Ken Buck

The meeting commenced with a call to order. Key discussions included the planned transition from BoardDocs to Diligent Board, training protocols covering FOIA, governance roles, and superintendent evaluation goals. The Board also received a listen and learn report. An updated fighting initiative for middle and high schools was unanimously approved. The District Attorney provided information on FOIA and board responsibilities. The Board entered executive session to deliberate on personnel and contractual matters before returning to open session and subsequently adjourning.

This document outlines Long Middle School's Title I plan, an assistance program funded by the federal government to provide quality education for every child. It details how federal funding is utilized for small group instruction, additional teachers and assistants, staff training, and diverse teaching methods. Specifically, Long Middle School's funding provides for an Interventionist, Instructional Coach, class size reduction, and parenting supplies. The plan also emphasizes parental rights regarding teacher qualifications and involvement in the allocation of Title I funds, the school's Title I plan, Parent Involvement Policy, and Home-School Compact.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas following an executive session on personnel matters. Special recognitions were given to academic bowl participants and Junior Scholars, and the Board Chair received recognition for 20 years of service. Public comment was heard regarding suspension procedures. Key business items involved the presentation of the November Financial Review, the December Discipline Report, and the Superintendent's Report, which detailed upcoming dates such as staff development, in-service days, and Intercession Week. Personnel actions included the unanimous approval of attached Personnel Exhibits and a specific educational assistant position at Plainview Elementary. The Board unanimously approved continuous improvement plans and the first readings of a new policy (JLCDD - Service Animals - Students) and its corresponding administrative rule (JLCDD-R). The fighting policy was modified. The Finance Committee Calendar was approved. Following a second executive session, the Board unanimously approved a one-time modification to the Superintendent's contract. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

This Consolidated Continuous Improvement Plan/Turnaround Plan addresses the need to enhance student academic achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The plan outlines performance goals to increase proficiency in English 2 and Algebra 1 End of Course Tests by 2026, building upon current performance levels. Key strategies include providing curriculum, benchmark, and standards training; implementing professional learning communities; developing digital data systems for student tracking and interventions; and employing instructional coaches. The plan also incorporates academic support and enrichment programs for at-risk students, focusing on structured, high-quality teaching and real-time responsiveness.

This Consolidated Continuous Improvement Plan outlines strategies to enhance student achievement in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for Cheraw Intermediate. The plan focuses on increasing ELA scores by 10% and Math scores by 10% across all grade levels by the 2026-2027 school year, leveraging targeted interventions, professional development, and comprehensive district support to strengthen foundational skills and reduce learning gaps.