CCSD board votes to place superintendent on paid administrative leave

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County School Board has voted to place its superintendent on paid administrative leave.

The 5-4 vote came during a school board meeting held Monday evening.

Additionally, the board also voted 5 to 0 in favor of Deputy Superintendent Anita Huggins to take over while Dr. Gallien is on leave.

Gallien was selected as the district’s new superintendent in June following a contentious interview process which saw two candidates withdraw from consideration after their names were prematurely leaked online.