Board Meeting Summary | April 27, 2026

Apr 30 2026

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Policies for Second Reading [Approved]

DDTwo Board Policies (Online Policy Manual)

GBEBA – Staff Dress Code
GCK – Professional Staff Assignments
GCQC/GCQD – Resignation of Instructional Staff/Administrative Staff
GCR – Nonschool Employment of Professional Staff
GCRD – Tutoring for Pay GD – Support/Classified Staff
IHBCD – Alternative Educational Program

Superintendent’s Report | YouTube channel

Video timestamps are included for each item for your convenience.

A. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Update (Timestamp: 22:01-48:53)

B. Counseling Update & Mental Health Awareness Month (Timestamp: 48:53 - 1:17:50)

C. Elementary Alternative Program [Approved] (Timestamp: 1:17:56 – 1:35:12)

Program will launch for the 2026-2027 school year at James H. Spann Elementary.
Principal Opening - Elementary Alternative Program, Closes May 4.
Visit ddtwo.org/apply for job openings.

D. Add of Director of Student Concerns Position to Organization Chart [Approved] (Timestamp: 1:35:18 – 1:37:15)

Director of Student Concerns Opening – District Office Certified, Closes May 4.
Visit ddtwo.org/apply for job openings.

E. FY27 Proposed Budget Presentation for Dorchester County Council [Approved] (Timestamp: 1:37:17 – 1:56:47)

F. Finance Report (Timestamp: 1:56:55 – 2:02:30)

G. Approval of Contract for Ashley Ridge High School Track Replacement [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:02:33 – 2:03:48)

H. Approval of Contract for Districtwide Weight Equipment [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:03:59 – 2:06:10)

I. Approval of Contract for Newington Elementary Ceiling Grid Replacement [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:06:12 – 2:07:01)

J. Personnel Report [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:07:01 – 2:07:03)

Superintendent’s Recommendation that seven Induction contract employees not be renewed for the 26-27 school year [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:07:47 – 2:08:21)

Conditionally accept Superintendent’s Recommendation that the contracts of three annual contract employees not be renewed for the 26-27 school year [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:08:22 – 2:08:58)

K. Student Enrollment Recommendations for 2025-2026 [Approved] (Timestamp: 2:09:07 – 2:09:30)

Important Dates:

Finance Committee: Next meeting - May 18, 5:00 pm, Public Hearing
Facilities Committee: Next meeting – May 18, 3:00 pm
Teacher of the Year Celebration: May 7, 6:30 pm, Summers Corner PAC, Reception by invitation at 5:30 pm
District Retiree Celebration: May 21, 6:30 pm, Summers Corner PAC, Reception by invitation at 5:30 pm
High School Graduation: May 23, North Charleston Coliseum
- SHS: 9am
- ARHS: 2pm
- FDHS: 7pm
Dorchester County Adult Education Graduation: May 27, 6:30 pm, Summers Corner PAC