John Teachey, Jeremy Zamorski, and Tom Winslow were sworn in by Rick Richardson. 

Jessica Dent and Seth Strickland were sworn in my Rick Richardson. 

Melissa shared the finance report comparing 2025-26 year to the 2024-25 year. CMCS is in good financial standing with a surplus of funds. 

Amanda Zamorski reported on several successful PTO initiatives during Teacher Appreciation Week, including providing treats for teachers. She also shared that Palmetto Giving Day was a success and expressed appreciation to the Candy Cottage and Calloway Estates for providing the seed funding that allowed CMCS to participate in the event.

Additionally, the grounds clean-up in partnership with Pawleys Island Community Church was highly successful, with 20 volunteers assisting in removing trash and old furniture from the campus.

Reminders were shared that End-of-Year Gift Club contributions are due by May 22, and the PTO will provide jump castles for Field Day on May 22.

Chris Bergeron reported that SCReady testing is concluding this week. He also shared that the CMCS Handbooks for the 2026–27 school year will be presented to the board for approval at the June meeting. Employee contracts have been distributed to staff.

In addition, Mr. Bergeron presented proposed meeting dates for the Board of Directors for the 2026–27 school year. The board will vote to approve the meeting schedule at the June meeting.

Jessica Dent reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the Governance, Finance, and Facilities Committees and explained that board members will have the opportunity to select committees based on their interests and talents.

For FY27, Amanda Bailey will serve as Chair of the Governance Committee, and Julie Dew will serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. A chair for the Facilities Committee has not yet been selected.

We reviewed the schedule and will vote on the proposed dates at the June meeting.

Next meeting is June 15, 2026.