Location
1824 Barnwell Street
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Contact Information
Phone: 803-734-8322
Fax: 803-734-8325
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm

Amendments

Charter Change Process

Schools may request changes to their charter or contract. These changes are classified as either material or non-material, which determines the level of review and approval required by the PCSD. Prior to submitting a request, please contact Kristin Farmer at kfarmer@sccharter.org.

Charter Change Process

Material Change- Amendment Required

Material changes are substantive modifications that must be approved by the PCSD Board of Trustees prior to implementation.

  • mission or educational model changes
  • calendar changes (instructional days)
  • bylaws revisions
  • adding grade levels
  • school location changes
  • facility construction or renovation
  • EMO/CMO contract changes

Non-material Change- Staff Review

Non-material changes are minor or administrative updates that do not alter the core operations of the school and are reviewed and approved by staff.

  • staffing structure changes
  • curricular changes
  • changes in board leadership structure
  • minor facility renovations
  • increase or decrease in enrollment (if not
    related to adding/removing grade levels
    or facilities changes)

Amendment Submission Requirements

Access the Amendment Request Formstack:

  • Upload all required documentation

  • School representation is required at the
    PCSD Board Meeting.

Non-material Change Requirements

Access the Non-material Change Formstack:

  • Upload all required documentation

  • School representation at the PCSD
    Board Meeting is not required.