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The South Carolina Public Charter School District . The SCPCSD. The legislature created the SCPCSD in 2007 with a mission of being an authorizer of new public charter schools and an authorizer for public charter schools. 2008 – 2009: 5 schools (2,500 students) 2009 – 2010: 7 schools
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The SCPCSD • The legislature created the SCPCSD in 2007 with a mission of being an authorizer of new public charter schools and an authorizer for public charter schools. • 2008 – 2009: 5 schools (2,500 students) • 2009 – 2010: 7 schools • 2010 – 2011: 11 schools • 2011 – 2012: 13 schools • 2012 – 2013: 18 schools (11,500 students) • 2013 – 2014: 24 schools (13,000 students) • Projected to be the 17th largest district in SC
Things to remember about Charter Schools • Each school has their own governing board • Each school handles their own personnel • Each schools handles their own curriculum (as described by there charter) • Each school handles their own employee, parent, and student grievances (as described by there charter and their bylaws) • Each school is bound to their charter (that’s what the district holds the school accountable to) • Because of the above, the district and our superintendent is not an appellate district • Grievances are handled at the school/school board level • With the exception of Federal Programs: • 504 grievances • Title IX grievances • IDEA-related grievances
District Documents • SharePoint • http://sccharter-web.sharepoint.com