June 23rd Board Meeting Summary

District Highlights

Visit our YouTube channel to watch these special recognitions:

• Chloe Enslin, SC Chamber of Commerce Business Week – ARHS
• DDTwo eSports Awards – ARHS, FDHS, SHS
• Archery State Awards & Nationals – FDHS
• SCPTA Awards – KES, OMS, JPES, RMSA, SHS
• Class of 2025 Valedictorians & Salutatorians – ARHS, FDHS, SHS
• Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction – DMS, OMS, SHS, AMS, ARHS, EEMS, GMS
• Track & Field State Championship Awards – ARHS, FDHS, SHS
• Unified Track Awards – SHS

Board Committee Reports

Policy Committee

Visit the Board Policy page to learn more.

Policies for Second Reading – Approved:

• DGD – Credit Card Use
• DHA – Contracting Authority (NEW)
• DJ – Purchasing

Policies for First Reading – Approved:

• JICJ-R – Possession/Use of Personal Electronic Devices or District-Owned Devices
• IHAF – Arts Education
• IHAG – Music Education
• IHBF – Homebound Instruction
• IBHF-R – Homebound Instruction

Board Chair’s Report

Upcoming District Events

• Summer Graduation: July 16, 10 a.m. – ARHS Auditorium
• DD2 Summer Board Retreat: Monday, July 28 – District Office, Time TBD
• DD2 Convocation: July 31, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Town Hall Meetings (5:30 p.m.):
  • July 17 – ARHS
  • October 24 – SHS
• SCSBA School Law Conference: August 23–24 – Charleston

Superintendent’s Report

CART Update – Mr. Lombardo, Chair

Visit the Citizens Advisory Review Team (CART) page for information on meetings, the CART Master Project List, and committee member bios.

• Over 68 projects in progress
• Next Meeting: September 17, 2025

Digital Learning Environment

DDTwo is focused on improving the Digital Learning Environment (DLE) to help students enhance academic achievement through digital tools for research, creation, and communication.

Goals:

• Increase DLE Rating from 2.1 to 3.0 by 2027–2028
• Increase Observations with DLE from 42% to 75% by 2027–2028
• Boost Student Engagement: 2% annual growth in Cognia student survey standards

Next Steps: Improve student achievement by increasing student engagement and critical thinking in our Digital Learning Environment.

Discipline Matrix

A district-wide discipline matrix was implemented and reviewed in spring 2025 at all elementary schools.

Next Steps:

• Refine shared values with school and district leaders
• Revisit national counseling standards and PBIS frameworks
• Share finalized plan with all stakeholders in the first week of the 2025–2026 school year

Class of 2025 Graduation Statistics

• Distinguished Graduates: 392
• Honor Graduates: 234
• Regular Graduates: 1206
• January Graduates: 45
• Summer School Graduates (anticipated): 14
• Employability Credentials: 20
• Certificate of Individual Life Skills: 12
• Scholarships: $47,677,775

Organizational Chart Update – Approved

Realized $425,000 in savings through position eliminations and restructuring.

Finance Report

FY25–26 Budget – Approved

• Received millage increase and new local/state revenue
• $2,500 increase to each teacher salary step
• Starting salary: $51,500 (up from $49,000)
• 4–6% increase for eligible teachers, based on step
• 3% increase plus step for classified/certified staff
• Daily rate for adult support and health room assistants: $125/day (up from $120)

SHS Restroom Renovation Bid – Approved

Building Project Updates

Visit the Referendum Master Project page for full project details.

• Knightsville Elementary: Flooring, abatement, painting – In progress
• Flowertown Elementary: Abatement, painting, HVAC, paving – In progress
• HVAC: Oakbrook Middle, Summerville Elementary, Gregg Middle, Newington Elementary
• Sand Hill Elementary: Wing construction – In progress
• Elementary at the Ponds: Land agreement in progress
• Summerville Elementary: Addition – Demo in progress
• Ashley Ridge High: Partition walls – In progress
• Oakbrook Middle: Addition construction – In progress (TIF)
• Oakbrook Elementary: Addition construction – In progress (TIF)

Personnel Recommendations – Approved

Hiring success rate: 98.5% of positions filled for the 2025–2026 school year.

Student Enrollment Recommendations – Approved