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Faith and community leaders press board to reverse District 8 Foundation decision, accuse board of unequal representation
Summary
Faith leaders, the NAACP and multiple community speakers urged the Charleston County School District board to reconsider its denial of a District 8 nominee to the district education foundation, saying the decision lacked transparency and raised racial‑equity concerns; superintendent Nita Huggins denied any intent to disparage faith leaders and asked for dialogue.
Dozens of community members urged the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees on March 23 to reconsider its recent handling of a District 8 nomination to the CCSD Education Foundation, saying the choice excluded local representation and reflected unequal treatment.
Dorothy Jenkins, president of the NAACP Charleston branch, told trustees that the branch "stands behind" the District 8 nominee and asked the board to reconsider the appointment and provide representation on the finance committee. "We would like to have…
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