Richland One Board Meeting 4-21-2026

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners held a meeting on April 21, 2026, at the Stevenson Administration Building in Columbia, South Carolina. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of contracts for districtwide roofing maintenance and repair services, landscaping services, and financial and procurement auditing services. The board awarded a landscaping services contract to Absolute Landscapes and Edisto Landscape Construction with an annual estimated value exceeding $250,000, following a competitive bidding process. Concerns were raised about vendor history and due diligence was requested. Additionally, a $63,500 contract for auditing services was approved for Malden and Jenkins, the sole respondent. The board also approved a buyer seat time waiver related to instructional time at a treatment center. Policy updates and strategic plan progress were presented, with plans for a district strategic plan update expected in August. The meeting concluded with discussions on board meeting locations and schedules, emphasizing community engagement and operational efficiency.