Greenville County Schools has extended the contract for Superintendent Burke Royster through June 2028.
He was awarded a contract extension after receiving an exemplary evaluation in his annual performance review. Royster’s review was conducted by the GCS board of trustees on Nov. 11.
Carolyn Styles, the board’s chair, explained this rating is reflective of the steady and is reflective of the steady progress GCS has made under Royster’s leadership over the past school year.
“The evaluation highlighted increased academic achievement in many areas, remarkable gains in college and career readiness, and an all-time high graduation rate of 88.7%,” Styles said. “Under the leadership of Dr. Royster, there is no doubt the district is setting the bar for excellence in achievement and innovative practices at the state and national levels.”
The board unanimously approved Royster’s contract extension on Nov. 11. Royster has served as the 10th superintendent of GCS since 2012.
