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Public Charter School Resource Guide
PCSASC Website: www.SCCharterSchools.org Info Line: 800.691.7133 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 80444, Charleston, SC 29416
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Alliance Programs and Resources for South Carolina’s Public Charter Schools All of the supports and resources the Alliance provides build capacity within South Carolina’s public charter schools to advance their missions and increase student achievement. We continue to grow a strong network of school leaders and skilled consultants to support this work.
Mission driven core work of the Alliance:
The Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina is transforming public education in South Carolina. Join us in creating positive change in public education through the development and support of high quality public charter schools.
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Table of Contents
Alliance Programs and Services 3
Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Schools 4
Upcoming Events 5
New 2013 Schools 6
Public Charter School Directory 7
Corporate and Business Partner Directory 11
Alliance Training and Resources
Contact Alliance Executive Director Mary Carmichael for a free analysis of the training and resources your school would benefit from aligned with the mission of your school and the current needs. [email protected] Free board governance orientation School leader development, mentoring, and networking Advanced board development and training Charter Catalyst Training - Performance management tools for academic
and operational transformation Renewal and charter amendment support services Professional development and webinars throughout the year for leaders,
boards, and educators Member group purchasing discounts Job posting online and on CERRA Board election services
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Frequently Asked Questions About SC’s Public Charter Schools
What is a Charter School? Is it a public school?
Yes, charter schools are public schools allowed the freedom to be more innovative while being
held accountable for improving student achievement.
How many students are attending public charter schools in South Carolina?
There are over 20,000 students enrolled in South Carolina’s 54 public charter schools. There
are approximately 8,500 enrolled in the 6 virtual public charter schools.
Can charter schools have admissions tests or have other requirements to enroll?
No, entrance exams are not allowed for admission to any Public Charter School in South
Carolina. By law, charter schools must have a fair and open admission process, conducting
outreach and recruitment to all segments of the community they serve. SC Charter Act requires
there be no barriers to entrance. The SC Charter Act requires schools to hold a lottery if there
are more applications than open slots. Public charter schools are nonsectarian and
nondiscriminatory in admission and employment practices.
How many “for profit” charter schools are there?
Zero. Public charter schools must be nonprofit corporations governed by a board of
directors. Public charter schools, just like district run schools, purchase goods and contract
for services based on the needs of their students. All of SC’s Public Charter Schools must
submit an annual audit to their sponsor and the SCDE and must file 990s with the IRS.
Can public charter schools hire non-certified teachers?
Start-up charter schools may hire up to 25% of noncertified faculty,
however these teachers must still meet the highly qualified standards of
the Federal No Child Left Behind requirements. Many of the non-certified
teachers are university professors, professionals with critical career
expertise, or teachers certified in other states.
What does the Alliance do?
Our work focuses on transforming public education by advancing the missions of SC’s public charter schools through:
Technical Assistance and Professional Development with Schools Public Policy Development New School Development
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Save the Dates and Mark Your Calendars:
12th Annual South Carolina Public Charter School
Conference All Aboard
for the Common Core
April 22-24, 2013
Columbia Marriott
2013 Summer Teacher
Training and Leader Institutes
Charter CEO Training July 23-25
Details coming soon.
Board Orientation and Advanced Training for
Spring and Summer being scheduled now
– Interested in hosting? Contact us.
Fall 2013 Conference Staying on Track for the Common Core
November 3-5 Myrtle Beach
For registration information visit www.SCCharterSchools.org
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Welcome to our new public charter schools approved to open in 2013!
All have applied for sponsorship through the SCPCSD.
School Location Contact Person Email
Bridges Preparatory School Beaufort Melesia Waldon [email protected] Coastal Leadership Academy Myrtle Beach Melinda Tavernier [email protected] Fairfield Charter Charleston Bob Cook [email protected] GREEN Charter School Greenville A.Kadir Yildirim [email protected] Hope Academy Charter School Columbia Michael Letts [email protected] Lowcountry Leadership Charter School Hollywood Mache Larkin [email protected] Midlands Middle College West Columbia Carole Fearrington [email protected] Pee Dee Math, Science & Tech. Academy Bishopville Keith Bailey [email protected] SC Cyber Academy Statewide Chuck Middleton [email protected] South Carolina Science Academy Columbia Nathan Yon [email protected]
Interested in starting a new public charter school?
Participate in the Alliance’s Charter School Incubator Program
Phase I Training – Pre-Planning through Approval Phase II Training – Approval through Opening Phase III Training – First 2 years of operation
The Alliance’s Charter School Incubator Program is an intense coaching program where planning groups are transformed into high performing teams working through the planning, writing, and approval process of starting a public charter school. During Phase II, the charter committee and program managers work through the hundred’s of items needed for a successful, high quality charter school – from hiring to student lotteries. Phase III provides mentoring support and technical training for new school leaders and governing boards aligned with the unique needs of the school
and focused on developing a culture of high student achievement. Contact us for a free initial planning group consultation and capacity audit and to schedule strategic site visits to high performing charter schools.
http://www.sccharterschools.org/start-a-charter-school
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2012-2013 South Carolina Public Charter School Directory Remember to utilize your peer to peer resources! Our schools are our best resources to excel – sharing best practices, developing innovative solutions, and supporting academic excellence for all students.
Academy for Teaching and Learning 109 Hinton Street Chester, SC 29706 Robyn Welborn [email protected]
Academy of Hope 3521 Juniper Bay Road Conway, SC 29527 Paul Hickman [email protected]
Aiken Performing Arts Academy 130 Avery Lane Aiken, SC 29802 Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy [email protected]
Anderson 5 Charter School 1225 South McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29624 Katie Brown [email protected]
Brashier Middle College 1830 West Georgia Road Simpsonville, SC 29680 Michael Sinclair [email protected]
Bridgewater Academy 191 River Landing Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Steven Wilson [email protected]
Calhoun Falls Charter School 205 Edgefield Street Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 Deirdre McCullough [email protected]
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School 1011 Old Cemetery Road McClellanville, SC 29458 Sally I'Anson [email protected]
Carolina School for Inquiry 7405-A Fairfield Road Columbia, SC 29203 Victoria Dixon-Mokeba [email protected]
Charleston Charter School for Math & Science 1002 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 Michael Stagliano [email protected]
Charleston Development Academy 223 Line Street Charleston, SC 29403 Cecelia Gordon Rogers [email protected]
Children's Attention Home PO Box 2892 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Dr. Hugh Wilson [email protected]
CHOiCES 404 W Freight Rd Florence, SC 28501 Ralph Porter [email protected]
Coastal Montessori Charter School 247 Wildcat Way Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Lonnie Yancsurak [email protected]
Discovery School of Lancaster County 302 West Dunlap Street Lancaster, SC 29721 Thomas H. McDuffie [email protected]
East Cooper Montessori Charter School 250 Ponsbury Road Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Jody Swanigan [email protected]
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East Point Academy 1340 Knox Abbott Drive Cayce, SC 29033 Renee Mathews [email protected]
Fox Creek High School 165 Shortcut Road North Augusta, SC 29860 Dr. Tim Murph [email protected]
Greenville Technical Charter High School 506 Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29606 Bob Bayne [email protected]
Greer Middle College 138 W. McElhaney Road Taylors, SC 29687 William Roach [email protected]
Greg Mathis Charter High School 2872 Azalea Drive N. Charleston, SC 29405 Eleanor Hardy [email protected]
Imagine Columbia Leadership Academy 3810 N. Main St Columbia, SC 29203 Suezan Turknett [email protected]
James Island Charter High School 1000 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 Robert Bohnstengel [email protected]
Lake City College Prep Academy Charter School 1009 E. Main Street Lake City, SC 29560 Deloris Brown [email protected]
Langston Charter Middle School 212 Roper Mountain Road Extension Greenville, SC 29615 Gregory Abel [email protected]
Lead Academy 29 Ridgeway Drive Greenville, SC 29605 Rodney Johnson [email protected]
Legacy Charter School 900 Woodside Avenue Greenville, SC 29611 Fred Crawford [email protected]
Lloyd Kennedy Charter School 130 Avery Lane Aiken, SC 29802 Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy [email protected]
Meyer Center for Special Children 1132 Rutherford Road Greenville, SC 29609 Louise Anthony [email protected]
Midland Valley Preparatory School 2432-A Jefferson Davis Hwy Graniteville, SC 29829 Bette Jean Doggett [email protected]
Midlands Math and Business Academy 2638 Two Notch Rd 204 Columbia, SC 29204 Michelle Spradley [email protected]
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School 1225 Orange Branch Rd Charleston, SC 29407 John Clendaniel [email protected]
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Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Charter High School for Health Professions 3720 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29118 Angel Hightower [email protected]
PALM Motorsports 136 Rodeo Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Mac Sarvis [email protected]
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success 3530 Pampas Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Courtney Fancher [email protected]
Palmetto Scholars Academy 2415 Avenue F North Charleston, SC 29405 Marty Hale [email protected]
Palmetto State E-cademy 115 Atrium Way, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29223 Barbara Stoops [email protected]
Palmetto Youth Academy 1209 N. Douglas Florence, SC 29501 Yvonne Brown-Burgess [email protected]
Pattison's Academy of Comprehensive Education 2014 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, SC 29414 Carol Kozlowski [email protected]
Phoenix Charter High School 1423 Hotel Street Alcolu, SC 29001 [email protected]
Provost Academy of SC 400 Arbor Lake Drive Suite B800 Columbia, SC 29223 Stephanie Cagle [email protected]
Richland 2 Charter 750 Old Clemson Rd Columbia, SC 29227 Henry Lovett [email protected]
Richland One Middle College 316 S. Beltline Blvd, Richland Hall, Room 131 Columbia, SC 29205 Adrian Price [email protected]
Riverview Charter School 302 Burroughs Ave Beaufort, SC 29902 Alison Thomas [email protected]
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences 46 Church Rd Hardeeville, SC 29936 Karen Wicks [email protected]
SC Calvert Academy 100 Summit Parkway Columbia, SC 29229 Laura Blackmore [email protected]
SC Whitmore School 407 Lexington Ave Chapin, SC 29036 Ellen Ray [email protected]
South Carolina Connections Academy 220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 403 Columbia, SC 29210 Allison Reaves [email protected]
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School 140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 420 Columbia, SC 29210 Cherry Daniels [email protected]
Spartanburg Charter School 385 S. Spring Street Spartanburg, SC 29306 John von Rohr [email protected]
The Apple Charter School 1101 Camp Road James Island, SC 29412 Pat Williams [email protected]
York Preparatory Academy 1047 Golden Gate Court Rock Hill, SC 29732 Wayne McIntosh [email protected]
Youth Academy Charter School, Inc. 711 Tomlinson Street Kingstree, SC 29556 Stephanie Tisdale [email protected]
Youth Leadership Academy 698 Concord Church Road Pickens, SC 29671 Patsy Smith [email protected]
Schools I want to go visit this year:
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Alliance Corporate and Business Partner Directory
Aflac
Business Partner
Scott Hayes
District Sales Coordinator [email protected] (706) 816-1662
Aflac Incorporated, through its subsidiary, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC), provides supplemental health and life insurance. It also provides loss-of-income products, such as life and short term disability plans: and products designed to protect individuals from depletion of assets, which comprise hospital indemnity, fixed-benefit dental, vision care, accident, cancer, critical illness/critical care, and hospital intensive care plans. www.aflac.com
ALEKS Corporation Business Partner
Dennie Williams Sales and Implementation Consultant [email protected] (803)807-0236 ALEKS is a Web-based math program providing precise assessment and learning based on South Carolina
and Common Core Standards for Grades 3-12. Using artificial intelligence and adaptive questioning,
ALEKS assesses a student's knowledge and delivers individualized instruction on the exact topics a
student is most ready to learn. Learn more at http://www.aleks.com/video/how_aleks_works
American Public University Corporate Leader Partnership
Charles W. Bindig, Ed.D.
Senior Manager [email protected] (571) 209-7306 www.apus.edu American Public University is a comprehensive online institution of higher learning that currently has over 110,000 students enrolled in 85 separate degree programs from associate’s degrees to master’s degrees. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the Northcentral Assocation has received numerous awards for teaching excellence from the Sloan C Consortium. Graduate tuition is remarkably affordable at $325 a graduate credit, and is lower than many in state institutions.
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Atlantic Coast Playgrounds Business Partner
Mark Hurt [email protected] (888) 549-8846 (910)367-8709 Play: bringing learning to life. We believe that the right play environment leads to better learning. Exercise, motor skills, problem solving experienced on the playground complement your classroom. Through the playgrounds, fitness equipment, and shade structures we provide, play truly brings learning to life. Start building your play area today!
ATD- American Co
Corporate Leader Partnership Bob Roche
Outside/Outbound Sales Manager [email protected] (866) 523-2300 Ex. 2214 www.atd.com ATD-AMERICAN CO has been providing furniture and equipment to the Education Market for 85 years. As one of the largest national distributors of Educational furniture, our buying power translates into real savings for our customers! We represent more than 200 furniture and equipment manufacturers, including all major brands of furniture, so we can provide products that meet your unique needs.
BB&T Business Partner
Business Banking Tabathia Hagan [email protected]
(843) 442-9866 Retirement Services Mark French, Vice President [email protected] (843)722-7805 or (800) 400-7078
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Bobbit Design Build Business Partner Don Comer
CEO [email protected] (919)851-1980 Bobbitt Design Build has over 65 years of experience in delivering quality non-residential buildings
throughout the Carolinas. Offering design, budgeting, permitting, and construction all from a single
source, we listen to our customers and utilize our proven process to add value to every project. Bobbitt
can also provide financing for major projects. www.bobbitt.com
Brian Carpenter Business Partner Brian Carpenter, PhD
President [email protected] (989) 205-4182
Improving charter school quality by maximizing board and executive effectiveness. For more information on when charter school leaders and boards need guidance please visit www.brianlcarpenter.com
Byerley, Payne & White Business Partner Jason S White, CPA/PFS, CFP® Partner [email protected] (864)882-1937 Byerley, Payne & White, CPA, PA provides full-service audit, accounting, and financial management services to South Carolina Charter Schools. We are your source for financial statement auditing and compliance or turn-key back office accounting and financial management. Let us know how we can serve you. Learn more at www.bpandwcpa.com.
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CaseNEX-DataCation Group Purchasing Partner Diane S. Reed, PhD
Vice-President, Mid-Atlantic [email protected]
(571)214-1275
CaseNEX, LLC, a pioneering professional development organization, prepares educators and
administrators for the demands they face by delivering a case-based approach to professional
development and teacher training. DataCation (division of CaseNEX) offers tools to help schools break
down complex student data to inform and support instruction, curriculum, ccountability, and policy.
www.casenex.com
Cenpatico Business Partner Erik Ryan
Vice President [email protected]
Office (866) 495-6738 x26603 Mobile (623) 261-0255 Cenpatico provides Charter Schools with quality and cost effective service solutions to fulfill all of their Special Education programming requirements. We offer a full-continuum of special service support, including: Consultative and Administrative Support, Counseling, Speech, OT/PT, Behavioral Consulting, Psychological Evaluation Services, and Program Development. www.cenpatico.com
CHARACTER COUNTS! Business Partner Taaji Rauf Program Representative [email protected] (310)846-4813 CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character education, reaching millions of youth. CHARACTER COUNTS! is a powerful means to advance curricular, contribute to behavior goals, and address bullying. CHARACTER COUNTS! offers seminars, Onsite Workshops, Webinars, Faculty Training, and character education resources. charactercounts.org
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Charter School Facililties Corp. Business Partner Russ Caldwell
President [email protected]
303-726-1791 Bringing facility financing solutions to quality charter schools. CSI Outfitters Business Partner April Hughes
Business Development Representative [email protected]
(864) 254-8251 Think of CSI as your trusted guide through the technology wilderness. We outfit school systems, governments and businesses with fully integrated hardware and software systems tailored for the terrain you’re traveling. Then we support and guide you every step of the way. Don’t just survive. Succeed. www.csioutfitters.com
CTB McGraw-Hill
Corporate Leader Partnership
Charlie Watson Assessment Solutions Consultant
Office (540) 776-3423
Mobile (540) 769-7939
For more than 86 years, CTB/McGraw-Hill, the assessment division of McGraw-Hill Education, has
distinguished itself as a leader in educational assessments and reporting. Currently, CTB is at the
forefront of developing Common Core-emergent content and now, its cutting edge Common Core
assessment items are integrated directly to corresponding McGraw-Hill Education instructional
resources through CTB’s award-winning Acuity platform for individual and personalized learning.
www.ctb.com/acuity (Interim Assessment) www.ctb.com/ypp (Progress Monitoring Program)
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D.A. Davidson & Co.
Business Partner
Patti Glock Client Services 1600 Broadway, Ste 1100 Denver, CO 80202 [email protected] (303) 764-5750
D. A. Davidson helps charter schools gain financial access to permanent facilities. Our experience
includes 125 facilities in 13 states with transactions totaling $1.3 billion. www.dadco.com
Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP Business Partner
K. Todd Dailey, CPA, CVA Partner
[email protected] (803) 799-5810
Our Firm offers services in all phases of public accounting: audits, reviews, compilations, income and other tax return preparation, and includes financial aid compliance, bookkeeping, litigation support, feasibility studies, and other management advisory services. www.dsscpa.com
Edmentum
Business Partner Beth Tinsley Business Development Manager of the Carolinas [email protected] (704) 726-8406 Bringing together the most effective online learning solutions, Plato©, Study Island©, EducationCity, EdOptions Academy, Stars Suite, ESL ReadingSmart/ReadingMate and Northstar Learning to form Edmentum. www.edmentum.com
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Elliott Davis
Corporate Leader Partnership
Michelle Jones, CPA, CFE 1901 Main Street Columbia, SC 29202 [email protected] (803) 255-0681
We understand the operations, key accounting issues and unique needs and opportunities of charter schools. Our team has experience in all areas of attest, tax and business advisory services to generate and help implement your operational strategies. www.elliottdavis.com
EPS Literacy and Intervention Business Partner
Jennifer Summers Educational Intervention Sales Consultant North Carolina & South Carolina [email protected]
(803) 255-0681
EPS Literacy and Intervention offers targeted skills based-instruction and intervention programs (math, reading and language development) for students with a wide range of learning needs. These blended educational solutions (print and online) are rich in Orton-Gillingham heritage and are aligned to the Common Core State Standards, as well as, RTI.
E-Rate Solutions, Inc
Corporate Leader Partnership
Joseph Weiss Director [email protected] (732) 946-8300
E Rate Solutions Group is a Team of effective regulatory consultants with a particular focus on helping charter schools qualify for E Rate funds. E Rate Solutions Group incorporates their experience in Communication Services, Information Technology, Telecommunications Equipment and Regulatory Programs to assist Schools in the acquisitions of the most efficient and cost effective communication solutions available, bringing the financial advantages of the E Rate program to our clients. www.erategroup.com
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GoodLife Communications,LLC
Corporate Leader Partnership Thomas A. Bonavita President
[email protected] (843)437-5891 (800)295-7202
GoodLife Communications specializes in helping schools leverage technology to exceed their academic and management goals. Our networking, video conferencing, and interactive whiteboard expertise has helped hundreds of education providers throughout the Southeast innovate their schools and positively impact their students. www.goodlifecommunications.com
Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd
Supporting Partner
Nick Nicholson 75 Beattie Place, 11th Floor Greenville, SC 29601 [email protected] (864) 430-0693 www.hsblawfirm.com
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd lawyers have wide-range experience in the area of education, assisting public school districts for years with their public finance needs, advising colleges and universities with respect to finance and private foundations, and providing a broad range of services to charter schools. Hertz Furniture Systems Business Partner-Group Purchasing Partner David Mocton Vice President
[email protected] 800-526-4677 x 1118
HERTZ carries the furniture Charter Schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music room, library, locker room, science lab, auditorium, stage, storage & more, from 125+ vendors, with complimentary 25-year or Limited Lifetime Warranty. Ask us about buying on SC & National contracts. Free layout, design and planning services on all projects. www.hertzfurniture.com
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Highmark School Development
Corporate Leader Partnership Patrick Beau Director of Business Development
[email protected] (616) 717-0484
HighMark School Development serves charter schools exclusively by providing 100% financing and turnkey development of permanent, high-quality school facilities. Since 2005, HighMark has developed nearly 30 properties nationwide. And unlike commercial or bond financing, the HighMark model—with its dedicated capital—suits start-ups, operational schools, and multi-school operators.
Hubbard Davis CPAs, LLC
Business Partner
Carol S. Hubbard, CPA, MS
843-881-3315
Hubbard Davis is a CPA firm specializing in independent financial statement audits of charter schools, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and employee benefit plans. Hubbard Davis CPAs, LLP’s success comes from a strong belief that the independent auditor is a resource to the management team; providing information and references that enables management to make fully informed decisions. Please visit us at www.HubbardDavisCPAs.com for more information.
HUB International Southeast
Business Partner
Brian McGilvray Producer 2430 Mall Drive, Suite 280 Charleston, SC 29406 [email protected] 843-906-4698 843-529-5672 www.hubinternational.com
HUB International has joined with leading independent insurance brokers across the Carolinas to offer
expanded capabilities. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the region, we offer
property and casualty, risk services, employee benefits and personal lines products and services.
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INSIGHT ARCHITECTS, PC
Business Partner
John Alexander Shurley, AIA
1307 West Morehead Street, Ste 101
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 344-0445
Insight Architects specializes in educational facility design. We help design 21st century schools- vibrant, energetic learning environments that emphasize personalization, multiple modes of learning, personal responsibility and achievement, while avoiding the atmosphere of mass produced education that accompanies so many other institutions. www.insighttarch.com
Insurance People
Business Partner
John Ramsey Property & Casualty Agent 1920 Front St., Suite 750 Durham, NC 27705 (919) 210-3907 [email protected]
Insurance People is one of the largest writers of Charter School insurance in the Southeast. We offer the
best protection for your school at a very reasonable cost. Our Safety Group Dividend Program- with
potential annual dividends of up to 15%- is available to all members of the Public Charter School Alliance
of South Carolina.
Interactive Achievement
Business Partner Donna Manning
State Manager, South Carolina Cell: (803) 665-3133 – Office: (866) 305-8460
Interactive Achievement was founded by educators in response to the overwhelming need for better enchmark assessment tools. onTRAC, our web-based instructional improvement system, delivers standards-aligned content, assessments, and instant reports for the precise analysis of student achievement. onTRAC instantly provides educators with the necessary data to make important curriculum decisions. www.interactiveachievement.com
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K-12
Business Partner Tammy Graham
National Account Manager Serving Schools in SC (803)-319-4031 [email protected]
k12, www.k12.com/educators , more than 180 on-line courses, 15,0000 individual lessons, K-8, 75 courses, high school, 110 courses
Aventa, www.aventalearning.com 230 Semester Courses for grades 6-12 14 middle school, 17 credit recovery, 13 foundation courses, 67 core courses, 19 advance placement courses
Middlebury Interactive Languages, www.middleburyinteractive.com PowerSpeak, www.powerspeak.com, 7 elementary, 10 middle and 15 high school school world
language courses
Kelley-Moser Consulting, LLC
Corporate Leader Partnership
Bill Moser 150 Harbor Glen Dr Lexington, SC 29072 (803) 808-7107 [email protected]
Kelley–Moser Consulting offers comprehensive financial management and consulting services
exclusively to South Carolina charter schools. We are your turnkey back-office for bookkeeping,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial operational services with 25 years of
combined experience and a notable history of providing superior customer service.
KeenanSuggs
Business Partner
Gill Weathers, AAI KeenanSuggs
1330 Lady Street Insurance. Risk Management. Employee Benefits. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 227-4798
Founded in 1949, KeenanSuggs is a fully integrated insurance, benefits and HR services firm serving
businesses and individuals throughout the Southeast with a focus on financial institutions, healthcare
practices, law firms and educational organizations. Headquartered in Columbia, SC, KeenanSuggs also
has offices in Greenville, SC and Raleigh, NC. www.keenansuggs.com
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Lego Education
Business Partner Kristie Brown
[email protected] (800) 979-5531
www.LEGOEducation.us
The LEGO® Education range of resources cover areas of the curriculum from Preschool to Secondary.
They are developed to inspire imagination, creativity and to make learning fun. Using our tools and
hands-on teaching methods; science, math, and technology curriculum comes to life. Our robotics,
simple machines, energy, forces, and motion products and activities engage and motivate students
while meeting and exceeding state and national content standards. That’s LEGO smart.
McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC Business Partner
Melissa Kiddy, CPA, CFE
(843) 881-4477
McCay Kiddy is a CPA firm providing two accounting and finance solution areas to SC Charter Schools.
The first is back office accounting and finance solutions, where we take the headache and paperwork of
accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and human resources off your plate. The second
solution area is serving as a Schools' independent audit firm. We harness and deliver the power of
knowledge, experience, and efficiency for our clients, so that you may do what you do best.
NWEA
Corporate Leader Partnership
Sue Magadan Regional Manager
(843) 689-2268
NWEA provides a wide array of opportunities to support strategic planning and improve
student learning. NWEA partners with educators to help all children learn. Discover the
difference that true partnership means. Learn more at www.nwea.org
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Paragon Micro Inc.
Group Purchasing Partner
Rob Purcell [email protected] (847) 344-5955
Paragon Micro/EDU is a global technology supplier representing leading technology manufacturers that
include HP, Dell, Microsoft and many more. Our mission is to educate and prepare schools and
educators for the 21st century learning environment while supporting student achievement.
Performance Payroll
Business Partner
623 Halton Road Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 351-2030 [email protected]
QBS
Business Partner
David Evette Operations Director (864) 834-3985 [email protected]
QBS Core Services - Get to the Root of the Solution. Payroll Administration – Benefits Administration –
Tax Reporting – HR Management – Workers' Compensation – Rewards and Benefit
www.qualitybsolutions.net
Self-Help
Nonprofit Leadership Partner
Jane Ellis 301 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701 (919) 956-4400 [email protected]
Self-Help believes in creating ownership and economic opportunity through supporting high-performing charter schools in low-wealth communities. We provide facilities loans to charter schools and have loaned over $126 million to 48 charter schools in 13 states. We offer a range of loan products to meet the needs of our borrowers, and have the financial capacity to handle multi-million dollar loan requests, as well as the ability to tap into a variety of credit enhancement programs. www.self-help.org
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SafeSchools Group Purchasing Partner
Jim Nulsen [email protected] (800) 434-0154 ext 7009
SafeSchools is the leader in safety and compliance solutions for schools! Save time and money by automating your staff training, incident reporting, and MSDS management online with our award-winning systems. Together, we can help make your school an even safer place to work and learn today! www.safeschools.com
School Reach Group Purchasing Partner
Hall Queen [email protected] 704-618-3690
Encourage Communication. Inspire Achievement. SchoolReach Instant Parent Contact is a premier
automated parent notification provider dedicated to the Charter school market. Charter schools in
South Carolina and across the country rely on SchoolReach every single day. www.schoolreach.com
S&S Worldwide Group Purchasing Partner
Andrew Kimball National Accounts Sales Manager [email protected]
(800)642-7354 x 2452
S&S Worldwide is the League's GROUP PURCHASING PARTNER for classroom supplies and furnishings.
S&S Worldwide is dedicated to the charter school market and has provided classroom supplies,
furniture, sports & P.E. equipment, as well as arts and crafts supplies to educators and learning
institutions for over 100 years nationwide. Easy online ordering system for League members:
http://sccharters.ssww.com
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Staples
Group Purchasing Partner
Wes McCutcheon District Sales Manager [email protected] (803) 422-2576 (866)732-5311 ext 8715
As a member of PCSASC, make certain you take advantage of the tremendous savings negotiated on
behalf of many state’s charter schools through the associations. There are over 100 core items such as
copy paper priced with unbelievable savings to you as well as more than 3000 items with exceptional
cost savings. www.StaplesAdvantage.com Sign up today.
Teachers’ School Supply
Business Partner
Toll Free – 1-800-853-5316
www.byoplayground.com - Commercial Playground equipment www.teacherssupply.com – School Furniture and Classroom Supplies www.playgroundinstallations.com – Installation & Assembly Services
At TSS, we have been a trusted source for school furniture, equipment, supplies, and playground equipment for over 25 years. We strive to help you meet your goals for your charter school, whether you are just starting up or expanding. Allow us to help you reach your goals.
Texas Instruments Business Partner
Jamila M. Gadsden
Educational Technology Consultant
(843) 277-5468
TI works with educators throughout the world in designing and developing classroom technology. As a
result, our products, training and support materials are well-researched and tested, providing
appropriate solutions for every classroom. www.education.ti.com
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University Instructors Business Partner
Tara Fitz, M.A. Ed.
Regional Education Consultant
(888) 826-1250 x121
With more than 15 years of educational experience throughout the southeast, University Instructors,
Inc. (UI) represents a distinguished network of locally-based, highly motivated and caring educators and
professionals committed to providing schools with research-based, effective instructional programs as
well as providing the personnel resources necessary for staff development, intervention/tutoring
initiatives, program implementation, co-teaching, extended day, afterschool academy programs and
summer camps. www.universityinstructors.com
Vanguard
Business Partner
Steve Earnheart Area
Sales Manager
Phone: (800) 448-6772 Direct: (704) 689-8341
Vanguard ModularBuilding Systems is the leading provider of relocatable and permanent classrooms in
South Carolina. We lease, sell or finance new and previously leased commercial modular buildings to
private and public schools. We have a large selection of OSF approved classrooms to chose from for
immediate delivery. www.Vanguardmodular.com
Ziegler
Business Partner
Scott Rolfs
Managing Director, Head of Religion & Education Finance Practice
Phone: (800) 797 4272 Direct: (414) 978 6576
Expertise, integrity, and tailored financing solutions are the hallmarks of our charter school finance
practice. With nearly 100 years of commitment to the education sector, we continue that tradition
today with our dedicated service to the charter school market nationally. www.ziegler.com
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Join the Public Charter School Alliance of South
Carolina in developing new opportunities for South
Carolina’s students.
The students of South Carolina need your support and active involvement in creating real change.
Invest in South Carolina’s Future Today.
PCSASC Corporate Leader $1,500 Representative on advisory committees and work groups Prominent Listing in Vendor Guides Prominent Logo placement and link on website Invited to participate in PCSASC events throughout the year Priority on select sponsorship opportunities and early bird registration for conference table locations This is a non-voting donor membership level (only member schools have a voting representative)
PCSASC Business Partner $500 Logo and link on website Listing in Vendor Guides Invited to participate in PCSASC events throughout the year Support Charter Schools in South Carolina Early bird registration for conference table locations This is a non-voting donor membership level (only member schools have a voting representative)
Corporate and Business Partnerships
The Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina is transforming public education in South Carolina. Public
charter schools are currently serving over 20,000 students across the state in 54 schools. There are 10 new
schools approved to open in August of 2013 and over 30 planning groups actively developing charters to meet
the future educational needs of South Carolina’s students.
What is a charter school?
Charter schools are public schools allowed the freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for
improving student achievement.
What does the Alliance do?
Our work focuses on transforming public education by advancing the missions of SC’s public charter schools. The
Alliance is building the capacity of South Carolina’s public charter schools through:
Trainings and resources focused the long term sustainability of the public charter schools and their students’
academic success.
Development of new high quality public charter schools based on the needs of SC’s students.
Policy development recognizing the great need for educational opportunities for all of SC’s students focused
on parity in funding and laws that support the sustainability of high quality public charter schools.
Cultivating partnerships and developing resources that support high student achievement.
How can your business get involved?
The students of South Carolina need your support and active involvement in creating real change. Your
business can join the Public Charter School Alliance, volunteer at schools, create group purchasing programs
and discounts, advocate for all public schools students, and serve on new school planning teams.
Contact us at [email protected] to join.
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Thank you to our 2013 SC Charter School Conference Sponsors!
See you April 23-24th in Columbia SC S