(A) Within one year of taking office, all persons elected or appointed as members of a charter school board of trustees after July 1, 2006, shall complete successfully an orientation program in the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a board member including, but not limited to, topics on policy development, personnel, instructional programs, school finance, school law, ethics, and community relations. The orientation must be provided at no charge by the State Department of Education or an association approved by the department.
(B) Within ninety days of employment, an administrator employed by the charter school, who is not certified, shall complete successfully an orientation program in the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a school administrator including, but not limited to, topics on personnel, instructional programs, school finance, school law, ethics, and community relations. The orientation must be provided at no charge by the State Department of Education or an association approved by the department.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 274, Section 1, eff May 3, 2006.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 59-40-10. Short title.
Section 59-40-30. Intent of General Assembly.
Section 59-40-40. Definitions.
Section 59-40-55. Sponsor powers and duties; retention of funds.
Section 59-40-70. Application requirements and procedures.
Section 59-40-75. Removal of sponsor or member of district or governing board; prosecution.
Section 59-40-80. Conditional authorization of charter school.
Section 59-40-90. Appeal to Administrative Law Court.
Section 59-40-100. Conversion to charter school; employees; occupancy; sponsors; unlawful reprisals.
Section 59-40-111. Alternative Education Campus.
Section 59-40-115. Termination of contract with sponsor.
Section 59-40-120. Dissolution of charter school.
Section 59-40-125. Eligibility for retirement coverage.
Section 59-40-130. Leave for employment at charter school; continuation of benefits; exceptions.
Section 59-40-140. Funds; services; reports.
Section 59-40-145. Students attending charter schools outside district of residence.
Section 59-40-150. Duties of Department of Education.
Section 59-40-155. Orientation programs for board members and administrators.
Section 59-40-160. Compilation of evaluations; impact study.
Section 59-40-170. Annual listing of buildings suitable for charter school use.
Section 59-40-175. Charter School Facility Revolving Loan Program.
Section 59-40-180. Regulations and guidelines.
Section 59-40-210. Conversion of private school to charter school.
Section 59-40-220. South Carolina Public Charter School District.
Section 59-40-230. Board of trustees; membership; powers and duties.