# MCSD Community Update Meeting Agenda | 9/14/26

The School District of Marlboro County’s community update meeting on September 14, 2026, focused on the district’s state financial takeover, turnaround planning, facilities and safety projects, finances, staffing, and academic priorities. Officials said the takeover followed ongoing fiscal concerns and an inspector general report citing issues including procurement and financial oversight; the South Carolina Department of Education now oversees district policies and significant financial decisions. A state review later in September will inform a three-year turnaround plan. The district reported approximately $4.2 million in revenue (10% of budget) and $5.3 million in expenditures (13%), with salaries and benefits, instructional programs and support, and operating costs among the largest spending areas. No contract awards, procurement votes, or specific project costs were announced.

Facilities updates included phase two of the high school’s HVAC project, district-wide door hardware and lock upgrades, and a secure-entry airlock at McCall Elementary Middle School funded by a safety grant. A locksmith vendor was scheduled to address punch-list items at schools, but no vendor name or contract amount was provided. The meeting also covered a planned ParentSquare communications launch, staffing and bus-driver vacancies, academic results, and community feedback. Officials said survey and community-meeting findings would inform district priorities and be made publicly available; no purchasing decisions or spending motions were reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [MCSD Community Update Meeting Agenda | 9/14/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Znu5Ka9d8) - School District of Marlboro County