ST. GEORGE Dorchester School District 4 Superintendent Dr. Mary Rice-Crenshaw resigned her position at the regular school board meeting on Nov. 17. Lucky Leg Day at CHES. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM PDT. Please subscribe to keep reading. Ravenell taught math in public schools after a career in the technology field. According to Dr. Jenkins, Wymbs accused him of leaking information from an executive session board meeting, which Jenkins denied. He will replace Dr. Morris Ravenell, who has served the district as superintendent since 2014. Wymbs had only been with the district since January of 2020. Meanwhile, the complaint Ravenel is facing was moved to federal court in September. [Wymbs] has already said he is not going to work with our board chair at all unless there is a designated person there.. #BREAKING DD4 Superintendent Kelvin Wymbs has resigned his position after a specially called board meeting tonight in which board members received legal advice on an staff matter. Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Its been exactly a month since the superintendent of Dorchester District 4 abruptly resigned his position. I would like to see his contract terminated, said parent Lanesha Green. Dorchester School District Four is home to six thriving schools with a population of approximately 2500 students, situated among the oaks with a flair of rich Lowcountry cuisine, hospitality and family oriented lifestyles. Further action in the case has been scheduled for 2020. The next day, Wymbs told Woodberry he believed his interview notes regarding the volleyball coach position were insufficient, according to court documents. Tue Dec 06 10:00 AM. Jenkins says those text messages were also sent to other board members and employees. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by In addition, the board has agreed to not make any public comments regarding the resignation. 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. In Dorchester 4, Superintendent Morris Ravenell said he was pleased to see his students surpassing state averages on the new SC PASS science and social studies assessments. Information is being withheld from the parents and public for some reason.. on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual At least two employees resigned and filed lawsuits again Wymbs. However, Wymbs salary puts him above that average of about $125,000. He said Dr. Wymbss texts became more agitated even calling him a liar at one point. Click here to return to the District's Homepage. Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester School District Four is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members who participate or seek to participate in its educational Dr. Andrea Sturkey will take over as interim Superintendent. CHES has its first Safety Patrol Team! Later that month, she was placed on administrative leave pending a review and investigation into her conduct and performance.. Help us cheer and give high fives to our dynamic team of principals. The Dorchester County School District Four Board of Trustees has announced the selection of three finalists for the position of superintendent. 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. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Two thousand students will head back to class in Dorchester District Four next week. DD4 representatives have not said if this complaint was considered during the hiring process for the districts superintendent position. Woodberry was contacted by a member of the local media about accusations that Quick changed grades to keep athletes eligible and had mishandled the interview process when she hired the volleyball coach, court documents state. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Outside the board meeting, a dozen parents gathered. Dr. Kelvin Wymbs has accepted the job and he will start his new role on Jan. 6, just a day before students head back to class. She was first hired in July 2018 as the school districts director of finance. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. Green said. Wymbs has been named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and head football coach. REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Rehoboth Beach is expected to begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town next week. Mrs. Phyllis Hughes. Dr. Jenkins said the Dept. This decision came after a lengthy search which included screening applications, multiple interviews, and countless Board Meetings, DD4 officials said in their hiring announcement. Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. The State Department of Education is investigating Wymbs for alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. She and her mother, Michelle Carreira, said they will support the superintendent despite the investigation. Orangeburg County School District is planning to hold graduation ceremonies for all of its schools at South Carolina State Universitys Smith-. Several folks in the St. George community signed a petition and wrote to the State Department of Education asking for Wymbs' removal from his job. Are you an educator? 410-228-4747 ext. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic The plaintiff guessed the volleyball coach had told others after she was let go, according to court documents. According to court documents, Trey Woodberry accused the Florence One School District of defamation, and Dr. Kelvin Wymbs has been accused of civil conspiracy. DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Wymbs resigned Friday following a board meeting. Copyright 2021 WCSC. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? School District Four is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, Four days later, Woodberry submitted his resignation later stating, At your request, I regretfully resign, the lawsuit states. All rights reserved. School District Four is committed to nondiscrimination and equal The following is a typed rendition of the letter text read aloud at the Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 . pic.twitter.com/mErRDrVmQM. Another opponent of the superintendent says the accusations are troubling, if true. Happy National Principals Month! He said,'You are a liar, and I was the one who leaked information to the public, Jenkins said. The plaintiff reportedly denied the interview was mishandled and identified the candidates interviewed for the job. 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. News 2 has reached out to Dr. Wymbs for comment. Copyright 2021 WCSC. She currently serves as director of human resources. Pushpal Harriott claims DD4 engaged in an intentional, and systematic policy, pattern, and/or practice of discrimination against [her].. I personally believe the superintendent has done some pretty amazing things for being here for such a short amount of time, said former student Sydney Carreira. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. Woodberry is asking the court for an unspecified amount of damages. The 36-year-old Indian-American woman was subject to a discriminatory hostile work environment based on her gender/sex, national origin, and race, according to court documents. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We are supposed to be setting an example for our children, said grandparent Hazel Parson-Starkes. You can cancel at any time. of Education then sent a letter to Dr. Wymbs confirming that a complaint was indeed filed against him, which Dr. Jenkins claims was released to the board during a later meeting. Updated March 4, 2023, 1 . One those lawsuits was dismissed. Tue Dec 06 10:00 AM. CHES has its first Safety Patrol Team! 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. District News DDTwo Hosts Internet and Social Media Safety and Awareness Nights Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, February 27 DDTwo Announces Co-District Counselors of the Year This is done to protect the due process rights of the accused.. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, Live 5 News requested a copy of Wymbs personnel record from Florence One School District for review. No decision was made on either topic. Investigators are seeking two people who allegedly assaulted an Orangeburg restaurant worker Monday. Ravenell had signed on for a three-year deal, while Wymbs contract is only good through June 20, 2021, about a year and a half. Green says she has been trying to get documents from the district, specifically the minutes from a meeting back in May, but has run into roadblock after roadblock. Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Gerald Wright says the district is intentional when it comes to providing safety for our students, staff and stakeholders. PO Drawer 10072, Rock Hill, SC 29731 . DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester School District 4 community is divided on Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Wymbs. Wright has been a public educator for over 40 years. During public comment, the head of the St. George NAACP tried to read a list of concerns about the superintendents conduct but was shut down by members of the board. 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. 29437. 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HURLOCK The Dorchester County Board of Education appointed Dave Bromwell to a 4 year term as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools at their meeting last night in Hurlock. He was asked for a letter resigning as football coach. On March 1, Wymbs and Frasier told Woodberry to fire volleyball coach Hillary Pratt and basketball coach Pete Ellis, according to court documents. Dorchester District 4 community divided on superintendent being investigated, 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. 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 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. orientation, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions,