Colleton County School District

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, followed by a reading of the mission statement by the North Side Elementary Aquarist Club. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to staff recognitions, including an award for Miss Megan McMillan (Bells Elementary), and recognitions for staff at Black Street Early Childhood Center, Cottageville Elementary School (Miss Anne Smalls, lead custodian), Forest Hills Elementary School (Mr. Romeo Amaga), Northside Elementary School (Miss Simone Bowlers), and Colton County High School (Miss Zeta Embaga). Special recognition was given to former assessment and accountability coordinator, Miss Tracy McDonald, for her contributions to academic success. Additionally, the Superintendent addressed the importance of school counselors and career development facilitators. The agenda itself was approved during the session.

The regular board meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, followed by the reading of the mission statement by a representative from the Colton Adult Learning Center, highlighting lifelong learning programs such as Spanish Basics for District Staff. The agenda approval was handled, and minutes from previous meetings (January 20, January 27, and February 10) were approved. Key discussions included reminding attendees about the upcoming SCSBA annual convention and formally introducing the superintendent elect, Mr. Raymond Aldridge, who will have a meet and greet scheduled. Significant time was dedicated to recognizing students from various schools (Black Street Early Childhood Center, Bell's Elementary, Cottageville Elementary, Northside Elementary) who received 'Above and Beyond' awards for academic performance and character; additionally, students from the Certified Nursing Assistant program who earned their certification were recognized. The Superintendent's report detailed the progress on the proposed sixth-grade restructuring proposal, which aims to move the sixth grade from the middle school to elementary schools to maintain student enrollment and reduce bus traffic. The superintendent presented objectives, department impacts, town hall meeting summaries, and survey results indicating majority comfort with the restructuring proposal. The discussion concluded with supplementary information regarding the Gifted and Talented (GT) and band programs to address concerns related to the restructuring.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the reading of the mission statement by the Hamilton County Young Authors Program participants. Following the civility pledge, the agenda for the evening was approved. Key discussions included logistical planning for the SCSVA annual convention in Myrtle Beach, where the academic leadership team is scheduled to present on Saturday, February 21st. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing staff members who have gone above and beyond their duties from various schools and centers, including Bell's Elementary, Black Street Early Childhood Center, Cottageville Elementary, Hendersonville Elementary, Northside Elementary, and TCTC. Finally, the Superintendent highlighted upcoming recognition for the school board during school board recognition month and noted the excellent start to the new semester in January.

The meeting commenced with an invocation remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include an action item related to a proposal in the superintendent's report. Key segments involved recognizing students from various schools (Black Street Early Childhood Center, Bell's Elementary School, Cottageville Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School, Hendersonville Elementary School, and TCTC) for academic and personal achievements. The meeting also included the recognition of school board members for School Board Appreciation Month, featuring the reading of the Governor's proclamation for January 2026. Principals presented gifts and acknowledgments to specific board members representing their districts, highlighting the board's support for career and technical education and general district operations.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the recitation of the mission statement and civility pledge. The agenda, which was approved, included discussions on upcoming events. Key agenda items involved student and staff recognitions across various schools and centers, including Black Street Early Childhood Center, Bell's Elementary School, Hendersonville Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, Colatin County Middle School, and Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center. Specific topics during reports included legislative delegation advocacy meeting updates and announcements regarding a future celebration/non-meeting event and the annual conference reservations. Staff recognized included a physical therapist, a lead custodian, a special education teacher, a registrar, and custodians who demonstrated dedication during staffing shortages. Students recognized achieved high marks and demonstrated leadership qualities.