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Superintendent highlights graduation events, military signing day and proposes retreat on construction planning
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Newman reported on graduations and grad walks, shared that 15 students signed military commitments at Boiling Springs High School, described a nurse appreciation event and proposed a retreat/work session on construction and potential referendum planning for May or June.
In the superintendent's report, Dr. Newman and board members highlighted graduation season and district celebrations. The district has grad-walk events at multiple elementary schools and planned high-school graduations on May 21. Dr. Newman said the district will make logistical arrangements to hold two high-school graduations on the same day and will provide transportation and a meal for trustees.
Dr. Newman noted a student, Ethan Marorrow, who was accepted into the Clemson LIFE program and said the district will spotlight him to encourage other students. He also described the district's first military signing day at Boiling Springs High School, where 15 students signed commitments to enter the armed services after graduation.
The superintendent confirmed the district gathered its school nurses after school for a nurse-appreciation event and praised principals and staff for closing the year. Dr. Newman also told trustees he plans to schedule a retreat/work session in May or June focused on construction, potential referendum planning and site discussions and will send proposed dates to the board.
Dr. Newman closed by noting the district's senior leadership visits to schools and preparation for final testing and end-of-year activities.
