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Dorchester School District 4 board rescinds prior non‑renewal, accepts personnel report and names two principals
Summary
After an executive session, the board rescinded an April non‑renewal motion, accepted the personnel report and appointed Dr. Prince Brewington as principal of Williams Memorial Elementary and Robert Benin as principal of Woodland High School.
Dorchester School District 4 — Following an executive session on May 19, the Dorchester School District 4 board moved to rescind an April 22 motion related to the non‑renewal of an employee, accepted the personnel report, and approved two principal appointments.
After returning from executive session, Mr. Folk moved to rescind the board’s April 22, 2026 motion regarding a non‑renewal; the motion was seconded and the chair announced it passed unanimously. The board then voted to accept the superintendent’s personnel report.
The superintendent recommended Dr. Prince Brewington as principal of Williams Memorial Elementary. The board approved the appointment; members praised Brewington’s instructional leadership and experience. The superintendent provided a brief biography noting Brewington’s 16 years in education, experience as an assistant principal of instruction in Richland School District 1, and academic credentials.
The board also approved the appointment of Robert Benin as principal of Woodland High School. The superintendent shared highlights of Benin’s administrative experience and fundraising leadership; board members welcomed him and his family.
Board announcements noted appointments were made following consideration in executive session and that no further personnel action from the executive session was reported. Motions on the rescission and personnel approvals were recorded as unanimous by the chair; individual roll‑call votes are not included in the transcript.
