An investigation by the South Carolina Office of the Inspector General found multiple potential ethical and criminal infractions committed by a former Jasper County School District superintendent during her almost seven-year tenure.
The report, released July 11, depicts fired superintendent Rechel Anderson’s alleged involvement in financial mismanagement, state ethics violations, unapproved business ventures and fraudulent activity, including forgery of documents. The findings were forwarded to the State Law Enforcement Division and local agencies for potential prosecution — a step not taken in previous internal reviews, according to the report. If charges follow, Anderson could face legal consequences beyond her termination.
This marks the second formal investigation to uncover serious misconduct by Anderson. The Jasper County Board of Education voted to fire her in October 2023, after a law firm — Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd — identified similar violations. Despite months of internal debate, the board ultimately agreed to pay Anderson $336,000, the equivalent of 18 months’ salary, as part of her separation…