Richland One Instruction and Accountability Committee Meeting 8-17-2026

The Richland One Instruction and Accountability Committee meeting held on August 17, 2026, focused primarily on the use and implementation of Classroom Mosaic, a cloud-based digital platform designed to support classroom observations, professional learning communities (PLCs), and instructional improvement across the district. The committee discussed how the platform facilitates data-driven decision-making, real-time feedback loops between administrators and teachers, and supports instructional leaders with analytics tools. The platform, developed by a local South Carolina company, includes features such as AI integration to align observations with curriculum standards and a centralized system for documenting PLC meetings. The rollout of Classroom Mosaic has been gradual over several years, with training provided to administrators and instructional teams, and it is now an expectation for all schools to use it for walkthrough observations. The committee also addressed concerns about teacher workload and emphasized a slow, supportive implementation to avoid overwhelming staff. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, but the meeting highlighted the district's ongoing investment in this digital instructional tool and its associated professional development resources, which are supported under existing agreements with the vendor.