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Southampton board approves partnership with Regent University; superintendent authorized to finalize agreement
Summary
The school board voted to allow the superintendent to move forward with a partnership offering discounted tuition for staff and a $75-per-credit early college option for high school students.
The Southampton County Public Schools board on Monday authorized the superintendent to finalize a partnership with Regent University that offers a 20% tuition discount for school employees (extendable to spouses and dependents) and an early-college option priced at $75 per credit hour.
The agreement, introduced by Superintendent Dr. Shannon and presented by Regent representatives Aaron Covington and Kirk Kresick, is intended to expand postsecondary access and professional-development options for staff and students. ‘‘We want to help students do that and help them save money in the process,’’ Aaron Covington said during the…
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