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Board approves allowing any certified teacher to teach select local board-approved electives
Summary
The board approved a procedural change allowing any certified teacher (rather than a course-tied instructor) to teach certain local board-approved electives — African American studies, Real World Ready and Social Media Management — giving the district flexibility as new schools open.
The board approved a request from staff to allow any certified teacher (rather than assigning a course to a specific named instructor) to teach certain local board-approved elective courses. The change applies to three courses listed by staff: African American studies, Real World Ready and Social Media Management, particularly as the district opens Lake Wylie High School and expands course offerings.
Staff said the request preserves a curricular approval while giving administrators flexibility to place the best-certified instructor, whether an English or social-studies teacher, in the course. The Chair called for objection and, hearing none, declared the approval carried without recorded roll-call votes.
Next steps: Administrators said they will use standard certification checks when assigning teachers and will notify the board if any implementation issues arise.
