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Superintendent outlines six priority goals for 2027, including academic targets and facilities planning
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Cooper presented six strategic priority areas and 13 subgoals for 2027, including measurable targets (3% ELA/math increases on SC Ready for grades 3–8 and device and facility planning tied to a long-range plan).
Dr. Cooper presented the superintendent's recommended strategic goals for 2027, organized under six priority areas: excelling academically; supporting students; preparing graduates; recruiting and retaining employees; engaging communities; and sustaining excellent educational environments.
The plan includes measurable targets tied to state reporting: increase the percent of students in grades 3–8 meeting or exceeding on SC Ready and students in Algebra I and English II scoring a C or higher on end-of-course exams by 3% compared with the 25–26 baseline; increase middle-grade growth targets by 2%; implement districtwide early-grades reading supports; and prioritize device-replacement planning and a long-range capital plan to position Congaree Elementary for replacement. Dr. Cooper closed the presentation asking the board to endorse the recommended framework for 2027 work.
Board members acknowledged the scope of the work and moved on to the destination schools presentation and subsequent agenda items. The goals will guide curriculum, staffing and capital planning into the next budget cycle.
