Sharon Stubbs

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.

The board meeting agenda included executive sessions to discuss personnel and legal matters, a public comment period, and a financial report covering the October monthly review. Presentations were made regarding a personnel report, a curriculum report, and the Superintendent's report, which focused on school report card and data information. Additionally, the board discussed the selection of delegates for the upcoming SCSBA Delegate Assembly and received information regarding the legislative conference and future meeting schedules.

This improvement plan for Central High School, identified as an underperforming institution, outlines a continuous improvement cycle focused on enhancing educational outcomes. The plan's key goals are to increase the percentage of highly effective teachers by 15% over the next two years, improve Algebra 1 End of Course test scores from 7.7% to 25% by the 2024-2025 academic year, and raise the on-time graduation rate from 75.1% to 80% by 2024-2025. These objectives are supported by detailed strategies, action items, and professional development initiatives, with ongoing monitoring and revision.