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SC Code § 59-49-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-80. Superintendent; employees.

 The board shall elect a superintendent for said school at such salary and for such term as it may fix. The superintendent shall employ and discharge all employees of the school, subject to the approval of the board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-508; 1952 Code Section 22-508; 1942 Code Section 5483; 1932 Code Section 5679; Civ. C. '22 Section 2760; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216.
SC Code § 59-49-85 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-85. Faculty qualifications.

 (A) The agricultural and natural resources instructional program may use part-time or full-time faculty members who hold advanced degrees or extensive professional experience in the agricultural and natural resources industry and whose professional expertise can be demonstrated by their training and accomplishments as recognized by state or national organizations and affiliations. As an alternative to traditional certification, these faculty members shall participate annually in professional development programs approved by the president and the board of trustees. Pursuant to this chapter, the board of trustees shall adopt policies and regulations governing development of the agricultural and natural resources instructional program.  (B) The academic program must be comprised of faculty who hold one or more degrees in the specific subject to be taught and who must have achieved traditional state certification in the area of instruction. Teacher certification must be maintained pursuant to state law and regulations.  (C) The president and the board will determine the salary scale of teachers and administrators of the school, not to exceed the highest salaries of any public school district in the State for those designated positions.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 3, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-49-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-90. Oath of trustees; oath and bond of superintendent.

 All of the members of the board and the superintendent of the school shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, take an oath faithfully to perform any and all duties imposed upon them under this chapter. The superintendent shall execute a bond payable to the State in such sum as shall be required by the board, with sufficient security, which shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-509; 1952 Code Section 22-509; 1942 Code Section 5484; 1932 Code Section 5680; Civ. C. '22 Section 2761; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216.
SC Code § 59-49-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-100. Purpose of school.

 (A) It is declared to be the purpose and policy of the State to maintain and develop the school property in accordance with the purposes of the will of Dr. John de la Howe as interpreted by the Supreme Court of South Carolina, Mars v. Gibert, 93 SC 455, which for historical reference reads: "First, the establishment and maintenance of an agricultural and mechanical school as an institution in Abbeville County, stimulating and improving the industrial life of the entire community; second, the training, free of charge, of twenty-four boys and girls, not as college men and women, but in the beginning of school life; and, third, the like training of the children of the neighborhood not supported by the fund." It is declared that the term "Abbeville County" shall be understood to mean that portion of South Carolina known as Abbeville County at the time the will of Dr. John de la Howe was dated, namely January 2, 1797. The property is now in McCormick County. It is further declared that, given the above historical perspective, the board shall instruct the president of the school to implement programs which shall meet the needs of children from all of South Carolina who have an interest in agriculture, biotechnology, and natural resources.  (B) Under the provisions of the will and the bequest accepted by the State of South Carolina, the school must 'educate twelve poor boys and twelve poor girls'. To meet this requirement, the school shall use the current measures of poverty as defined by the State Department of Education.  (C) Also under the provisions of the will and the subsequent bequest, the board may allow local students to attend as day students provided they meet the admissions requirements. The board will determine equity of admissions statewide.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-510; 1952 Code Section 22-510; 1942 Code Section 5485; 1932 Code Section 5681; Civ. C. '22 Section 2762; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 4; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 14, eff September 28, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  2020 Act No. 164, Section 14, rewrote the section.
SC Code § 59-49-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-110. Improved forestry and farm practices.

 (A) The school may carry out improved forestry and farm practices on the timber holdings and farmland of the school property and apply the revenues derived from them and any other revenue source on the property for the further improvement and development of the school forest and farmlands and for other school purposes.  (B) The school shall serve as a demonstration farm and shall provide instruction and support to farmers and persons working in, or who have an interest in, the business of agriculture.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-510.1; 1953 (48) 439; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 5; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 15, eff September 28, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  2020 Act No. 164, Section 15, inserted the (A) designator, in (A), substituted "The school" for "The trustees of the John De La Howe School", and added (B).
SC Code § 59-49-112 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-112. Courses of study.

 The board shall establish the standard course of study for the school. This course of study must include instruction in the areas that constitute the usual high school curriculum and provide in-depth instruction in agriculture, natural resources, and biotechnology.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 4, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-49-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-115. Diplomas.

 The students enrolled in the school who earn a total of twenty-four units of credit distributed as specified in the Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina school districts and who meet the school's requirements for graduation are eligible to receive a state high school diploma. The board, in its discretion, may issue its own high school diploma for students that exceed the state requirements for a high school diploma.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 5, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-49-117 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-117. Admissions requirements.

 The school shall admit students in accordance with the admission criteria, standards, and procedures as established and approved by the board. To be eligible for admission to the school, an applicant must be a legal resident of South Carolina, unless the board of trustees establishes a special exemption to accept out-of-state or international exchange students. Students must have a career interest in an agricultural or natural resources field and possess a high level of commitment, motivation, and maturity.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 6, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-49-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-120. Funds of estate of Dr. John De La Howe.

 All of the money in the hands of trustees of the estate of Dr. John De La Howe shall by them be delivered to the board of trustees created by this chapter when so requested to do by the board of trustees. All amounts received from said estate and its operation shall be appropriated for the support and development of the school, in the discretion of the board of trustees.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-511; 1952 Code Section 22-511; 1942 Code Section 5487; 1932 Code Section 5683; Civ. C. '22 Section 2764; 1918 (30) 803.
SC Code § 59-49-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-130. Use of income received by school.

 All income that the school receives from the sale of timber or farm products and from programs and events held on campus must be used for the construction, erection, and building of permanent improvements at the school and for maintaining and equipping of capital improvements.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-512; 1952 Code Section 22-512; 1950 (46) 1878; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 16, eff September 28, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  2020 Act No. 164, Section 16, rewrote the section.
SC Code § 59-49-135 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-135. Foundation and endowment fund.

 (A) The board shall create a Development Office for the school that will be headed by an executive director. The executive director shall be an employee of the school, be hired by the head of the school, and serve at his pleasure with a salary that shall be set by the board. The board may establish and maintain an endowment fund for the school that is subject to the direction of the Executive Director of the Development Office and that has the primary purpose of raising funds to support the furtherance of the school's mission, goals, and objectives.  (B) The endowment fund must be organized on a nonprofit basis as a separate legal entity recognized under and in compliance with the laws of this State.  (C)(1) In consultation with the Executive Director of the Development Office, the endowment fund must adopt an annual operations and capital budget. Prior to adopting the annual budget, the head of the endowment fund must meet with the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school to review the endowment fund's proposed budget, and prior to any subsequent proposed material changes to the budget. The endowment fund budget and its fundraising goals must exclusively be based on the operation and capital goals of the school as provided to the foundation by the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school.  (2) The endowment fund shall not accept any donations that are restricted in their use unless the proposed restriction is approved by the board prior to its acceptance and unless the funds are being used for a purpose that is needed by the school.  (D) Prior to taking any action, including fundraising, on behalf of the school, the board and the endowment fund must enter into a written agreement detailing the corresponding rights, duties, and responsibilities of the endowment fund.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 7, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-49-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-140. Rules and regulations.

 In accordance with the purposes of the school as herein defined the board of trustees shall make such rules and regulations for its own government and for the management of the school as it may deem necessary, consistent with the laws of this State and with the terms of the will of Dr. John De La Howe.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-513; 1952 Code Section 22-513; 1942 Code Section 5486; 1932 Code Section 5682; Civ. C. '22 Section 2763; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1939 (41) 107.
SC Code § 59-49-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-150. Tuition and fees.

 A student who is a legal resident of this State may attend the school without paying tuition, but may pay fees for maintenance and food services unless he meets the poverty requirements as defined in the will of John de la Howe and by current rules or regulations of the State Department of Education defining measures of poverty. Notwithstanding these provisions, all out-of-state and international exchange students admitted to the school shall pay tuition and fees for maintenance and food services as determined by the board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-514; 1952 Code Section 22-514; 1942 Code Section 5486; 1932 Code Section 5682; Civ. C. '22 Section 2763; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1939 (41) 107; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 6; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 17, eff September 28, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  2020 Act No. 164, Section 17, rewrote the section.
SC Code § 59-49-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School|Section 59-49-160. Campus police; public safety.

 (A) The board of trustees may employ campus police to police the buildings and grounds of the school. These campus police shall work under the supervision of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and may not enter into such employment unless and until they have been appointed Governor's constables with general authority as peace officers.  (B) All traffic laws of the State are in full force and effect on the streets and roads of the school, whether such streets and roads are considered public or private.  (C) The board may promulgate reasonable additional regulations relating to vehicular traffic within the grounds of the school including, but not limited to, parking of vehicles and reduced vehicular speeds, notwithstanding any other provision of law, and to provide penalties for violations of these regulations, not to exceed a fine of one hundred dollars. These regulations have the full force and effect of law and violations of them are triable in magistrates court. The board also may charge parking fees, issue parking passes, and erect gates and guard houses to control entry to the campus.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 8, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 59-50-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-10. Establishment of school; faculty qualifications.

 (A) There is established the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities to provide training for exceptional artistically talented students and serve as a research and resource center for all students and teachers in South Carolina. The school is dedicated to serving talented students in South Carolina who show exceptional talent, promise, aptitude, and interest in creative writing, dance, music, theater, and the visual arts. This residential school shall provide intensive pre- professional and professional instruction in the arts and a strong academic and humanities program which will lead to a high school diploma and college credits.  (B)(1) The arts instructional program must be comprised of faculty who hold advanced degrees in recognized arts fields including, but not limited to, dance, music, theater or drama, visual arts, and creative writing, and previously have taught students in a pre-professional and professional arts instructional program setting or are practicing master artists whose professional expertise can be demonstrated by their training and accomplishments as recognized by state or national arts organizations and affiliations. As an alternative to traditional certification, the faculty for pre-professional and professional instruction shall participate annually in master artists professional development programs. These programs must be modeled from national research-based professional development standards for instructional and practicing master artists. Pursuant to this chapter, the school's board of directors shall adopt policies and regulations governing development of the arts instructional program. The school's annual accountability report must include information on the arts instructional program and faculty participation.  (2) The academic program must be comprised of faculty who hold one or more degrees in the specific subject to be taught and who must have achieved traditional state certification in the area of instruction and may have national board teacher certification. State and national teacher certification must be maintained pursuant to state law and regulations.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment designated subsection (A) and added subsection (B).
SC Code § 59-50-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-20. Board of directors.

 The school is governed by a board of directors composed of seventeen members, as follows:  (1) one member from each congressional district, appointed by the Governor;  (2) six members from the State at large, appointed by the Governor;  (3) the Chairman of the Education Oversight Committee or his designee who serves ex officio;  (4) the State Superintendent of Education or his designee who serves ex officio;  (5) the Executive Director of the Commission on Higher Education or his designee who serves ex officio; and  (6) the chairman of the school's foundation board or his designee who serves ex officio.  Members appointed by the Governor serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members receive mileage, subsistence, and per diem allowed by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.  In making the appointments, the Governor shall seek to obtain the most qualified persons from business, industry, and the educational and arts communities.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005; 2012 Act No. 176, Section 4, eff May 25, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment in the introductory paragraph substituted "sixteen" for "not more than fifteen"; in item (2) substituted "six" for "four"; in item (3) substituted "Education Oversight Committee or his designee" for "Joint Legislative Committee on Cultural Affairs"; in items (4) and (5) added "or his designee"; rewrote item (6); in the second undesignated paragraph at the end of the second sentence deleted ", except that of those first appointed, the members representing the First, Second, and Third Congressional Districts and two at large members serve for terms or two years and until their successors are appointed and qualify"; and deleted the final undesignated paragraph providing for renovating or building appropriate facilities for the school.  The 2012 amendment substituted "seventeen" for "sixteen" in the first paragraph.
SC Code § 59-50-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-30. Curriculum of study.

 The board shall establish and approve the curriculum of study. The curriculum must include intensive, in-depth, pre-professional instruction in the arts as well as a broad based innovative academic and humanities program which constitutes the Southern Association and the state department approved courses of study and requirements for graduation. The program also must include advanced academic studies.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 59-50-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-40. Admissions; criteria, standards, procedures.

 The school shall admit students in accordance with the admission criteria, standards, and procedures as established and approved by the board. To be eligible for admission to the school, an applicant must be a legal resident of South Carolina unless a special exemption is established to accept out-of-state or international exchange students. Students must be identified as artistically talented and possess a high level of commitment, motivation, and maturity. The board shall assure, as far as possible and without jeopardizing admission standards, that an equal number of students are admitted from each of the state's congressional districts. Out-of-state or international exchange students admitted to the school shall pay tuition as determined by the board.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment at the end of the second sentence deleted "or until the Governor and board change the requirement" and added the fifth sentence requiring out-of-state or international exchange students to pay tuition.
SC Code § 59-50-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-50. President.

 The chief administrative officer of the school is the president, who is appointed by the board, serves at its will and pleasure, and administers all affairs of the school, subject to policies and regulations adopted by the board. The president's position is exempt from the State Employee Grievance Procedure Act in Section 8-17-330. The school's vice presidents serve at the will and pleasure of the president. The president or his designee serves as secretary of the board of directors and reports at all board meetings. The president shall report annually to the board on the status of the school, its needs, and recommendations to carry the school forward to fulfill its mission.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment substituted "president" for "executive director" throughout and added the second and third sentences relating to the president's position.
SC Code § 59-50-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-60. Policies and regulations.

 The board of directors shall adopt policies and promulgate regulations necessary for the operation and management of the school.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment substituted "shall" for "may" and added "promulgate".
SC Code § 59-50-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 50 - South Carolina Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities|Section 59-50-70. Foundation and endowment fund.

 The board shall establish a foundation and maintain an endowment fund for the school.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 2005 amendment reprinted this section with no apparent change.
SC Code § 59-51-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 51 - The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School|Section 59-51-10. Wil Lou Gray School established; location.

 The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is established and must be located in Lexington County on the property formerly occupied by the Army Air Force and known as the Columbia Air Base, which property the State received by quitclaim deed in September 1947 for the joint use of the Opportunity School and the South Carolina Trade School.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-521; 1957 (50) 36; 1976 Act No. 526 Section 2; 1992 Act No. 299, Section 1.