Board of Education Meeting 5/4/2026

The Berkeley County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing primarily on educational program updates, facility construction progress, and technology procurement. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $251,850 contract for Newline interactive panels to be installed at Orchard View Intermediate, Bennington Elementary, and Mount Bridge Primary schools, with a 7-year warranty and integration capabilities. The board also discussed the renewal of the Schoology learning management system, emphasizing its role in grades 3-12 and the need for improved communication tools with families. Additionally, updates were provided on ongoing construction projects such as the Hedgesville Early Learning Academy and Learners Primary School, highlighting progress and budget adjustments. Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and suspensions were reviewed and approved. The meeting also featured presentations on instructional leadership fellowships and academic initiatives aimed at improving student mastery and readiness. No votes or motions related to new capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement contracts beyond those mentioned were recorded.