School Board Approves 183 Personnel Actions Ahead of Upcoming Academic Year

In a bustling meeting room filled with educators and administrators, the Berkeley County Board of Education convened on August 4, 2025, to discuss significant staffing changes and appointments for the upcoming school year. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as members reviewed a comprehensive list of personnel actions that would shape the educational landscape for the district.

The meeting highlighted a series of coaching appointments, including four new coaching roles, one interim game manager, and two coaching resignations. Additionally, the board addressed seven extra duty appointments alongside two resignations, reflecting the dynamic nature of school activities and the need for dedicated staff.

As the discussion progressed, the board considered three unpaid leave of absences for professional personnel, alongside 14 new professional appointments. Notably, there were corrections and rescindments of appointments, with one mutual agreement and a new policy introduced. The board also noted six professional resignations and one retirement, alongside nine transfers for the 2025-2026 school year.

In terms of service personnel, the board approved 18 new appointments while rescinding one service personnel appointment. The meeting also covered seven changes of assignment, six service designations, and two retirements. A significant number of transfers—13 in total—were also discussed, alongside a resignation of a substitute nurse and 27 new appointments for substitute service personnel.

The board's agenda included 25 appointments of professional day-to-day substitutes and 14 renewals of substitute contracts, with six substitute teacher resignations noted. The meeting concluded with a total of 183 professional service and substitute personnel actions under consideration, all under the guidance of Superintendent Sachs.

Questions arose regarding the status of various positions, particularly concerning the transition of some professional staff back to substitute roles due to unmet certification requirements. Superintendent Sachs assured the board that efforts would continue to support these individuals, with hopes of reinstating them as full-time employees in the near future.

As the meeting wrapped up, the board acknowledged the urgency of filling 25 classroom teacher openings from a total of 512 jobs posted over the summer. With the school year fast approaching, the focus remained on ensuring that every classroom would be staffed with qualified educators, setting the stage for a successful academic year ahead.