Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 17, 2026, with all seven members present and Chairwoman Kristy Spears presiding. The meeting included a monthly financial update reflecting strong revenue performance through January 31, as well as a report on the COSSBA National Conference from board member Lipi Pratt. The board approved two significant bond-related resolutions: one for an IPRB and equipment acquisition payment and one authorizing refinancing of up to five outstanding bond issues. The board also convened an executive session lasting approximately one hour and twenty minutes to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel matters, after which no actions were taken on those items.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Agenda — Agenda approved as submitted. Vote: no objection recorded.
- Resolution for IPRB Payment — Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,025,000 general obligation bonds. Vote: 7-0. Funds are used to pay the annual Installment Purchase Repayment Bonds and Equipment Acquisition Payments.
- Resolution to Refinance — Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $235,000,000 of general obligation refunding bonds. Vote: 7-0. Covers refinancing of up to five outstanding bond issues.
- Enter Executive Session — Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss legal and contractual issues and personnel recommendations. Vote: 7-0.
- Return to Public Session — Motion to return to public session at 7:59 p.m. Vote: 7-0. No actions were taken on legal, contractual, or personnel matters.
- Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting. Vote: 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- April 7–9, 2026 — Senate Finance Budget Discussions
- April 21–23, 2026 — Full Senate Budget deliberations
- May 5–7, 2026 — Budget Bill Returned to House
- May 12–14, 2026 — Conference Committee Report
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Chairwoman Spears
Chairwoman Spears 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
- None
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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
- None
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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
- None
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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
- None
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1.05
Approval of Agenda
Chairwoman 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
Public Participation
Mr. Jarred Muraco spoke regarding Silfab Solar.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- Silfab Solar
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3.01
Monthly Financial/Impact Fee Update
Mrs. Leanne Lordo provided the monthly financial update covering the seventh month of the fiscal year (January 31). Total Revenue was $188,422,415 with Total Expenditures of $137,922,650. The district reported positive cash flow of $50,499,765 driven by strong real estate tax collections (96.8% of budgeted amount), vehicle tax collections of $2,004,180, and fee-in-lieu taxes of $6,595,550. Impact fee collections totaled $83,142,992 across 5,208 units (2,981 single family and 2,227 multi-family). State budget updates included passage of Budget Appropriations Bill with teacher salary increases to $50,500 minimum, with next legislative steps scheduled for April-May 2026.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- Financial Report Revenue Expenditures Impact Fees State Budget
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4.01
Report from the Consortium of State School Boards Association (COSSBA) Annual Conference
Mrs. Lipi Pratt discussed highlights from the recent COSSBA National Conference, which brings together school board members, superintendents, district administrators, and education partners from across the country for an experience focused on impact and innovation in education.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- COSSBA Conference
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5.01
Approval of Resolution for IPRB Payment
Mrs. Lordo requested approval of the issuance and sale of not exceeding $6,025,000 million general obligations bonds for the Fort Mill School District, which are used to pay the annual IPRB (Installment Purchase Repayment Bonds) and Equipment Acquisition Payments. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,025,000 general obligation bonds. 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 issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,025,000 general obligation bonds
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- IPRB Payment General Obligation Bonds Equipment Acquisition
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5.02
Approval of Resolution to Refinance
Mrs. Lordo requested approval of the refunding of not exceeding $235,000,000 million general obligations bonds for the Fort Mill School District, to refinance up to five outstanding issues of bonds. Ms. Branning made a motion to accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $235,000,000 of general obligation refunding bonds. 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 issuance and sale of not to exceed $235,000,000 of general obligation refunding bonds
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Refinance General Obligation Bonds
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6
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 6:36 p.m. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The Board returned to public session at 7:59 p.m. with Ms. Branning making a motion to return to Public Session. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous 7-0 vote.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Enter Executive Session to discuss legal and contractual issues and personnel recommendations
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Executive Session Legal Contractual Personnel
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9.01
Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
In Executive Session, the Board discussed legal, contractual, and personnel recommendations. No actions were taken on legal or contractual matters or personnel recommendations.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- Executive Session Legal Contractual Personnel
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8
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 8:00 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Adjourn the meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- None
Votes
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Approval of Resolution for IPRB Payment
Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,025,000 general obligation bonds
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Approval of Resolution to Refinance
Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the issuance and sale of not to exceed $235,000,000 of general obligation refunding bonds
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to discuss legal and contractual issues and personnel recommendations
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
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Senate Finance Budget Discussions (April 7-9)
- Date
- 2026-04-07
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Full Senate Budget (April 21-23)
- Date
- 2026-04-21
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Budget Bill Returned to House (May 5-7)
- Date
- 2026-05-05
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Conference Committee Report (May 12-14)
- Date
- 2026-05-12
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