School board

Berkeley County Board of Education

Unexpired term

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The board of education sets Berkeley County Schools' budget and policies and hires the superintendent.

Nonpartisan. Fills the remainder of Melissa Power's term, which expires June 30, 2028.

Candidates Compare by issue

Education

Robert McCaulleyNo party listed
- Proposes a focus on early literacy.
- Supports locality pay to retain teachers.
- Supports backing teachers on classroom discipline.
- Supports better planning for enrollment growth and overcrowding.
Damon WrightNo party listed
- Pledges more transparency about school system finances.
- Supports making staff morale a superintendent priority.
- Supports listening to teachers as classroom experts.
- Opposes technology replacing classroom teaching.

Government & transparency

Robert McCaulleyNo party listed
- Pledges to prioritize listening to the community.
Damon WrightNo party listed
No documented position found.

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