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Principals report improved behavior and reading gains; schools describe interventions and facility needs
Summary
Principals from Winchester Avenue, Orchard View Intermediate, North Middle and South Middle reported declines in major discipline referrals, improved attendance and I-Ready gains during local school improvement committee presentations to the board April 30, and described plans for intervention, professional development and facility improvements.
Principals from four Berkeley County schools presented school improvement plans and results at the board’s April 30 meeting, reporting declines in disciplinary referrals, higher attendance, and gains on I‑Ready diagnostics while outlining next steps for instruction and facilities.
Why it matters: The presentations give the board visibility into school-level implementation of district initiatives — including PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), targeted intervention periods, co-teaching models and professional development — and spotlight areas that require targeted funding or operational support.
Highlights from the schools - Winchester Avenue: Principal Ballard and the school’s LSIC described a drop in major and minor referrals (total referrals down from 61 to 33 as reported in the presentation), growth…
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