001or good afternoon. Thank you, Randy. And I would like to welcome you to this special occasion, the installation of our newly elected member of the Georgetown County School District Board of Trustees. In just a few moments, we will install our newly elected school board member, Mr. Jared Onby. I just asked him how to pronounce that. Who will serve the the remainder of the term for district number six. Before we proceed to the installation of the board members, please rise and join us in the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Now for a moment of silence. >> Thank you very
002much. You may be seated. The board of trustees plays a crucial a critical role in shaping the future of our education in this district. ensuring that every decision made aligns with the mission of preparing students for success in school and life. This afternoon, we honor their commitment and Mr. Omi will officially begin his term of service. At this time, I'll ask that the board please uh join me on the seat on the floor and audience will begin our installation. [Music] Thanks. Anyone else sit in the chair? It is my p privilege to introduce our newly elected board member, Mr. Jared Oby of District number six. Before leading you into your oath, Mr. Orby, I invite you to have your special guest join you on the stage. At this time, I would ask that your special
003guest stand on your left side and hold the Bible between you. Mr. Orby, please place your left hand on the Bible and raise your right hand or place it over your right heart and repeat the oath of the office after me. I do >> I do >> solemnly swear or affirm >> solemnly swear >> that I am duly qualified >> that I duly qualified >> according to the constitution of the state of this state >> according to the constitution of this state >> to execute the duties of the office >> to which I have been elected >> and that I will >> and I will >> to the best of my ability >> discharge the duties therefore thereof >> discharge the duties thereof >> and preserve, protect and defend >> and preserve and defend >>
004the Constitution of this state >> the >> Constitution of this state >> and and of the United States. >> and of the United States. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations. You are now officially installed as a member of the Georgetown County School District of Trustees. At this time, special guests may return to your audience and all of the board members may assume your seats. >> I think you're going to be over here. I'm not sure. Congratulations. Thank you. [Music] This concludes the installation pro procedures. At this time, we will have board and superintendent comments or requests. I open the floor to any board members who would like to make comments or requests. >> Is welcome. Thank you. >> Welcome, sir. We're glad to have you. >> Yes, definitely. >> Thank you. >> I'd like
005to say congratulations and I look forward to working with you over the next three and a half years. >> Do that quick math. >> I welcome you all too to the board. I look forward to it. And remind us that we're we may be elected in a district, but we work for the whole >> and that's the way it works. So, welcome. >> Thank you. >> I'm excited to be able to serve alongside of you because we is a board as a whole and we're excited to have welcome you and have you be part of that. >> Thank you. >> And I just like to say again, I think that this board is actually heading a great direction and I'm excited about your addition to the board. Uh we are we are board of whole
006but individually and I think individually when we have share that common goal of what is best for our kids that keeps us in the right direction. So looking forward to serving with you as well. >> And again, congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Now I will turn it over to Dr. Gaus. >> Thank you, Chairman Moore. Again, good afternoon, board members. Officially, welcome, Mr. Owenby. We are excited for your leadership as well as your guidance and assistance throughout our district. Um, what better way to have an installation to welcome you than we're also welcoming those who are with us as new teachers today. So, the audience we have before us are ne new teachers to Georgetown County School District. So, you will always remember and this group will always remember that you are alongside them as
007you become a part of team GCSD. Um, and as the banner references, we're looking forward to achieving even greater together this school year. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. G. Are there any other comments, requests? >> Is there a motion to adjourn? >> Move. >> Second. >> There's an motion made and probably second. Is there any discussion? No discussion. All in favor, please say I. >> I. I. >> This is ajourned. Thank you very much. And again to you and your family, congratulations. [Music] [Applause]