South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
The Anderson School District 5 board approved the second reading of the community-use policy and held first readings on revisions to student-fundraising and class-ranking policies, clarifying limits on student solicitation and eligibility rules for valedictorian and salutatorian.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
Superintendent presented results from statewide teacher working-conditions surveys (656 district responses, ~65% participation) and Miss Elrod reviewed 2024-25 state report-card ratings; a trustee moved to create a district-specific employee survey but other trustees objected that the motion was not properly on the agenda, leaving the proposal unresolved.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
Public commenters urged the board to expand early STEM instruction, address a 19-acre vacant lot across from Westside High, and recognized TL Hannah High Schools girls golf team as state champions; teacher of the year Courtney Goldsmith thanked the district for support.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
The board approved second reading of Policy KF (community use of school facilities) and advanced first readings for a tightened student-fundraising policy (JJE) and revised class-ranking policy (IKC). Revisions clarify when students may be solicited, limits on food events and how valedictorian eligibility is calculated.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
Board member Mister Dukes moved to endorse a district-developed employee survey; proponents argued for local customization and a live dashboard, while other trustees said the motion was not properly on the posted agenda and blocked an immediate vote.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
Trustees approved a new superintendent evaluation instrument for 2025-26, discussed timing and objective measures, and debated completing a 10% annuity contribution amendment to the superintendents contract as a technical cleanup to prior board action.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
The board approved changes to Policy JH to accept electronic excuses, clarify limits on parent notes and reassign attendance referrals to the Office of Student Services.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
The Anderson School District 5 board approved its FY2025–26 budget on second reading, keeping property tax millage unchanged and budgeting raises and new staff while reserving $177,000 in case state funding shifts.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
Trustees voted 7–1 to keep the out-of-district tuition rate at $4,148 for the 2025–26 school year and discussed enrollment, athletic multipliers and possible scholarships.
South Carolina / School Districts / Anderson 05
After heated debate, the Anderson 5 board voted to keep current language in policy BBB and declined to add the word "domicile," a change proponents said would clarify single‑member district residency rules.