Kershaw County School Board elects officers, recognizes board service and signs ethical principles
At its organizational meeting Tuesday, January 9, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees elected and installed officers, honored a member for years of service, and signed the SC School Boards Association's (SCSBA) ethical principles.
Dr. James Smith was re-elected as Kershaw County School Board chairperson and Shirley Halley was re-elected to serve as vice-chairperson and chaplain.
Chairman Smith appointed Matt Irick as the chair of the board’s finance and facilities committee and Dr. Charles King as the board’s legislative liaison.
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) and Dr. Harrison Goodwin recognized Matt Irick for 15 years of school board service. He received a special lapel pin and a certificate from SCSBA.
Kershaw County School Board members also signed SCSBA's annual ethical principles that reinforce board members' commitment to open communication, support for public education and working together.