Darlington County Board of Education Meeting - Monday, October 12, 2026

The Darlington County Board of Education met on October 12, 2026. The district reported on its procurement audit: one of 25 purchasing-card items lacked a proper address on the receipt, while the remaining items were reported as satisfactory. A corrective action plan was included in the materials, and staff said purchasing cards are reviewed monthly, with school-level cards generally held by principals. After the financial audit is completed in December, auditors are expected to conduct procurement audits covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. No procurement-related contract award, bid approval, vendor selection, or spending vote was identified.

The superintendent updated the board on facilities work, including a Bay Road Elementary addition that is ahead of schedule and expected to open in January 2027, planned cafeteria expansion there, and completed or ongoing improvements at several schools. The district also recognized Darlington Raceway for its education partnership; no payment or contract award was discussed. The board approved the grading policy on second reading and advanced school attendance and transfer policies on first reading; these were policy actions rather than procurement decisions.