The bill H. 3792 aims to amend Act 106 of 2021 concerning the Clarendon County School District by modifying the election process for the Board of Trustees and establishing new budgetary requirements. It specifies that candidates for the Board must file a sworn notice of candidacy with the Clarendon County Board of Voter Registration and Elections, with the election results to be determined by a nonpartisan plurality election method. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board of Trustees submit its proposed budget annually to the Clarendon County Council for approval, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial matters.
Key changes include the requirement for the Board to adopt an annual budget that is itemized and reconciled at the end of the fiscal year, detailing salaries and expenditures. The bill also grants the Board the authority to impose an annual tax levy for school purposes, with specific conditions for increasing the millage rate. These amendments are designed to enhance the governance and fiscal management of the Clarendon County School District, ensuring that the Board operates with greater oversight and community involvement.