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Lloyd Collins Jr. asked the board to ensure the search is not a perfunctory process and emphasized the importance of diversity on the search committee — parents, community leaders, business representatives and civic groups — so the selection reflects community priorities and secures buy-in.

Later in the meeting the board chair reported the board is evaluating proposals from national search firms and said the board expects to expedite the selection over the next one to two weeks. The chair said the result of that evaluation will be shared in open session when a decision is made.

Board members reiterated a commitment to transparency and said community input will inform the process. No selection was announced at the Feb. 25 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","RHS School Board Meeting 02-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","A community speaker urged the board to conduct a national, transparent search for the next superintendent; board members confirmed they are evaluating proposals from national search firms and said a decision will be announced in open session within weeks.","taxTitle","York 03, School Districts, South Carolina","taxId",38337,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293069,"New regional workforce advisor outlines partnerships with Rock Hill schools and local colleges",358,1192000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f&start=1192&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f/thumbnail_1192000.jpg","/articles/6293069/South-Carolina/New-regional-workforce-advisor-outlines-partnerships-with-Rock-Hill-schools-and-local-colleges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293069-617d343d52f7ee49577714b2248c75db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775260861&Signature=Mmh-WISWLs2mBTwdsxQqCVSz7qn-vgUy4vVKU7UsTP-1Ry-5PUvvMC-5XUI81PKe48-5FkullVB~9K9Wam5zTd4lQ-oTfMDIjWXi~FhjxCRtAVITcHFhI6mFbZwfcWpsBCxUcS18yl03Ky3EMKEfJPW1J-VYsoy6SNjarg~NWXoYrR~b6k71vK5sQaKRvh~~tl~7eOnOl1i9-9TsRCe1luUiAL4TDVWVi3XiZ2GSQm9LkNAyI5D2mFS51ImtITHE~R46IAuMieoHid3idngFyl27MZRcScNmwR5tN60P5lmYsqS09gTteHsdl5z4AvShpcrdlklZSUtdPs-KNwKFmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thomas Monbride, the regional workforce advisor for the Catawba region (Chester, Lancaster and York counties), used the Feb. 25 board meeting to describe his role and early activities connecting industry partners with Rock Hill Schools.

Monbride said two key functions of his position are to “advocate and connect,” and he described work so far including educator-for-a-day visits, coordination with the York County Regional Chamber and a planned pilot that will bring Saluda Trail Middle School students to a local company for a business expedition and facility tour. He described planned professional-development collaboration with York Technical College and Rock Hill ATC to help teachers understand industry needs.

Monbride listed postsecondary partners he intends to work with, including Clinton College, Winthrop University, York Technical College, and University of South Carolina Lancaster, and noted the Foundation for Rock Hill Schools as an existing district partner. He asked board members and district staff to make introductions and said he will be accessible for meetings with schools and community partners.

The presentation was informational; board members thanked Monbride and noted the potential for stronger school-to-work pathways. No board action was taken.","Thomas Monbride, the regional workforce advisor for the Catawba region, told the board he plans to connect K–12 classrooms with industry and postsecondary partners, pilot industry expeditions with area businesses, and support professional development and work‑based learning opportunities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293075,"Board approves consent agenda and adopts professional-staff assignments policy on second reading",103,1067000,1170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f&start=1067&end=1170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f/thumbnail_1067000.jpg","/articles/6293075/South-Carolina/Board-approves-consent-agenda-and-adopts-professional-staff-assignments-policy-on-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293075-600666942a635081dac6701678797813/orig.mp4?Expires=1775260861&Signature=QBNOYuecs4pD4rzjUyMAXY7ex1PAzydo6KsKR~md4SvT5B7ID1uDwx4txh6~N44CG~MRsHpQ~Zp5ZUtGzxK8S5ADFBVpiR9SzyP2-8ZSuMb9dxMztvlTSM2wShDTiYfwVRszbv1kXvpXR-35Pg4C23cOp6nQ3IV94q1~NRZNGu9~-9oL7xF7YbIvHw1KRe0b9Kpw6McdIAjZc64ERMSuxhPcUwa2jxw-r1KVFbHBWos7piIiObFOkTSoU8bxe5M7RcKbH3Wa9NP8GjB6Xse9s4pavUCLmLcy436IBI6HtD-lmXNJScW~Qz-3nVi8kNSTLYV6q2CdH4RuOmR0umqO~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rock Hill School Board approved multiple routine items and a policy change at its Feb. 25 business meeting.

Consent action agenda: The board approved the consent action agenda, which included the minutes of the Feb. 11 school board business meeting and personnel recommendations. The board chair called for a motion; the consent agenda passed unanimously (7–0).

Policy GCK and Administrative Rule GCK‑R (Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers): The board heard a second-reading presentation from staff and received public feedback before voting. A motion to approve the administrative rule GCK‑R and policy GCK passed on second reading; the motion was moved by Mr. Burns and seconded by Ms. Daniel. The vote was 7–0 in favor.

Executive-session procedural motion: After an executive session regarding proposed contractual relations, the board voted to adjourn the executive session and reconvene open session. The motion to adjourn executive session was moved by Mr. Nuzzel and seconded by Ms. Hutchinson; the motion carried 7–0.

No items requiring further board action were announced from executive session.

Votes at a glance:
• Consent action agenda (minutes Feb. 11; personnel recommendations) — Outcome: approved; vote: 7–0; mover/second: (motion made from the dais; recorded as approved in open session); details: minutes and personnel items as listed in the meeting packet (not further specified in transcript).
• Policy GCK and administrative rule GCK‑R (Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers) — Outcome: adopted on second reading; vote: 7–0; mover: Mr. Burns; second: Ms. Daniel; notes: staff present to answer questions; no roll-call changes recorded.
• Motion to adjourn executive session — Outcome: approved; vote: 7–0; mover: Mr. Nuzzel; second: Ms. Hutchinson.

Board minutes will reflect the recorded votes. The board's next regular business meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.","At its Feb. 25 meeting the Rock Hill School Board approved the consent action agenda (minutes and personnel items) and adopted policy GCK and administrative rule GCK-R on second reading; both measures passed unanimously.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293079,"Rock Hill presents winter NWEA MAP results showing districtwide gaps; board presses for accountability and targeted support",2506,3189000,5695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f&start=3189&end=5695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f/thumbnail_3189000.jpg","/articles/6293079/South-Carolina/Rock-Hill-presents-winter-NWEA-MAP-results-showing-districtwide-gaps-board-presses-for-accountability-and-targeted-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293079-f3dd9292565186122b8b98e9c41a2101/orig.mp4?Expires=1775260861&Signature=fNBuORslQ3YB0CM68fdOS0y2tIy5z0dT-dlpdZEAwQPpOQdmeSqctWRPwtEQa6C4ESTesL-RoNngrIRQlqdNqeZ~~WkJQddqzvNeznsFlNEkH1Rx2f7dn2~ScWQA2gv-ZSm8kqSsxK4FQfnPcKto9UgDO8dOyphBBSdO5GVnrGraFp-spCQ59qed7EW7yiGSxMGD6xhn2qF4aWbP6JD-~3q5vUwKLhf-naDYSPZW920OgTp5mzX6IBPiZldCfUDqIex99E9HbIDEqcHrSlhHzqVULLo0mgrawODWIRilaOBAhQJsGCApR777NJDsJgJbXwzcSW2Sb06nAYTnR2HkbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District assessment staff told the Rock Hill School Board on Feb. 25 that winter NWEA MAP results provide predictive data for the state SC Ready assessment and show that many grade levels are not yet on track to meet state proficiency thresholds.

Christina Dickey, presenting the district's formative-assessment overview, said NWEA MAP is administered in grades 1–8 (with some high school ELA participation), is given three times a year, and supplies predictive and strand-level data the district uses to plan instruction. Dickey told the board the winter administration was timed strategically before winter break so schools would have ample time in the second semester to respond to the data.

Dickey and colleagues described measurable uses for MAP data: identifying foundational gaps, aligning instruction to standards and predicting likely SC Ready outcomes. They said MAP projections typically align closely with end-of-year results and stressed the tool's role in planning small-group instruction and monitoring growth versus achievement.

Board members asked for specifics about third-grade math declines, middle-school intervention capacity, and whether professional development (PD) offerings were sufficiently targeted and required. One board member noted third grade is “our rate to succeed” and asked why some grades dipped from fall to winter.

District leaders acknowledged dips in winter data and said kindergarten–second-grade foundational work and middle-school intervention capacity need attention. Dr. Katie Barber (executive director, elementary education) and other instructional leaders described revised expectations for principals to perform at least three instructional walks per week and for district specialists to work inside schools on co-teaching, coaching and PLC (professional learning community) support. The presenters said they are intensifying small-group instruction, deploying content specialists, and monitoring learning progressions.

Several board members pressed for stronger accountability when schools or staff decline PD offerings; presenters said the department serves as a support unit and that many professional-learning offerings are optional, though schools are expected to implement their continuous improvement plans. Board members expressed concern that optional PD could weaken districtwide consistency.

Superintendent Doctor Jones and other leaders said the district is focused on continuous improvement and growth, and that turnaround work typically takes several years. Jones said the district will continue to provide targeted, research-based support and asked the board for patience while the work scales.

No formal action was taken during the presentation; board members requested follow-up information about which schools are meeting growth and which practices are replicable across the district.","District staff presented winter NWEA MAP formative-assessment projections showing achievement and growth challenges across grade levels; board members questioned professional development, middle-school supports and whether district oversight and accountability are sufficient.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293084,"Rock Hill parent says son returned from bus with injuries, calls out broken cameras and lack of administrative response",1176,1664000,2840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f&start=1664&end=2840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524086-cb148a75f50d7836985eeab56d46435f/thumbnail_1664000.jpg","/articles/6293084/South-Carolina/Rock-Hill-parent-says-son-returned-from-bus-with-injuries-calls-out-broken-cameras-and-lack-of-administrative-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293084-49ac131a59ab0b01807ae1d360b5fd65/orig.mp4?Expires=1775260861&Signature=ox1RgpgG4BZhlC8MHSie0CHO-IJgq6DhUT-Z-15wxPmBNNxVas-5EhnyK69zyHrpXROgSxrv-1Y3iSKjQlECSn-vyuAEYCkfFDOqhh~ox4xbpixSqtKqmo7ItQFHvIjI5Ae~Zp~zDXsqfFFeDgOVAGBhnh-Uo8FDvpefEsNZBrFOPvQMNowVl-WwPyPKr3BzPiVRX9c01Byk3uw8VPK93EuHVPIbZPylgLMKGarp1iw~ouvHdHpgsxqSNrkVkbUVIptUedAaZzYCPS5gli2eiJkzwJSa7Ac3jqOV9R-dNbZ21Z4YZxV9lLccispX4GJAUXYzMUq12OGBvEKeeKWAPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Rock Hill parent told the school board on Feb. 25 that his nonverbal son returned from school with scratches and pinch marks and that transportation and school video cameras were not working to corroborate the incident.

John Moran, who identified himself during the communications portion of the meeting as a parent and former school resource officer, said his son returned home with a “scratch on his neck” and “pinch marks on his ribs” that persisted for days. Moran said transportation staff told him “the bus cameras don't work” and that attempts to get administrative follow-up at the school were inadequate.

Moran described a sequence of events in which he learned of the marks when his wife arrived home, could not obtain validation because his son is nonverbal, and was told by transportation and school staff that cameras were inoperable. He said he was promised fixes — including cameras on the bus, notification of bus staff about his child's IEP and timely reporting of CPI restraints — but that he had not seen those changes take effect.

Superintendent Doctor Jones responded during the superintendent's report that safety is “paramount” and said the district's director of safety and security, Andrew Jones, is monitoring school safety work and follow-up. Jones said the district has a plan under review to address aging cameras and that, beyond cameras, the district must ensure plans for responding when students are in crisis. The superintendent said district staff will respond and investigate the incident the parent raised.

Board members and administrators discussed broader issues Moran raised, including transportation procedures for students with IEPs and the timing of required notifications after CPI restraints. Board members repeatedly said they want accountability and that safety problems — whether cameras, training, or follow-up — must be fixed.

The meeting did not include a formal vote related to the incident; administrators said staff would pursue follow-up with the family and review camera and reporting procedures.

Moran said he has video and audio from a personal camera of the period in question and said he would pursue further action if the district did not remedy the problem. District leaders said they will provide additional information to the board and the family after investigating.

The board scheduled an upcoming meeting on March 11; administrators said they would report back on safety- and camera-related work as part of ongoing oversight.","At the Feb. 25 Rock Hill School Board meeting a parent described alleged injuries to his nonverbal son, said bus and school cameras were not working, and urged the board to fix safety and special-education procedures; district leaders said staff will investigate and stressed safety is a priority.","actionData","errors"]

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