By: Jeremy Handel, Staff Writer | jeremy@thewoodrufftimes.com
The Spartanburg County School District Four Board of Trustees unanimously approved a bond resolution to provide funds for capital expenditures and maintenance projects. Officials also appointed two representatives to the RD Anderson Educational Foundation.
The general obligation bond resolution is approved every two years to provide the needed funding for the upkeep of the district’s schools. The $1.45 million bond will be divided to pay off last year’s bond anticipation note and provide funds for the coming year’s note. The board approved the bond with First Citizens Bank at 3.93 percent interest.
Board members also approved the appointment of Chair Tony Davis and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Chris Benfield to represent District Four on the newly created RD Anderson Educational Foundation. The new body will oversee the construction of the expansion at RD Anderson. The school requested two members from each district that utilize RD Anderson, with one being the chief financial officer of each district.
In other business, the board approved a measure to request the state board of education forgive the district for three absent days incurred after Hurricane Helene. The district board has already forgiven three days, and the district has scheduled three make-up days, which is required in order to request forgiveness from the state. The make-up days will be on February 14, March 14, and May 21.
In-school reports:
Woodruff Primary School reported holding its science fair on February 17 and 18, with 14 students participating. The top three finishers in each category advance to the Piedmont Region III Science Fair at USC Upstate.
Woodruff Elementary School reported that third-grade students worked on a research project and presentation for Black History Month, each reporting on a historical or noteworthy figure. The elementary school will hold its Family Game Night on March 20.
Woodruff Middle School reported that the girls’ basketball team won the Foothills tournament. Four WMS students attended the region band clinic: Cordelia Liggett, Cooper Zal, Hayden Bean, and Jocelyn Gomez.
Woodruff High School reported a career fair featuring 50 vendors in February. The Art Society hosted the annual Empty Bowls Luncheon.
The District Four Trustees meet on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the district office. The meetings are open to the public. Due to the spring break schedule, the next meeting will be held on Monday, March 31.
Author: Tracy Sanders
