Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) - Lexington County School District One's Superintendent of Education Dr. Greg Little received his annual performance review during the Tuesday night meeting of the school board. During that review, the board agreed that Little displayed an “Outstanding Performance” over the past 12 months.
Each year, his reviews have been followed by a salary adjustment upward to reflect the job the board felt Dr. Little was doing. This year, Little asked that he receive no salary increase since no other employees received an increase during the same period. The board did extend the superintendent’s contract for an additional year which takes it through June 30, 2026.
Board policy requires that they perform an annual review of the superintendent’s performance that focuses on the school system’s 2019–2020 academic year. In this case, like the past few years, it was under the leadership of Dr. Little during that entire period. Since being hired as superintendent Little has been praised by the board for his skills as an effective leader and this year was certainly no exception.
Board Secretary Dr. Brent Powers said in reference to Dr. Little, “Lexington District One would be very different if we did not have Greg Little as our superintendent. He is an inspirer and enabler. He has been approachable, available, and engaged. The Together Talks series was brilliant. It encouraged dialogue between the district and the community during uncertain times.”
One of Little’s greatest challenges since coming to Lexington District One in 2016 from the Mount Airy City Schools in North Carolina has been dealing with the sudden closure of schools following the discovery of the COVID-19 virus in the United States and the ensuing pandemic. In reviewing his efforts during these unprecedented times, Dr. Little led an immediate switch to an e-learning initiative. He and his staff also successfully planned and provided five high school graduations in a, “Safe environment,” according to a communication from the district following last night’s review.
The board also commended him for leading as the district quickly created and rolled out the first Online Learning Academy and for developing the hybrid school model currently in use. During this time, the district launched the Together Talk series that allowed parents to be involved and provide input and gain answers to pertinent questions. District One also provided all available technological resources and the software needed for e-learning. They also served 819,380 meals from March 18 to August 14 to students who were home due to the pandemic, some of whom had little or no access to nutritious meals.
The board also considered a number of goals set forth the in the district’s 2018–2021 Strategic Plan. According to the board, many of these were met or exceeded over the past year as test scores and student positive outcomes continued to climb.
Dr. Little has also overseen an ambitious building expansion agenda required by the continued growth of Lexington County. Many schools were either built, expanded, or modified to better handle the additional students brought into District One by that growth.
Board Member Tim Oswald, a former educator himself, said, “Dr. Little has worked incredibly hard to ensure equity in resources for all communities in the district.”

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