Board of Education Meeting 9/8/2026

The Berkeley County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing on various operational, educational, and construction updates. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a bid for the Martinsburg High School roof replacement project awarded to 3G Contracting for $765,472, which completes the roof replacement and includes required walk pads. Additionally, three change orders for the Inwood Early Learning Academy were approved, covering $27,282.86 for additional asbestos abatement, $13,156.80 for a new backflow preventer required by the Berkeley County Water Department, and a $419,496 waterline upgrade with the county covering $375,000 and the school district responsible for $54,280 in contractor markup. The board also approved the declaration of surplus vehicles to support bus replacement under a state diesel emissions reduction grant. Discussions on fee structures for homeschool students participating in extracurricular activities were detailed, including the rationale for fees tied to the HOPE scholarship amount and how collected fees support general fund expenses related to athletics and transportation. Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and leaves were approved. The board also reviewed educational performance data and alternative education programs but took no procurement actions related to those topics during this meeting.