South Carolina Caucus of
Black School Board Members
Why We Exist
The purpose of the Caucus shall be to:
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Provide a means whereby Black school board members can actively participate in the statewide dialogue on educational issues and concerns, as well as opportunities within the National School Boards Association, the National Council of Black School Board Members, and other national organizations committed to the full growth and development of Black and other minority children;
Serve as an official advisory board on matters relating to issues of concern to Blacks serving on local boards, positions on South Carolina Boards Association, the National School Boards Association and the National Council of Black School Board Members;
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​Promote better relationships and understanding between Black school board members, their local communities and local school boards, the South Carolina School Boards Association, the National School Boards Association, and the National Council of Black School Board Members.
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Provide a statewide forum for the unique problems faced by Black school board members throughout the state, nation and region.
A Message from Our President
It is an honor to serve as your President for the 2025-27 term. This role is not new to me, as I had the privilege of walking in these shoes many years ago. Today, I am incredibly grateful to stand on the shoulders of the previous board, who laid a strong foundation of excellence upon which we will continue to build.
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We have important work to do for our students across South Carolina, and this is where we all come in. Our collective voice is our greatest strength. I am excited to expand our partnerships with the SC Legislative Black Caucus, our school boards association, our area directors, and all of you—our dedicated members.
Together, we will advocate on behalf of our districts to make a greater impact.
We will use our collective voice to bring about change, take a stand on key issues at both the local and national levels, and expand our partnerships far beyond our schools and into our communities.
For this very reason, we need you to stay connected to the mission and vision of the SC Caucus of Black School Board Members.
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Yours in Service,
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President Johnny Bonaparte
