Board of Education Meeting 8/17/2026

The Berkeley County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and operational topics. The board discussed the approval of contracted special education autism teacher services to address staffing shortages, with contracts recommended for five providers to support classrooms during the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, the board reviewed a roofing replacement project at Martinsburg High School, funded partially by a grant and local match totaling approximately $533,795, with bids exceeding budget. The board considered approving the roofing portion of the project for $728,912, while deferring window replacements at other schools due to budget constraints. The meeting also covered updates on various capital improvement projects, including new school construction and window replacements, as well as personnel actions involving numerous appointments, resignations, and transfers. Policy updates related to transportation for extracurricular activities were also presented for approval. The board voted to approve the consent agenda, including the autism teacher contracts and personnel actions, and planned to revisit additional roofing project details at a future meeting.