The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees voted Monday on what the superintendent is authorized to do, including hiring, firing or otherwise changing any positions in its administrative department without needing board approval.
Traditionally, the superintendent had the sole authority to manage employees, but the board passed a motion last year that restricted a superintendent’s action. That ultimately resulted in the departure of previous superintendent, Dr. Eric Gallien.
The board on Monday voted to remove the rule and gave the authority back to the superintendent during a discussion of educator Anita Huggins’ contract as the district’s new superintendent.
In other recent headlines:
CP NEWS: S.C. woman files lawsuit challenging state’s abortion ban. A South Carolina woman who says she tried to follow the rules embedded in South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban but was forced out of state for care is now suing for clarification and an injunction.
S.C.-1: Templeton launches campaign against Mace. Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton officially announced her campaign Monday for South Carolina’s First Congressional District against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who faces several challengers.
Trump to make campaign stop in Horry County. Former President Donald Trump is making his way to the Grand Strand on Saturday to host a “Get Out the Vote” rally at Coastal Carolina University’s HTC Center.
Murdaugh’s remaining assets to go to boat crash victims, order says. Nearly half of Alex Murdaugh’s remaining money will be distributed to the victims of a fatal Beaufort County boat crash allegedly caused by the disbarred attorney’s late son, Paul, according to a court order issued Feb. 5.
Ben’s Friends fighting hospitality addiction with OpenTable partnership. Charleston-based nonprofit Ben’s Friends is battling addiction in the hospitality industry with a new partnership that hopes to embed its resources in restaurants nationwide.
Charleston to host community meeting on Peninsula Plan. Charleston officials are seeking continued public input on a master plan to guide development on the peninsula with a public forum Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1422 Union Hall.
Mount Pleasant leaders focused on mitigating flooding. The Town of Mount Pleasant is making strides toward its Hazard Mitigation Plan to address flooding needs around Mount Pleasant and prevent damage from property and human life.
Charleston review board discusses details over West Ashley shopping center. City officials met Monday to discuss the preliminary approval of new designs for the Publix and retail space being built in the Ashley Landing shopping center on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley.
Charleston symphony, NASA team up for sounds, footage of outer space. The Charleston Symphony and NASA are teaming up for a two night event at the Gaillard Center with “The Planets: An HD Odyssey,” a multimedia performance that will take listeners and onlookers on an expedition throughout our solar system.
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