§ 59-19-10 School district management
§ 59-19-20 Composition of boards of school trustees; terms
§ 59-19-30 Appointment of members
§ 59-19-40 Appointment of members; special provisions not superseded by Section 59-19-30
§ 59-19-45 Mandatory orientation for school district boards of trustees and county boards of education; exceptions
§ 59-19-50 Appointment and term of trustees for consolidated districts
§ 59-19-60 Removal of trustees; vacancies
§ 59-19-70 Chairman and clerk of board
§ 59-19-80 Requirements as to purchases and teacher employment
§ 59-19-90 General powers and duties of school trustees
§ 59-19-93 Adoption of procurement code by school district; suspension of distribution of funds for noncompliance
§ 59-19-95 Implementation of student promotion policy
§ 59-19-97 Evaluation system for continuing contract teachers
§ 59-19-100 Circumstances under which educational governing body of county shall have powers and duties of school trustees
§ 59-19-110 Rule-making power
§ 59-19-117 District employee background checks
§ 59-19-120 Rules and regulations governing use of school buildings
§ 59-19-125 Leasing school property for particular purposes
§ 59-19-130 Acquisition of supplies and equipment
§ 59-19-140 Rules and regulations governing use of equipment
§ 59-19-150 Maintenance of equipment
§ 59-19-160 Gifts to school district; bond as prerequisite to receipt
§ 59-19-170 Acceptance and holding of property by trustees
§ 59-19-180 Purchase of lands by trustees
§ 59-19-190 Purchase of land by trustees; reassignment or disposal of land purchased with state funds
§ 59-19-200 Condemnation of lands by trustees
§ 59-19-250 Sale or lease of school property by trustees
§ 59-19-260 Trustees authorized to insure motor vehicles
§ 59-19-270 Trustees may employ medical, technical, and clerical personnel
§ 59-19-280 Trustees may be members of School Boards Association
§ 59-19-290 Contracts in excess of apportioned funds void
§ 59-19-300 Propriety of trustee’s receiving pay as teacher
§ 59-19-310 Exercising office of trustee after termination of office
§ 59-19-315 Commencement of trustee’s term of office
§ 59-19-320 Trustees may cross bridge or ferry free of charge
§ 59-19-330 Annual report of trustees of certain special and graded school districts
§ 59-19-340 Child development programs for three and four-year-old children
§ 59-19-350 Schools of innovation exempt from applicable state statutes and regulations
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 59 > Chapter 19 > Article 1 - General Provisions

  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.