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Lancaster County School Board · District 7

Proven leadership
for our children.

Eight years of service. Elected Chair by his fellow trustees in 2025. Melvin Stroble is asking for your vote to keep the momentum going.

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Melvin Stroble

About Melvin

A servant's heart, eight years of service.

Melvin Stroble is a proud husband, father, and public servant who has dedicated himself to the students, families, and educators of Lancaster County. For eight years, Melvin has served on the Lancaster County School Board, and in 2025 his fellow trustees elected him Chair of the Board — a testament to his steady leadership on accountability, transparency, and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Under that leadership, Lancaster County's academic momentum has been undeniable. LCSD's third graders now rank 4th out of 75 districts statewide, with double-digit gains across ELA and math, and every single middle school in the district improved in both subjects on the 2025-26 SC READY assessments.

As a re-elected trustee, Melvin will continue to advocate for students and families, uphold financial transparency and accountability, and champion Lancaster County's achievements in the classroom and beyond — leading, as always, with humility and a servant's heart.

Look at where we are today.Do you want to go back?

In just two years, Melvin Stroble's leadership has moved LCSD from building the foundation to accelerating the momentum. Here's the proof.

3rd Grade Math

#6 → #2 in SC

Highest-performing SC READY score in the district.

3rd Grade ELA

55.7% → 74.9%

Up ~20 points in two years — #4 in South Carolina.

8th Grade Math

#23 → #18 in SC

+16.66 points; every middle school improved.

High School EOCs

Beating the State

English II, Biology & U.S. History all above SC averages.

School Safety

Every School

Evolve weapons detection approved districtwide.

Nat'l & State Recognition

Top Honors

SC Principal of the Year; multiple state athletic & arts championships.

Every number is moving in the same direction — up.

That's not luck. That's proven leadership, and it's worth protecting.

Eight Years of Service

The record

Before the Board
  • 5 years as Indian Land High School Improvement Chair
  • Instrumental in establishing dual credit curriculum in LCSD in 2014
  • Served on the 2014 Facilities Needs Committee that identified the need for Van Wyck Elementary and the new Indian Land High School
  • Co-chaired the "Vote Yes" committee for the 2016 bond — new Panhandle schools, multipurpose buildings, and facility upgrades
Putting Students First
  • Advocated for the safe return of students during COVID-19 to limit learning loss
  • Championed hiring a mental health specialist to support special needs students
  • Implemented the annual Day of Prayer for Our Schools before the school year begins
  • Directed funding straight to campuses: $55K ILHS weight room, $10K yearbook cameras, $10K ILMS band, $10K each to HES/ILES/ILIS/VWES playgrounds, and $5K per high school JROTC ball
Transparency You Can Trust
  • Revealed that the district was under Fiscal Watch by the SC Department of Education
  • Identified and corrected the improper use of state benefits by non-state-mandated organizations
  • Worked with the superintendent and CFO to revamp the monthly financial report to be transparent and easy to understand
  • Three straight years of zero findings on the district's independent financial audit
  • Developed the policy for community forums held throughout the school year
  • Strengthened ties with elected officials through regular participation in intergovernmental meetings, plus monthly meetings with the County Council Chair, County Administrator, LCSD Superintendent, and the Board Chair
As Board Chair, We Have
  • Hired Superintendent Dr. Norris Williams & approved new activity buses
  • Held a 3% budget increase with competitive teacher pay — the district is 93% fully staffed, with only 8 certified openings
  • Established 4 board working committees: Academics, Safety, Finance & Communication
  • Planned for growth — predictive enrollment software, the Citizens Review Committee, and new land secured in the northern Panhandle
  • Backed a jump from #9 to #4 in SC for combined 3rd grade scores, and expanded safety — weapons detection systems now in every LCSD school
  • Reduced double bus loading and improved car rider drop-off & pick-up times — our first week back to school was the best in years
#4 in SC
Combined 3rd grade ELA & math — up from #9
93%
Fully staffed — only 8 certified openings
Every School
Now has weapons detection safety systems
13+
Years of service before & on the Board

Accessible and visible in the community — athletic events, club meetings, church services, and key community events. Quick to respond by phone and text.

Looking Ahead

The priorities facing District 7

New Facilities

Planning for enrollment growth with new school facilities, especially in growing Indian Land.

Transportation

Safer, more reliable transportation districtwide — additional buses, drivers, and improved traffic flow.

Financial Transparency

Responsible, transparent stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Employee Compensation

Competitive pay to recruit and retain great teachers and staff.

Community Engagement

A board that listens to — and communicates clearly with — District 7 families.

Beyond the Classroom

Excellence on every stage

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Email
melvinstrobleforschoolboard@gmail.com
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3