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. 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. Tue Dec 06 10:00 AM. Copyright 2020 WCSC. He said Dr. Wymbss texts became more agitated even calling him a liar at one point. Copyright 2020 WCSC. Jenkins says those text messages contained threats. The other is still pending. You can cancel at any time. We are excited about the great things ahead.. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Its been exactly a month since the superintendent of Dorchester District 4 abruptly resigned his position. Copyright 2019 WCSC. on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual Updated: Apr 4, 2022 / 10:42 PM EDT. 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. WMES first graders learned about Fire Safety with the Dorchester County Fire and Rescue Team. I would like to see his contract terminated, said parent Lanesha Green. When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. Meanwhile, the two educators are both facing pending civil lawsuits filed by former employees. Wymbs comes to the Lowcountry from Florence School District One where he was serving as the districts director of secondary instruction. 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. ", "The same thing that typically happens happened. He was out visiting schools Friday afternoon and unable to respond, according to the district office. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. Outside the board meeting, a dozen parents gathered. Ravenell is currently employed by Dorchester County School District Four and serves as the principal of Clay Hill Elementary School in Ridgeville. Vision. DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester School District Two (DD2) on Monday selected Dr. Shane Robbins as the new superintendent. Dr. Chuck Epps, Superintendent 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. The officer was shot several times Wednesday afternoon on the city's Southwest Side, Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown said. Wright named DCSD 4 interim superintendent. Email: wrobbins@dorchester2.k12.sc.us. All rights reserved. activities. ST. GEORGE - The Dorchester District 4 board has narrowed the field of candidates for the superintendent position. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by 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 programs or activities. Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or This is done to protect the due process rights of the accused.. #chsnews @live5news. Four days later, Woodberry submitted his resignation later stating, At your request, I regretfully resign, the lawsuit states. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. Dorchester School District Four is pleased to announce Ms. Caroletta LaToya Felder as the next Interim Director of Transportation. She currently serves as director of human resources. 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. On March 18, another assistant principal, Randy Jackson, emailed Woodberry about a media request and told him that all information provided needed to be truthful with 100% transparency. Any and all false or misconstrued information would be looked into by the district, according to the lawsuit. Happy National Principals Month! 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 However the nature of those allegations remain a mystery. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. 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. on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual Further action in the case has been scheduled for 2020. News 2 has reached out to Dr. Wymbs for comment. Last year, the board voted to extend his contract through June of 2023 with an annual salary of $140,000. To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX As part of the separation agreement between Wymbs and the district, a formal letter was sent to State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman informing her that Wymbs offered his resignation following allegations of inappropriate conduct, something the district is required to report by law. The plaintiff reportedly denied the interview was mishandled and identified the candidates interviewed for the job. Lucky Leg Day at CHES. 203 Schoolhouse Road Dorchester, SC 29437. Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a "World Class" school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her . You have permission to edit this article. Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees at its October 18, 2022, Board meeting unanimously passed Board Policy JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests). Later that month, she was placed on administrative leave pending a review and investigation into her conduct and performance.. After several changes in top leadership within the district, Gerald Wright. The district announced Ravenells retirement in May and officials said he would remain in his post until a new superintendent was hired. However, he desired to remain as West Florence Highs head football coach. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester A police vehicle passed the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School in Dorchester in November 2021. . 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. The pending investigation is a serious concern, but opponents also say there is a transparency issue. Please subscribe to keep reading. Conveniently located off I-95 with easy access to I-26, we are easily connected for your travel needs. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The plaintiff guessed the volleyball coach had told others after she was let go, according to court documents. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - It's been exactly a month since the superintendent of Dorchester District 4 abruptly resigned his position. He began his teaching career in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 3, where he served as a teacher, coach, athletic director, guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent. The former director of finance for Dorchester County School District 4 sued the school district, Ravenell, and a co-worker. 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. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic 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. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. The investigation was launched after school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins claimed Dr. Kelvin Wymbs sent him threatening text messages. Copyright 2021 WCSC. 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. Jenkins says those text messages were also sent to other board members and employees. Wymbs had only been with the district since January of 2020. 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. Green said. New documents reveal allegations of inappropriate conduct were levied against Dr. Kelvin Wymbs before he decided to resign on Oct. 8. In the separation agreement, the board agreed to pay Wymbs through the end of the year. WMES first graders learned about Fire Safety with the Dorchester County Fire and Rescue Team. activities. Shannon Marler is the 2022 DDTwo Teacher of the Year Learn more about Mrs. Marler COVID-19 Updates Get the latest information on COVID-19. DDTwo Superintendent. DD4 schools superintendent under investigation for alleged threats to school board chairman, 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. who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM PDT. Both the chairman of the board and the superintendent declined to comment on this story. One of those people is Sydney Carreira. ST. GEORGE Dorchester School District 4 Superintendent Dr. Mary Rice-Crenshaw resigned her position at the regular school board meeting on Nov. 17. Wymbs declined to comment for our story. One those lawsuits was dismissed. Mrs. Phyllis Hughes. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. She currently serves as director of human resources. The plaintiff said he had submitted all interview materials and notes in his possession. While the plaintiff had not named any students in his media interview, district officials reportedly believed he had disclosed sufficient context for the student to be identified. 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. The board received legal advice during executive session, after. 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. On March 1, Wymbs and Frasier told Woodberry to fire volleyball coach Hillary Pratt and basketball coach Pete Ellis, according to court documents. 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. All rights reserved. 1002. OCSD 3s Wright among finalists for Dorchester 4 superintendent. This decision came after a lengthy search which included screening applications, multiple interviews, and countless Board Meetings, DD4 officials said in their hiring announcement. Woodberry said he then tried to reach Wymbs but was unsuccessful. According to court documents, Trey Woodberry accused the Florence One School District of defamation, and Dr. Kelvin Wymbs has been accused of civil conspiracy. Please subscribe to keep reading. When the plaintiff said he believed he could do both jobs, the lawsuit claims Wymbs said, I will get your a--, you (expletive), and You will listen to a white woman but not a black man, f--- you.. This co-workers insubordinate and threatening behavior" caused Harriott to believe she was in a hostile work environment, the lawsuit claims. New documents reveal allegations of inappropriate conduct were levied against Dr. Kelvin Wymbs before he decided to resign on Oct. 8. Peter Ellis, the schools former varsity boys basketball coach, claimed Wymbs threatened his employment and pressured Ellis to resign from his coaching position. 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.. I texted back, No, I was not the one to do that kind of thing, Jenkins said Friday. DD4 Announces Interim Director of Transportation. Before his stint on DD4, Wymbs had been named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and head football coach. Wymbs has been named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and head football coach. 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. Wright spent several years teaching in public schools and also served as an assistant principal. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members I feel like they suppress our freedom of speech. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual Investigators are seeking two people who allegedly assaulted an Orangeburg restaurant worker Monday. 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 To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. The next day, Wymbs told Woodberry he believed his interview notes regarding the volleyball coach position were insufficient, according to court documents. Dixon is currently the assistant superintendent for the Colleton County School District in Walterboro. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. Kelvin Wymbs, superintendent of Dorchester School District 4, is being investigated for allegedly threatening board Chairman Kenneth Jenkins, WCSC reported Friday. I would like for that investigation to commence before we or the school board extend a contract.. Some were holding signs demanding the superintendent be removed from his position. Mission & Vision. DD4 representatives have not said if this complaint was considered during the hiring process for the districts superintendent position. I feel like they make it difficult for the community to see whats going on in there. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual The following is a typed rendition of the letter text read aloud at the Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 . Ryan Brown with the South Carolina Department of Education declined to confirm the complaint, saying We cannot confirm, deny, nor comment on investigatory matters concerning certified educators. He earned a master's degree in counselor education and an education specialist degree, both from South Carolina State University. His experience includes service as a principal at the high school and elementary school levels and service as an assistant principal. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by Dorchester District 4 superintendent resigns, Lowcountry men accused of possessing child porn, VIDEO: Investigators search for cause of West Ashley weekend apartment fire. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic His experience includes service as a principal at the elementary and middle school levels and service as an assistant principal. She was first hired in July 2018 as the school districts director of finance. All rights reserved. He texted me back and called me a liar. A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Orangeburg County on Saturday night, according to S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Leading the way, every student, every day, through relationships, relevance and rigor. Wright has been a public educator for over 40 years. Wright is currently the interim associate superintendent of human resources, pupil services, state testing and operations for Orangeburg County Consolidated School District Three. Dixon spent several years teaching in public schools and also served as a head basketball coach. One of the board members said he was name calling. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates in advance at the District Office located at 500 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477 or by 6 p.m. on May 12 prior to the community meeting. DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Wymbs resigned Friday following a board meeting. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Their contracts also differ term lengths. named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and 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 Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual publicfile@live5news.com - (843) 402-5555. Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees at its October 18, 2022, Board meeting unanimously passed Board Policy JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests). Tue Dec 06 10:00 AM. 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. Students submitted an application and went through training to be selected. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. He claims text messages were also sent to other board members and district employees. Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. She graduated last year and was part of the superintendent advisory council. Are you an educator? 29437. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was warned that his actions over the next week would determine his fate at West Florence High School, the lawsuit states. All rights reserved. Phone: 803-981-1000. Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Gerald Wright says the district is intentional when it comes to providing safety for our students, staff and stakeholders. Phone: 843-563-2298 Email: phughes@dd4.k12.sc.us opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, PO Drawer 10072, Rock Hill, SC 29731 . 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. Several residents in the St. George community sent a petition to the State Department of Education calling for Dr. Wymbs to be removed from his job. However, not everyone believes the superintendent should go. Another former West Florence High coach also filed a lawsuit against both the district and Wymbs over the handling of their resignation. Quick told him the student had made up the missed classes and the failure-to-attend status had been changed. 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.
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