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PCSD denies Watson Middle School charter application, staff cites need and financial deficiencies
Summary
The South Carolina Public Charter School District board voted March 13 to deny the Watson Middle School charter application after staff concluded the submission failed to meet statutory requirements on evidence of need, facility feasibility and financial viability.
The South Carolina Public Charter School District board voted on March 13 to deny the Watson Middle School charter application for the 2025 application year after PCSD staff presented a packet of findings alleging multiple statutory and regulatory deficiencies.
PCSD staff summarized the application review in the board memo and recommended denial. "PCSD staff recommends that the board of trustees deny the Watson Middle School charter application," a staff presenter said during the meeting.
Staff findings cited deficiencies in evidence of parent and community demand as required by South Carolina Code §59-40-60(f)(4). The application’s interest table — submitted…
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