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How To Get Involved

JBE Has 3 Distinct Organizations For Parent Involvement

SIC- School Improvement Council

  • SIC is an advisory board made up of elected parents, teachers, community members, and other members appointed by the principal.   
  • SIC brings the concerns and needs of the school community to the table to be discussed and deals with school policies and funds for school improvement.
  • The SIC follows a set of bylaws and when seats are open for re-election, a call for nominations is sent to the community, the candidate's bios will be shared, and elections are held when the school year begins. 

PTO- Parent Teacher Organization

  • The PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children at James B Edwards Elementary by fostering relationships among the school, parents, teachers and community.
  • The PTO budget is posted on the PTO website for transparency.   
  • Please consider joining a committee to help make JBE 'The Best Little School In The Lowcountry!"
    • Fundraising Committee
    • Community Building Committee 
    • Faculty Relations Committee
    • Beautification Committee
    • Communications Committee
    • Executive Board:
      • President
      • Vice President
      • Secretary
      • Treasurer

TLE- Tom Lee Endowment

  • Established after longtime principal Tom Lee retired and money raised is used to fund student enrichment not funded by CCSD.  
  • The TLE’s mission is to raise funds to enhance the ability to attain educational goals and improve the intellectual capacity of its students.