State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the allocation of $3 million in state funding to Marlboro County School District to assist in the renovation and replacement of antiquated existing school facilities with safe, modern facilities to accommodate current and future county enrollment trends. The funding is part of the $140 million under Proviso 1.92 of the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
In April of 2022, the SCDE commissioned independent facility studies of schools in the state’s poorest counties to aid in decision making for capital funding appropriated by the General Assembly for disadvantaged schools. Marlboro County is composed of seven schools and a county Adult & Community Education center. Current enrollment of the county-wide district is approximately 3,575 students.
The funding being provided by the SCDE will be used to address the district’s most critical need as identified by the facility assessment team. The district will announce renovation plans at a later date.
In addition to the funding for Marlboro County, the agency has also made the following funding announcements:
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“Funding for districts such as Marlboro County is long overdue. The South Carolina Department of Education is thrilled to announce $3 million in state funding that will impact this community in so many positive ways,” said State Superintendent Molly Spearman. “Thank you to the South Carolina General Assembly for their generous support in making this funding possible.”
“This is a great day for the citizens of Marlboro County,” said Rep. Pat Henegan, who serves District 54 in the General Assembly. “I would like to thank my fellow members in the South Carolina General Assembly for their investment in our community. We look forward to seeing the impact this will have on the lives of our educators and families for years to come.”
“A sincere thank you to members of the General Assembly and State Superintendent Molly Spearman for their tireless efforts in making this funding happen for Marlboro County,” said Dr. Donald Andrews, Superintendent of Marlboro County School District. “The students, teachers, faculty, staff, parents, and entire community will forever remember this day. We are excited for what the future holds.”
