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There's still time to register for the 2020 Legislative Advocacy Conference. Join us online Thursday, December 3, as we set the stage for all the legislative action that takes place from January through June each year at the State House. You'll hear what will likely be the General Assembly’s top education issues in 2021 from state political, policy and budgetary leaders and find out how their voice can make a difference. Sen. Kevin Johnson, Sen. Shane Martin, Sen. Ross Turner, Rep. Rita Allison and Rep. JA Moore will discuss issues facing lawmakers in 2021! Registration information can be found here: scsba.org/legislative-advocacy-conference/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Yesterday SCSBA President Chuck Saylors spoke to the 2020 Class of Leadership South Carolina about the roles and responsibilities of School Board Trustees. This year's class includes 49 business and community leaders from around the state! ... See MoreSee Less

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SCSBA Region 5 Director and Clarendon Two school board member Kimberly Johnson was elected to serve as House Representative for District 64. Congratulations Kim! www.wltx.com/article/news/local/father-daughter-both-win-elections-south-carolina/101-e54469e8-52... ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet the Johnsons: Kimberly will soon serve her first-term as a House Representative for District 64 and Kevin will begin his third Senate term for District 36.

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SCSBA President and Greenville County Schools Board Member Chuck Saylors moderated "The State of Education in South Carolina" panel yesterday as part of Leadership Columbia's Education Day.

The panelists included: Dr. Devin Henson, Associate Vice Provost, Midlands Technical College; The Honorable Dr. Teresa Holmes, Ed. S., Ed. D., Vice Chair, Richland Two School Board; Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President, Benedict College, Accelerate ED Council Member; Chris Bussell, Assistant Principal, Midway Elementary School; and LaChe Williams, Fifth Grade Teacher, Conder Elementary School. ... See MoreSee Less

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  • SCSBA
    ▼
    • About Us / Contact Us
      ▼
      • Board of Directors
      • Local Boards
      • School Board Facts
      • Board Candidates
    • SCSBA Staff
      ▼
      • Administration
        ▼
        • Scott T. Price
        • Judy LeGrand
        • Melissa Donald
        • Susan Hagedorn
        • Rod Nixon
        • Ranae Mack
      • Legislative and Communications
        ▼
        • Debbie Elmore
        • Becky Bean
        • Erin Hughes
      • Leadership Development
        ▼
        • Gwen J. Hampton, MSW, CMP
        • Blair Warren
      • Policy & Legal Services
        ▼
        • Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson
        • Rasheeda Cleveland
        • Rachael O’Bryan
        • Emma Brody
    • Partner With Us
      ▼
      • President’s Club
      • Associate
      • Affiliate
  • Insurance Services
    ▼
    • Overview
    • SCSBIT Staff
      ▼
      • Administration
        ▼
        • Steve Mann, CPA
        • Jennifer Ayers
        • Sheri Miracle
      • Property & Casualty
        ▼
        • Kim Anderson
        • Aldeane Brock
        • Antonio Jeter
        • Nicky Shova
        • Scott Suthard
      • Risk Control
        ▼
        • Tim Hinson, CPSI
        • Terry Munchmeyer, MS, CPSI
      • Workers’ Compensation
        ▼
        • Mary Anderson
        • Geneva Andrews, AIC
        • Jill Callais
        • Danny Deal
        • Maureen Jackson
        • James D. Lindler
        • Tara Jones Martin
        • Sherie Jordan
        • Marianne “Annie” Looney
        • Eric Mayer
        • Kimberly E. Woodall
    • Risk Control Grant Program
    • Risk Control Services
  • Training
    ▼
    • Training Calendar
    • Conferences
      ▼
      • 2DAC
      • Administrative Professionals Workshop
      • Annual Convention
        ▼
        • Annual Convention: Main Convention
        • Annual Convention: Board Chair Workshop
      • Beyond the Basics
      • Legislative Advocacy Conference and Delegate Assembly
      • Legislative Preview Webinar
      • New Board Orientation – Makeup
      • Regional Advocacy Meetings
      • Risky Business
      • School Law
    • On-site Training
    • Boardmanship Institute
  • Advocacy
    ▼
    • Issues and Actions
      ▼
      • Education funding
      • School start date
      • School governance takeovers
    • Advocacy tools
    • Elected Officials
    • Legislation
  • Services
    ▼
    • Bond Referenda Consultation
    • Superintendent Searches
    • Awards Program
    • School Board Recognition Month
    • National Connection
  • Policy and Legal
    ▼
    • Legal Services
    • Policy Manual Services
    • Policy and Legal Updates
    • Policies Online
    • SCSBA Council of School Attorneys