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2008 Risky Business
Minimizing risks to lower the number of accidents and other claims and maximizing long-term savings through lower premiums should be the goal of every school district’s risk management program. The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT) Risky Business Seminar provides effective risk management program information and ideas districts can implement.
dotDownload Risky Business brochure (2.5 Mb PDF)
dotRegister online
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Legislative and Advocacy Conference & Delegate AssemblyLegislative and Advocacy Conference & Delegate Assembly
Decmber 5-7, 2008 - The South Carolina School Boards Association annual Legislative and Advocacy Conference will set the stage for the action that unfolds at the Statehouse in January through June. You’ll hear from those who will play a key role in the policy and political decisions and how you can join others to speak out for South Carolina public schools. Your leadership in advocating for public education is crucial in these financially and philosophically challenging times.
dotDownload conference brochure (0.5 Mb PDF)
dotRegister now
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Legislative advocacy regional meeting materials
This year’s legislative advocacy regional meetings of the South
Carolina School Boards Association drew hundreds of board members, administrators, and public school advocates. 
Review the meeting presentation and materials to prepare for the 2009 legislative session.
dotSCSBA PowerPoint Presentation
dotState Department of Education PowerPoint Presentation
dotEducation Funding
dotImpact Fees
dotSpecial Needs Voucher
dotSchool Boards – keys to good schools
dotSample Op Ed Piece
dotYour Vote Counts Brochure
dotNovember races to Watch
dotPrimary Race
dotState House Committees Important to Education
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Education Votes '08
The outcome of the 2008 election for federal and state offices could have a major impact on education policies and legislation.  Make sure everyone who works for, supports and governs public schools is registered to vote in the November general election, are fully informed of the candidates running for office at the federal and state levels.
dotHANDOUT: Now that you are registered to vote … (PDF)
dotHANDOUT: South Carolina absentee voting information (PDF)

The rosters are set for candidates seeking election for SC Senate and House seats in 2008. Click on roster of candidates flyer below, which includes links to the candidates’ Web site if available.
dotDownload election results (PDF)
dotPresidential candidates' positions on education prepared by the National School Boards Association. (PDF)

4DAC - Four Days at the Capitol
4DAC = Four Days at the Capitol
4DAC is designed for board members and superintendents to learn more about education legislation being debated by the General Assembly and to share how the legislation will impact their schools.
Download the flyer (200k PDF)
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Delegate Assembly handbook
Download the Delegate Assembly handbook (0.5Mb PDF)
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Parliamentary pointers
Ask Paul Krohne your parliamentary questions!
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2009 Annual Convention
SCSBA is now accepting requests for proposals for the Annual Convention.
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Policy & Legislative Update
Download 2008 P&L Update