March 29, 2023 Edition
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News
Woodmont High School named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest School
Woodmont High School was named a 2023 Palmetto's Finest School, earning one of South Carolina's highest achievements. The announcement was made across the state and broadcast live in the school. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) presents the awards each year to schools that offer the best in innovative, effective educational programs. The selection process includes a comprehensive review of a school's program, focusing on the impact the school is making on the lives of students and the community.
“I am honored beyond words by the Palmetto's Finest recognition and know the credit for this accomplishment rests on our student body and faculty for whom I am grateful,” said Joe Foster, principal of Woodmont High School.
Surprise announcement video and details
Ten outstanding GCS employees recognized in Employee Spotlight Program
Ten outstanding GCS employees have been selected for recognition in the Employee Spotlight Program. The Employee Spotlight Program honors staff members who have made significant workplace contributions or accomplishments at Greenville County Schools. Recipients were nominated by fellow GCS employees, who provided information about the employee and his or her work ethic. Each honoree will receive an award and a Cinnamon Roll and Coffee Celebration for the recipient and his or her entire school or department. This program is sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union.
Superintendent Royster named 4A/5A Superintendent of the Year
GCS Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster was named 4A/5A Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association this week. This award is given each year to the superintendent who has shown outstanding leadership and support of athletics on both the state and local levels. As a former teacher and coach, Dr. Royster deeply values athletics which he sees as a mechanism for students to learn valuable life skills in line with the District's Graduation Plus initiative. The nomination for this award cites his willingness to go above and beyond for interscholastic athletics. The impact of his leadership can be seen in his coaching, teaching, and serving interscholastic athletes both in Greenville County Schools and across the state of South Carolina throughout his educational career.
Superintendent of the Year Details
Unofficial Board Meeting Summary
March 28, 2023
Welcome, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance - Natalia Tapia, Senior at Golden Strip Career Center and J.L. Mann High School
Adoption of Consent Calendar
2.01 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - February 28, 2023
2.02 Minutes, Special Called Board Meeting - March 14, 2023
2.03 Home Schooling Applications - 1
2.04 Personnel Recommendations
Appearance of Visitors
- Catherine Schumacher - Program Update & Invitation
- Michael Joy - Teachers are Heroes
Superintendent's Report - No formal report this evening.
Action Items
Revision of Board Policy GBBA: Employee Qualifications and Duties
The Board of Trustees approved revisions to Board Policy GBBA to provide 30 minutes of unencumbered time each regular school day to all full-time kindergarten to fifth-grade teachers as required by the South Carolina Legislature.
Renewal of Lease Agreement for Slater-Marietta Elementary School Park between The School District of Greenville County and the County of Greenville
The Board approved a lease agreement between GCS and Greenville County for after-hours use of the park area located at Slater-Marietta Elementary School.
Juul Lawsuit (Executive Session)
Board members voted to authorize the Administration to approve the proposed settlement.
Physical Education Exemption (Executive Session
The Board approved a physical education exemption for one student at Mauldin High School.
Approval of Annual Personnel Contract Recommendations (Executive Session)
Board members approved the annual personnel contract recommendations as presented.
Information/Action from Board Committees/Liaisons
Audit Committee - Mrs. Bush shared that the committee met today, and Mr. Cochran was elected as chair of the audit committee.
Finance Report
Monthly Finance Report - The report was presented as information.