July 20, 2026 - Discussion Agenda & Adjournment

At the July 20, 2026 LexRich5 Board meeting, staff presented the developing 2027–2031 strategic plan, describing stakeholder input and four draft goals covering student well-being and school climate, achievement and readiness, educator quality, and advanced coursework access. Board members raised questions about aligning measures with state goals and requested more opportunities to discuss the goals before staff complete the strategies; a workshop or further board feedback during development was discussed. Staff also presented proposed Policy JFAB on out-of-district enrollment, including space-based admissions, application and appeals procedures, and an annual transfer fee based on prior-year per-pupil tax revenue; the reported fee for the prior year was $6,905.61. A motion to defer item 17 to the August 10 meeting passed 6–0.

Under a separate agenda discussion, a board member asked about vendors for urgent repairs to deteriorating canopy material at Irmo High School. Staff said at least two vendors had been contacted to assess response time, and that procurement rules are followed; no contract award or spending approval was reported. The board adjourned by a 6–0 vote.