Board of Education Meeting--May 28, 2026

The Berkeley County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 28, 2026, primarily focused on personnel hearings, specifically regarding the non-renewal of probationary contract for an employee, Miss Katherine Thomas. The hearing was conducted in open session as requested by the employee, and detailed discussions were held about her job performance, attendance, and compliance with job duties such as student attendance tracking and enrollment procedures. The board reviewed evaluations, improvement plans, and testimonies from both the employee and administration representatives. After deliberation, the board voted to not renew Miss Thomas's probationary contract. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this meeting.