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Students and parents praise TIDES dual-enrollment program as board hears points of celebration
Summary
During public comment and points-of-celebration segments, students and families described the TIDES program as transformative and district leaders highlighted SkillsUSA medals, a wrestling state championship and regional science fair awards.
Several students and parents used the board meeting to highlight district programs and recognize student achievement, while public commenters praised the TIDES dual-enrollment pathway.
During points of celebration, ACE Director Dr. Mike Lavecchio (speaker 16) said district students won multiple SkillsUSA medals (reported as nine golds plus pairs, 11 silvers and about 11 bronzes) and noted nationals are scheduled in Atlanta in early June. Coach Powell (speaker 17) and district athletic staff recognized May River High School for winning the Class 4A state wrestling championship, including five individual state champions and the program's second class title.
In the second public-comment period, Sunny Lee Alsabrook (speaker 10) said, "The TIDES program has been a blessing for me... At TIDES, I am surrounded by like minded people who really get me" and described increased confidence and academic motivation. Cindy Alsobrook (speaker 21) also spoke as a parent and Beaufort County school bus driver and said free college/dual-enrollment opportunities "have kept tax dollars for education within Beaufort County" and provide concrete credentials for students. Sarah Sakin (speaker 20) thanked the district for providing pathways that served her children.
Why it matters: the board’s public meeting showcased extracurricular and academic successes and offered public testimony that the TIDES dual-enrollment pathway is providing measurable social and academic benefits to participating students and families.
What’s next: district staff will continue to celebrate student achievements and the board noted opportunities to showcase and perhaps expand successful programs.
