AGENDA Policy and Legislative Committee

Date August 10, 2021

Time 9:00 a.m.

Location

Rutledge Conference Center 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201

Kristi Woodall Ed.D., Chair Cathy Hazelwood, Deputy Superintendent for Legal Affairs and Staff Liaison to the Committee

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SBE Mission: The State Board of Education’s mission is to provide a leadership role in helping South Carolina set policy and direction to transform teaching and learning so that students are prepared with the necessary knowledge and skills, including innovation, to compete globally and live a productive life.

I. WELCOME AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

II. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND NEWS MEDIA

III. APPROVAL OF POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR JUNE 8, 2021

IV. APPROVAL OF POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR AUGUST 10, 2021

Policy and Legislative Committee Page 2 August 10, 2021

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

VI. COMMITTEE ITEMS

FOR APPROVAL

01. Proposed Amendments to the State Board of Education (SBE) Regulation 43-300 (R.43-300), Accreditation Criteria (First Reading) ––Sarah Longshore, Director, Office of Federal and State Accountability, Division of Federal Programs, Accountability and School Improvement

02. Charleston County School District’s (District) Request for Exemption for North Charleston High School (NCHS) Pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. § 59-19-350, Schools of Innovation Exempt from State Laws and Regulations––Stephanie DiStasio, Director, Office of Personalized Learning, Division of College and Career Readiness

03. Request for Approval of Property Disposal – Marion County School District–– Jasmeen Shaw, Director, Office of School Facilities, Division of District Operations and Support

FOR INFORMATION

04. School District Waiver Requests Update––Sarah Longshore, Director, Office of Federal and State Accountability, Division of Federal Programs, Accountability and School Improvement

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT