Candice Phillips

The meeting included a presentation on the general fund budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key discussion topics covered staff allocation for classrooms and special education programs, cost-of-living adjustments for employees, and funding for communications and facility maintenance. The board also reviewed revenues from local taxes and interest income, discussed utility costs, and approved supplemental allocations for media centers and arts programs at various schools. A public hearing was held regarding the budget, and the board members engaged in discussions about curriculum needs and financial transparency.

This report outlines the strategic goals and achievements of Lesslie Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. The school's overarching goals focus on increasing SC Ready Math achievement, improving student and teacher climate and morale, and enhancing retention and recruitment efforts. Key priority areas also include strengthening family engagement and building cultural awareness. The report highlights progress and success in these areas, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive school environment for students and staff.

The meeting included recognitions for elementary schools receiving Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards, the redesignation of Castle Heights Middle School as a School to Watch, and the introduction of new elementary school principals. The board also received a presentation on continuous improvement plans for Richmond Drive Elementary School, which highlighted early literacy initiatives, the use of small group instruction for foundational skill development, and efforts to improve family engagement through English classes for parents.

This document, a Literacy Reflection Tool, details a school's comprehensive approach to PreK-5th grade literacy, encompassing assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies aligned with the science of reading. It outlines the use of universal screening and diagnostic data, parent involvement, monitoring of reading achievement, and teacher training in structured literacy. The tool also presents an analysis of data, reviews progress on previous academic goals, and sets current SMART goals for reading proficiency and vocabulary, along with their action steps for the 2024-25 school year.

This document outlines the Superintendent's 100-day entry plan for Rock Hill Schools. The plan is guided by five community-identified focus areas: Student Achievement, Community Engagement, Mental Health and Safety, Accountability and Leadership, and Managing the Budget. It details initial actions for building relationships with stakeholders, developing leadership, and addressing the identified priorities, with the goal of presenting a summary of findings and recommendations after the 100-day period.