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At a Feb. 17 budget work session, Richland School District 1 officials said FY25 general fund revenue totaled about $404 million, with roughly $126 million from the state, and warned that the statewide pooled funding formula and growing charter enrollment are tightening resources for traditional schools.
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Board members at a Feb. 17 work session largely agreed that recruiting and retaining quality professionals and ensuring equitable experiences are top budget priorities; several members also prioritized facilities and social-emotional supports, and one commissioner suggested a bond referendum for capital needs.
South Carolina / School Districts / Richland 01
The Richland School District One board unanimously approved a $6 million FY25–26 general-fund amendment to purchase student and teacher devices and related IT equipment now, with a plan to reimburse the reserve from a future bond sale if timing allows.
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The board voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for Santee Cooper's acquisition of roughly 76 acres off Campground Road to support electric service in its territory; administration recommended approval and the board so voted.
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The board approved a resolution authorizing up to $27 million in general obligation bonds to fund technology, construction, equipment and vehicles; administration said bonds will be paid in full by March 1, 2027, and that taxpayers will not see an increase.
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Carissa Burkett, a junior at AC Flora High School, delivered the superintendent’s report highlighting student achievements, magnet and award finalists, a district opportunity fair for seniors, a summer paid-internship program, and public events including the Challenger Learning Center’s 30th anniversary. Superintendent Dr. Walker encouraged community participation in FY26–27 budget sessions.
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The board unanimously approved contracts with Dell and Apple to replace student and teacher devices (laptops for grades 3–12, teacher devices preK–12, and iPads for preK–2). Administration said devices include tracking software, protective cases and warranties; sales/use tax will apply.
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At its Feb. 11 meeting, the school principal reported 100% of seniors are enrolled or completed required courses and 80.9% of students are college-and-career-ready, while U.S. History EOC results (36% C or higher; 44% passage) prompted targeted tutoring, expert-led sessions, and co-teaching interventions.
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The Richland Middle College board approved a 45-day budget amendment on Feb. 11 that adjusts state aid and student counts, raising revenue by about $492,000 and moving net income from a deficit to a positive position. The board approved the amendment by voice vote; precise tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
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Superintendent Todd Walker highlighted Rosewood Elementary’s centennial, district recognitions and magnet program successes, and said the district will release a Vision 2030 draft with a 28-page document, executive summary, videos, and QR codes ahead of a Feb. 26 state-of-the-district presentation.