Rock Hill School District School Board Meeting
Date: March 25th, 2023
Location: Rock Hill School District
Agenda Highlights
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Approval of the Agenda
- Motion to approve by Mr. No
- Seconded by Miss Hutson
- Motion carried
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Recognitions
- Dutchman Creek Basketball Achievements
- Seventh and eighth grade boys and girls teams recognized.
- Principal Clayton praised students for both athletic and academic achievements.
- Special mention of undefeated seasons and involvement in various student organizations.
- South Point State Wrestling Champions
- Coach Cameron Pike introduced the team.
- Acknowledgment of state championship achievements.
- Highlights of teamโs determination and success despite challenges like illness.
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Citizen Participation
- No participants for this session.
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Consent Agenda
- Minutes and personnel recommendations presented.
- Dr. Jones clarified that there's no hiring freeze and encouraged applications, especially in critical need areas.
- Motion to approve by Miss Harris, seconded by Miss Daniel.
- Motion carried.
Action Items
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Dual Credit and Enrollment Programs
- English 101 Dual Credit: Approved to count as English 4 credit.
- Pilot Programs for Dual Enrollment:
- Winthrop University, York Tech, and USC Lancaster partnerships.
- Aim to provide dual credit and associate degrees.
- Highlights: Tuition support, family expenses mainly for textbooks.
- Emphasis on student maturity and readiness for college-level work.
- Results of Voting on Dual Credit Courses:
- Approval for various courses under dual credit programs.
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Board Meeting Date Changes
- April 22nd moved to April 29th due to spring break.
- May 27th moved to May 28th due to high school commencements.
Presentations
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MTSS Overview
- Presented by Dr. Katie Barber.
- Framework to ensure tailored academic and behavioral support.
- Emphasis on data-driven decisions and tiered interventions.
- Discussion on current challenges and need for professional development.
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Math Textbook Adoption
- Presented by Ashley Zilla and Mr. Hoer.
- Overview of selected textbooks based on teacher and parent feedback.
- Highlighted use of consumable workbooks and digital resources.
- Discussion on the role of digital vs. physical textbooks.
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Policy Revisions
- Proposal to include language on external professional activities for administrative staff.
- Ensures transparency and oversight.
Superintendent's Report
- Participation in the York County Chamber's state of education event.
- Highlighting new developments like the female flag football initiative.
- Encouragement for parent survey participation.
- Upcoming early dismissal schedule reminder.
Executive Session
- Discussions on contractual matters and personnel issues.
- Motion to enter executive session and adjourn open session.
Conclusion: The board meeting covered essential recognitions, action items related to dual credit programs, changes in meeting schedules, and important presentations on MTSS and textbook adoption. The superintendent's report highlighted recent initiatives and the need for community engagement through surveys. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss sensitive matters.