Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Schools Board of Trustees held a Board Retreat on January 22, 2026, with six of seven members present (Joe Helms absent). The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by Chairwoman Kristy Spears. The board entered Executive Session at 2:05 p.m. to discuss legal and contractual matters, personnel matters, and superintendent goals and evaluation, remaining in closed session until 8:19 p.m. No actions were taken on any matters discussed during Executive Session, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Adjournment — Motion by Michele Branning to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Scott Frattaroli. Vote: Approved unanimously 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- March 3, 2026 — Minutes approval meeting.
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Chairwoman Kristy Spears
Chairwoman Spears called the meeting to order at 2:03 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
- call_to_order
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1.02
Statement of Public Notice of Meeting
Chairwoman 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
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
- Tags
- pledge
-
1.04
Approval of Agenda
Chairwoman Spears stated that, without objection, the agenda would be 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
To discuss legal and contractual matters
Executive Session held to discuss legal and contractual matters.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- executive_session legal contractual
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2.02
To discuss personnel matters
Executive Session held to discuss personnel matters.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- executive_session personnel
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2.03
To discuss superintendent goals/evaluation
Executive Session held to discuss superintendent goals and evaluation.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- executive_session superintendent_goals
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12.01
Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
Chairwoman Spears stated that the Board discussed legal and contractual matters, personnel matters and superintendent goals during Executive Session. No actions were taken on these matters.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive_session_actions
-
13
Adjournment
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 8:20 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- Approved unanimously 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- adjournment
Votes
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting
- Vote
- Approved unanimously 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
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Motion to enter into Executive Session at 2:05 p.m.
- Owner
- Michele Branning
- Due
- Not specified
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Motion to return to public session at 8:19 p.m.
- Owner
- Michele Branning
- Due
- Not specified
- Source ref
- page: p.1
Upcoming Dates
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Minutes approval meeting
- Date
- 2026-03-03
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