Bill > S0478

This bill amends the law related to the consolidation of Clarendon County School Districts 1 and 3 into Clarendon County School District No. 4. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Increases the initial membership of the Clarendon County School District No. 4 Board of Trustees from 7 to 9 members, to be appointed by the Clarendon County Legislative Delegation. 2. Provides that the Board of Trustees shall be comprised of 7 members beginning with the 2024 General Election, with 6 members elected from defined single-member election districts and 1 member elected at-large. 3. Establishes the election process and staggered terms for the Board of Trustees, with the initial 2-year terms for some members and 4-year terms thereafter. 4. Outlines the candidate filing process and procedures for the nonpartisan school district elections to be conducted by the Clarendon County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. The bill aims to adjust the governance structure and representation of the newly consolidated Clarendon County School District No. 4.