# Join us live for the OCSD October 2026 Board Meeting


**Body:** Orangeburg County School District
**Date:** October 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education, Physical Infrastructure


The Orangeburg County School District Board of Trustees meeting on October 14, 2026, included updates on two facilities projects. Work at Robert E. Howard is progressing, including fire-sprinkler installation, ceilings, sidewalks, landscaping and irrigation; upcoming work includes carpet, playground, paving, gym flooring and elevator installation. The board also received a conceptual update on repurposing Whitaker Elementary as a district learning and training center, with planned window and roof work, lighting and HVAC improvements, restroom upgrades, secure entrances, offices and meeting spaces. The district is developing drawings with MBcon and aims to provide a preliminary set in early November, with early abatement and demolition work anticipated in January after students relocate to Howard. No project award, contract amount or procurement vote was reported.

The board approved the Branchville High School and Edisto High School booster club applications for the 2026–27 academic year; no associated purchases or spending amounts were specified. Other discussion focused on school report-card results, instruction, student services and recognitions. The board also voted to approve the agenda and September 8 meeting minutes, then moved to executive session for personnel, contractual matters, legal advice and policy JI-related student concerns.

**Source:** Orangeburg County School District