Attendees Walk Out of Florence School District 4 Consolidation Meeting

During a community meeting hosted by State Superintendent Molly Spearman over Florence County School District Four’s consolidation with Florence School District One last night, many attendees walked out early. Spearman presented a slideshow with data concerning FS4’s academic and financial performance and the crowd grew restless as she began to take questions. After they walked out, Spearman continued to speak and answer questions. The Florence County School District Four Board of Trustees filed a lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Education in February. The consolidation would close Timmonsville High School and Johnson Middle School and make Brockton Elementary School an arts magnet school. The consolidation is set to take effect this summer.