GEORGETOWN, [December 7, 2023] – Alan Walters was named Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Georgetown County School District (GCSD) at the December 5 meeting of the GCSD Board of Trustees.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of Safety and Risk Management, Walters brings years of experience and a proven track record of leadership to his new role as COO. In his expanded capacity, Walters will be responsible for overseeing and evaluating the administration of key departments - Safety & Risk Management, Transportation, and Facilities - critical to the effective delivery of services to schools, departments, and the community.
“Mr. Walters brings a wealth of experience, from his previous role within our school district, in working across these areas. He is a thorough and dependable leader who has advanced GCSD in many ways,” shared Superintendent Keith Price. “I look forward to working with Mr. Walters in this expanded role as we continue in our efforts to serve our students, employees, families and the communities of Georgetown County.”
As COO, Walters will play a pivotal role in facilities. In addition to working with the Director of Facilities, he will oversee financial planning and budgeting for the implementation of facility and operations master plans. His responsibilities extend to preparing applications for state and other funding agencies and initiating facility construction, upgrades, and repair projects, all of which contribute to the overall enhancement of GCSD’s infrastructure.
In the realm of transportation, Walters will assist the Director of Transportation in effectively communicating procedures and regulations to the public and staff. Additionally, he will play a central role in identifying and implementing improvements to transportation services and efficiency. Walters will actively contribute to accident and incident investigations, working closely with Area Route Coordinators to ensure the safety and security of all transportation-related activities.
In addition to his new role as COO, Walters serves as a member of the South Carolina State Board of Education, which he chaired in 2022. He has served on several state education task forces including teacher recruitment and retention, school safety, and discipline. Walters’ recognitions include being named Campus Safety Magazine’s National K-12 Director of the Year, and he was also the South Carolina Public Risk Managers Association (SCPRIMA) State Risk Professional of the Year in 2017. He was awarded the State District Level Administrator of the Year by the SC Association of School Administrators (SCASA) in 2021.
The Georgetown County School District is confident that Walters' extensive background in safety, risk management, and operations will greatly benefit the district in his new role as Chief Operations Officer.