South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
Following an executive session on personnel, legal and contractual matters, the board voted to approve the superintendent’s employment, reassignment and resignation recommendations; HR reported hiring progress.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
The Orangeburg County School District board voted May 13 to approve the first reading of a $160.3 million fiscal year 2026 budget that includes mandated pay increases and a one-time retention bonus; the motion passed with one dissent.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
Student Services told the board the district has expanded use of EverFi lessons across grades, reported growth in student participation, and said packet data show updated enrollment figures.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
School district staff told the board May 13 that a community walk-through of Howard Middle School is scheduled for May 28 ahead of demolition; work also continues at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High and Eastlake Elementary.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
After a student advisory council presentation, the Orangeburg County School District Board approved $381,913.52 to install vape-detection sensors in middle and high schools using e-cigarette settlement and remaining USDA funds.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
The board approved a pay increase for summer-school staff: $50 per hour for certified teachers and $25 per hour for teacher assistants and classified staff.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
Following executive session, the board approved superintendent recommendations for certified contract renewals, nonrenewals, hires and reassignments; the meeting also recorded routine agenda and minutes approvals and the adjournment vote.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
Board heard progress reports on the new Robert E. Howard Elementary School groundbreaking (state-supported), work at the OW site and Eastlake repairs, including clarification that a new retention pond is designed to prevent flooding.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
During the district's March 25 budget workshop, board members pressed administrators about athletic field safety and equipment needs while administrators described expanded district support for uniforms, security and band instruments.
South Carolina / School Districts / Orangeburg
At a March 25 budget workshop, financial adviser Bob Damron told the Orangeburg County School District board that most pre‑consolidation bond debt is nearly retired, the district is on track with referendum bonds, and a June resolution to participate in the SKAGO/SCAGO pooled issuance program is expected.