JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) - A local school district is at risk of being taken over by the state just days before the school year is set to begin.

On Monday, the South Carolina State Superintendent declared a State of Education Emergency in Jasper County, meaning the state could dissolve the Jasper County School Board (JCSB) and take over operations.

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver made the declaration just weeks after the South Carolina Inspector General's Office filed a scathing report on the Jasper County School District (JCSD).

Tuesday night, the Jasper County board called a special meeting.

"I just want to know what's going on with the school board and our children. The future of our children is in their hands," board meeting attendee Yolanda Underwood said.

At Tuesday's meetin

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