Fort Mill School Board Meeting 10-20-26

The Fort Mill School District Board meeting on October 20, 2026, covered school performance, district finances, student and staff matters, and policy updates. The August financial report showed $44.657 million in expenditures and $23.135 million in revenues, with spending described as on target. The district reported $85.979 million in cumulative impact-fee collections; September collections were $177,840, with another $145,000 collected in October to date. Staff also discussed approximately $25 million in Flint Hill Middle School claims that were not financed through debt, and ongoing planning for the Paradise Early Learning Center. No contract awards, bids, RFPs, or vendor selections were identified. The student nutrition director said the district would again participate in a state program that provides funds for purchases from South Carolina farmers, but no specific purchase or dollar amount was presented.

The board approved two academic field trips by motion and vote. Members heard public comments raising concerns about hazardous chemical storage near Flint Hill schools and about course placement, technology access, and application of student policies. Staff presented proposed updates to the district wellness policy, described as clarifying existing practices and documentation; no adoption vote was captured. The board also reviewed school report-card results and district priorities, including student growth and support services. Following executive session, the board voted to accept the administration’s recommendation to report an employee for breach of contract. No procurement action was identified.