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Superintendent highlights operations projects, fundraising and local awards
Summary
Superintendent Fitzpatrick updated trustees on departmental items including two band storage projects (~$120,000 each), county action to widen Softball Road, student mental health outreach, and recognized a Special Olympics fundraiser that raised $3,800 and several Golden Peach awards for schools and staff.
Superintendent Dr. Fitzpatrick delivered the superintendent’s report March 16, touching on multiple departmental updates and district achievements.
On operations, the district plans two band equipment storage buildings at Gaffney and Blacksburg high schools, budgeted at approximately $120,000 each. The superintendent also reported coordination with county officials to widen Softball Road adjacent to a middle school; county staff will address the roadway and report back to the district.
Student services reported a parent mental health night attended by about 15 people, and HR noted ongoing hiring season activity. In fundraising and community engagement, Dr. Fitzpatrick recognized participants in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge and said the event set a $1,000 goal and "ended up actually raising, $3,800." He also noted local recognition from the Gaffney Ledger’s Golden Peach Awards, listing several honored schools and staff.
Trustees responded with congratulations and asked operational follow-ups where appropriate. The superintendent closed the report noting positive momentum across departments.
