Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. 29437. Are you an educator? After several changes in top leadership within the district, Gerald Wright. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Orangeburg Consolidated School District 3, Orangeburg County School District: Graduation ceremonies to be held at SCSU; some trustees object to plans, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, WATCH NOW: MUSC-RMC celebrate partnership. I feel like if the chairman of the school board and the superintendent have issues to the point where threats are issued then I think that needs to be evaluated, Green said. The day Woodberry fired Pratt, Wymbs scolded him, claiming the interim principal heard other people knew about the plans to terminate the coaches employment. Wymbs, who was named interim principal for West Florence High in early 2018 following the resignation of former principal Pam Quick, encouraged Woodberry to reduce his duties to athletic director only after the plaintiff said he had no plans to leave his coaching position, the suit stated. WMES first graders learned about Fire Safety with the Dorchester County Fire and Rescue Team. Quick told him the student had made up the missed classes and the failure-to-attend status had been changed. Orangeburg County School District is planning to hold graduation ceremonies for all of its schools at South Carolina State Universitys Smith-. A spokesman for the Department of Education also declined to comment. The plaintiff reportedly denied the interview was mishandled and identified the candidates interviewed for the job. At least two employees resigned and filed lawsuits again Wymbs. The former director of finance for Dorchester County School District 4 sued the school district, Ravenell, and a co-worker. In an email, Acting Superintendent Andrea Sturkey says they have provided Live 5 with everything they have retained. Meanwhile, the two educators are both facing pending civil lawsuits filed by former employees. We are supposed to be setting an example for our children, said grandparent Hazel Parson-Starkes. The investigation was launched after school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins claimed Dr. Kelvin Wymbs sent him threatening text messages. Kelvin Wymbs, superintendent of Dorchester School District 4, is being investigated for allegedly threatening board Chairman Kenneth Jenkins, WCSC reported Friday. alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. Information is being withheld from the parents and public for some reason.. A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Orangeburg County on Saturday night, according to S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. His experience includes service as a principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The board chairman said he then shut his phone off for several hours, and when he turned it back on there were several missed calls from Wymbs and more text messages. She was first hired in July 2018 as the school districts director of finance. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual On Oct. 15, 2018, Harriott was demoted to a bookkeeper at St. George Middle School for the remainder of her contract. Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Gerald Wright says the district is intentional when it comes to providing safety for our students, staff and stakeholders. Between Feb. 15 and Feb. 16, 2018, Woodberry said Wymbs and then-assistant principal Mark Frasier called him multiple times while he was with his son on a college baseball visit in Charleston to pressure him to resign as football coach. 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. Ravenell is currently employed by Dorchester County School District Four and serves as the principal of Clay Hill Elementary School in Ridgeville. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual Students submitted an application and went through training to be selected. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Kelvin Wymbs has resigned his position after a board meeting Friday night in which board members received legal advice on a staff matter. Leading the way, every student, every day, through relationships, relevance and rigor. Jenkins says those text messages contained threats. Ravenell had been the only Lowcountry superintendent in 2018 making less than the average salary for his position in the Southeast, according to information from the School Superintendents Association. Wymbs started his job as DD4 superintendent in January of 2019 and came from Florence School District One where he was serving as the districts director of secondary instruction. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. I would definitively advocate for him because of what I have seen him do for the kids.. According to Dr. Jenkins, Wymbs accused him of leaking information from an executive session board meeting, which Jenkins denied. He texted me back and called me a liar. Jenkins says those text messages contained threats. : (ladams@dd4.k12.sc.us), Director opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). CHES has its first Safety Patrol Team! REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Rehoboth Beach is expected to begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town next week. on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Kelvin Wymbs has resigned his position after a board meeting Friday night in which board members received legal advice on a staff matter. Phone: 843-563-2298 Email: phughes@dd4.k12.sc.us Woodberry claimed he began hearing rumors in 2017 that Wymbs was talking to Aynor High Schools head football coach about taking over the role at West Florence. New documents reveal allegations of inappropriate conduct were levied against Dr. Kelvin Wymbs before he decided to resign on Oct. 8. DD2's Board of Trustees met . Their contracts also differ term lengths. The district, and those named, denied all accusations in their response to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina Charleston Division. PO Drawer 10072, Rock Hill, SC 29731 . Merry Christmas. It was followed by emojis of a Christmas tree and a wrapped present. Dr. Jenkins said he turned his cellphone off for several hours following that incident and stated that when he turned it back on, there were many missed calls and more text from Dr. Wymbs. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. According to court documents, Trey Woodberry accused the Florence One School District of defamation, and Dr. Kelvin Wymbs has been accused of civil conspiracy. His experience includes service as a principal at the elementary and middle school levels and service as an assistant principal. Last year, Wymbs was accused of sending threatening messages to a DD4 board member and a complaint was filed with the State Department of Education. We now look to Dr. Wymbs to continue to grow our District and provide our students with even more opportunities. Help us cheer and give high fives to our dynamic team of principals. Woodberry is asking the court for an unspecified amount of damages. Copyright 2019 WCSC. I feel like they make it difficult for the community to see whats going on in there. The Dorchester County School District 4 Board of Trustees announced that Gerald Wright has been appointed to serve as interim superintendent while the board seeks a new superintendent.. Some were holding signs demanding the superintendent be removed from his position. He said,'You are a liar, and I was the one who leaked information to the public, Jenkins said. The students name was reportedly never used. DDTwo Superintendent. @ I cant wait! said another text message included in the lawsuit. Copyright 2023 Dorchester County School District 4, 2023 Annual Title I Meetings Announcement, Student and Parent Technology Support Request Form, 2021-2022 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. of Human Resources, 500 Ridge Street, St. George, SC 29477, Office: Conveniently located off I-95 with easy access to I-26, we are easily connected for your travel needs. District Events Calendar - Dorchester County School District 4 Login Register PowerSchool for Admin PowerSchool for Teachers DD4 Staff Technology Helpdesk NotifyMe 500 Ridge Street, St. George, SC 29477 Phone: 843-563-4535 | Fax: 843-563-9269 Home About Us Board of Trustees Superintendent Departments Schools Adult Education Parents Alumni He is a graduate of the South Carolina State College. That afternoon, Woodberry was placed on administrative leave for not having adequate interview information in regards to the volleyball coach position and for his comments to the local reporter, the lawsuit states. Effort underway to mitigate flooding in medical dist. CHICAGO (AP) A 32-year-old Chicago police officer died after he was wounded in a shootout with a man who was reportedly chasing a woman with a gun, authorities said Thursday. opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, Mrs. Phyllis Hughes. Copyright 2023 Dorchester County School District 4, DD4 Announces Interim Director of Transportation, 2023 Annual Title I Meetings Announcement, Student and Parent Technology Support Request Form, 2021-2022 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. Students submitted an application and went through training to be selected. ST. GEORGE, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester District Four schools will be starting the new year with a new superintendent who was hired amid a lawsuit battle involving his former district. Later that month, she was placed on administrative leave pending a review and investigation into her conduct and performance.. School District Four is committed to nondiscrimination and equal who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester School District Two (DD2) on Monday selected Dr. Shane Robbins as the new superintendent. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members 410-228-4747 ext. DD4 representatives have not said if this complaint was considered during the hiring process for the districts superintendent position. I would like for that investigation to commence before we or the school board extend a contract.. New DD4 superintendent hired amid lawsuit battle involving his former employer, Lowcountry men accused of possessing child porn, 1 dead, 1 hurt after Georgetown Co. crash, VIDEO: Investigators search for cause of West Ashley weekend apartment fire, publicfile@live5news.com - (843) 402-5555. The previous superintendent, Dr. Rose Wilder, will move to a consultant position with the district. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester School District 4 community is divided on Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Wymbs. The State Department of Education is investigating Wymbs for alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. On March 2, 2018, Woodberry submitted his written resignation to Frasier for the athletic director position due to his frustration with having to fire the basketball and volleyball coaches, according to court documents. She later claims the superintendent and the co-workers conduct was so extreme and outrageous as to exceed all possible bounds of decency and must be regarded as atrocious and utterly intolerable in a civilized community. She adds their actions have also caused severe emotional distress.. That evening, Wymbs sent Woodberry a text message that included a link to that online article as well as a message that said, according to the lawsuit, I guess that you have seen the story on WMBF. Executive session lasted about two hours and the board discussed the superintendent evaluation and a policy regarding board conduct. To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX On March 22, 2018, Woodberry was told he was being removed from West Florence High and being reassigned to an elementary school, according to court documents. All rights reserved. Dr. Chuck Epps, Superintendent Phone: 803-981-1000. Woodberry said he received a call on Feb. 14, 2018 from the schools assistant principal who gave him a deadline of Feb. 16 to choose which position he wanted to keep athletic director or head football coach.