COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Education and the Allendale County School District announce that they have agreed to collaborate in the management of the educational programs and operations of Allendale schools and the district office, as well as collaboration in other areas of school and district governance that impact management of the academic program, financial risk, and accreditation. 

Allendale welcomes the management of the South Carolina Department of Education for district operations that impact student achievement,  reduce financial risk, assure accreditation, and increase district efficiencies.  The South Carolina Department of Education welcomes Allendale’s collaboration and seeks to support those areas in which Allendale’s schools and district governance require assistance.

The South Carolina Department of Education and the Allendale County School District share the mutual goal to provide a program of rigorous instruction, high expectations, and a growth mindset to improve student achievement in the district. 

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