Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, with all seven members present. The meeting's primary business included a first look at the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 general fund budget totaling $271,683,055, approval of make-up days for Flint Hill Elementary students who missed school due to incidents at the nearby Silfab Solar facility, and adoption of the 2027-2028 academic calendar. The board also approved an updated district strategic plan and entered executive session to address legal, contractual, and personnel matters, emerging with approval of 15 certified replacement positions. The meeting ran from 6:00 p.m. to 9:06 p.m.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Flint Hill Elementary make-up days — Accept the recommendation of the administration to name Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 2, 2026 as asynchronous e-learning days for Flint Hill Elementary per state requirements for closures on March 5, 2026 and March 6, 2026. Vote: 5-2. Days were scheduled to recover instructional time lost due to incidents at Silfab Solar.
- 2027-2028 academic calendar — Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the 2027-2028 academic school year calendar as proposed. Vote: 7-0. The modified year-round calendar features balanced 90-day semesters, a teacher start date of July 26, 2027, and a student start date of August 2, 2027.
- District Strategic Plan — Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the strategic plan and submit it to the state department as required by law. Vote: 7-0. The plan, built around four goal areas, originated in 2019 and will be updated for a final time ahead of a new plan due in April 2028.
- Executive Session — Enter Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel matters. Vote: 7-0.
- Certified replacement positions — Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve 15 certified replacement positions. Vote: 7-0. No actions were taken on legal or contractual matters discussed in executive session.
- Adjournment — Adjourn the meeting. Vote: 7-0.
Watchlist Flags
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Apr. 25, 2026 — Saturday asynchronous e-learning make-up day for Flint Hill Elementary students.
- May 2, 2026 — Saturday asynchronous e-learning make-up day for Flint Hill Elementary students.
- May 5, 2026 — Next Board of Trustees meeting.
- 2026-27 — District Administration to begin preliminary planning for Cognia Accreditation visit and new Strategic Plan.
- 2027 — Superintendent Young / Dr. Waiksnis to complete final update of current strategic plan.
- 2027-28 — Cognia Accreditation visit.
- Apr. 2028 — New Strategic Plan due to state department.
- Jul. 26, 2027 — Teacher start date for 2027-2028 school year.
- Aug. 2, 2027 — Student start date for 2027-2028 school year.
Agenda Items
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1.01
Call to Order by Chairwoman Spears
Chairwoman Spears called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
- Outcome
- informational
- 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
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
Moment of Silence
Moment of silence observed.
- 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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1.04
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance recited.
- 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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1.05
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
- agenda approval
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2.01
Public Participation - Silfab Solar
Ms. Amy Myers 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
- public participation Silfab Solar
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3.01
Discussion of the 2026-27 Budget
Mrs. Leanne Lordo shared information regarding the Proposed General Fund Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27. Discussion included budget process, budget goals, state aid to classrooms funding model, revenue projections, and contingency reserve updates. Key points include balanced budget goals, state aid to classroom funding decreased by $605,773, local revenue projection of $161,113,331, state revenue projected at $105,527,124, contingency transfer of $3,500,000 for opening Flint Hill Middle School, and proposed total budget of $271,683,055.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-3
- Tags
- budget fiscal 2026-27 revenue projections teacher salary
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4.01
Approval of Flint Hill Elementary School Make Up Days
Mr. Joe Burke presented a plan to recover lost instructional time for Flint Hill Elementary students on March 5-6 due to incidents at Silfab Solar. The board determined students must make-up the lost time. The plan includes two Saturday make-up days: Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 2, 2026, utilizing final eLearning days and an additional SCDE-approved eLearning day.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to name Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 2, 2026 as asynchronous e-learning days for Flint Hill Elementary per state requirements for closures on March 5, 2026 and March 6, 2026.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 5-2
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- make-up days eLearning Silfab Solar incident
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4.02
Approval of the 2027-2028 Academic Calendar
Mr. Joe Burke presented the 2027-2028 academic calendar for first reading. The modified year-round calendar features balanced 90-day semesters, teacher start date of July 26, student start date of August 2, winter break October 4-8, February break February 21-25 in conjunction with Presidents Day, and end date of May 25 prior to Memorial Day.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the 2027-2028 academic school year calendar as proposed.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
- Tags
- academic calendar 2027-2028
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4.03
Approval of the District Strategic Plan
Superintendent Grey Young and Dr. Mike Waiksnis presented the district strategic plan for approval. Work began in 2019 with feedback from students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, and board members. The plan has four goal areas: Leadership Capacity, Learning Capacity, Resource Capacity, and Personalized Learning. Next steps include updating the current plan, preliminary planning for Cognia Accreditation visit in 2026-27, Cognia Accreditation visit in 2027-28, and new Strategic Plan due April 2028.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the strategic plan and submit it to the state department as required by law.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- strategic plan Cognia Accreditation
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5
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 8:05 p.m., which passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Enter Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- executive session
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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. The administration recommendation to approve 15 certified replacement positions was approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve 15 certified replacement positions.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- personnel certified positions
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7
Adjournment
Being no further business, Ms. Branning made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Frattaroli seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Adjourn the meeting.
- Moved / seconded
- Michele Branning / Scott Frattaroli
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- adjournment
Votes
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Approval of Flint Hill Elementary School Make Up Days
Accept the recommendation of the administration to name Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 2, 2026 as asynchronous e-learning days for Flint Hill Elementary per state requirements for closures on March 5, 2026 and March 6, 2026.
- Vote
- 5-2
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Approval of the 2027-2028 Academic Calendar
Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve the 2027-2028 academic school year calendar as proposed.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
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Approval of the District Strategic Plan
Accept the recommendation of the administration to update the strategic plan and submit it to the state department as required by law.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Actions from Discussions During Executive Session
Accept the recommendation of the administration to approve 15 certified replacement positions.
- 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
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Update the current strategic plan for the final time
- Owner
- Superintendent Grey Young / Dr. Mike Waiksnis
- Due
- 2027
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Preliminary planning for new Strategic Plan and Cognia Accreditation visit
- Owner
- District Administration
- Due
- 2026-27
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Cognia Accreditation visit
- Owner
- District Administration
- Due
- 2027-28
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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New Strategic Plan due to state department
- Owner
- District Administration
- Due
- 2028-04
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Upcoming Dates
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Saturday make-up day for Flint Hill Elementary students (asynchronous e-learning day)
- Date
- 2026-04-25
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Saturday make-up day for Flint Hill Elementary students (asynchronous e-learning day)
- Date
- 2026-05-02
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Next Board of Trustees meeting (minutes approval date)
- Date
- 2026-05-05
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Teacher start date for 2027-2028 school year
- Date
- 2027-07-26
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Student start date for 2027-2028 school year
- Date
- 2027-08-02
Watchlist Flags
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Uncertainty Notes
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facts.body- Value
school- Note
- Haiku returned 'school'; documented enum is council|planning|zoning|board|school_visits|other. For an FMSD board meeting, 'board' would be expected. Validator currently accepts any string for body, so the artifact passed the gate.
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watchlist_coverage
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generated_narrative.watchlist_flags- Value
- Not applicable
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- Zero watchlist regex hits on the formal minutes language. The YouTube-derived narrative for the same meeting (production data) matched 2 (school-policy, school-facilities). Watchlist patterns may need a higher-recall variant for terse minutes wording.
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vote_granularity
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facts.agenda_items[*].vote- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies (5-2 on item 4.01 Flint Hill make-up days; 7-0 on the rest) but never name dissenters. The two no-votes on the Flint Hill make-up days are not attributable from this source.
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no_schema_validation
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schema_version- Value
- Not applicable
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- schemas/meeting-facts.schema.json does not yet exist in the public kewtz/localrecord repo. This artifact was constructed by inference from the upstream envelope shape and the existing tools/meetings.json card conventions; schema validation must happen downstream in Codex.