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“We think that what we’re bringing you tonight, it reflects the final state budget,” said Mr. Willard (staff), introducing the second reading. He said final state veto activity was not expected to change the education lines the district used for planning.

Key changes presented to the board included an increase in contracted cleaning services, an upward adjustment to property insurance, small shifts in supplies and equipment, and updated local revenue projections. Mr. Willard noted the cleaning services line was increased from an earlier $2.2 million to $3,320,000 “which is roughly our annual cost for contracted cleaning services.” He said the increase restores cleaning service funding to pre‑COVID levels.

Mr. Willard told the board property insurance was increased in the second reading from $610,000 to an estimated $700,000 after the district received notification of expected increases. He also said supplies were decreased by $20,000 and an equipment line of $6,609 was shifted out of the general fund to be covered from capital monies instead.

To avoid a net hit to the general fund balance, staff proposed and the board accepted a capital transfer into the general fund to cover the $1,120,000 increase tied to contracted cleaning services. “We have not increased this budget substantially overall because we are going to offset that $1,120,000 increase with a capital transfer to the general fund. That will give us a zero net impact on the budget balance,” Mr. Willard said.

Revenue updates included a roughly $980,000 increase in projected local revenues driven mainly by ad valorem and delinquent tax projections (moving a line cited from 27.1 million to 28 million) and a small rise in interest revenue assumptions. Other state revenues were adjusted upward slightly (from $5,000,392 to $5,000,494). After the updates, Mr. Willard said the previously reported shortfall of $3.974 million was reduced to $2.948 million.

Board discussion emphasized the budget’s people‑first focus. Superintendent Dr. Goodwin and board members repeatedly described personnel spending — salary and fringe — as the top priority. Dr. Goodwin and finance staff outlined that salary‑related lines (salaries, insurance, retirement, and FICA) can change as individual employee moves are finalized, and staff committed to updating the board post‑reading if unforeseen adjustments arise.

Mr. Willard and Dr. Goodwin summarized salary-related changes: the district’s salary‑study implementation accounts for more than $1 million of the budget increases; food service salary adjustments are funded through the food service program and are not carried in the general fund; bus drivers receive a true 2% across‑the‑board increase; and employees not covered by the salary study receive a 2% increase plus a step increase (the step typically ranges from about 1.5% to 2%), producing an average adjustment for many employees of roughly 3.5%–4%.

The board voted to approve the FY2526 budget on the motion of Dr. King, seconded by Mr. Roberts. The motion was approved unanimously; members indicated their support by hand raise.

Board staff said the total revenues and expenditures presented for approval would not change with the capital transfer approach used to cover cleaning services. Staff also noted that object‑level lines may be adjusted as employee moves and final payroll adjustments are captured, with administrative updates to the board planned before the July budget production.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kershaw County School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Kershaw County School Board approved the FY2526 general fund budget on second reading after finance staff presented updated revenue projections and expense adjustments that reduced a previously reported shortfall.","taxTitle","Kershaw 01, School Districts, South Carolina","taxId",12933,"location","South Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6482076,"School board approves Seizure Safe Schools policy and updates to student healthcare policies",619,1013000,1632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5520514-970abbc29533196a702f35729c4b7196&start=1013&end=1632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5520514-970abbc29533196a702f35729c4b7196/thumbnail_1013000.jpg","/articles/6482076/South-Carolina/School-board-approves-Seizure-Safe-Schools-policy-and-updates-to-student-healthcare-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482076-e74cf806634298a1588ad5da59d801b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447907&Signature=iV6viym-FRACF95yfUXQLi9czLoIpmUQQs9iYSrjOALEO-PteOlZB5C8t9FosvL2LTLbGN0mE-ZodNcpmYOiHwolwIgndHXVSBmM8YkCuhUJv~kiqyol4C-ihjD6-V4jVNoEGpsknfiTfWJyK92P9JVR8zMKIfnj~lDwmi6hmcoRM4w34KaN1HqCKDp3VEStH6B7sYDdRHipZxV4Y3mHPrJxKm7-~Lu7E9Ic~PY9qqLBDMyUlwRrHxSmS08HhVTWCrmL3oG~votQv-pJZHWCCjAJsgfFs22mi-kap2eM6Nb4z7DbC8yXb~ZU5B8gk7OyqzhP2hTrQoeeXpBK-vRBoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kershaw County School Board on second reading approved updates to the district's policies on individualized healthcare plans, the use of life‑saving medications, and adopted a new Seizure Safe Schools policy.

Nurse Starling, the district nurse who presented the changes, told the board, “Tonight marks the second reading of the proposed updates to our current district policies on individualized healthcare plans and the use of life saving medications. And the addition of a new policy, the Seizure Safe Schools policy.” She told the board that, if approved, “these updates will ensure compliance with the Seizure Safe Schools Act.”

Board members moved to approve the policies during the meeting. A board member made the motion that the board “approve the policies and the updates that have been presented by Ms. Starling.” Coach Blackman seconded the motion; the board voted unanimously in favor by voice/hand raise.

Board discussion at the meeting did not produce amendments or changes to the package on the floor; presenters and board members framed the update as a compliance and best-practice alignment step. The policy package was presented at second reading and approved as presented.

The board did not attach additional conditions or funding directives to the policy adoption during the vote. Implementation steps and any administrative procedures to enact the new Seizure Safe Schools policy were not specified during the meeting.

The policy update was presented during the board's old-business agenda item and was approved before the board proceeded to the superintendent's report and the FY2526 budget discussion.","The Kershaw County School Board approved updates to district health policies — including a new Seizure Safe Schools policy and updates to individualized health care plans and life-saving medication use — at the board's second reading. The updates were presented by district nursing staff and approved unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6482066,"School board authorizes up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for capital needs",44,2069170,2114059,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5520514-970abbc29533196a702f35729c4b7196&start=2069&end=2114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5520514-970abbc29533196a702f35729c4b7196/thumbnail_2069170.jpg","/articles/6482066/South-Carolina/School-board-authorizes-up-to-23-million-in-general-obligation-bonds-for-capital-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482066-ab22fc301b808a7a7c4ae26af2cc3c2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447907&Signature=mA~OJ9wdid94FmCwltpiH-IcdZe8gjfPtt6zCJQSQSXN-xxaTYcxCjS3Sv9izqXmcAcv0E33zb4YAAbDIBl6DIV3vA2Z7bJMGKjIQBfvr~Ct7kwSZfI7-YJpnEjAR4SSlpycgSNq3FD0PzH~nYbrnV4QhA9z-W27pvXGDU8j8xb44a2Qvj8pfx5-dJyRM4M-i7iCcygX6WyNOakjaRQI6L~cHKpjGllVfi43JGUL8apwn8baCl3TzSs0qLSNVsuPaL62fHujL~NeeE9rhbxl0l8fZgQBkZKiHmXG4LzTc6-5F9G0g5eviaAwS8aRjlaPWnRPA55gwb2ZF95K-xMEJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kershaw County School Board voted to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds not to exceed $23 million for the FY2526 year, part of the district’s annual bonding process.

Finance staff explained the annual issuance provides the district with a low‑cost funding source to support installment‑purchase revenue bonds and to provide proceeds for deferred maintenance or other qualifying capital needs over the next 12 to 18 months.

The resolution presented to the board authorized the bond sale up to the $23 million cap; the board reviewed the package and supporting materials included in the meeting packet. The board moved the resolution on the motion of Mr. Jean and a second from a board member identified in the record as Rebecca. The motion carried unanimously after a voice/hand vote.

Board members were told that the installment‑purchase revenue bonds in the district’s existing schedule are set to mature in 2031 and that proceeds from the new issuance would be used as noted (deferred maintenance and qualifying capital expenditures). The board did not specify particular projects for these proceeds during the vote; staff indicated project selection and use of proceeds would follow capital planning and eligibility rules.

The bond authorization was handled as part of the consent/regular business cycle; board members asked no substantive questions during the vote and the resolution passed without amendment.","The board approved a resolution allowing issuance and sale of general obligation bonds not to exceed $23 million for capital needs, part of the district's annual bonding program. The authorization is intended to provide proceeds for deferred maintenance and qualifying capital projects over the next 12–18 months.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves FY2526 budget after revisions; cleaning contract and salary study drive main changes

School board approves Seizure Safe Schools policy and updates to student healthcare policies

School board authorizes up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for capital needs