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H 4093

Fort Mill Superintendent Chuck Epps retirement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 121 co-sponsors

Honors Fort Mill Superintendent Dr. James Epps Jr. for 49 years in education and his leadership, recognizing his retirement and district achievements.

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Bill Summary · H 4093

Summary — H 4093: Recognition of Dr. James “Chuck” Epps Jr. on Retirement

Bill number: H 4093
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
Subject / title: Fort Mill Superintendent Chuck Epps retirement
Jurisdiction: South Carolina (resolution text); file also contains unrelated Massachusetts bill text (see note below)
Status / key dates: Introduced and adopted (filed/recorded 02/25/2025). Dr. Epps’ formal retirement date: June 30, 2025; he will continue in a support role through December 2025.

Purpose and intent

This resolution formally recognizes and honors Dr. James “Chuck” Epps Jr., Superintendent of Fort Mill School District (FMSD), upon his retirement after 49 years in education (45 years in FMSD). It expresses the South Carolina House of Representatives’ appreciation for his leadership and wishes him well in retirement.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Recites Dr. Epps’ career accomplishments and leadership milestones, including:
    • 49 years in education, 45 years with Fort Mill School District.
    • Growth of FMSD enrollment to over 18,400 students across 20 schools; two schools under construction and an early childhood center planned.
    • Implementation of an impact fee and guidance through four community-approved bond referenda to support district expansion.
    • Opening of nine new schools (including a third high school), a new district office, transportation/maintenance hubs, and community-serving facilities such as Comporium Athletic Park and Fort Mill Aquatic Center.
    • Strong academic outcomes for the district (AP District Honor Roll recognition, above-state/national SAT/ACT/AP performance, >95% graduation rate, >80% postsecondary enrollment) and national/state awards (e.g., National Blue Ribbon, Niche rankings).
    • Professional leadership roles and community board service.
  • Resolves that the House recognizes and honors Dr. Epps and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary: Dr. James “Chuck” Epps Jr. — the resolution confers formal recognition and appreciation.
  • Secondary: Fort Mill School District and the local community — the resolution documents and publicly affirms district accomplishments under his leadership.
  • Fiscal/legal impact: None — this is an honorary, non-binding resolution and does not create statutory changes, appropriations, or regulatory effects.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The resolution was introduced and adopted on 02/25/2025 and includes instruction to present a copy to Dr. Epps.
  • Dr. Epps retires effective June 30, 2025 and will assist through December 2025.

Important note about the provided file

The supplied document also contains unrelated legislative text from Massachusetts (House No. 4093 / House Docket No. 4616) proposing to raise the maximum entrance age for the Boston Police Academy from “fortieth” to “forty-fifth” and additional scheduling/committee entries (hearings and Senate concurrence). Those Massachusetts provisions are separate and unrelated to the South Carolina retirement resolution; readers should verify jurisdictional origin and consult the official legislative sources for each text before drawing conclusions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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