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Georgetown County board authorizes superintendent contract, appointee speaks after unanimous vote
Summary
After an executive session about superintendent employment, the Georgetown County School District board voted to authorize the chair to execute a multi-year contract for a new superintendent with a start date of 09/20/2024 and an annual salary of $190,000; the appointee gave brief remarks following the vote.
The Georgetown County School District Board voted to authorize the board chair to execute an employment contract for a new superintendent following an executive session at a special-call meeting. The motion set a start date of 09/20/2024, a term through 06/30/2028 and an annual salary of $190,000.
The motion to authorize the chair to sign the employment contract was made by a board member and seconded; the Chair called for the vote and members indicated 'Aye.' The Chair declared the motion adopted and congratulated the newly appointed superintendent. The motion text stated the contract had been prepared by the district attorney(s) and reviewed by all board members.
The appointee spoke to the board and attendees after the vote, thanking the board for their "vote of confidence" and praising mentors and district leaders. In accepting the position the speaker thanked "our chairman, Mr. Gaskins, members of the board," and "Mr. Price" for his leadership, and described the role as a "huge responsibility" taken with "humility and honor" and a duty to the district's students and staff.
The transcript records two different renderings of the appointee's surname in the meeting: the formal motion names "Dr. Bethany Gals," while the Chair referred to "Dr. Giles" when congratulating the appointee. The board's formal motion is recorded in the minutes as quoted above; the transcript inconsistency is noted here for transparency.
The Chair also noted that the appointment appeared to represent the district's first woman superintendent. After a brief group photo moment and closing remarks, the Chair moved to adjourn; the board voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned.
Details from the motion: the contract term described in the motion was three years and nine months (through 06/30/2028) and an annual salary of $190,000; the motion stated the contract had been prepared by district attorneys and reviewed by the board. No individual roll-call vote totals were provided in the transcript; the record shows members voted 'Aye' by voice/hand and the Chair declared the motion adopted.
