South Carolina School Boards Association

What South Carolina School Boards Association does

South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) is a non-profit membership association headquartered at 111 Research Drive, Columbia, SC, providing training, legislative advocacy, policy and legal services, and insurance to boards governing public school districts in South Carolina. The organization represents 70 of the state's 72 public school districts and connects with more than 700 school board members and superintendents across the state. Its core offerings include the Boardmanship Institute (a year-round training curriculum established in 1982 with six levels of recognition), the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT, established in 1984, providing workers' compensation and property/casualty insurance on more than $22 billion in school properties serving 445,000 students and 67,000 employees), policy manual services, legal counsel, superintendent search assistance, bond referenda consultation, and a calendar of annual conferences and training events.

SCSBA operates four primary revenue streams: annual membership dues (Associate Memberships at $625 standard or $1,600 special tiers; Affiliate Memberships at $600; board district membership implicit in dues), conference and training registration fees ranging from $75 (regional advocacy meetings) to $375 (Annual Convention), corporate sponsorship revenue through the President's Club program (Gold $10,000, Silver $6,000, Bronze $3,700), and insurance premiums via SCSBIT. Distribution is exclusively direct through member district relationships, on-site training, and statewide events; the organization does not sell technology products and has no app or API surface. SCSBA participates in the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), a national alliance of 27 state associations, and operates a joint Civility Partnership with the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC).

Name

South Carolina School Boards Association

Legal name

South Carolina School Boards Association

Website

https://scsba.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Carolina School Boards Association is a non-profit membership organization providing training, legislative advocacy, policy/legal services, and insurance trust operations to boards governing 70 of South Carolina's 72 public school districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Policy, Governance & Board Administration (EDAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC), Charter School Authorizers & Oversight Boards (EDADABAB)

Keywords

• School board training
• Education policy advocacy
• Public education governance
• School district insurance
• Superintendent search services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from school district boards (Associate memberships at $625/standard or $1,600/special, President's Club at $3,700-$10,000 tiers, Affiliate memberships at $600)
2. Conference and Training Fees: Registration fees for Annual Convention ($375), School Law Conference ($325), Legislative Advocacy Conference ($300), Risky Business ($275), various workshops and training events ranging from $80-$235
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships through President's Club program at Gold ($10,000), Silver ($6,000), and Bronze ($3,700) levels
4. Insurance Trust (SCSBIT): Workers' compensation and property/casualty insurance premiums through South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust, insuring over $22 billion in school properties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCSBA is a non-profit statewide membership association that delivers training, legislative advocacy, policy and legal services, and superintendent search assistance to boards governing South Carolina's public school districts. Through its Boardmanship Institute (established 1982) and South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT, established 1984), the organization provides year-round leadership development and property/casualty, workers' compensation, and risk control coverage to its 70 of 72 member districts.

Product overview

South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) is a non-profit organization serving as a statewide voice and information source for boards governing 70 of the state's public school districts. The organization operates primarily as a service and training association rather than a technology company, offering a unified portfolio of member services including the Boardmanship Institute (year-round training curriculum), the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT - workers' compensation and property/casualty insurance), policy services (legal counsel, policy manual auditing, and Policies Online hosting), superintendent searches, bond referenda consultation, and the annual conference/training event series. Related offerings include the President's Club and Associate Membership programs for business partners, the Voice of School Boards Podcast, and the Civility Partnership with MASC. SCSBA also hosts the COSSBA national alliance and the SCSBA School Attorneys Association professional organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCSBIT (South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust): Insurance trust providing workers' compensation and property & casualty insurance along with risk control services for South Carolina school districts.

Products and services

• South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT) Workers' compensation and property & casualty insurance coverage with risk control services for South Carolina school districts, currently insuring more than $22 billion in school properties and serving 445,000 students and 67,000 employees.
• Boardmanship Institute Year-round training curriculum established in 1982 providing leadership skills development for school board members on state and national education issues, with six levels of recognition based on accrued points.
• Risk Control Services Systematic approach to identify, assess, and minimize risks for member school districts, including on-site visits, training, checklists, and a Risk Control Grant Program awarding nearly $1 million annually.
• Superintendent Searches Full-service superintendent search assistance including advertising, application handling, reference checks, on-site visit arrangements, community meetings, and media coordination for school districts seeking new leadership.
• Bond Referenda Consultation Consultation services for school districts planning bond referenda campaigns, including public relations programs, grassroots strategies, and campaign support.
• Policy Manual Services Complete audit and revision of district policy manuals to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, including section-by-section revision contracts for member districts.
• Legal Services Staff attorney support providing phone consultations, policy guidance, dismissal/expulsion hearing counsel, and on-site training on current policy and legal issues for member districts.
• Conference and Training Events Annual slate of training events including Annual Convention ($375), School Law Conference ($325), Legislative Advocacy Conference ($300), Risky Business Seminar ($275), Regional Advocacy Meetings ($75), and various workshops ranging from $80 to $235.
• SCSBA School Attorneys Association Professional organization for attorneys representing school districts, affiliated with the National School Attorneys Association (NSAA), providing forums, webinars, and conferences for school law practitioners.
• New Board Orientation Orientation training mandated by South Carolina law for newly elected or appointed board members, free for new members and $150 for others.
• On-Site Training Customized on-site training delivered directly to member school boards on topics including board operations, policy issues, and superintendent evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 years of continuous insurance service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSBA and MASC partnered to create the Civility Partnership, helping local school board and city council leaders become models of effective governance through training on running effective meetings, communicating thoughtfully, and building relationships.
• Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational alliance of 27 state school boards associations dedicated to sharing resources and information to support and strengthen state school boards associations. SCSBA participates in COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference.
• Boykin & Davis, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Level President's Club sponsor ($10,000/year). Law firm based in Columbia, SC providing legal services to school districts.
• Duff Freeman Seibert, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Level President's Club sponsor ($10,000/year). Law firm in Columbia, SC.
• Halligan Mahoney & Williams, P.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Level President's Club sponsor ($10,000/year). Professional Association of attorneys and counselors at law in Columbia, SC.
• White Story & Hicks, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Level President's Club sponsor ($10,000/year). Law firm in Columbia, SC.
• Burr & Forman LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Level President's Club sponsor ($6,000/year). Full-service law firm.
• Allspring Global Investments and Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Level President's Club sponsor ($3,700/year). Financial services firm.
• Craig Gaulden Davis | PBKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Level President's Club sponsor ($3,700/year). Architecture firm.
• McMillan Pazdan Smith ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Level President's Club sponsor ($3,700/year). Architecture firm in the Southeast.
• SSOE, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Level President's Club sponsor ($3,700/year). Architecture and engineering firm.
• South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCASA appoints two superintendents to the SCSBIT Board of Directors (14-member board).
• South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCASBO appoints two school business officials to the SCSBIT Board of Directors (14-member board).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA): Direct state-level peer serving Georgia public school boards with similar training, legislative advocacy, and superintendent search services. Highly comparable in service mix and member structure to SCSBA.
• Florida School Boards Association (FSBA): Statewide membership association for Florida school boards providing legislative advocacy, training, and policy services. Direct peer with a larger member base and similar operating model to SCSBA.
• Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA): Virginia's statewide school boards association offering training, legislative advocacy, and superintendent search support. Closely aligned in mission and member services to SCSBA.
• Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA): Statewide association providing policy services, board member training, and advocacy for Tennessee school boards. Comparable peer with a similar Southeast regional profile to SCSBA.
• North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA): Statewide school boards association serving North Carolina districts with policy services, training, and advocacy. Closest functional peer to SCSBA in terms of mission, service portfolio, and Southeast regional context.

Others

• South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO): Statewide association for SC school business officials. Adjacent K-12 governance association with cross-representation on the SCSBIT board; comparable in scale and target audience to SCSBA but serving a different functional role.
• South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA): Statewide association for South Carolina school superintendents and administrators. SCSBA strategic partner with shared board representation on SCSBIT; adjacent mission serving a closely overlapping K-12 governance audience.
• Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA): Alliance of 27 state school boards associations, of which SCSBA is a member, providing federal advocacy coordination and shared resources. Ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• National School Attorneys Association (NSAA): National professional association for school district attorneys, with SCSBA's School Attorneys Association as a state affiliate. Comparable peer in the legal/policy advisory space serving K-12 governance clients, but at a national rather than state level.

Broad incumbents

• National School Boards Association (NSBA): National federation of state school boards associations, including SCSBA via COSSBA. Directly comparable as a peer membership association serving school board governance, training, and federal advocacy, but operating at a national scope rather than a single state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/show/1tLygTmESBaakOkGboSVYW
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCSBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-carolina-school-boards-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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