Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Schools Board of Trustees held a board retreat on September 30, 2025, with six of seven members present; Dr. Scott Frattaroli was absent. Vice Chairwoman Lipi Pratt called the meeting to order, and the agenda was approved without objection. The session was devoted almost entirely to executive session, during which the board discussed contractual and personnel matters and reviewed Superintendent Young's 90-day action plan, finding satisfactory progress. Upon returning to public session, the board took one personnel action before adjourning at 4:30 p.m.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Return to public session — Motion to return to public session at 4:27 p.m. Vote: 5-0. The board had convened in executive session to discuss contractual and personnel recommendations, including a review of Superintendent Young's 90-day action plan.
- Teacher A — breach of contract referral — Motion to accept the administration's recommendation to report Teacher A to the State for breach of contract. Vote: 5-0.
- Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Vote: 5-0.
Watchlist Flags
No watchlist items flagged.
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
None recorded.
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Chairwoman Kristy Spears
Vice Chairwoman Pratt called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural
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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 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
- Tags
- public notice
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1.03
Moment of Silence
A 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
- Tags
- procedural
-
1.04
Pledge of Allegiance
The 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
- Tags
- procedural
-
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
- procedural
-
2
Executive Session
The Board held an executive session where contractual and personnel recommendations were discussed. The Board reviewed the Superintendent's progress through the review of Mr. Young's 90-day action plan and was pleased with results and evidence of progress to date.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to return to Public Session at 4:27 p.m.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Lipi Pratt
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- executive session personnel superintendent
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13.01
Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
The Board accepted the administration's recommendation to report Teacher A to the State for breach of contract.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to accept the recommendation of administration to report Teacher A to the State for breach of contract
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Lipi Pratt
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- personnel discipline
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5
Adjournment
Being no further business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Lipi Pratt
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- procedural
Votes
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Executive Session
Motion to return to Public Session at 4:27 p.m.
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
Motion to accept the recommendation of administration to report Teacher A to the State for breach of contract
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
No watchlist items flagged.
Record Limits
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Vote detail
- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.