Greenville County Schools Director of Media Relations Tim Waller, issued the following media release Monday.
Earlier today, Superintendent Burke Royster earned an exemplary commendation from his annual evaluation by the Board of Trustees.
Royster’s leadership was determined to be highly effective across the six categories of the evaluation, which are loosely aligned to the district’s strategic plan: Instructional Leadership, Quality Personnel, Culture of Achievement, Organizational, Operational and Resource Management, Communications and Community Relationships.
“It has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone in education,” said Board Chair Lynda Leventis-Wells. “We recognize that no one truly understands the number or depth of complex decisions and recommendations this administration has had to make over the past seven months or the difficultly of implementing those decisions in the midst of a pandemic. We also acknowledge and so appreciate the tireless work of Dr. Royster’s administrative staff, school principals and other leaders, and most especially, the teachers who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. In all of this, we are grateful for Dr. Royster’s strong and steady leadership.”
As a result of the positive evaluation, Board Members approved a motion to extend Royster’s contract to June 30, 2024, and to amend his employment agreement so that any earned, but unused, vacation time will not be forfeited.