Kershaw County School District
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Kershaw School Leader Selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 30, 2022 - Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Timothy Hopkins, Deputy Superintendent for Kershaw County Schools; Dr. David O’Shields, Superintendent of Laurens District 56; Dr. Kappy Steck, former Principal of Forest Lake Elementary in Richland School District Two; and the Honorable Molly Spearman, South Carolina Superintendent of Education, were all selected to receive this award for their contributions to education in South Carolina.
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KCSD communications efforts recognized in 2022 state awards program
May 13, 2022 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD)’s communications efforts have again been recognized at the state level with 19 school and district awards including two “Best in Show” honors in a statewide educational communications contest.
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Blaney Elementary first KCSD school to participate in SCDE's leadership program
May 11, 2022 - Blaney Elementary School (BES) has been selected for the SC Department of Education's (SCDE) Collective Leadership Initiative for the 2022-23 school year. BES is the first Kershaw County School District (KCSD) school to participate in the program that focuses on a cohesive vision for teacher leadership roles within South Carolina’s schools.
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KC Robotics team wins state competition; headed to World Championship
March 24, 2022 - After winning the state FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition, KC Robotics Team is now headed to the World Championship in Houston TX. “Our team provides students from across Kershaw County with the opportunity to develop STEM skills and learn engineering principles in a fun way,” said KC Robotics Team Coordinator Paul Sullivan. “It also reinforces the value of hard work, innovation and teamwork.”
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WTC culinary arts team wins state Jr. Chefs competition
March 14, 2022 - Woolard Technology Center (WTC) is home to the state champions in the Third Annual South Carolina Department of Education's Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. Taught by WTC Culinary Arts instructor Bryan Catoe, team members Colin Humphries, Saniyya Boykin and Olivia Catoe worked with Kershaw County School District Nutrition and School Food Services Coordinator Misha Lawyer to design a recipe that utilized at least three SC grown foods and could be replicated quickly for school foodservice use.
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Cameron named 2022 KCSD Principal of the Year
March 9, 2022 - Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS) Principal Gene Cameron was named Kershaw County School District (KCSD) 2022 Principal of the Year today. Cameron was selected after a vote of school and district administrators and has served in his position since 2018.
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WTC Agriculture Program Wins State Program of the Year Award
March 9, 2022 - The Woolard Technology Center Agriculture Program receives the SCAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program award for 2022. The Program of the Year award is given to one program in the state of South Carolina each year. After receiving this award WTC Agriculture will advance to the national level for this category.
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WTC culinary arts team advances to SC Jr. Chef Finals Cook Off
March 8, 2022 - Woolard Technology Center (WTC) culinary arts students are taking school lunch into their own hands. The team has been selected to participate in the Third Annual South Carolina Department of Education's Junior Chef Competition next week.
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Stover Middle named a "School to Watch"
Feb. 14, 2022 - Leslie M. Stover Middle School has earned the national honor of being designated as a "School to Watch." This is the first time that Stover has earned this recognition. Lugoff-Elgin Middle and Camden Middle were re-designated with the national award this year.
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Four schools earn Conservation District Mini-Grants
Feb. 8, 2022 - Four schools are the recipients of the Kershaw Conservation District’s Education Mini-Grants program. Each school will receive up to $1,000 to support conservation-related student projects.
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Kershaw County Adult Education earns state recognition again
January 7, 2022 - The Kershaw County Adult Education (KCAE) program again earned state recognition for its efforts. The SC Association for Adult and Continuing Education (SCAACE) honored two KCAE teachers and a student at its 2020-21 awards program.
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14 KCSD students recognized for perfect scores on standardized tests
Sep. 23, 2021 - Fourteen Kershaw County School District (KCSD) elementary and middle school students were recognized by the Kershaw County School Board Tuesday night for earning perfect scores on standardized tests given this spring.
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KCSD communications efforts recognized at state level
July 19, 2021 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) received 19 awards including five “Best in Show” honors in a statewide educational communications contest.
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Doby’s Mill Elementary teacher Lysa Manning named 2021 KCSD Teacher of the Year; Midway Elementary teacher Renata Inabinet to serve as first alternate
April 22, 2021 - Doby’s Mill Elementary School (DMES) fifth grade teacher Lysa Manning was named 2021 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year at a celebration tonight while Midway Elementary School (MDWS) fourth grade teacher Renata Inabinet was chosen as first alternate.
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KCSD Teacher of the Year Jenny Proctor one of five SC TOY finalists
March 25, 2021 - State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Lugoff-Elgin High School teacher, Jenny Proctor, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.
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Kershaw County Adult Education wins state awards
Feb. 8, 2021 - The Kershaw County Adult Education program was recently recognized for its efforts by the SC Department of Education (SCDE) including having one of its instructors receive the state’s top honor.
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LEHS teacher Jenny Proctor named 2020 KCSD Teacher of the Year; Lugoff-Elgin Middle teacher Brad Brazell to serve as first alternate
October 29, 2020 - Lugoff-Elgin High School (LEHS) journalism teacher Jenny Proctor was named 2020 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year at a gala tonight while Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS) social studies teacher Brad Brazell was named first alternate.
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KCSD earns eight state communications awards
September 23, 2020 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) recently won eight awards in a state school communications contest including “Best in Show” for Doby’s Mill Elementary School’s Facebook page.
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Kershaw County School Board Chairman James Smith recognized
August 19, 2020 - Kershaw County School Board Chairman James Smith was recognized at the Aug. 18 school board meeting for reaching Level 4 in the SC School Boards Association's (SCSBA) Boardmanship Institute.
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Kershaw County School District Educator Named 2020 STEM Educator of the Year
April 20, 2020 - STEM Educator to receive $5,000 cash award and named 2020 STEM Educator of the Year, the award honors top STEM educators in the state selected by Leading STEM Companies and Education Experts
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LEMS teacher Tracy Elmore regional finalist for state STEM award
March 30, 2020 - Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS) STEAM/Project Lead the Way teacher Tracy Elmore has been selected as one of five regional finalists for SC Future Minds’ SC STEM Educator of the Year.
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Lloyd named 2020 KCSD Principal of the Year
March 4, 2020 - Lugoff Elementary School Principal Dr.Melissa Lloyd was named Kershaw County School District (KCSD) 2020 Principal of the Year today. Lloyd was selected after a vote of school and district administrators and is in her 16th year as the school's leader.
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Kershaw County Adult Education earns six top state awards
December 3, 2019 - The Kershaw County Adult Education (KCAE) program recently earned six top state awards recognizing outstanding student achievement during the 2018-19 school year.
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KCRC honors Smith, Gainey, Gardner at annual celebration ceremony
November 22, 2019 - Lugoff Elementary School fourth grade teacher Brantley Smith and North Central High School English teacher Nicole Gainey were named the 2019-20 Kershaw County Reading Teachers of the Year by the Kershaw County Reading Council last night. Mt. Pisgah Elementary Principal Britt Gardner earned the award for Kershaw County Reading Administrator of the Year.
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KCSD school kitchens recognized in USDA HealthierUS School Challenge Program
November 14, 2019 - All 18 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) school kitchens have been recognized in the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge program. The program certifies schools that have created healthier school environments through the promotion of nutrition education and physical education/activity as well as implemented school wellness policies, smart snacks in school, smarter lunchroom techniques and meal pattern requirements for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
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LEHS wins CCTC's Academic Challenge for second year in a row
November 13, 2019 - For the second year in a row, Lugoff-Elgin High School (LEHS) won Central Carolina Technical College’s (CCTC) annual Academic Challenge. All three Kershaw County School District (KCSD) high schools competed in the semi-final round with North Central High School finishing third and Camden High School placing fourth.
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KC School Board recognizes three Palmetto Silver schools
November 11, 2019 - The Kershaw County School Board recently recognized three schools that received Palmetto Silver Awards from the South Carolina Department of Education. The principals of the schools are pictured left to right with the flags that will hang in their schools: Britt Gardner, Mt. Pisgah Elementary (2017-18 and 2018-19); Melissa Royalty, Pine Tree Hill Elementary (2018-19) and Gene Cameron, Lugoff-Elgin Middle (2018-19).
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Three KCSD schools receive Palmetto Silver Awards
October 7, 2019 - Three Kershaw County schools received Palmetto Silver Awards today from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for their academic performance. Lugoff-Elgin Middle, Mt. Pisgah Elementary and Pine Tree Hill Elementary were honored for the 2018-19 school year while Mt. Pisgah Elementary also received the honor for the 2017-18 school year.
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KCSD students with perfect state test scores recognized
October 3, 2019 - The Kershaw County School Board recognized ten students who earned a perfect score on a standardized test this past spring.
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Putnam receives scholarship to attend prestigious education policy program
Sep. 30, 2019 - Kershaw County School District Coordinator for Web and Media Services Julie Putnam is one of 17 professional and civic leaders from across South Carolina selected to participate in the SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for the 2019-20 school year.
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KCSD receives 11 state communications awards
May 15, 2019 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) received 11 awards last week from the South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) in its Rewards for Excellence program including “Best in Show” for its district website.
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Stover Middle teacher Linda Branham state finalist for prestigious PAEMST award
January 25, 2019 - Stover Middle School 8th grade math teacher Linda Branham was recognized this month by the State Board of Education for being one of six state finalists for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
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Camden Middle School earns national honor of being named a "School to Watch"
December 19, 2018 - Camden Middle School (CMS) is the newest school to earn the national honor of being named a "School to Watch."
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Lugoff-Elgin Middle School again receives prestigious national recognition; first school in SC to be re-designated as a “School to Watch” four times
December 14, 2018 - It may be a mouthful to say that Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS) has been “re-designated” for a fourth time, but in a nutshell, it means the school continues to be recognized nationally for its outstanding work.
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KCRC honors Beckham, Broughton and Hepfner at annual celebration ceremony
November 14, 2018 - Blaney Elementary School (BES) second grade teacher Kayla Beckham and North Central High School (NCHS) English teacher Lana Broughton were named the 2018-19 Kershaw County Reading Teachers of the Year by the Kershaw County Reading Council last night. Doby's Mill Elementary (DME) Principal Allison Hepfner earned the award for Kershaw County Reading Administrator of the Year.
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KCSD average SAT score increases 10 points; better than national average
October 25, 2018 - Kershaw County School District (KCSD) 2018 graduating seniors’ average SAT composite score of 1050 is ten points better than last year’s district average while increasing the percentage of students tested from 44.5 to 51.6 percent in information released today by the College Board. KCSD’s average score is one point above the national average while being 14 points below the state average.
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Robbins promoted to rank of colonel in US Army Reserve
October 24, 2018 - Most local residents know that Shane Robbins has a new job as superintendent of the Kershaw County School District (KCSD), but they may not realize that he also has a new title: Colonel in the US Army Reserve.
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Walker a semi-finalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
October 10, 2018 - Doby's Mill Elementary music teacher Helen Walker is one of 25 music teachers from across the country to be selected as a semifinalist for the 2019 Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
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Two Kershaw County School Board Members Honored
September 25, 2018 - Two Kershaw County School Board members were honored this month for reaching a new level in the SC School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Boardmanship Institute, which offers a year-round training curriculum to help board members develop skills and stay abreast of state and national education issues.
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11 KCSD students honored for perfect scores on spring standardized tests
September 20, 2018 - The Kershaw County School Board recognized 11 students who earned a perfect score on a standardized test this past spring.
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LEHS student named National Merit semifinalist
September 12, 2018 - Lugoff-Elgin High School senior McMillian "Mac" Thompson has been named a National Merit semifinalist. Mac is the son of Anthony and Tabatha Thompson.
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CHS student Angel Cooke chosen for Disney World's Dreamers Academy
July 12, 2018 - Camden High School senior Angel Cooke was one of 100 students selected from thousands of applicants nationwide to attend the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine earlier this year.
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North Central High again recognized as one of the best high schools in US
May 9, 2018 - For the fourth time in five years, North Central High School (NCHS) has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation. NCHS received a bronze award and was one of only 59 SC high schools recognized.
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Morgan honored by American Legion Post 17
May 9, 2018 - The James Leroy Belk American Legion Post 17 recognized Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan for his support of the Legion's programs and activities during his tenure as superintendent.
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KCSD communications efforts recognized by state school PR association; Morgan, Byrd receive honors
April 30, 2018 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) received 16 awards for excellence in school communications from the SC chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) on Friday.
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Blaney Elementary teacher Jessica Frye named 2018 KCSD Teacher of the Year; North Central Middle teacher Philip Double to serve as first alternate
April 19, 2018 - Blaney Elementary School (BES) fourth grade teacher Jessica Frye was named 2018 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year at a gala tonight while North Central Middle School (NCMS) social studies teacher Philip Double was named first alternate. Also honored during the evening’s celebration was Jackson School fifth grade teacher Jonathan Hunt who received the Outstanding First Year Teacher award. Jackson School Principal Matia Goodwin was recognized as the district’s Principal of the Year.
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KCSD receives United Way's highest volunteer honor; only third organization to receive Jake Watson Award in 26-year history
The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) received the United Way of Kershaw County's (UWKC) highest volunteer award last night for its exemplary volunteer service to the citizens of Kershaw County. KCSD is only the third organization to win the Jake Watson Award in its 26-year history.
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KCSD Teacher of the Year to be named April 19
April 12, 2018 - Kershaw County School District will name its 201 8 District Teacher of the Year at a 7 p.m. gala in the Camden High School auditorium Thursday, April 19. The public is invited to attend. n addition to announcing the District Teacher of the Year, a First Alternate will be named and the district’s 201 8 Principal of the Year Matia Goodwin from Jackson School will be honored. The district will also name its Outstanding First Year Teacher.
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Eight KCSD teachers receive Camden Junior Welfare League grants
March 29, 2018 - Eight teachers received Spring Classroom Enrichment Grants from the Camden Junior Welfare League (CJWL). The League’s purpose is to improve and enrich the social and economic environment of Kershaw County children.
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VFW Post 5928 names Morgan Citizen of the Year
March 29, 2018 - Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan was named the Citizen of the Year by VFW Roberts-Dixon Post 5928. The group is celebrating its 72nd year of service in Kershaw County and recognized Morgan for his support of veterans and his service to the community.
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Bullard receives Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award
March 29, 2018 - Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS) Principal Karen Bullard received the Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award from the South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education.
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Matia Goodwin selected as 2018 KCSD Principal of the Year
March 7, 2018 - Jackson School Principal Matia Goodwin was named Kershaw County School District (KCSD) 2018 Principal of the Year today. Goodwin was selected after a vote of school and district administrators and has served as Jackson's principal for seven years.
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Lugoff-Elgin Middle one of 19 SICs named to state SC-SIC Honor Roll for 2018
January 10, 2018 - The School Improvement Councils (SICs) of 19 South Carolina public schools have been named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2018 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.
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KCRC honors Farlett, Barrett & Benson at annual celebration ceremony
November 3, 2017 - Pine Tree Hill Elementary School first grade teacher Dianne Farlett and North Central Middle School 7th grade reading teacher Mary Barrett were named the 2017-18 Kershaw County Reading Teachers of the Year by the Kershaw County Reading Council last night. Bethune Elementary Principal Estelle Benson earned the award for Kershaw County Reading Administrator of the Year.
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Five KCSD teachers receive Camden Junior Welfare League grants
October 19, 2017 - Five Kershaw County School District teachers received Classroom Enrichment Grants from the Camden Junior Welfare League (CJWL). The League’s purpose is to improve and enrich the social and economic environment of Kershaw County children.
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57 Kershaw County School District students named 2017 AP Scholars
October 17, 2017 - Fifty-seven Kershaw County School District (KCSD) students earned scores high enough on spring 2017 AP exams to be named AP Scholars.
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KCSD students outperform state results on WorkKeys tests
October 9, 2017 - This spring more than 88 percent of Kershaw County School District’s (KCSD) 11th graders scored at the bronze level or better on the ACT WorkKeys exam, certifying that they have the essential skills needed for success in the workplace.
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12 KCSD students honored for perfect scores on spring standardized tests
October 5, 2017 - The Kershaw County School Board recognized 12 students who earned a perfect score on a standardized test this past spring. Five students earned the maximum score on SC PASS, a statewide assessment for students in grades four, six and eight in science and grades five and seven in social studies.
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KCSD class of 2017 has highest all-time graduation rate
October 4, 2017 - Last year’s Kershaw County School District (KCSD) graduating class had the highest four-year graduation rate ever. Until this year. The district’s graduation rate rose from 91.3 percent in 2016 to 92.2 percent in 2017, according to KCSD Assessment Director Lavoy Carter. Carter said when calculating the rate over a five-year period, it jumps to 94.4 percent.
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Sonic presents North Central Middle with reward check for highest participation in Fill A Bus
September 26, 2017 - North Central Middle School (NCMS) had the greatest participation in the recent campaign to Fill A Bus with school supplies. Sonic of Camden owner Kimberly Lund (left) and Sonic of Lugoff owner Kevin Wilburn presented NCMS Principal Burch Richardson with a $500 check as a percentage of their sales from a day last month while Fred's Pharmacy Manager Jim Bradshaw (right) who also participated in the campaign looks on. NCMS will use the money for its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support) program.
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Three Kershaw County School Board Members Honored
August 18, 2017 - Three Kershaw County School Board members were honored Tuesday for reaching a new level in the SC School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Boardmanship Institute, which offers a year-round training curriculum to help board members develop skills and stay abreast of state and national education issues.
