Carmen Wilks

The meeting workshop focused on the presentation of the FY27 work session. The Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer presented various options for balancing the upcoming fiscal year budget, which was followed by an open discussion regarding financial planning strategies.

The Board convened for an executive session to address personnel, contractual, and legal matters. The session included numerous recognitions for student and staff achievements across the district. Reports were presented regarding financial updates, curriculum developments including audit compliance, and student discipline. The Superintendent provided information regarding staff appreciation events, graduation schedules, and a software data breach. The Board approved overnight travel, personnel exhibits, and the second reading of multiple board policies concerning operational goals, ethics, and governance. Additionally, authorization was granted for an HVAC replacement contract at two high schools, and the first reading of the FY27 General Fund budget was approved.

The board meeting agenda included an executive session for personnel and legal matters, a review of the personnel report with recommended actions, a superintendent's report, and comments from the chairman.

This document outlines the 2025-2026 Primary and Elementary Reading Plan for Ruby Elementary School. It details an approach to reading assessment and instruction aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy, addressing the five pillars of reading (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). The plan leverages the HMH Into Reading curriculum and i-Ready diagnostic assessments, implements targeted intervention strategies across Tiers, fosters parent engagement, and includes ongoing teacher training in foundational literacy skills such as LETRS. It also sets SMART goals for improving reading achievement among 3rd and 1st-grade students.

This Continuous Improvement Plan for Cheraw High School outlines strategic initiatives to address identified areas for growth, specifically in teacher quality, Algebra 1 proficiency, and graduation rates. The plan establishes three performance goals: to decrease the percentage of out-of-field teachers through recruitment and support, to increase student achievement in Algebra 1 via tutoring and professional development, and to improve the graduation rate by monitoring at-risk students and providing targeted interventions. It details strategies, action items, and monitoring processes to achieve these objectives.