Terri Y. Burgess

The meeting included discussion and updates on various topics. The agenda was approved, and there was no public participation. Board members shared visits to schools and meetings with educational leaders. The finance updates included the general fund budget and revenue reports, with a correction needed for the July revenue report. The human resources update covered certified vacancies and personnel reports. Policy GCLE regarding unencumbered time was revised to include school nurses, and a calendar update added three weather days. Instructional updates covered curriculum, programs, the 30 for 30 reading challenge, and the Power Forward program in partnership with USC.

The meeting included discussions on the upcoming Coastal Carolina practicum, staff recognitions, and updates from various departments. The finance update covered the general fund, bond balances, and safety grants. The human resources update included information on job alerts and a proposed policy for the sick leave bank program. The instructional update focused on literacy plans, reading assessments, and progress towards reading goals.

The meeting of the Florence County School District Board of Trustees included discussions and updates on the district's financial status. A finance update for Florence County School District 3 was presented, with emphasis on the general fund budget. The board discussed the budget process, allocation of resources, and the legal authority to spend money for instructional plans to meet student performance goals. The board also discussed the potential need to transfer funds due to concerns about balancing the budget.

This document outlines the Read to Succeed Primary and Elementary Reading Plan for Main Street Elementary School of Arts and Leadership for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan details strategies for reading assessment and instruction, encompassing oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, all aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy principles. Key areas of focus include leveraging universal screener data for targeted interventions, promoting parent engagement, continuously monitoring reading achievement and growth, and providing extensive teacher training. The plan establishes specific goals to enhance third-grade reading proficiency on the SC READY assessment and to elevate overall reading levels for students in grades 3-6, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic.

The Read to Succeed Primary and Elementary Reading Plan for Scranton STEAM Academy outlines a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction and intervention for PreK-5th grade students. It focuses on integrating all essential reading components, aligning instruction with the science of reading and structured literacy, and utilizing data from universal screeners and diagnostic assessments to guide targeted interventions. The plan also emphasizes parent engagement, continuous monitoring of student achievement and growth, and ongoing professional development for teachers. Strategic goals are set to enhance student reading proficiency.