The Charleston County school board declined to remove trustee Carlotte Bailey from leadership positions, censure her or have her make a public apology for controversial statements made on video recordings posted to social media this month.
School advocates and community leaders called for her resignation earlier this month after the release of several recordings of Bailey criticizing the Black and LGBTQ communities, allegedly saying “there’s no such thing as gay children” and “I won’t be used by the Black community.”
The board reportedly discussed the recordings in executive session, meaning the talk wasn’t open to the public, but when members returned to open session, board member Darlene Roberson alleged Bailey threatened her and two other trustees. A motion to remove Bailey from her roles as board vice chair and other leadership positions, censure Bailey and have her make a public apology failed in 5-4 votes.
Meanwhile in other Charleston school board news, the board discussed several ongoing issues raised by the public, including the suspension of Superintendent Eric Gallien. Six health advisory committee members ousted last month also formally filed a lawsuit contesting their removal. The suit was filed against trustees Pamela McKinney, Bailey, Keith Grybowski, Ed Kelley and Leah Whatley, the board and the district.
In other news:
CP NEWS: Charleston’s great for dog owners, study show. Charleston ranked 13th out of 50 cities for one of the best U.S. cities to own a dog in a September study from outdoor home services Plowz and Mowz.
All North Charleston council seats are on ballot. All 10 single-member district seats in North Charleston are up for grabs with five incumbents running to reclaim their positions. Voters can head to the polls Oct. 23 through Nov. 3 for early voting. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Extended bus route to help Charleston voters reach the polls. CARTA and the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections on Monday announced that the Leeds Avenue route has been extended to the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections headquarters.
State Department of Transportation addresses concerns of Johns Island road. Some Johns Island drivers say road conditions at Brownswood Road and Southwick Drive on the island are becoming too dangerous as weeds and debris grow alongside the road, obstructing signs.
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