CCSD Education Foundation Board Meeting - June 16, 2026

The Charleston County School District Education Foundation Board met on June 16, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve amendments to the foundation's bylaws to ensure compliance with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) status and to clarify governance and operational procedures. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the foundation's mission scope, specifically whether to include charter schools and public-private partnership schools in its funding activities. After extensive discussion reflecting concerns about community expectations, funding equity, and governance independence, the board moved to amend the bylaws to exclude non-CCSD sponsored charter schools and public-private partnership schools from funding, while allowing support for CCSD-sponsored charter schools. The board also approved procedural changes to maintain independence from the school district's board of trustees and to streamline operations. Additionally, the meeting included updates on micro grant applications and disbursements to teachers, highlighting active grant management and community engagement. The board voted to accept all recommended bylaw changes and to conform the articles of incorporation accordingly, thereby positioning the foundation for IRS nonprofit status and future fundraising activities.