Richland School District Two Alternative Pathways Committee Meeting | March 31, 2026

The Richland School District Two Alternative Pathways Committee met on March 31, 2026, to discuss various initiatives related to student behavior interventions and alternative education pathways. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential need for additional staffing to support virtual middle school alternative placement programs, with plans to prepare a board brief and possibly submit a budget request for increased academic staffing. The committee also reviewed and approved language for board votes on alternative placement durations, emphasizing limits on student placement timeframes. Additionally, the committee planned visits to innovative continuous learning centers in Kershaw and Lexington counties to inform future program development and budget considerations. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting focused on policy language and resource allocation that could impact future procurement and budgeting decisions.