Nichole Abbey

This District Reading Plan for Anderson School District Four outlines a comprehensive strategy for reading instruction and assessment from PreK through 6th grade, aligning with the science of reading, structured literacy, and foundational literacy skills. Key focus areas include integrating oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The plan details intervention pathways based on assessment data, a system for supporting literacy at home through parent engagement, and robust progress monitoring. It also emphasizes extensive teacher training in the science of reading and structured literacy, including LETRS. The plan sets specific SMART goals to increase reading proficiency, particularly in third-grade SC READY scores, informational text comprehension, and overall reading levels for first-grade students.

The meeting included a superintendent's report covering financial updates, operations, transportation, and school openings. Financial discussions included local tax revenues, state restricted fund revenues, and district expenditures. Operational updates highlighted summer projects at Pendleton Elementary and High Schools, transportation updates, and the success of the new food service provider. The board also discussed a partnership with MRB Group for a potential development study and considered approving certification of school booster club leadership and a resolution to continue the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). The board approved Booster Club Organization registrations and the CEP Resolution.

The board received a financial update and recognized students from the Pendleton High School FFA Meats Evaluation Team. The Superintendent provided updates on several bills impacting school districts, including discussions on education scholarship trust funds, educator assistance act, school meals for students in poverty, credit for work experience, proprietary security personnel, a pilot program for non-certified teachers, and live streaming requirements for public school governing bodies. Updates were given on the 4K program and Elementary Summer Programs. The first reading of the FY26 General Fund Budget was approved, along with the recommended 2025-2026 Fee Schedule for Pendleton High School. An adjustment for Townville Elementary School's GMP was approved, and the board approved the evaluation committee's recommendation to award the food service management company contract.

The board meeting included a financial update, a superintendent's report highlighting achievements across the district's schools, and discussions on new legislation affecting school operations. The board approved the FY26 General Fund Budget, a transfer to the Capital Projects Fund, and an adjusted Organizational Chart for 2025-2026.

The meeting included a finance update with a review of auto taxes, real-estate property taxes, delinquent taxes, EFA, and State Restricted funds. There was also a curriculum and instruction update that highlighted Bosch grants for STEM opportunities and the Best Teacher Grant program. Students and teachers from Riverside Middle School discussed the AVID program, and representatives from Pendleton High School discussed the PETS program. The board was updated on the Covid 19 (Coronavirus) district plan, including CDC guidelines, disinfecting procedures, and remote learning guidelines. The board approved the adoption of instructional materials (textbooks) selected by elementary and middle review teams in Mathematics, Grades K-8 and Social Studies, Grade 7.