Kelvin Wymbs, superintendent of Dorchester School District 4, is being investigated for allegedly threatening board Chairman Kenneth Jenkins, WCSC reported Friday. The other is still pending. Please subscribe to keep reading. Wymbs contract confirms hell make a salary of $140,000, while Ravenell was about $119,000 by the end of his contract. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Rehoboth Beach is expected to begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town next week. DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester School District Two (DD2) on Monday selected Dr. Shane Robbins as the new superintendent. 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. To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX 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. Dixon spent several years teaching in public schools and also served as a head basketball coach. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He was asked for a letter resigning as football coach. One of the board members said he was name calling. All rights reserved. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Two thousand students will head back to class in Dorchester District Four next week. Last year, the board voted to extend his contract through June of 2023 with an annual salary of $140,000. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Its been exactly a month since the superintendent of Dorchester District 4 abruptly resigned his position. Ellis complaint was dismissed from the courts permanently on Thursday. I would definitively advocate for him because of what I have seen him do for the kids.. 843-563-4535, Fax: 843-563-9269. Dr. Tommy Schmolze, Superintendent. 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. She graduated last year and was part of the superintendent advisory council. Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees at its October 18, 2022, Board meeting unanimously passed Board Policy JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests). If yes, click the icon below to view monthly events that may interest you! The finalists are Gerald Wright, Dr. William. 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. The plaintiff guessed the volleyball coach had told others after she was let go, according to court documents. 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 All rights reserved. A spokesman for the Department of Education also declined to comment. We are excited about the great things ahead.. 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. You can cancel at any time. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) Dorchester District 4 Superintendent, Dr. Kelvin Wymbs, is under investigation by the South Carolina Department of Education for unprofessional behavior, according to the chairman of the districts Board of Trustees. Dr. Shane Robbins. Thats where sort of ticked me off because they were curse words, words that Im not going to use, Jenkins said. One of those people is Sydney Carreira. Tue Dec 06 10:00 AM. I know there were issues that people brought up [at the board meeting] but personally, I think he has done a fantastic job.. Lucky Leg Day at CHES. WMES October Feature Teacher and Star staff. Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester A letter sent from the Department of Education to Wymbs confirms that a complaint was filed against him and an investigation is underway. 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 next day, Wymbs told Woodberry he believed his interview notes regarding the volleyball coach position were insufficient, according to court documents. 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. Jenkins says those text messages contained threats. 410-228-4747 ext. The texts became a bit more agitated on his part and I finally said in text, No, Im not gonna have any more conversation with you.. The following is a typed rendition of the letter text read aloud at the Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 . New documents show resigned superintendent was accused of inappropriate conduct, Lowcountry men accused of possessing child porn, VIDEO: Investigators search for cause of West Ashley weekend apartment fire, the board voted to extend his contract through June of 2023, sending threatening messages to a DD4 board member and a complaint was filed with the State Department of Education, publicfile@live5news.com - (843) 402-5555. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by Mrs. Phyllis Hughes. Meanwhile, the complaint Ravenel is facing was moved to federal court in September. We now look to Dr. Wymbs to continue to grow our District and provide our students with even more opportunities. 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. WMES first graders learned about Fire Safety with the Dorchester County Fire and Rescue Team. of Human Resources, 500 Ridge Street, St. George, SC 29477, Office: Even board policies that should be open to the public are being moved to executive session. 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. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. The plaintiff said he had submitted all interview materials and notes in his possession. Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. activities. New documents reveal allegations of inappropriate conduct were levied against Dr. Kelvin Wymbs before he decided to resign on Oct. 8. Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees at its October 18, 2022, Board meeting unanimously passed Board Policy JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests). Happy National Principals Month! 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. Dorchester School District Four is pleased to announce Ms. Caroletta LaToya Felder as the next Interim . Phone: 803-981-1000. Despite requesting documentation of complaints against Wymbs, the district has not provided that information. Investigators are seeking two people who allegedly assaulted an Orangeburg restaurant worker Monday. Click here to return to the District's Homepage. 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. 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. In January 2018, Wymbs called Woodberry to tell him there was a good person to take over football when the plaintiff left, according to the lawsuit. 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. Water meter. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members : (ladams@dd4.k12.sc.us), Director who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or Showing the faculty and staff members how much they are appreciated. 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. WMES October Feature Teacher and Star staff. Wright spent several years teaching in public schools and also served as an assistant principal. News 2 has reached out to Dr. Wymbs for comment. 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. bromwelld@dcpsmd.org. After several changes in top leadership within the district, Gerald Wright. Contracts reveal Ravenells successor will be making about $20,000 more than he did. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent, Dr. Kelvin Wymbs, is under investigation by the South Carolina Department of Education for "unprofessional behavior . 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. This co-workers insubordinate and threatening behavior" caused Harriott to believe she was in a hostile work environment, the lawsuit claims. Jenkins says those text messages contained threats. Are you an educator? ST. GEORGE Dorchester School District 4 Superintendent Dr. Mary Rice-Crenshaw resigned her position at the regular school board meeting on Nov. 17. Dr. Andrea Sturkey will take over as interim Superintendent. Dorchester School District Two is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce populated by highly skilled and dedicated individuals culturally sensitive and committed to every student thriving in a 21st century learning environment. He will replace Dr. Morris Ravenell, who has served the district as superintendent since 2014. The former director of finance for Dorchester County School District 4 sued the school district, Ravenell, and a co-worker. 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. 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. Some were holding signs demanding the superintendent be removed from his position. . She and her mother, Michelle Carreira, said they will support the superintendent despite the investigation. Copyright 2020 WCSC. Tyler Tidwell. I would like for that investigation to commence before we or the school board extend a contract.. Another opponent of the superintendent says the accusations are troubling, if true. Wright named DCSD 4 interim superintendent. His experience includes service as a principal at the high school and elementary school levels and service as an assistant principal. OCSD 3s Wright among finalists for Dorchester 4 superintendent. 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. 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. I think the state can decide what they want to do with him but he certainly shouldnt be superintendent anywhere, not with that kind of attitude that he has, Jenkins said. Updated: Apr 4, 2022 / 10:42 PM EDT. Orangeburg County School District is planning to hold graduation ceremonies for all of its schools at South Carolina State Universitys Smith-. DD4 Announces Interim Director of Transportation. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, Two weeks later, the plaintiff claimed Wymbs and Frasier accused him of not being loyal and a part of their A-team. The defendant then threatened to fire Woodberry if he did not have a good season in 2018, court documents state. She was first hired in July 2018 as the school districts director of finance. He claims text messages were also sent to other board members and district employees. The State Department of Education is investigating Wymbs for alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. Dr. Andrea Sturkey will take over as interim Superintendent. color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic York District 4/Fort Mill. Meanwhile, the two educators are both facing pending civil lawsuits filed by former employees. WMES first graders learned about Fire Safety with the Dorchester County Fire and Rescue Team. She currently serves as director of human resources. DDTwo Superintendent. orientation, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions, ", "The same thing that typically happens happened. Before coming to DD4, Wymbs was in Florence District 1 where he was accused of abusing his power and sending aggressive messages. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. All rights reserved. Showing the faculty and staff members how much they are appreciated. Wymbs has been named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and head football coach. 203 Schoolhouse Road Dorchester, SC 29437. After some issues with a co-worker, she claims she reported that co-workers actions to no avail to Ravenel. 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. Wymbs had only been with the district since January of 2020. 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.. of Human Resources, 500 Ridge Street, St. George, SC 29477, Office: She currently serves as director of human resources. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Wright is currently the interim associate superintendent of human resources, pupil services, state testing and operations for Orangeburg County Consolidated School District Three. On March 1, Wymbs and Frasier told Woodberry to fire volleyball coach Hillary Pratt and basketball coach Pete Ellis, according to court documents. His experience includes service as a principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. 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. The district announced Ravenells retirement in May and officials said he would remain in his post until a new superintendent was hired. Please subscribe to keep reading. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members ST. GEORGE - The Dorchester District 4 board has narrowed the field of candidates for the superintendent position. The finalists are Gerald Wright, Dr. William Dixon and Dr. Morris Ravenell. Wright has been a public educator for over 40 years. Email: wrobbins@dorchester2.k12.sc.us. You have permission to edit this article. According to court documents, Trey Woodberry accused the Florence One School District of defamation, and Dr. Kelvin Wymbs has been accused of civil conspiracy. Woodberry said he then tried to reach Wymbs but was unsuccessful. 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. Dorchester School District Four is pleased to announce Ms. Caroletta LaToya Felder as the next Interim Director of Transportation. 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. We are supposed to be setting an example for our children, said grandparent Hazel Parson-Starkes. This decision came after a lengthy search which included screening applications, multiple interviews, and countless Board Meetings, DD4 officials said in their hiring announcement. A police vehicle passed the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School in Dorchester in November 2021. . Leading the way, every student, every day, through relationships, relevance and rigor. 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. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM PDT. pic.twitter.com/mErRDrVmQM. In the separation agreement, the board agreed to pay Wymbs through the end of the year. Dixon is currently the assistant superintendent for the Colleton County School District in Walterboro. Regarding the reporters question about grade changes, Woodberry said a softball player had been ineligible because of a failure to attend classes, the lawsuit states. To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX Mon Dec 05 04:28 PM DD4 Mourns the Loss of Former Wolverine Remembering Lavel Davis Jr. Mon Nov 14 03:25 PM October is National Principals Month Happy National Principals Month! One those lawsuits was dismissed. Wymbs attorney has also not responded to requests for comment on the case. Dorchester School District Four is pleased to announce Ms. Caroletta LaToya Felder as the next Interim Director of Transportation. 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. Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a "World Class" school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her . Dr. Chuck Epps, Superintendent 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. The State Department of Education is investigating Wymbs for alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. 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 All rights reserved. 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I texted back, No, I was not the one to do that kind of thing, Jenkins said Friday. Their contracts also differ term lengths. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by You have permission to edit this article. Ravenell is currently employed by Dorchester County School District Four and serves as the principal of Clay Hill Elementary School in Ridgeville. Harriott claims the district provided better treatment to [her] non-Indian and male colleagues, according to court documents. A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Orangeburg County on Saturday night, according to S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Wymbs declined to comment for our story. We call on Mayor Michelle Wu and BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper to . The Dorchester County School District Four Board of Trustees has announced the selection of three finalists for the position of superintendent. School District Four is committed to nondiscrimination and equal on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual Several supporters showed up at the Thursday meeting to speak on his behalf. Vision. Later that month, she was placed on administrative leave pending a review and investigation into her conduct and performance.. Another former West Florence High coach also filed a lawsuit against both the district and Wymbs over the handling of their resignation. He was out visiting schools Friday afternoon and unable to respond, according to the district office. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. Jenkins says it all started when the superintendent sent him a text back in May, accusing him of leaking information to the public that was discussed in executive session at a board meeting. Outside the board meeting, a dozen parents gathered. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual He is a graduate of the South Carolina State College. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. The students name was reportedly never used. The work will mostly be done along Henlopen and . opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, The lawsuit references a Dec. 24, 2018 WMBF report regarding the Board of Educations suspension of Quicks educator certificate after an investigation found a change of a students failure to attend classes. The investigation was launched after school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins claimed Dr. Kelvin Wymbs sent him threatening text messages. 1002. 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. You can cancel at any time. opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, According to Dr. Jenkins, Wymbs accused him of leaking information from an executive session board meeting, which Jenkins denied. He said,'You are a liar, and I was the one who leaked information to the public, Jenkins said. In an email, Acting Superintendent Andrea Sturkey says they have provided Live 5 with everything they have retained. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. Quick told him the student had made up the missed classes and the failure-to-attend status had been changed. I feel like they suppress our freedom of speech. Copyright 2021 WCSC. I think there are two sides to every story. 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. 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. [Wymbs] has already said he is not going to work with our board chair at all unless there is a designated person there.. The board received legal advice during executive session, after. {{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. Updated March 4, 2023, 1 . Thatll all I will say about that, said Michelle Carreira. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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.. Board Chairman Dr. Kenneth Jenkins tells News 2 the investigation was launched after he received threatening text messages from Wymbs back on May 20th. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual However the nature of those allegations remain a mystery. 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. PO Drawer 10072, Rock Hill, SC 29731 . on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual DD4 Announces Interim Director of Transportation. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. CHES has its first Safety Patrol Team! 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. Peter Ellis, the schools former varsity boys basketball coach, claimed Wymbs threatened his employment and pressured Ellis to resign from his coaching position. 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During the Governor's Press Conference, we were notified by Dr. Karen Salmon, Maryland State Superintendent, that all . The investigation was launched after school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins claimed Dr. Kelvin Wymbs sent him threatening text messages. 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.