At our September 16 meeting we welcomed Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Superintendent of the Beaufort County School District.
The district serves over 20,000 students which includes some of our most advanced students, college credit-bearing coursework and career-ready coursework. It also encompasses over 20% multilingual learners - two times the national average, as well as special education students. His strategy is to use high-quality instructional materials to deliver high-quality instruction.
He has succeeded in increasing teacher salaries through a 2019 referendum, and then a 2023 referendum, to become competitive in attracting high-performing instructors. The 2019 referendum was the first for the school district in 11 years. He has reduced teacher turnover as well, while improving overall performance.
His articulated goal is to see 75% proficiency in English Language Arts, 75% proficiency in Math, and a 92% graduation rate by 2030.
In order to provide competent and ongoing oversight he has instituted a Community Project Review Committee to manage all ongoing projects, as well as a Citizen-Led oversight Committee to manage the district's academic performance.
