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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charleston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School Resource Officer Agreements
City Council approved fast-tracked and multi-year School Resource Officer agreements with local school districts to maintain law enforcement presence in schools.
Back-to-School Health Requirements and Traffic Safety
The committee reviewed new school immunization mandates requiring two doses of varicella for 12th graders and hepatitis A for 6th graders. Members also discussed traffic safety concerns resulting from new staggered school start times in Charleston County.
School Expansion at Church of the Holy Spirit
The Church of the Holy Spirit on Daniel Island received approval to add 6,400 square feet for classrooms and offices, along with a small parish hall restroom addition.