Board approves consent agenda and 61 personnel actions, pulls policy 9.17 for further review

The Berkeley County Board approved its consent agenda Tuesday after the board removed policy 9.17 (educational goals) for further consideration and public comment. The board also approved a slate of personnel actions and voted to enter an executive session to discuss potential real‑estate matters.

Speaker 5 told the board that policies on the consent agenda will be posted for public comment through Jan. 21 because the posting dates needed correction. Board members discussed policy 9.17 and suggested developing a staff crosswalk comparing it to the school board effectiveness policy before making a decision; one board member moved to pull the policy from the consent adoption so staff can prepare a comparative review.

The board then considered personnel actions presented by speaker 18. The personnel report covered a total of 61 actions dated Jan. 5, 2026, including appointments, resignations, retirements effective at the end of the school year, transfers and substitute appointments. The board moved, seconded and approved the personnel slate.

Finally, the board sought authorization to go into executive session to discuss possible real‑estate and property matters; the motion to move to executive session was made and the meeting prepared to adjourn into closed session.

Why it matters: Policy language and personnel actions are routine board responsibilities; pulling policy 9.17 for a crosswalk signals the board intends a careful review rather than immediate abolition. The personnel slate affects staffing across schools for the upcoming term.

Next steps: Staff will post the policies for public comment through Jan. 21, prepare a crosswalk for policy 9.17 versus the board effectiveness policy, and the board will meet in executive session to discuss the property items mentioned.