Dorchester School District Four held its October School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 21. During the meeting, the Board and Superintendent Jeffrey Beckwith honored the district’s first Everyday Heroes of the 2025–2026 school year for the month of September.
Recognized were Officer John Stone, School Resource Officer at Harleyville Elementary; Shirley Eskew, Teacher at Odyssey Educational Center; and David Ross, Activity Bus Driver for DD4. Each honoree received a Certificate of Achievement and a DD4 Superintendent’s Challenge Coin in recognition of their dedication and impact. Monica Tudder, Director of Exceptional Children, read heartfelt nominations submitted by their peers, highlighting the difference each makes in their school community.
The Board also recognized member Jenny Infinger for achieving Level 1 status through the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Board Chair Phyllis Hughes was commended for reaching Level 5 status and will be formally honored at the November meeting.
The next DD4 School Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 18 at 6:00 PM.