Berkeley County School District — Board of Education, December 12, 2017

• Chair Wofford called the meeting to order, a quorum was declared, and the media had been notified.Recordedmoved by Mac McQuillin, seconded by David Barrow
• Approval of Agenda.Recordedmoved by Mac McQuillin, seconded by David Barrow
• Chair Wofford led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Board observed a moment of silence.Recordedmoved by Mac McQuillin, seconded by Ann Conder
• Recommendation to name Goose Creek High School Auditorium.  Deon Jackson, Senior Associate Superintendent for Operations, presented a recommendation from administration to name the auditorium at Goose Creek High School after Harry D. Calvert, the school's first principal, in honor of his service and dedication to the District. David Barrow read the proclamation honoring the public service of Mr. Calvert.Recordedmoved by David Barrow, seconded by Michael Ramsey
• 1st Reading of Attendance Lines Proposals for Foxbank Elementary School.  Mr. Jackson presented administration's proposed attendance lines for Foxbank Elementary School. He shared a Powerpoint presentation explaining the process used for establishing the lines, providing maps of the affected areas and efforts to engage the community.Recordedmoved by Chair Wofford, seconded by Mac McQuillin
• Local Board Approved Course(s): Creative Writing.  DRecordedmoved by Michael Ramsey, seconded by Mac McQuillin
• Local Board Approved Course: African American Studies.  Dr. O'Gorman presented an African American Studies course to the Board for approval.  Discussion was held on the course and Dr. O'Gorman noted that three schools had requested to teach this course of study.Recordedmoved by Mac McQuillin, seconded by Chair Wofford
• Teacher Forum Update.Recordedmoved by Ann Conder, seconded by Chair Wofford
• IFB #524-(17-18) Infield Clay Mix.Recordedmoved by Chair Wofford, seconded by Michael Ramsey
• Monthly General Fund Budget Update - November 2017.Recordedmoved by David Barrow, seconded by Mac McQuillin
• Second and Final Reading of Policy JDE Student Expulsions for Revision.  Dr. Karen Whitley presented Policy JDE Student Expulsions for revision.Recordedmoved by David Barrow, seconded by Mac McQuillin
• Second and Final Reading of Rule IHA-R Grading Assessment Systems for Revision. Dr. Whitley presented Rule IHA-R Grading Assessment Systems for revision.Recordedmoved by David Barrow, seconded by Michael Ramsey
• Superintendent's Report.  Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent,Recordedmoved by Michael Ramsey, seconded by Mac McQuillin
• Upcoming Dates and Events. ChairRecordedmoved by Michael Ramsey, seconded by Mac McQuillin

Source: LocalGovData — Berkeley County School District Board of Education, published on BoardDocs, as of 2026-08-09. See the district's record.