His experience includes service as a principal at the elementary and middle school levels and service as an assistant principal. Before coming to DD4, Wymbs was in Florence District 1 where he was accused of abusing his power and sending aggressive messages. 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 School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX In the separation agreement, the board agreed to pay Wymbs through the end of the year. Board Chairman Dr. Kenneth Jenkins tells News 2 the investigation was launched after he received threatening text messages from Wymbs back on May 20th. Copyright 2019 WCSC. However the nature of those allegations remain a mystery. Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a "World Class" school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her . : (ladams@dd4.k12.sc.us), Director Please subscribe to keep reading. Wright named DCSD 4 interim superintendent. Both the chairman of the board and the superintendent declined to comment on this story. Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Gerald Wright says the district is intentional when it comes to providing safety for our students, staff and stakeholders. 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. Wymbs has been named in a complaint filed by West Florence High Schools former athletic director and head football coach. Even board policies that should be open to the public are being moved to executive session. Board member Phyllis Hughes cited the need for legal consultation as reason for pulling the item from the public. DD4 Announces Interim Director of Transportation. Wright spent several years teaching in public schools and also served as an assistant principal. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. Peter Ellis, the schools former varsity boys basketball coach, claimed Wymbs threatened his employment and pressured Ellis to resign from his coaching position. She graduated last year and was part of the superintendent advisory council. applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members Dorchester School District Four Nondiscrimination Statement - Dorchester on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual 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. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. 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. @ I cant wait! said another text message included in the lawsuit. WMES October Feature Teacher and Star staff. Dr. Tommy Schmolze, Superintendent. 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. Phone: 843-563-2298 Email: phughes@dd4.k12.sc.us The meeting will be held in the gymnasium of Woodlands High School, located at 4128 Highway 78, Dorchester. ST. GEORGE - The Dorchester District 4 board has narrowed the field of candidates for the superintendent position. 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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. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. 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. information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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. : (ladams@dd4.k12.sc.us), Director The day Woodberry fired Pratt, Wymbs scolded him, claiming the interim principal heard other people knew about the plans to terminate the coaches employment. This is done to protect the due process rights of the accused.. A letter sent from the Department of Education to Wymbs confirms that a complaint was filed against him and an investigation is underway. 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. Coordinators: Dr. LaToya Adams, Ed.D. Meanwhile, the complaint Ravenel is facing was moved to federal court in September. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual To report sexual harassment, contact the following DD4 Title IX Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM PDT. 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. 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 #chsnews @live5news. I feel like they make it difficult for the community to see whats going on in there. On March 1, Wymbs and Frasier told Woodberry to fire volleyball coach Hillary Pratt and basketball coach Pete Ellis, according to court documents. Wymbs declined to comment for our story. alleged text messages he sent to school board chairman Kenneth Jenkins. We now look to Dr. Wymbs to continue to grow our District and provide our students with even more opportunities. Thats where sort of ticked me off because they were curse words, words that Im not going to use, Jenkins said. He claims text messages were also sent to other board members and district employees. The plaintiff guessed the volleyball coach had told others after she was let go, according to court documents. orientation, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions, I would like for that investigation to commence before we or the school board extend a contract.. A spokesman for the Department of Education also declined to comment. CHES hosted its first Hero Day on The Hill. Wymbs comes to the Lowcountry from Florence School District One where he was serving as the districts director of secondary instruction. Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees at its October 18, 2022, Board meeting unanimously passed Board Policy JIH (Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests). Ellis complaint was dismissed from the courts permanently on Thursday. On Oct. 15, 2018, Harriott was demoted to a bookkeeper at St. George Middle School for the remainder of her contract. This decision came after a lengthy search which included screening applications, multiple interviews, and countless Board Meetings, DD4 officials said in their hiring announcement. Accordingly, DD4 does not discriminate against any individual Seacoast employee arrested, police say, 2YH: Women not treated as effectively for AFib as, Firefighters locate missing cats after apartment, CCSO releases doorbell video in Awendaw shooting, SLED chief speaks after Murdaugh sentenced in family, Police: 1 dead in shooting at Charleston apartment, Man, 67, charged for attacking roommate with nunchucks, Murdaughs former law firm speaks after guilty verdict, Photos chronicle Paul Murdaughs drinking problem, Body camera released from night of Murdaugh killings, Creighton Waters reflects on Alex Murdaugh trial, Alex Murdaugh found guilty in double murder case, Free shredding events throughout Charleston County, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2021 WCSC. 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 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. In addition, the board has agreed to not make any public comments regarding the resignation. opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester District 4 Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Wymbs resigned Friday following a board meeting. You can cancel at any time. Updated March 4, 2023, 1 . Water meter. 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.. Ravenell is currently employed by Dorchester County School District Four and serves as the principal of Clay Hill Elementary School in Ridgeville. 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 COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The State Department of Education is investigating the school superintendent for Dorchester School District 4. The district announced Ravenells retirement in May and officials said he would remain in his post until a new superintendent was hired. The previous superintendent, Dr. Rose Wilder, will move to a consultant position with the district.