06/01/2026
JUNE 2026 SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORT
Superintendent Dr. Chan Anderson
Superintendent's Monthly Report
June 2026
Dr. Anderson’s Monthly Message
Thank you for all your efforts and commitment to serving our students, their families and one another during this 2025-26 school year. Congratulations on all your successes! Many of the successes you accomplished this school year were amid challenges, both personal and professional. Yet, because of your commitment, our students successfully made it across their finish lines, and so did you. Please know that I am very proud of you for your accomplishments.
While you are away for the summer, district leaders and I will be working diligently on ensuring that you have what you need to begin serving and growing our students on Day 1 of the 2026-27 school year.
In addition to receiving communication from your school principal or department leader over the summer, please be on the lookout for two emails from me. On June 1, 2026, and July 13, 2026, I will be sending you an email outlining a few district highlights, updates, and information regarding your return for the 2026-27 school year.
Again, congratulations on crossing the 2025-26 finish line. Your determination and professionalism paid off. Now, please get some well-deserved rest and spend some time with family and friends.
2026-2027 Budget Highlights
During the May 18 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 budget to include the following highlights. A public hearing will be held Monday, June 8 at the District Office.
Teachers receive $2,000 increase per cell, plus step
All other district staff receive a step on their respective pay scale
A $600,000 increase in facilities and maintenance to make up for increased costs for utilities and custodial costs
Suspending two senior level positions at the district office that will save $205,000
No local tax increase
Projected use of fund balance of $1.495 million
Meet Our New Administrators
Dr. LaToya Adams - Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr. Adams brings 27 years of dedicated experience in public education, including her most recent position as Executive Director of Human Resources in Richland School District 2.
Nicholas Godfrey - Principal at Gallman Elementary
Mr. Godfrey brings more than two decades of education and leadership experience including most recently as Assistant Principal at Herbert A. Wood Elementary in Lexington School District 2.
Tabitha Harmon - Director of Assessment, Accountability and Professional Development
Mrs. Harmon brings 17 years of teaching and leadership service, all within the School District of Newberry County, most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Mid-Carolina High School.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 8: Budget Public Hearing
June 29: Board Meeting
July 29: Teachers Return
July 31: Employee Convocation at MCHS
Summer Hours for Schools and Offices:
Monday-Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: Closed
Congratulations to the Class of 2026
Total Graduates (MCHS, NHS, WCS) = 390
Adult Education Graduates = 42
Piedmont Tech Middle College Graduates = 37
Newberry County Career Center Program Completers = 242
Honor Graduates = 26
Palmetto Fellow Scholarship Recipients = 12
LIFE Scholarship Qualifiers = 230
HOPE Scholarship Qualifiers = 220
For additional information on the requirements for Honor Graduates, Palmetto Fellows, LIFE and HOPE Scholarships, please visit: www.ed.sc.gov. To inquire about how your child can take advantage of Piedmont Tech Middle College or Newberry County Career Center programs, please reach out to your zoned school.
