Tag: Brenda Blackburn

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Berkeley County School Board Superintendent Brenda Blackburn Resigns

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – In a special called board meeting of the Berkeley County School District on Friday night, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Brenda Blackburn effective immediately and to appoint Chief Administrative Officer Deon Jackson as Interim Superintendent. Blackburn’s resignation comes after the district fired their Chief Financial Officer Brantley Thomas on February 7, 2017. Thomas […]

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Berkeley County School District To Host Realtor Luncheon On Nov. 10th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host a free luncheon for area realtors at the Child Nutrition Warehouse and Conference Center, located at 106 Heatley Street in Moncks Corner, on November 10, 2016. Superintendent Brenda Blackburn and district leaders will give a brief presentation to realtors about various academic opportunities and programs available to students, the rapid […]

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BCSD FY 2016-2017 Budget Proposal Focuses on Compensation, Budget Restoration & Growth

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 […]

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BCSD Reports Successful Progress on 2012 Bond Referendum Projects

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 […]