Every K-12 public school in South Carolina is required to have a SIC that includes at least:

• two elected parent representatives;
• two elected teacher representatives;
• in school’s serving grade 9 or above, two elected student representatives;
• two community member representatives appointed by the principal
  the school principal as an ex-officio member.

Parent and teacher representatives (and students) serve staggered terms of two years
The SIC is required to maintain twice as many elected members as appointed members.

State law requires that elections be held by October 15 each year.