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Governance

The Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Planning Board

 

The school’s mission is to inspire students and prepare them to become academically successful citizens of integrity who will become lifelong learners and leaders, working collaboratively to positively impact our society and world.  Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy officially opened on August 20, 2018.

 

2025-2026 Board Member Information

 

ANNUAL BOARD GOVERNANCE INFORMATION

Board Election Notes

Board Meeting Link

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2026 Notice of Board of Directors Election

NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2026–2027
Notice is hereby given that 2 seats on the Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Board of Directors will be open for election this cycle. Per South Carolina charter law and school bylaws, board members are elected by the families/parents/guardians of enrolled students and employees of the school.

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09/10/2026 Update

Board Candidate Profile - Nathaniel Haynes

Board Candidate Profile - Dr. LaQuanda Carpenter

Current Board Agenda

Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy - Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 pm

Agenda

Call to Order

Board Members Attendance

Invocation & Pledge

Mission & Vision

Adoption of Agenda (Action/Approval)

 

Minutes- Regular Meeting (9/17/26)- (Action/ Approval)

SC Public Charter School District (Optional)

Public Requests/Comments

Principal's Update- Dr. Perry Smith Sr.

Amended School Calendar (Action/Approval)

Conflict of Interest Form Review

Building Project Update

2026-2027 Amended School Budget (Action/Approval)

Chair’s Updates:

·      Act 123 work session (9/25/26)  Update

·      SC Public Charter Alliance Conference (Dec. 3-5, 2026)

·       Student enrollment/Board support

·       Board Member Orientation (1 yr.)

Board Members Comments/updates

Executive Session (Personnel/ Salary Scale)

Return to Open Session

               Adjournment

  Next Regular Meeting- November 19, 2026- 6:00 pm

Upcoming Board Meetings

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Board Meeting Schedule 2026-2027

2026-2027BettisPreparatoryLeaderhsipAcademy (PDF)

Board Members

Public Notice of Contract Awards

Meetings

BOARD MEETINGS LIVE RECORDINGS ARCHIVE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Board Meeting Archive 2

Board Meeting Archive

Documents