South Carolina School Boards Association

South Carolina School Boards Association Some 600 plus school board members serve as trustees for school districts in the state.

The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA), a non-profit organization, serves as a source of information and as a statewide voice for boards governing the state’s public school districts. The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA), a non-profit organization, serves as a source of information and as a statewide voice for boards governing the 73 public school districts. At the an

nual Delegate Assembly, representatives from each school district meet to elect officers, adopt resolutions to guide the association, act on constitutional changes and conduct other business. Services include a year-round training program known as the Boardmanship Institute, legislative advocacy, publications, policy services, superintendent searches and a variety of on-site customized services for school boards.

09/07/2026
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09/05/2026

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September’s Civility Ambassador is Calhoun County School District’s Board of Trustee member Ned Nelson, who represents D...
09/04/2026

September’s Civility Ambassador is Calhoun County School District’s Board of Trustee member Ned Nelson, who represents District 4, encompassing the small town of St. Matthews. His parents, a Boy Scout leader and several teachers helped shape Nelson into the man he is today, but the woman who has held his heart for nearly 50 years inspired him to become an educator. Read more about his journey here: https://scsba.org/ned-nelson/

Gone But Not Forgotten Series: SCSBA Presidents (31-35)Honoring the next five leaders who helped shape the South Carolin...
09/03/2026

Gone But Not Forgotten Series: SCSBA Presidents (31-35)
Honoring the next five leaders who helped shape the South Carolina School Boards Association:
• 1983: Willis Crain (Chester)
• 1984: Jim Carraway (Florence Five)
• 1985: Roy Strickland (Berkeley)
• 1986: Sandra Franklin (Lexington Five)
• 1987: Walter Walker (Lexington Two)
Their vision and leadership helped shape SCSBA's legacy of serving and strengthening public education in South Carolina. Tag someone who remembers these trailblazing SCSBA presidents or who would enjoy taking a trip through the Association's history.

The Oct. 5 deadline to submit a nomination for a Champion for Public Education Award is swiftly approaching. If your boa...
09/02/2026

The Oct. 5 deadline to submit a nomination for a Champion for Public Education Award is swiftly approaching. If your board or school district is looking for a meaningful way to recognize a community member, organization or local business whose support has made a lasting impact on public education either in your community or across South Carolina, this is for you! Consider nominating them for the Champions for Public Education Award by the Oct. 5 deadline. Learn more and submit a nomination at: https://scsba.org/nomination/

2026-2027: School Board Members Welcome Students and Staff Back
09/02/2026

2026-2027: School Board Members Welcome Students and Staff Back

This week, we’re sharing the SCSBA Civility Ambassador profile of Lake City’s Dr. Julia Mims. A Florence School District...
09/01/2026

This week, we’re sharing the SCSBA Civility Ambassador profile of Lake City’s Dr. Julia Mims. A Florence School District Three Board of Trustees member, Dr. Mims serves as a pharmacist, while her husband, Dr. Albert Mims, practices family medicine. Together, their work reflects a shared calling rooted in service. Read more: https://scsba.org/julia-mims/

The final day of the 2026 School Law Conference featured presentations and panel discussions on artificial intelligence ...
08/30/2026

The final day of the 2026 School Law Conference featured presentations and panel discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and key K–12 education laws.

08/29/2026

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