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Trustees approve updated strategic plan after hearing progress on test scores, chronic absence and staff retention
Summary
The board approved the 2026 update to the district strategic plan, citing higher Algebra I and English II pass rates and reductions in chronic absenteeism and teacher turnover; trustees pressed administration on behavior referral targets and professional development to support MTSS implementation.
The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees voted to approve updates to the district’s 2024–2029 strategic education plan after a presentation from district leaders showing year‑over‑year academic gains and operational improvements.
Administration highlighted several metrics the district used to justify more aggressive five‑year aims: Algebra I end‑of‑course pass rates rose from 69% to 81% since 2023, English II rose from 86% to 89%, Graduation Plus participation increased from 75% to 86%, dual‑credit enrollment among students in poverty rose from 531 to 808, and chronic absenteeism fell from 24% to 17%. School and district staff also reported modest reductions in teacher and classified turnover.
Board members used the presentation to probe implementation. Several trustees pressed for more detail on a performance goal that targets students who receive multiple disciplinary referrals. A board member noted that lowering repeat‑referral counts can be achieved by either improving behavior or reducing the rate of referrals, asking how the district will avoid perverse incentives. District leaders replied that the district is investing in MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of support), targeted professional development, and wraparound services; Dr. McCra (district staff) said the plan will include stronger professional‑learning cycles and monitoring to ensure strategies support climate and instruction rather than merely changing paperwork.
Trustees also asked how the district will sustain professional development time and who will be responsible for coaching and building capacity. Dr. Stevens described a district guiding coalition with teachers, coaches and administrators to prioritize three to five high‑impact professional‑learning priorities and to leverage summer summit and summer‑term opportunities to reduce extra demand on teacher time.
After discussion, Miss Middleton moved to approve the updated strategic plan and Miss Leventus Wales seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.
