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Scotland County Schools asks commissioners to retain $10 million appropriation; superintendent highlights enrollment, staffing and capital needs
Summary
Superintendent presented district enrollment and staffing data, highlighted gains in graduation and staff retention, outlined Career and Technical Education pathways, and requested the county keep its $10 million appropriation and $300,000 in capital outlay to support programs and a lease payment for South Johnson Elementary.
Scotland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Baldwin urged commissioners to retain a county appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 and a $300,000 capital outlay allocation, providing an overview of district enrollment, staffing and program achievements and explaining how local dollars are being spent.
Dr. Baldwin told the board the district serves approximately 5,118 students (presentation slide referenced "51 18"), plus about 300 prekindergarten children not included in average daily membership (ADM). He said the district employs about 846 staff, including roughly 570 certified teachers; 73% of staff live in Scotland County. The superintendent reported a teacher retention rate near 95% and a graduation rate around 88%, above the state…
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