Darlington County Board of Education Meeting - Monday, November 9, 2026

The Darlington County Board of Education met on November 9, 2026. The board received notice that the district intended to award its construction-manager-at-risk contract to “Ed Khan” (as rendered in the transcript) for all three projects covered by the selection process; the firm received the highest score after proposal reviews and interviews. The district also reported that no emergency procurements occurred in the first quarter and provided quarterly minority-vendor and sole-source listings. The board approved one-time employee Christmas bonuses—$500 for eligible full-time employees and $250 for eligible regular part-time employees, at an estimated total cost of $910,000 from prior-year surplus—and $50,000 in performance-based principal recognition bonuses.

Following voter approval of a $250 million school-facilities bond referendum, the board adopted resolutions declaring the certified results (15,019 votes in favor and 6,889 opposed) and authorizing up to $250 million in general-obligation bonds and bond-anticipation notes. The bonds are expected to be issued in one or more series and competitively sold, with the district’s financial advisor, Compass, helping determine timing and structure. The superintendent said the district would develop and deliver the projects transparently and responsibly; an existing Bay Road Elementary project remained on track to open in January. The board also approved policies on second reading and the personnel report.