In a 6 to 2 vote, the Berkeley County school board voted to ban the teaching of critical race theory, in any form, within the school district Tuesday night.
Education
BCSD Board Fires Superintendent, In-House Lawyer
Tensions were high during Tuesday night’s school board meeting as most board members voted to terminate the employment of Dr. Tiffany Richardson, the Berkeley County School District’s in-house general counsel and BCSD Superintendent Deon Jackson.
Tropical Storm Nicole Prompts BCSD To Switch To Virtual Learning Friday
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Tropical Storm Nicole, BCSD students will learn from home and complete eLearning day assignments on Friday, Nov. 11.
BCSD Announces Plans For New K-8 In Nexton
At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Berkeley County Board of Education, officials announced an agreement with Brookfield Properties that will bring a new K-8 school to the Nexton area in Berkeley County.
SC Dept. of Education Releases School Report Cards: See How BCSD Performed
The SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released the 2022 School Report Cards this week, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019.
Berkeley County Schools To Dismiss Early Thursday Due To Ian Threat
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, BCSD To Host Active Shooter Presentation
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office along with the Berkeley County School District will host several active shooter educational presentations across the county.
Attendance Lines Proposed For Carolyn Lewis School; Community Meetings Scheduled
A first reading on attendance zones for the K-8 school scheduled to open next year in the Carnes Crossroads area was held at the Sept. 13 meeting of the Berkeley County Board of Education.
Storytime Returns To Berkeley County Libraries This Fall
Families will enjoy fascinating stories told by library staff with dancing, singing, and tons of fun!
Approved Berkeley County School District Budget Includes 4% Salary Increase For Employees
With a focus on student opportunity and employee retention/recruitment, the Berkeley County School Board approved its 2022-2023 general fund budget without a millage increase Tuesday.
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