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Richland 1 board hears report-card gains, staff outlines steps to sustain progress
Summary
At a Dec. 16 work session the Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners reviewed the district's 2025 South Carolina report card, which showed gains in algebra and college-and-career readiness; staff described new supports (Kickstart, Brain Boosters, RISE) and an action plan to address declines in biology and rising suspension rates.
Columbia, S.C. — The Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners on Dec. 16 reviewed the district's 2025 South Carolina report card and heard presenters describe gains in several academic indicators alongside targeted work to address weaker areas.
"We're seeing the results of clarity, coherence, credibility and consistency," an office of Teaching & Learning presenter told the board, outlining a multi-year strategy the staff said has guided recent progress. Chairman Robert Lomenak opened the meeting and the board unanimously adopted the evening's agenda.
Dr. Minor of AARE, who explained how state report-card indicators are calculated, told commissioners the district had five schools rated "excellent," seven "good," and no schools rated "unsatisfactory" on the latest report card; she added that designations for CSI/ATSI schools are…
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