Darlington County Board of Education Worksession - Monday, October 26, 2026

The Darlington County Board of Education held a worksession on October 26, 2026, with presentations on the district’s esports program and advanced studies programs at Hartsville High School and Mayo High School. The board discussed a possible $500 Christmas bonus for full-time employees, estimated to cost about $910,000 and potentially paid from the prior year’s surplus; the proposal is expected to return for consideration in November, and no spending decision was made. Mayo staff also noted that professional development and affiliation costs would be needed to expand Advanced Placement offerings, but no funding request or allocation was approved.

Administrators raised a forthcoming review of the district’s community facility-use policy and procedures, last reviewed in 2002. Current rental fees may not cover staffing and operating costs; possible updates include revised fees, standardized insurance requirements, and clarification of facility access and law-enforcement arrangements. No specific contract awards, bids, or purchases were considered. The board approved the agenda and later entered executive session to discuss contractual matters; it reported that no action or vote resulted from the session.