Orangeburg County School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting
The board meeting included a review of school reopening statistics and safety enhancements, such as new AI bag scanners, weapons detection systems, and emergency call stations. The communications team was honored for receiving numerous national and state awards. The superintendent provided an update on enrollment growth and district communication strategies. Additionally, the curriculum and instruction department presented an analysis of summer school reading camp attendance and results, including information on students requiring individual reading plans. A discussion was held regarding the new grading policy, emphasizing the removal of the grading floor and the importance of parental understanding of these standards.