The Colleton County School District Board of Trustees held its Committee of the Whole Meeting June 10, 2025 at the District Offices.
Item 1—Call to order
The welcome was given by Chairperson Lynn Stroble and the invocation was given by Committee Member Roman Cunningham. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the attendees. The CCSD Mission Statement was given by Committee Member Glenn Nixon. The Civility Pledge was then recited by the Board members.
Chairperson Stroble called for the approval of the agenda. A motion was made to approve the agenda, seconded, and was passed unanimously.
Item 2—Chairperson’s Report
Chairperson Stroble reminded Board members of the school law conference, and the capital projects work session and to make necessary arrangements for attendance.
Item 3--Recognitions
Superintendent recognized students from CCSD and their accomplishments. This meeting she recognized CNA students who now have their certified nursing assistant certification. Mrs. Williams also praised instructors Amy Delong and Julie Mundell for their work with this program.
CNA Students recognized at the meeting were:
Carolina Berry
Asha Bostic
John Delk
Kylie Edge (only one present)
Aniya Folks
Jamia Garland
Jessica Green
Autumn Walker
Kayla Wilkins
Mrs. Williams also spoke about the partnership CCSD has with Veterans’ Victory House and how 25 CNA’s interned there this school year.
At Chairperson Stroble’s request, Superintendent Williams’ announced her daughter recently received her Bachelor of Nursing, and noted she came through the CNA program at Colleton County High School.
Item 4—Policy Items First Reading
There were no policy items for first reading.
Item 5—Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Williams announced CCSD will be partnering with The Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry to provide after school programming for the students of CCSD. BGCLC’s focus is academic and career preparedness, health, and good citizenship and character.
Mandy Parsons, the lead for The Boys and Girls Club of Lowcountry spoke about the future partnership praising Ms. Latosia Simmons for advocating for Colleton County students.
Pam Castle Executive Director of BGCLC presented information about what the partnership would entail, addressing what BGCLC would provide to the District. The proposed partnership would allow BGCLC to operate a school-based afterschool and summer program serving Colleton County youth. The initiative aims to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth by extending learning and enrichment beyond school hours. CCSD’s responsibility in the partnership is the district will provide space at no cost to the Boys and Girls Club. BGCLC will provide staffing, supplies, insurance, and curriculum and altogether collaborative use of school space. The plan is to roll out program 2025-2026 school year.
Superintendent Williams also highlighted and praised the CCSD elementary schools, CCMS, CAS, CALC, and TCTC schools for their accomplishments throughout the school year.
Mrs. Williams also brought attention to the steadily increasing number of students graduating from Colleton County High School. In 2023 CCHS had 270 graduating students, in 2024 there was 303 graduating students, and in 2025 there was 318 graduating students.
Mrs. Wilsey Hamilton presented the Human Resources report and Mrs. Ramona Barrett gave the Finance Report. Both ladies finished their report and opened the floor for questions of which there were none.
Item 6—Academic and Student Affairs
Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cordelia Jenkins presented her report and opened the floor to questions of which there were none.
Item 7—Operational Management
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Martin Wright updated the Board of Trustees on various work projects on different buildings in CCSD. He reported some project completed and other projects nearing completion.
Item 9—Executive Session
Chairperson Stroble called for a motion to enter into executive session. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. The Board then entered into executive session.
Item 10—Open Session
Upon return from executive session, Chairperson Stroble called for a motion to return to executive session. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.
Chairperson Stroble called for a motion to accept the recommendations for professional staff employment number 1-11 and recommendations for administrative staff employment number 1 for the academic school year 2025-2026. A motion was made regarding same, seconded, and passed unanimously.
Item 11—Adjournment
Chairperson Stroble called for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.
