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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees - June 18th, 2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
Lexington School District 2 Approves $19 Million Bond Resolution for Capital Projects and Debt Payments
The board approved a bond resolution authorizing not to exceed $19 million. Approximately $2 million of this amount will be allocated for installment purchase revenue bond payments, and the remaining balance is intended for capital projects. This resolution has been considered by the board annually for the past five to seven years. The Educational Facilities Corporation (EFC), a South Carolina nonprofit, was established in 2006 to finance educational facilities through installment purchase revenue bonds, which do not count against the school district's debt limit. The EFC's original bond issue was $32 million in 2006, refinanced in 2015. The 2015 A bonds ($8,365,000) were fully repaid by December 1, 2021. The outstanding 2015 B bonds will mature on December 1, 2030. After 2030, the EFC's financing purpose will conclude, and assets will be transferred to the school district. The EFC currently has four directors appointed by the board of trustees.
High Schools to Offer New Locally Approved 'Athlete Physical Education' Course
The board approved the addition of a new course, 'Athlete Physical Education (PE) 1 through 4,' to the high school course catalog for the 2026-2027 school year. This course is locally board-approved and not part of the South Carolina state course code catalog. While it fulfills high school graduation credit requirements, college acceptance of this credit is at the discretion of individual institutions. The board also discussed the state law regarding course codes and the process for local board approval.
Lexington School District 2 Considers Revisions to Content and Credit Recovery Policy Aligned with State Law
The board discussed proposed revisions to board policy IKD, 'Content and Credit Recovery,' and related administrative rules. These revisions are necessary to align with changes in state law regarding student eligibility for credit and content recovery programs for the upcoming school year. A motion was made and approved for the first reading of these proposed revisions. Key discussion points included the requirement for students to submit all assignments, the implications of the new grading scale, and the oversight process to prevent abuse of the credit recovery system. It was clarified that the failing grade remains on the transcript, and credit recovery is solely for earning the necessary credits for graduation.
Lexington School District 2 Approves 2026-2027 General Fund Budget with Staff Increases and Program Investments
The Lexington School District 2 board approved the second reading of the 2026-2027 general fund budget. The budget includes a $3,000 increase for teachers and teacher assistants, a $2,000 increase for other support staff, a 2% increase for administrative staff and bus drivers, and step increases for eligible employees. It also allocates funds for new curriculum and training for ML learners, reading intervention, and additional positions such as a school counselor, ML support teacher, and speech teacher. The budget also incorporates a 10% increase in stipends for middle school coaches and a 2% increase for high school coaches, aiming to make salaries more competitive. Additionally, funding for athletic training programs and $50,000 per high school for supporting programs are included. The budget also reflects an increase in the use of millage by two mills, generating approximately $538,622, and utilizes fund balance at 2.425017%. The approved budget totals $132,486,257 in expenditures, with salaries and fringes accounting for 84% and programs and operations for 16%.
Lexington School District 2 Tables Policy Revisions on Non-Discrimination and Harassment Amidst Board Discussion
The board discussed proposed revisions to several board policies related to non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and staff/student hiring. The revisions, recommended by the district's administrative attorney, aim to align policies with current state and federal laws and mitigate legal risk for the district. Some board members expressed concerns about the wording, the frequency of policy updates, and suggested alternative approaches such as placing legal statutes at the beginning of policies or using more dynamic language. Ultimately, the board voted to table the discussion of these policies to a future meeting to allow for further review and consultation.
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