Board Meeting Summary | September 28, 2026

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Visit our YouTube channel to watch the Board of Trustees meeting.

Access Presentation Slides from “Welcome” on the agenda.

Board Policy Report

Policies for First Reading [Approved]

• IHBH – Charter Schools
• BBBD – Board Member Removal from Office
• BIA/BIB – Board Member Training/Development Opportunities
• GCCAC/GDCC – Paid Parental Leave
• JLCG – Seizure Safe Schools (NEW)
• EBCA – Cardiac Emergencies (NEW)
• JFAB – Admission of Nonresident Students

Superintendent’s Report

A. Tier 2 and Tier 3 School-Based Mental Health Supports

DD2 provides a collaborative approach to provide data driven support for the whole child by the following:

• School Counselors
• School Social Workers - increase in number of social workers this year
• Outside/Third-Party Providers

Family engagement: Schools meet families and students where they are, and parents are included during the entire process.

Parental Consent is required for any tier 2 or tier 3 school-based mental health supports

B. District Class Size

Standard Ratios for Elementary Classrooms used to make allocations.

• 4K 20: 2 (State requirement)
• Kindergarten 28:2
• First Grade 21:1
• Second Grade 22:1
• Third Grade 22:1
• Fourth Grade 28:1
• Fifth Grade 28:1

School Allocation Process

1. Start allocation process in January for the following school year
2. Monitor enrollment and make adjustments
3. Collect enrollment at key time
4. Make changes based on priority
5. Ongoing review

Summary

• Elementary Homerooms (490)
• 92.4% are at or below district ratio (453)
• 7.6% are above the district ratio (37)

C. Safety and Security Update

Perry Weather Station (3 – one at each high school)

Principals can view dashboard for the weather system closest to their school for more area specific data – Temp, Rain Total, Wind Speed, Humidity, Wet Bulb Globe Test

Cameras

• Starting Request for Proposal (RFP) for camera replacement.
• Current cameras installed in 2019 are at the end of lifecycle, most out of warranty
• New technology, features, tools, storage options, 10 year warranty, operates through cloud with flexibility to push fixes

Open Gate Screenings (Middle & High Schools, Athletic Events)

• Vapes are most of the found contraband
• Students, staff, and visitors familiar with the process/procedure

D. Finance Update

E. Facilities Update

Kolter is looking to convey The Ponds property to Dorchester County by December 2026.

F. Motion to approve the Contract for BHES HVAC replacement [Approved]

G. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations, as presented [Approved]

H. Motion to approve the Student Enrollment Recommendation [Approved]

Upcoming Dates:

• Board Policy Committee
  October 12, 5:00 pm
• ARHS Academic Awards Program
  October 13, 6:30 pm
• FDHS Academic Awards Program
  October 14, 6:30 pm
• SHS Academic Awards Program
  October 20, 6:30 pm
• Board Facilities Committee
  October 26, 4:00 pm
• Board Finance Committee
  October 26, 5:00 pm