Board Work Session - August 31, 2026

Spartanburg School District One Board of Trustees work session, August 31, 2026: Trustees reviewed proposed updates to Section G of the district’s personnel policies. Discussion covered staff conduct and social media/photo opt-outs, workers’ compensation, personnel records, grievance procedures, position approvals and hiring, substitute staffing, employee evaluations and mentoring, reductions in force, leave and retirement, overtime, and support-staff employment. The board sought clarification on how contract service providers such as Kelly Services are covered, electronic personnel-file retention, and state-law implications for staff who seek elected office. No procurement activity was identified.

No action or votes were taken; the chair noted this was a discussion and direction session. A second reading and vote on Section G were planned for the September board meeting, with proposed final materials to be included in the board packet. Trustees also discussed scheduling additional work sessions to review other policy sections, aiming to update the policy manual while allowing time for thorough review.