PCSD trustees approve multiple contract and oversight actions, deny one charter application

The South Carolina Public Charter School District board of trustees voted on five action items at its Feb. 13 meeting, approving a charter renewal and a goals amendment, accepting a district financial report and authorizing revocation for one pre-opening school while denying another applicant.

The board approved a renewal contract for Felton Lab Charter School, effective July 1, 2025, and authorized Chair Mosteller to sign the contract as recommended by staff. Kristen Farmer, chief of authorization and development, told trustees a signed copy of the contract was included in their board folder. During discussion trustees asked about the district’s LEA responsibilities for special education, and staff explained the district provides LEA-level oversight and supports schools’ access to services and funding (see separate article on special-education responsibilities).

Trustees approved a staff-recommended amendment to Lakes and Bridges Charter School’s charter goals so the alternative education campus can emphasize measurable student growth (NWEA MAP growth) and tiered instructional…