BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School Board members and district officials held their second budget workshop to continue review of the proposed FY 2016-2017 General Fund Operating Budget, an estimated $258,823,413. BCSD has proposed a four mill increase to comply with state mandates, provide competitive teacher salaries, restore essential resources and plan for the growth of the district. “In an effort […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—South Carolina Senators Larry Grooms and Paul Campbell—both from Berkeley County—have introduced a bill that addresses the controversial restroom issue involving transgender students attending Berkeley County schools. The bill comes in response to the Berkeley County School District allowing transgender students to use the restrooms of the gender with which they identify. However, a new bill proposed by […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Four schools in Berkeley County School District received significant grant funding from Google totaling $172,458. The grants were awarded to enhance computer and technology opportunities for students. Devon Forest Elementary received $50,000, and will use the money specifically to support “Getting on the Tech Track II,” a 1:1 digital learning initiative that will allow 135 second graders the […]
Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday night, dozens of people packed the inside of Berkeley Elementary School to speak in favor as well as against the school district’s decision to recently allow transgender students to use the restroom in which they identify with. “This is about much more than bathrooms. It’s about trans students being […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, some parents say they plan to address board members over allowing transgender students to use restrooms for the gender with which they identify. “If you want to demand answers about the school districts recent decision to allow transgender students to use whichever restroom they choose, this is the meeting to attend!” reads a Facebook […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District’s Summer Feeding Program, which serves free hot meals to children 18 years of age and younger, will be offered from Wednesday, June 1, 2016, through Friday, August 5, 2016. Six schools throughout the district will provide hot breakfasts and lunches. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District has become one of the first school districts in the state to weigh in on the controversial transgender restroom debate, making it clear to faculty that students are okay to use the restroom to which they identify with. “Our policies align with those of the U.S. Department of Education and the S.C. Department of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– The Berkeley County School District is successfully completing numerous building and renovation projects, on time and in budget, using the funds generated from the 2012 bond referendum, district leaders stated. “We are excited to build and renovate schools throughout the district. Schools are the cornerstone of our communities, and we are grateful for the opportunity to address […]
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District officials recently announced significant progress on the long-awaited elementary school in the Tanner Plantation/Foster Creek area of Berkeley County. School authorities confirm they’ve completed the school design plans; have financial resources provided by the citizens of Berkeley County to provide for the construction of the school; are ready to close on the property […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District will host the One Berkeley Golf Tournament on Friday, June 17, 2016, to benefit students and families in the district. The tournament will be at Crowfield Golf and Country Club, located at 300 Hamlet Circle, in Goose Creek. A $60 entry fee is necessary for individuals interested in competing, and a $240 entry fee […]
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