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Richland 1 board hears superintendent update; district says laptops delivered and meal funding secured amid shutdown uncertainty
Summary
At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Richland 1 School Board heard a superintendents report that student devices have been distributed to high schools and that district staff identified funding to maintain student meals if a federal shutdown continues; the meeting also included public comments urging stronger career-readiness and arts partnerships.
The Richland 1 School Board of Commissioners met Oct. 14 in Columbia and heard a broad superintendents report that included technology, nutrition and communications updates.
Superintendent Dr. Walker told the board that "all of our high school students have laptops," and that the district ordered and distributed devices to address shortages in middle and high schools. He said middle-school students will have access to laptops during the instructional day but devices are not being sent home this year as a general practice. The district is developing a laptop policy that the superintendent said will emphasize responsibility and stewardship.
The superintendent also said the South…
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