March 16, 2022 Edition
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News
Greenville County Schools Looking to Attract Teachers through GATE Program
Are you interested in a career teaching middle or high school students? Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major or emphasis in business, math, science, English, social studies, Spanish, French, or special education, but do not have a teaching certificate? If so, we invite you to apply for an exciting, innovative new pathway, The Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) program. This district-based, job-embedded alternative certification program is the first of its kind in South Carolina and provides authentic teaching experiences with supportive mentoring and coaching. Information sessions will be held via Zoom on March 28, April 6, April 20, May 2 and May 16. Those who are interested can register for one of these upcoming sessions using this link. More information about the GATE Program.
2022-23 Career Center Application Deadline Approaching
GCS high school students who are interested in enrolling in a career center program for the 2022-23 school year may apply online through March 18 using their GCS Backpack account. This is a great opportunity to explore careers and earn certifications in fields such as culinary arts, machine tool, mechatronics, aircraft maintenance, welding, building construction, barbering, automotive technology, and firefighting. Interested students should click on "Programs" in their Backpack account to access the appropriate Career Center. Applications must be completed by Friday, March 18 to be considered in the first round of applications. Students returning to the same Career Center program for a second year do not need to re-apply. More about Career Center application information.
Nominate an Outstanding Graduate or Educator for the GCS Hall of Fame
Greenville County Schools is now accepting nominations for the GCS Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted in two categories: GCS Graduates and GCS Educators. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, May 1, 2022. The Hall of Fame Graduate distinction honors men and women who have graduated from Greenville County Schools and have made substantial or significant contributions at the local, regional, national, or international levels in areas including academia and education, arts, athletics, business, media, public service, philanthropy, medicine, military, or science. The Hall of Fame GCS Educator distinction honors men and women who were employed by Greenville County Schools for at least 10 years for their contributions to the profession of education, specifically within the K12 public education sector, and their lasting and positive impact on students. More about Hall of Fame nominations.
Board Meeting Summary
March 15, 2022
Welcome, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance - Samuel Lindsey, Taylors Elementary School
Adoption of Consent Calendar
Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - February 22,2022
Minutes, Special Called Meeting - March 8, 2022
Home Schooling Applications - 4
Personnel Recommendations - None
Appearance of Visitors
Angelica Childes - Teacher Forum
Lura Godfrey - Stone Academy PTA
Sara Merrell - Critical Race Theory/Social-emotional Learning
Superintendent's Report
Introduction of Mr. Jeremy Carrick as the incoming principal of Carolina High School and Academy for the 2022-2023 school year.
Action Items
Letter to State Board of Education Regarding Adoption of Instructional Materials for Science - Approved motion from the Committee of the Whole to approve the letter requesting action by the State Board of Education regarding adopted instructional materials for grades K-5 science. View Letter to State Board of Education Regarding Adoption of Instructional Materials for Science.
Approval of Letter Regarding Education Funding - Approved motion from the Advocacy Committee to approve the letter to the Greenville Delegation regarding education funding. View Letter Regarding Education Funding.
Approval of Annual Personnel Contract Recommendations (Executive Session) - Approved the annual personnel contract recommendations as presented by the Administration.
Approval of 2020 Redistricting Map - Approved motion to send Map C as developed by The South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office based upon the 2020 census for the Board of Trustees to the South Carolina General Assembly for final approval.
Information/Action from Board Committees/Liaisons
Advocacy Committee - Mr. Lewis - The Advocacy Committee met today. April 7 is the crossover deadline for bills, and there are several bills the Committee is playing close attention to. As an update to the resolution developed earlier this year related to mental health services provided in schools, the South Carolina Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children is looking at several recommendations we provided to them.
Finance Report
Monthly Finance Report - The report was presented as information.