Assistant principal at York County school to be fired, district says

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YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - An assistant principal in York County is set to be fired after he was recently placed on administrative leave.

York School District One said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that York Comprehensive High School assistant principal Charles Drakeford would be fired, pending board approval.

The district did not confirm exactly what led to the planned firing, only that there was an investigation into a “personnel matter.”

“The trust our students and families place in us carries an obligation that we will not compromise,” district Superintendent Dr. Heath Branham said in the release. “Every employee is expected to uphold the professional and ethical standards established by our Board, and those entrusted with leadership have a particular responsibility to model those standards.

“When those expectations are not met, we will act decisively and in accordance with Board policy. The safety, well-being, and best interests of our students come first. That commitment is non-negotiable.”

Drakeford has been an assistant principal at York Comprehensive since 2022.

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