State Department of Education initiates financial takeover of Marlboro County School District

SC education department moves to take financial control of Marlboro County school district

The S.C. Department of Education is seeking to take financial control of the Marlboro County School District, and has requested an investigation into alleged "procurement irregularities."

SC seeks control of Pee Dee school district's finances • SC Daily Gazette

The state Department of Education is seeking financial control of Marlboro County School District, the agency announced Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Getty Images)The state Department of Education is looking to take over the Marlboro County School District’s finances following a contentious budgeting process, the agency said Thursday. State Superintendent Ellen Weaver also asked the state inspector general to investigate claims of mismanaged purchas…

State Department of Education initiates financial takeover of Marlboro County School District

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- The state Department of Education is seeking to take over the Marlboro County School District's financial operations, citing the district's "failure to meet its fiscal responsibilities and provide a stable operational plan for the 2025-26 school year." The decision comes after months of technical assistance, a delayed budget, and reports of fiscal mismanagement, the department said. Following an initial review, th…