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The initiative includes a partnership with Read to Succeed and will distribute a small comfort item (a “lovey”) to children at pediatric visits to encourage early literacy and parent engagement, Dr. Moore said. The superintendent said the program is intended to help close early learning gaps and provide resources and guidance to parents from the child’s first pediatrician visit.

Dr. Moore said the district serves roughly 28,000 K‑12 students and “over 29,000” when pre‑K is included; he said the Foundation for Learning materials and resources are available via a QR code that links to the district website and will provide parents with grade‑by‑grade summer resources and academic supports.

Nancy Williams and other staff also noted that the district had pushed out summer support materials for every grade and subject to reduce the summer slide. Dr. Moore described the initiative as an early step to build long‑term partnerships and urged parents to use the available resources.

Why it matters: early‑childhood interventions and parent supports can influence school readiness; the district’s campaign is positioned as a preventative measure to improve long‑term academic outcomes.

What’s next: district staff will distribute the Read to Succeed materials and report on initial distribution; Dr. Moore said he looks forward to expanding the initiative and continuing partnerships with community organizations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richland School District Two Board of Trustees Meeting | May 13, 2025 at the District Office","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Moore announced a new Foundation for Learning initiative to support birth‑to‑5 learning in partnership with Read to Succeed, and the district published summer learning resources for students and families.","taxTitle","Richland 02, School Districts, South Carolina","taxId",14819,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6239954,"Richland 2 board approves student appeal, adult‑education admissions, employment recommendations and two policy revisions",69,3719000,3788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3333059-7eb46b2e9ba3ffb751dfc6411856f7b1&start=3719&end=3788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3333059-7eb46b2e9ba3ffb751dfc6411856f7b1/thumbnail_3719000.jpg","/articles/6239954/South-Carolina/Richland-2-board-approves-student-appeal-adulteducation-admissions-employment-recommendations-and-two-policy-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239954-3b848555a3e6c9c5b50b4f9ef4516012/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966290&Signature=eS0cZfwZ2gz76-20AuEpuVU1Uw3Td-ztyoud4sEyjbbFwQx0Df-rtoYl2HwYVsCW77voxyeVLWzJST8hZXmNwOEMTfLrgs89CSip66rbJWfvDKFheIGHGrYYhCqs3ETS3Ndu0l~K36tzMGUS8OrGp3p0cE2M2HAac8pTTtREdwbXlapnTDP~5G6GSXxsWvGnPLxkBEVuVSSXYazkMmNz0Ts9YbAmYdooAEXASKfLnU23QsA4bfu7SMIOLKnqxQPksnspoeX30ROkRoojdeqZp8bBpgVHkJFX3jOVkAucFELYENgBI28EQuW56A1cXLHHX2nwMJIZo2BIIEjqVbn2BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the May 13 Richland 2 Board of Trustees meeting the board voted on items discussed in executive session and on two policy revisions presented as unfinished business.

On student discipline, Mr. Dennis moved to grant the appeal for “student number 1” and to place the student at Blythewood Academy for 90 days; Mrs. Washington seconded. The board voted 6 yes, 1 no and the motion passed.

On student admissions to the district adult‑education program, Mrs. Porter moved to approve the admission requests for students numbers 1 through 3; Mr. Dennis seconded. The vote was 7 yes, 0 no and the motion passed.

On employment matters, Mrs. Washington moved to approve the employment recommendations and certified releases as presented; Mr. Trapp seconded. The vote was 7 yes, 0 no and the motion passed.

In unfinished business, the board considered two policy revisions. Mr. Dennis moved to approve the revision to policy D.J., purchasing; Ms. Williams seconded and the board voted 7 yes, 0 no to adopt the revision. Mrs. Porter moved to approve the revision to policy ADF, school wellness; Mrs. Nash seconded, and the board voted 7 yes, 0 no.

Why it matters: the actions on student appeals and placements implement outcomes from executive session and affect individual students’ placements; the employment approvals and policy revisions change district personnel and administrative guidance.

What the record shows: each motion and second were announced on the public record and voted on after returning to public session; the student‑appeal vote was not unanimous.","At its May 13 meeting the Richland 2 Board of Trustees granted a student appeal placing the student at Blythewood Academy for 90 days, approved three adult‑education admissions, accepted employment recommendations and unanimously adopted revisions to policies D.J. (purchasing) and ADF (school wellness).",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6239957,"Richland 2 reports $312.4 million in third‑quarter revenue; reading‑coach shortfall flagged",322,4070000,4392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3333059-7eb46b2e9ba3ffb751dfc6411856f7b1&start=4070&end=4392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3333059-7eb46b2e9ba3ffb751dfc6411856f7b1/thumbnail_4070000.jpg","/articles/6239957/South-Carolina/Richland-2-reports-3124-million-in-thirdquarter-revenue-readingcoach-shortfall-flagged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239957-2edb6619ada70903dfe5a651b1d3f4c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966290&Signature=k0k~98AH-QmAjIWehu-25n2jHW2jx~IA5iK8duQKu9SC~F2Iv2vvmPH~3y~xm~kZiDdgglEy6o1dlQRmWxF-bb0GYw2-jsLb-fxEj2zcoL82Db0N~Wyaf0xFNPQlWnnFN0KyMFC3HBct-ix9jlYT2mcI07bEX6PxtCyHRhkmGjGcKz-4x3TdnpD~MkJ-nJuDOvbZtlCNTNqAWscqVMOQnMQDbkiKuS27pPx4KTGVgvDeGlFZdso0etCEPVCBx-vMtxzg4SK3bViAWYDTYO4K4zbXTSevBKC-kdhh8hcfNSU2g1SFPDPtg1bDPfXSDebA6muHGrzyR3tPgU~7Hwepwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nancy Williams, the district’s Senior Chief Financial Officer, told the Richland 2 Board of Trustees on May 13 that general‑fund revenue through March 31 totaled $312,391,664, or 80.77% of the year’s anticipated receipts.

Williams said expenditures for the general fund stood at $261,196,200 and, including open purchase orders (encumbrances), the district had used about 71% of its available general‑fund budget. She said Education Improvement Act (EIA) revenue received to date totaled $29,843,796 with expenditures “over $27.9 million.”

Williams drew the board’s attention to fund 335, the EIA line for reading coaches, which showed a negative balance of $350,656 as of March. She said the state provides a flat amount for reading‑coach funding while mandated salary increases have raised local costs; the shortfall would likely require a transfer from the general fund at fiscal‑year end unless the state provides additional funding.

On capital projects, Williams said combined bond proceeds, premiums and interest produced a budget of roughly $519 million; expenditures to date totaled about $471 million, leaving about $48.4 million available for encumbrances, much of which is already committed through purchase orders. She also reported the district’s last 8% bond issuance (fund 05/22) had a budgeted $20 million, with about $2.8 million spent by March and roughly $17.2 million remaining, some of which is encumbered.

Williams noted the school nutrition (600) fund showed an over‑encumbrance that will be resolved by year‑end and summarized other special‑revenue funds, saying federally funded lines (2xx) were on track.

Board members asked several follow‑ups. Mrs. Porter asked whether additional Impact Aid receipts were expected; Williams said more revenue was anticipated. Mrs. Washington asked about a negative balance tied to athletic facilities and was told Williams would check whether the line was over‑encumbered. Board members pressed Williams and Dr. Moore for clarity about whether the reading‑coach shortfall would be a recurring general‑fund obligation; Williams said the state mandate and flat state funding make future pressure possible, and the board discussed pending state‑level changes to funding formulas.

Dr. Moore and board members referenced a recent House action that added a one‑year proviso to adjust the aid formula and established a committee to study classroom funding; Williams cautioned that year‑to‑year appropriations are difficult to predict and the situation could change as the bill moves to conference with the Senate.

Why it matters: the presentation shows the district’s near‑term spending capacity, highlights a specific state funding gap for reading coaches that may shift costs to local resources, and notes large capital commitments that remain largely encumbered.

What’s next: Williams and district staff said they will continue to monitor revenue and encumbrances through the end of the fiscal year and will report updates at future board meetings.","Senior CFO Nancy Williams told the Richland 2 Board on May 13 that the district had received $312,391,664 (80.77%) of anticipated general‑fund revenue through March 31, and highlighted a $350,656 shortfall in state reading‑coach funding that may be absorbed by the general fund.","actionData","errors"]

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Richland 2 launches 'Foundation for Learning' early‑childhood initiative; summer resources posted

Richland 2 board approves student appeal, adult‑education admissions, employment recommendations and two policy revisions

Richland 2 reports $312.4 million in third‑quarter revenue; reading‑coach shortfall flagged