., High 1:40 p.m.
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Chairwoman Kristy Spears
Chairwoman Spears called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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- None
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1.02
Statement of Public Notice of Meeting
Chairwoman Kristy Spears stated that in accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, 1985, Section 30-4-80-e, the following publications have been notified of the time, place and agenda of this meeting: 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
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- None
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1.03
Moment of Silence
Moment of silence was observed.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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- None
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1.04
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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- None
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1.05
Approval of Agenda
Chairwoman Kristy Spears 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
- None
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2.01
Recognitions of Staff Members Who Achieved 25 and 30 Years of Service to the District
Special recognition was given to staff members who have achieved 25 and 30 years of service to the district.
- Outcome
- informational
- 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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2.02
Recognition of Fort Mill High School FFA Gold Chapter Designation and SC Program of the Year
Recognition was given to Fort Mill High School FFA Gold Chapter Designation and SC Program of the Year.
- Outcome
- informational
- 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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2.03
Recognition of Fort Mill High School JROTC as a Naval Honor School
Recognition was given to Fort Mill High School JROTC as a Naval Honor School.
- Outcome
- informational
- 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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2.04
Star Lab Logo Student Recognition - Ava Coberth River Trail Elementary School
Star Lab Logo Student Recognition was given to students at Ava Coberth River Trail Elementary School.
- Outcome
- informational
- 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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3
Approval of Minutes
Chairwoman Spears stated that the minutes are approved as submitted with the exception of a correction to the August 19, 2025 minutes in the Public Participation segment to reflect the honorific "Mrs." instead of "Mr." for Jamie Costea.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- None
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3.01
Public Participation - Brandon Langford regarding Silfab Solar
Mr. Brandon Langford 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
- Silfab Solar
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3.02
Public Participation - John Lee regarding Silfab Solar
Mr. John Lee 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
- Silfab Solar
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3.03
Public Participation - Tim Hegarty regarding Silfab Solar
Mr. Tim Hegarty 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
- Silfab Solar
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5.01
Monthly Financial/Impact Fee Update - Mrs. Leanne Lordo
Mrs. Leanne Lordo provided a comprehensive monthly financial update including revenue of $11,536,921, expenditures of $6,080,624, and impact fee collections totaling $80,843,252 with interest earned of $7,436,522. A $21.2 million bond was issued in August including $15.7 million for High School Projects and $5.4 million for IPP and Equipment Acquisition payments.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- Financial Report Impact Fees Bond Sale
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5.02
Procurement Updates - Ms. Kelly Keniston
Ms. Kelly Keniston provided procurement updates regarding the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code requirements for Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan (MBE Plan) to be approved annually by the school board.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
- Tags
- Procurement Minority Business Enterprise
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6.01
Report of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Law Conference
An informational report regarding the importance of school board service and understanding how state and federal laws affect public education. The SCSBA School Law Conference presents legal experts and policymakers who provide up-to-date analysis and guidance for board members on school policy and law.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- School Law Legal Training
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7.01
Consideration of Approval of Board Policy KBE Relations with Parent Organizations - Mrs. Lordo
Policy KBE Relations with Parent Organizations establishes the basic structure for board and district relations with parent organizations such as booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, parent support groups, business-school partnerships, and education foundations to enhance the district's educational program. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of the administration to update the language to Policy KBE, Relations with Parent Organizations, as presented.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the language to Policy KBE, Relations with Parent Organizations, as presented.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Policy Parent Organizations
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7.02
Consideration of Approval of Procurement Updates - Ms. Keniston
Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the Minority Business Report as presented. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous 7-0 vote.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the Minority Business Report as presented.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Procurement Minority Business
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8
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Grey Young provided an update on district enrollment, student attendance, recent test score data and calendar events.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Enrollment Attendance Test Scores
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8.01
Calendar of Events
Superintendent Young reported calendar events including September 1 Labor Day Holiday, September 3 School Board Meeting at 6 p.m., September 16 School Board Visits to OPES/KTES/BTMS, September 26 2-Hour Early Release Day with varying times for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- Calendar School Events
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8.02
Enrollment Update
Superintendent Young reported that the current enrollment is 18,236.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- Enrollment
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8.03
Student Attendance Update
Superintendent Young reported on the importance of regular school attendance with research showing students attending regularly are 1.7 times more likely to achieve proficiency in core subjects and 2.5 times more likely to graduate. August attendance rates exceeded 95% across all schools including FMHS at 96.6%, GHMS/PKMS at 97.2%, and RTES at 97.9%.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
- Tags
- Student Attendance
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8.04
Test Score Updates
Superintendent Young reported comprehensive test score data showing strong performance across the district. SC Ready ELA scores exceeded proficiency goals with district proficiency at 82.2% compared to the state goal of 75%. Math scores have increased over three years (2022-23: 67.69%, 2023-24: 67.92%, 2024-25: 69.43%). High school results include Algebra 1 EOC at 5th in state, US History EOC at 1st in state excluding Governor's school, English 2 EOC at 1st in state, and Biology at 2nd in state.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
- Tags
- Test Scores Academic Performance
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8.05
Motion to Enter Executive Session
Chairwoman Kristy Spears stated that the Board was in need of an Executive Session to discuss legal and contractual issues and personnel recommendations. Ms. Branning made a motion to enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- Executive Session
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9
Executive Session
The Board entered Executive Session to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel recommendations. No actions were taken on contractual or legal matters.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- Executive Session
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9.01
Return to Public Session
Chairwoman Kristy Spears stated that the Board would return to public session. Ms. Branning made a motion to return to Public Session at 8:34 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Return to Public Session at 8:34 p.m.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- None
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13.01
Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
The Board discussed legal, contractual, and personnel recommendations during Executive Session. No actions were taken on contractual or legal matters. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of administration to approve 1 certified replacement position.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of administration to approve 1 certified replacement position.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- Personnel Staffing
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14
Adjournment
Being no further business, Ms. Branning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Adjourn the meeting.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- None
Votes
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Consideration of Approval of Board Policy KBE Relations with Parent Organizations - Mrs. Lordo
Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the language to Policy KBE, Relations with Parent Organizations, as presented.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Consideration of Approval of Procurement Updates - Ms. Keniston
Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the Minority Business Report as presented.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Motion to Enter Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Return to Public Session
Return to Public Session at 8:34 p.m.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
Accept the recommendation of administration to approve 1 certified replacement position.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
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Labor Day Holiday - No school for students and staff
- Date
- 2025-09-01
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School Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
- Date
- 2025-09-03
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School Board Visits to OPES/KTES/BTMS
- Date
- 2025-09-16
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2-Hour Early Release Day - Elementary 12 p.m., Middle 1:10 p.m., High 1:40 p.m.
- Date
- 2025-09-26
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