SC S0679

Honors Dr. Craig Witherspoon, Superintendent of Richland County School District One, on his retirement effective June 30, 2025, after ten years leading the district and 37 years total in education across four states

Recognizes accomplishments during his tenure including launching South Carolina's first high school Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program in 2018, establishing a firefighter training program, and securing over $30 million in federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program grants

Notes the district serves more than 22,000 students across 52 schools and achieved graduation rates exceeding the state average under his leadership

Acknowledges awards received including 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators and recognition of district schools as a National Blue Ribbon School and National Schools to Watch

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Dr. Craig Witherspoon