Sumter school board race: Candidates propose school solutions [Video]

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A Sumter County School District board seat is among several local races that residents will decide on during the November election. 

According to the Sumter County school district’s website, the county currently has 14 elementary schools, six middle schools and three high schools.

Daniel Palumbo and Brian Alston-Carter hope to be seated on the school district’s board. 

Palumbo owns a local business, Kona Ice, and serves on the school board. Alston-Carter, a Sumter native, garnered experience working at the state house and several state agencies.

Both say tackling educational needs, including plans to help support teachers facing common challenges like staffing, absenteeism and youth engagement, is at the top of the list.

Seven schools in the district are performing in the bottom 5% …