Union County Schools SC Board Live Stream - Board Meeting 8/24/2026

The Union County Schools Board of Trustees meeting on August 24, 2026, included updates on district operations, enrollment, school activities, and athletics. Procurement-related discussion focused on athletic facilities and transportation costs. The board discussed a previously allocated capital amount of approximately $250,000 for athletic practice-field structures, including options for construction and differing scopes. Members requested a more detailed cost breakdown and exploration of whether the work could be competitively procured through an RFP or completed using a different approach. No final spending or construction approval was recorded. The athletic director also proposed a $1,000 seasonal stipend to encourage coaches to obtain commercial driver’s licenses, potentially reducing bus-driver overtime; administrators were asked to refine the proposal and bring it back for a board vote. A volleyball net system in need of replacement was also presented. Separately, the district reported that phase one of its classroom interactive-panel replacement plan had begun at Sims Middle School; no cost was stated.

The superintendent reported 3,385 students enrolled, ongoing early-college and internship programs, and 263,556 meals served through the summer food program. July financial figures included $82,000 in local revenue, $938,000 in year-to-date expenditures, and a reported $856,000 net operating figure for July. The board also approved legislative conference delegates and school trip requests; no contract award or vendor selection was identified.