SCHSL Interim Leader Named
South Carolina High School League Appoints Amy Boozer Interim Commissioner Starting July 1
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The South Carolina High School League has named Amy Boozer as its interim commissioner, effective July 1. The executive committee voted 14-0 to approve Boozer, who has worked with the league since 2018, according to The State.
Boozer replaces Dr. Jerome Singleton, who is stepping down after more than 20 years leading the league. The move comes after months of legislative pressure and a sweeping new oversight law signed by Governor Henry McMaster. Boozer becomes the first woman ever to lead the SCHSL.
Singleton's Exit Driven by Legislative Showdown
Singleton had five years left on his contract. But in March 2026, the executive committee voted 16-0 to accept his early retirement, The State reported. Singleton publicly denied being forced out, saying, "At some point all good things and all bad things come to an end. It is a good time to do it."
Lawmakers had been circling the league since at least 2023. In March 2025, the state House introduced a bill that would have dissolved the SCHSL entirely and replaced it with a state agency. The threat of abolition pushed the league to the negotiating table.
New Reform Law Reshapes How the League Operates
On May 18, 2026, Governor McMaster signed House Bill 4163 — the South Carolina High School League Oversight and Accountability Act — into law. The final House vote was 112-0, according to The State. The bill passed the Senate on May 7.
The new law brings major changes. The executive committee grows to 23 members with broader representation. The league must now submit its budget for legislative review. It must also appear before the Legislative Oversight Committee and submit to audits. Commissioner contracts are capped at three years, per LegiScan.
Who Is Amy Boozer and What Comes Next
Boozer has served as an associate commissioner since at least 2018. She oversaw volleyball, competitive cheer, golf, and softball. Her reported pay was $103,000 in 2025, compared to Singleton's $213,322, according to Charlotte Observer. Executive Committee President Dr. Adam Lanford said, "We will be working expeditiously to ensure a smooth transition."
The league plans to hire a national search firm to find a permanent commissioner. Boozer is considered a candidate for the full-time role. The SCHSL governs roughly 114,700 student-athletes across 224 member schools. By July 2027, the new governance structure mandated by law must be fully in place.
Divided Views on Oversight vs. Independence
Supporters of the new law, like Rep. Shannon Erickson, the bill's primary sponsor, say it puts "students at the forefront" without expanding government. Sen. Larry Grooms pointed to years of parent complaints about "fairness and accountability" as justification for change, according to Island Packet.
Some athletic directors pushed back. They argued the SCHSL already governed itself well and worried about over-regulation. League officials noted the organization gets no direct state funding. Still, the unanimous votes — both 14-0 for Boozer and 112-0 for the reform bill — signal little appetite for resistance.
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