VIP News | March 2026
March 25, 2026 Edition
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News
Greenville County Schools Honorees Recognized by State Athletic Administrators Association
GCS Honors the Life and Legacy of Hall of Fame Inductee Betty Farr
Michelin Youth Apprenticeship Opportunity
Unofficial Board Meeting Summary
March 24, 2026
Welcome, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Olivia Whitney, a junior at Riverside High School.
Adoption of Consent Calendar
2.01 Minutes, Ad Hoc Committee for AI and Electronic Device Use Policy - January 13, 2026
2.02 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - February 24, 2026
2.03 Minutes, Board Workshop: Long-Range Facilities Plan-Capital Improvement Program - March 10, 2026
2.04 Personnel Recommendations (Executive Session)
Emily Cook, Principal, Washington Center
Jennifer Meisten, Parent Resource Representative
Appearance of Visitors
Keasha Holloway - Field Trips Not Being Offered For Children With Special Needs
Jeff Lawson - Spirit Week for Dummies
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Royster introduced Ms. Cook, the incoming principal at Washington Center, and Ms. Meisten, who will serve in the newly created parent resource representative position.
Action Items
Nomination to the Greenville Technical College Area Commission
The Board of Trustees approved the re-nomination of Dr. W. Burke Royster as the Greenville County Schools representative on the Greenville Technical College Area Commission for another four-year term beginning June 1, 2026.
Approval of Contract Recommendations (Executive Session)
The Board approved the annual personnel contract recommendations as presented.
Student Discipline Appeal 1 (Executive Session)
Trustees affirmed the decision of the Hearing Officer and denied the appeal of Student 1.
Student Discipline Appeal 2 (Executive Session)
Board members also upheld the decision of the Hearing Officer and denied the appeal of Student 2.
Student Discipline Appeal 3 (Executive Session)
The board affirmed the decision of the Hearing Officer and denied the appeal of Student 3.
Information/Action from Board Committees/Liaisons
Advocacy Committee
Mr. Saylors: The committee met today. There has been an ongoing concern related to students with disabilities being recognized within graduation rates. We took this to the state’s Education Oversight Committee (EOC). They have agreed that there should be more value given to the Employability Credential in assessing success rates and the full EOC will consider different means of incorporating the Credential into their metrics. We appreciate the time that the EOC, including Senator Turner from the Greenville delegation, put forth to address this.
Finance Report
The District’s monthly financial statements were presented to the Board of Trustees as an information item.
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.