District Leadership
Superintendent
Dr. Shane Robbins has led Dorchester School District Two since 2022. Before joining Team Dorchester, Superintendent Dr. Robbins served as Superintendent for the Kershaw County School District for four years, the Superintendent for Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation in Fortville, Indiana for three years, the Superintendent for Northwestern Consolidated School District in Fairland, Indiana for three years, and Superintendent for Monroe Central Schools in Farmland, Indiana, for four years. Superintendent Dr. Robbins previously served as a principal, assistant principal, athletic trainer and classroom teacher.
He received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership, his Education Specialist degree, his Master of Arts in Education in K-12 Administration, and his Master of Education in Secondary Education from Ball State University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health/Athletic Training from Franklin College.
He currently serves as a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve where he is assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General overseeing the National Disaster Medical System program.
Advisory Councils
- Parents
- Teachers
- Students
- Support Staff - Clerical & Instructional
- Special Services Parent Liaison Group
- Task Forces
Parents
Representative | School |
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Patrice Williams | Alston-Bailey |
Victoria Merritt | Beech Hill |
Marissa Cacala | Eagle Nest |
Melissa Wade | Flowertown |
Lawanda Wilson | Fort Dorchester Elementary |
Mariah Chavis | Joseph R. Pye Elementary |
Andree Bey | Knightsville |
Nick Kierpiec | Newington |
Jennifer Sears-Fox | Oakbrook Elementary |
Nichole Crews | Sand Hill |
Elise Cassella | Sires |
Mary Kate Ward | Spann |
Jennifer Summers | Summerville Elementary |
Candace Howze | William Reeves Elementary |
Courtney Holtzinger | Windsor Hill |
Frankie Staropoli | Alston |
Candace Howze | DuBose |
Aaron Oberman | East Edisto |
Lora Albertson | Gregg |
Amanda Bukiewicz | Oakbrook Middle |
Candace Frederick | River Oaks |
Carrie Crosby | Rollings |
Heather King | Ashley Ridge |
Tiera Dardar | Fort Dorchester High |
Ciara Male | Summerville High |
Teachers
Representatives
Faculty Representative | School |
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Barbara Meier | DDTwo SCEA |
Xiomara James | Alston-Bailey |
Nichole Atwell | Beech Hill |
Allana Metz | Eagle Nest |
Kim Austin/Page Ham | Flowertown |
Sharon Cross | Fort Dorchester Elementary |
Tamara Cheatham | Joseph R. Pye Elementary |
Alicia Blackmon | Knightsville |
Amelia Galloway | Newington |
Emily Stasek | Oakbrook Elementary |
Melissa Young | Sand Hill |
Rachel Graham | Sires |
Amy Skipper | Spann |
Amy Millard | Summerville Elementary |
Tierrhane Goodwin | William Reeves Elementary |
Courtney Holtzinger | Windsor Hill |
Claire Dixon | Alston |
Lesley Brantley | DuBose |
Dana “Shae” Simoneau | East Edisto |
Sarah Bleshenski | Gregg |
Marlin Ketter | Oakbrook Middle |
Amber Annese | River Oaks |
Emma Reese | Rollings |
Shanay Topper | Ashley Ridge |
William Dowd | Fort Dorchester High |
Sarah Nesbit District Teacher of the Year |
Summerville High |
John Psillos | RISE Academy |
Meeting Dates
Questions & Answers
Students
Representatives
Representative | School |
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Brooks Matthews Senior Class President |
Ashley Ridge |
Beckham Harris Junior Representative |
Ashley Ridge |
Carolina Wheeler Sophomore Representative |
Ashley Ridge |
Check back for name Freshman Representative |
Ashley Ridge |
Alyssa Muyon Senior Class President |
Fort Dorchester |
Ronson Parker Junior Representative |
Fort Dorchester |
Steve Nguyen Sophomore Representative |
Fort Dorchester |
Jamiyah Green Freshman Representative |
Fort Dorchester |
Annie Seabrook Senior Class President |
Summerville |
Bella Young Junior Representative |
Summerville |
Hayden Folk Sophomore Representative |
Summerville |
Reagan Hannah Freshman Representative |
Summerville |
Meeting Dates
Support Staff - Clerical & Instructional
Meeting Information
- September 19, 2024
- October 17, 2024
- November 21, 2024
- January 16, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- May 15, 2025
September 19, 2024
Agenda
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory September 19, 2024
Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Goal”
Welcome
Selection of a Notetaker Introductions
- Name
- School/Department
- Job/Role
Submitted Topics via Link:
- Interview process
- Salary transparency
- Higher rate of pay for Attendance secretaries/more responsibilities are in this role
- Job description updated online
- Part-time At will positions and their value
- For moms in the district looking for work between school hours
- Pay increase for all positions.
All of these will help with recruitment and retention
Classified/Support Staff Evaluations
- At least once every three (3) years
- 1ˢᵗ year of employment and at least every 3 years afterwards
- Overview of Process (For Reference Only)
- Evaluation Form (For Reference Only)
- Documentation of Conferences (For Reference Only)
- Entire process documented in Classroom Mosaic
- Here is a user guide for how to login to a new account:
- https://support.classroommosaic.com/help/logging-in
Sick Leave Bank
- Policy
- Active full-time and permanent part-time employees who earn sick leave
- Paid leave for eligible employees when they are experiencing a catastrophic illness, injury, or incapacitation but do not activate long-term disability insurance provisions.
- The bank will be administered by a Sick Leave Bank Board which will be comprised of one Director of Personnel, one nurse, general counsel, two classified employees, two teachers, one school-based administrator, and one non-voting administrative assistant. The members of the Sick Leave Bank Board shall be selected annually by the Superintendent and/or his/her designee.
- The term of service shall be July 1 through June 30 of each year. Should replacement of a member
be required prior to the end of a term, the Superintendent and/or their designee shall select an
appropriate replacement. -
At least 5 members of the Sick Leave Bank Board must be present in order for the Board to review
applications. -
All members of the Sick Leave Bank Board must participate in the Sick Leave Bank.
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The Sick Leave Bank Board will receive requests for use of days from the Sick Leave Bank and will decide on these requests and upon appeals arising from their decisions according to the regulations contained in this document, as well as state, local, and federal law.
- Selection of two classified employees to serve on the Sick Bank Board
Meeting Dates & Times (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM)
- September 19
- October 17
- November 7
- January 16
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
Action Items/Takeaways
Minutes
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory September 19, 2024
Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Goal”
Meeting Summary Notes
- Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Introductions were made (Name, School, Department, Job/Role, Length of Service)
Submitted Topics via Link:
- Interview Process (Onboarding)
- Some concerns were raised regarding the amount of time it takes to onboard a classified employee. Time varies among schools as well as the steps needed to complete the process.
- Personnel will review the process and share the process with Principals
- Some concerns were raised regarding the amount of time it takes to onboard a classified employee. Time varies among schools as well as the steps needed to complete the process.
- Salary Transparency
- All salaries are now posted on the District Website
- Certified Salary Scales and Non-Certified Salary Scales
- Can be found under the Personnel Department
- Higher rate of pay for Attendance Secretaries/more responsibilities are this role
- Job descriptions are updated online
- Personnel will begin the process of updating and posting job descriptions online.
- Part-time At will positions and their value
- Concern that part-time at-will positions are not being looked at and considered for pay increases, bonuses, etc. as full-time at-will positions
- This position may be a good option for a mom in the district looking for work between school hours
All of these listed above will help with recruitment and retention.
- Does the board have any plans to assist adult support with cost-of-life increases, such as temporary salary increases, (like the one two years ago), until the daily rate issue is resolved?
- There will be a discussion in the finance committee meeting with the Board regarding flat-rate positions.
- How do you determine the number/formula used for salary scales?
- Salary Study – Outside study, looking at surrounding districts and comparing salaries.
- Salary Study provided minimum and maximum for each step on the scale
- When classified staff are hired, Personnel looks at the resume to determine experience related to the job as well as other experience to determine the step on the pay scale. This information is shared with the employee prior to hiring. The employee signs to acknowledge this as well.
- Raises for Classified Employees
- An average of 4%.
- Not including flat rate positions.
- There will be a discussion in the finance committee meeting with the Board regarding flat-rate positions.
- An average of 4%.
- Higher Pay Requests and Additional Comments
- Attendance Secretaries – Attendance, Discipline, Office Manager
- Elementary schools have fewer secretaries.
- Increased emphasis on attendance.
- Not getting credit for all years of experience.
- Big disconnect between what we are being hired for and what we actually do in a day.
- Working after hours and not being compensated for it.
- We are losing so many good people.
- Accountability for individuals doing their job so others do not have to assume those additional responsibilities.
- Issues regarding classified staff accountability are best addressed with the principal, who can hold these individuals accountable for their positions.
- Attendance Secretaries – Attendance, Discipline, Office Manager
October 17, 2024
Agenda
Dorchester School District Two Classified/Support Staff Advisory October 17, 2024
Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Goal”
Agenda
- Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Submitted Topics via Link
- Review of Job Descriptions
- Classified/Support Staff Evaluations
- At least once every three (3) years
- 1ˢᵗ year of employment and at least every 3 years afterwards
- Overview of Process (For Reference Only)
- Evaluation Form (For Reference Only)
- Documentation of Conferences (For Reference Only)
- Entire process documented in Classroom Mosaic
- Here is a user guide for how to login to a new account:
- At least once every three (3) years
Next Meeting
November 7, 2024 @ 4:15 p.m.
Minutes
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Minutes October 17, 2024
- Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Submitted Topics via Link
- Scott Matthews, Executive Director of Personnel
- Job Descriptions
- Job descriptions will be updated and jobs that no longer exist will be deleted
- Job description files will be updated, this is an ongoing process
- Personnel will implement a system to review jobs each year and update
- Job Postings
- Job Openings – global email, posting platform is Applitrack (Frontline)
- Weekly reminders
- Newest jobs listed
- Personnel to check and see if there is a way for the employee to select to be notified of specific jobs, they might be interested in.
- Salary Step Reviews
- Steps may be reevaluated;
- Salary may be reviewed
- New degree: how does that affect my pay?
- At this time, we do not have a definitive way to do this.
- What is the incentive to do that?
- At this time, we do not have a definitive way to do this.
- Nurses getting more education, certifications, stipend?
- At this time, we do not have a definitive way to do this.
- Teaching Assistants
- 258 Total Teaching Assistants
- 245 are TA2 – assisting a teacher
- Handful are TA3 – SC Teacher Certification
- PACE Program
- Alternative Certification Programs
- Job Descriptions
- Concerns:
- Safety with limited number of staff in elementary buildings who are 245 employees based on their location in the building to the main office as well as the combination of employees working at the same time.
- Energy wasted by turning on every light in the building
- This is based on the lighting systems within buildings. Some of the older buildings have one switch for all lights as compared to the newer building that may be able to do lighting based on zones.
- Advisory Assignment:
- Clerical/Support Staff job descriptions were shared with the Advisory. Members are asked to review the job description and be prepared to share suggestions for updates. Goal is to divide the advisory into groups to work on specific job descriptions for suggested updates to Personnel.
- Next Meeting
- November 21, 2024 @ 4:15 p.m. (originally this date was November 7, 2024)
November 21, 2024
Agenda
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Date: November 21, 2024
Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Goal”
Agenda
- Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Webpage Updates:
- District Leadership
- Advisory Councils
- Support Staff: Clerical & Instructional
- Submitted Topics via Link
- 2025-2026 Approved District Calendar
- Staff Lunch Bars
- Working Groups:
- Review of Job Descriptions
- Secretary-School Receptionist
- Secretary-School Attendance
- Special Education Full Time Adult Support
- Secretary-Systems Operator
- Secretary-School Financial
- School Bookkeeper
- Review of Job Descriptions
- Other Business & Questions
- Next Meeting: January 16, 2025 @ 4:15 p.m.
Minutes
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Minutes November 21, 2024
Welcome
By Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
Notetaker
Selected: Ashia Carter-Hill (Ashia-ARHS Secretary)
Webpage Updates
- District Leadership-Advisory Councils-Support Staff: Clerical & Instructional
- District website - Verify your information is correct (name & school)
Submitted Topics via Link
No topics submitted
2025-2026 Approved District Calendar
- 25/26 School calendar approved
- Goal: Eliminate or reduce 11:00 AM dismissal days for elementary. Target is to dismiss at 1:45 PM for early dismissal days.
- Bell Schedule Change? No changes planned at this time.
Active Shooter Training
- Can it be completed during PD for elementary staff?
- Can it be completed during the workdays at the start of the school year?
- Additional in-person sessions
Review of Attendance Trends
- Consider fall break on Friday & Monday
- Teachers noticed students extending the break
Staff Lunch Bars
- Low participation (currently at RMSA & Sand Hill)
- Adults do not want to enter the cafeteria during lunch
- Code badges to allow RMSA staff to enter during lunch
- Send out a participation survey
- Order salad in the morning and pick up during lunch
- DO employees at 815 South Main can utilize Summerville Elementary
- Sodexo lunch account
Working Groups
- Review of Job Descriptions:
- Secretary-School Receptionist
- Secretary-School Attendance
- Special Education Full-Time Adult Support
- Secretary-Systems Operator
- Secretary-School Financial
- School Bookkeeper
- January Meeting: Work session to review job descriptions
- 1 item to propose for the new budget
Other Business & Questions
- Classified staff expressed concerns regarding feeling respected
- Secretarial staff concerns about being paid a decent salary
Next Meeting
- January 16, 2025 @ 4:15 PM (Work session to review and suggest revisions to job descriptions)
- Link to Job Descriptions for Review (Others will be added)
- Meeting Topics Link
January 16, 2025
Agenda
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Theme: One Team, One Vision, One Goal
Agenda
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Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
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Notetaker Selected
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Submitted Topics via Link
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Working Groups
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Review of Job Descriptions
- Financial
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Teaching Assistant/Full-Time Adult Support
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Other Business & Questions
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Next Meeting
Minutes
Classified/Support Staff Advisory Minutes
- Welcome: Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker: Selected
- Concern:
One concern addressed was the January 6th Staff Workday change to a regular School/Weather Make-up Day. Feedback indicated that it detracted from staff’s ability to prepare for students’ return from Winter Break. Dr. Wilson acknowledged that there are limited date options on the calendar to accommodate Weather Days.
- Breakout Sessions: Work in groups on classified job descriptions (30 minutes):
- TA/FTAS
- Finance
- Secretaries
- Full Group Review: Job descriptions comments and suggestions (30 minutes):
- TA/FTAS:
The TA job description is comprehensive. However, the FTAS job description needs to be more student-focused, emphasizing the support FTAS provides to students. This description should also vary by age/grade level and the specific needs of students.
- Finance:
The Bookkeeper description should be removed as it is identical to the Finance Secretary. A recommendation was made to add a list of software and programs currently used, such as PowerSchool, CSI, Frontline, Papercut, and Raptor.
- Secretaries:
There was consensus that the job descriptions are accurate but vary greatly by school. The recommendation was to move Registrars to a 245-day contract due to their year-long responsibilities.
Overall, the group agreed that duties and responsibilities for all job descriptions varied by school and whether the jobs were at the primary or secondary level. A suggestion was made to add an explanation of the different contract lengths to the DD2 website. Dr. Wilson noted that the Contract Work Dates Schedule is issued by Finance and is generally not released to the public. Dr. Wilson said he would bring the group’s suggestions for job descriptions to Personnel.
- TA/FTAS:
- Next Meeting:
- Link to Job Descriptions for Review (Others will be added)
- Meeting Topics Link
February 20, 2025
Agenda
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Goal”
Agenda
- Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Submitted Topics via Link
- Letter of Intent for Classified (Non-Administrative Personnel)
- Other Business & Questions
- Next Meeting
Minutes
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory
Meeting Minutes
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Welcome by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
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Notetaker Selected: Heather Kemble, BHES
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There were no submitted questions prior to the meeting via the online link, so Dr. Wilson opened the meeting up for general conversation and questions. He also apologized for his tardiness to the meeting.
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Staff Question: Why is there a difference between sick/personal time?
Answer: DD2 has personal, sick, and annual leave. Sick and annual leave are the options considered at retirement.
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Staff Question: Has DD2 leadership discussed traditional year-round school or is the modified schedule the end goal?
Answer: Currently sticking with modified year-round schedule. Topic of more discussion has been 4-day work week. How would that look? How long would the school day be? Childcare concerns for that 5th day (LEAP option on 5th day?) are noted. The district must find the balance that works for students, teachers, and parents. Currently, state regulations do not really provide an option for a 4-day work week. Any attempt to modify the work week will require a culture shift (remember the time change for elementary/middle/high schools a number of years back?) and, as with any major change, the district must present solid reasoning to the public for why the change is good and a viable option for students.
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Staff Question: Internet issues seem more prevalent after updates. Wi-Fi is more limited.
Answer: The district is always working on it. Personal devices cannot connect to the secure server, and the guest server is limited. DO is looking for a balance that keeps security and safety at the forefront while addressing current challenges such as uncertainty over email delivery status.
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Question from Dr. Wilson: In considering the upcoming 2025-26 school year, what would you like to see changed?
Answers:
- More money for faculty and staff.
- End to the 1:45 p.m. PLC Wednesdays, which present challenges for parents and office staff. Office staff and sometimes teachers miss the beginnings of PD, celebrations, or meetings because of increased numbers of students in the car line, delays from bus returns, and late bus arrivals delaying dismissal. Dr. Wilson noted that logistics are a challenge and the current model was the best option given early morning challenges such as bus scheduling and staff availability. There is a need to consider if the intent of the PLC days is being met. Additionally, 11 a.m. dismissals are used for district-wide trainings.
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Question from Dr. Wilson: Letter of Intent updated to address culture of distrust – clarified that pay would not be less for returning employees than the current year. Any thoughts/suggestions for additional updates?
Answer: No updates suggested.
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Updates from Dr. Wilson regarding Spann Elementary:
- The newer part of Spann (front area) is to stay, while the older areas affected by age will be torn down after the 2025-26 school year.
- Schools of thought for future repurposing of space include:
- Use space for staff members currently working out of houses owned by DD2—Sodexo, Ed Tech, Special Services. The proposal includes selling the houses and consolidating staff at Spann.
- Establish an Early Childcare Center—not to replace LEAP but to serve younger children. The goal is to create three spaces (Spann, FES, and TBD) while addressing questions about cost, pricing, staffing, and allocation (lottery or other criteria).
- Develop an Elementary Alternative site—similar to RISE but for elementary school, with a possibility to house BREW (currently at FDES) alongside BREW’s own ongoing improvements and successes. The district is showcasing BREW this summer.
- Check out the facilities meetings that have been live streamed for more details.
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Budget – talks beginning in March.
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Question from Dr. Wilson: What is a budget item you would like to see?
Answer: Increased budget for security, specifically at the FES office entrance and the road/back loop behind NES (to determine if a gate can be installed so that deliveries, parents, and visitors don’t have access to the loop).
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Sodexo Staff Meals: Pilot program at RMSA and SHES. A survey has been sent out, and results are still being compiled and reviewed. One common comment is that the cost of lunch is too high – it is set at the state minimum price for an adult lunch ($5.30). The lunch program will have to pay for itself, and no funds from student lunches can be used for adult lunches, meaning free staff meals cannot be offered. Survey results will determine whether a bar-style or pre-order option is implemented.
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Next Meeting: Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 4:15 p.m.
- Check out the Teacher Cabinet notes found on the DD2 website; they may have answers to some of your questions—or even questions you hadn’t thought of.
- Link to Job Descriptions for Review (Others will be added)
- Link for Meeting Topics
March 20, 2025
Agenda
Classified/Support Staff Advisory Meeting
March 20, 2025
Agenda
- Welcome – Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Submitted Topics
- Superintendent’s Office
- FY’26 Budget Process
- Other Business & Questions
Budget Calendar – Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Entity | Date | Event |
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District Leadership | January-March | Budget Requests, Allocation Meetings |
Finance/Budget Office | March | Calculate Preliminary Projections of Revenues and Expenditures |
Superintendent/CFO | March 31 | Board Workshop – Budget Comments, Legislative Update, and Outlook |
School Board | April 14 | Board Workshop – Initial Budget Presentation, Legislative Factors |
School Board/Public | April 28 | Public Input / Board Workshop |
Finance/Budget Office | May 2 | Public Hearing / Ad in Newspaper |
County Council | May 12 | Presentation of Draft Budget to County Council Budget Committee |
Public Hearing | May 19 | Public Hearing / Budget Presentation |
School Board | June 9 | School Board Approval of Budget |
School Board | June 16 - 30 | Additional Budget Approval if Needed Due to Legislative Changes |
Finance/Budget Office | July 1 | Execution of FY2026 Budget |
County Council | TBD | School District Budget Meeting with County, Provide Draft |
County Council | April 25 | School District Budget Template/ Presentation/ 5Year Forecast to Dorchester County for Council-Administrator Budget Retreat |
County Council | June 16 | Third and Final Reading of the FY2026 Budget Ordinance at County Council Meeting |
Other Business & Questions
Next Meeting
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 4:15 p.m.
- Check out the Teacher Cabinet notes on the DD2 website as they may have answers to some of your questions
- Job Descriptions for Review
- Meeting Topics Submission
Minutes
Dorchester School District Two
Classified/Support Staff Advisory Minutes
March 20, 2025
Attendees
Present: Dr. Wilson, Ms. Rogers, Ms. Adams, Ms. Hutto, Ms. Redick, Ms. Daley, Ms. Daniels, Ms. White, Ms. Waitt, Ms. Pearce-Contrearaz, Ms. Kasch, Ms. Gravot, Ms. Larbi, Ms. Isgett, Ms. Kemble
Agenda Topics
- Notetaker: Ms. Kemble
- Submitted Topics: None submitted
Superintendent’s Office
- Dr. Robbins has retired. Mr. Daugherty is the Acting Superintendent.
- Board's plans for a new superintendent search are currently unknown.
- March 31: Called Board Meeting, Budget Workshop, and County Council Consolidation Meeting (should be livestreamed).
Budget Calendar
- First review scheduled for March 31.
- Final budget approval expected by June 9.
- Including all wishlist items would result in a $19 million deficit.
Group Discussions
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What is going well in DD2?
- Parent Square
- Young AP staff with positive district impact
- Improved communication
- Monthly group collaboration
- Sick Bank reinstated
- Fort Dorchester High School – Palmetto’s Finest Finalist
- Summerville High – Platinum School of Distinction
- Fewer vacancies
- Dubose Middle – AP Josten’s Renaissance Member of the Month
- Alston Middle School building upgrades
- FDES – Vision to Learn eyeglasses program
- FDES – Brew program success
- District resilience
- Substitute staffing improvements
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What needs to change and how?
- Transportation: retrain staff, improve driver/sub consistency
- Raptor system: gather feedback from users for training and best practices
- Teacher support: clearer behavior expectations and increased parent accountability
- Hire more staff, especially for 1-on-1 SPED support
- Salary increases: inform community on pay and spending; encourage public support
- Cell phone policy: establish and enforce a consistent policy
- Attendance: engage families and schools to prioritize it
- Elementary early release: if needed, apply a consistent schedule
- Registrar at high schools: consider 245-day calendar
Member Questions
- Employee Verification: Contact Cheryl Flowers for questions about school placement for employee children.
- Front Office Coverage During Breaks:
- FDHS/SHS: co-op, receptionist, or teacher coverage
- OES/BHES: portable camera or doorbell system
- Check with administration for school-specific options
Next Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Teacher Cabinet Notes – available on DD2 website
- Link to Job Descriptions for Review – more will be added
- Meeting Topics Link
Happy Spring Break!
April 17, 2025
Agenda
Classified/Support Staff Advisory Meeting
April 17, 2025
Agenda
- Welcome – Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
- Notetaker Selected
- Submitted Topics
- Superintendent’s Office
- FY’26 Budget Process
Budget Calendar – Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Entity | Date | Event |
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District Leadership | January-March | Budget Requests, Allocation Meetings |
Finance/Budget Office | March | Calculate Preliminary Projections of Revenues and Expenditures |
Superintendent/CFO | March 31 | Board Workshop – Budget Comments, Legislative Update, and Outlook |
School Board | April 14 | Board Workshop – Initial Budget Presentation, Legislative Factors |
School Board/Public | April 28 | Public Input / Board Workshop |
Finance/Budget Office | May 2 | Public Hearing / Ad in Newspaper |
County Council | May 12 | Presentation of Draft Budget to County Council Budget Committee |
Public Hearing | May 19 | Public Hearing / Budget Presentation |
School Board | June 9 | School Board Approval of Budget |
School Board | June 16 - 30 | Additional Budget Approval if Needed Due to Legislative Changes |
Finance/Budget Office | July 1 | Execution of FY2026 Budget |
County Council | TBD | School District Budget Meeting with County, Provide Draft |
County Council | April 25 | School District Budget Template/ Presentation/ 5Year Forecast to Dorchester County for Council-Administrator Budget Retreat |
County Council | June 16 | Third and Final Reading of the FY2026 Budget Ordinance at County Council Meeting |
- Other Business & Questions
- Next Meeting
- Date: May 15, 2025
- Time: 4:15 p.m.
- Check out the Teacher Cabinet notes on the DD2 website as they may have answers to some of your questions
- Job Descriptions for Review
- Meeting Topics Submission
Minutes
May 15, 2025
Advisory Members
School | Name |
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ABES | Elmer Avenel |
Adult Ed | Juliette Spells |
AMS | Sheila Daniels |
ARHS | Ashia Carter-Hill |
BHES | Heather Kemble |
DMS | Ashlee Potter |
DO | Daphne Isgett |
LEAP | Sherry White |
EEMS | Amy Berlanda |
ENES | Belinda Bryan |
ESES | Lauren Fludd |
FDES | Mandy Rogers |
FDHS | Renee Adams |
FES | Kimberly Waitt |
GMS | Christine Allegrucci |
JPES | Carissa Vaccaro |
KES | Kerry Pearce-Contreraz |
NES | Christy Kasch |
OES | Elizabeth Larbi |
OMS | Kimberly Amos |
RISE | Kelly Redick |
RMSA | Susan Daley |
ROMS | Jamie Magana |
SES | Amanda Bukiewicz |
SHS | Pamela Hutto |
Spann | Alice Gravot |
Special Services | Holly Baker |
Transportation | Jan Fulton |
WHAIES | Nicole Sherman |
WRES | Candace Howze |
Special Services Parent Liaison Group
Task Forces
Superintendent's Executive Team
Dr. Kenneth Wilson
Assistant Superintendent
Katie Barker
Chief Academic Officer
Brian Bohannon
Executive Director of Community Engagement
Kenneth Farrell
Chief Operations Officer
Wanda Gadsden
Executive Director of Special Services
Christy Graham
Counsel
Teresa Kelly
Chief of Federal and State Programs / Title I Administrator
Scott Matthews
Director of Personnel - Classified/
Title IX Coordinator
Tina Meunier, CPA, CSBO
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Isti Sanga
Chief Technology Officer
Karean Troy
Chief of Military Community Relations