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Board approves Novus Smart Academy charter application after prior concerns about startup funding
Summary
Rutherford County School Board approved Novus Smart Academy’s charter application, despite prior scrutiny over startup financing. The board discussed financial improvements, increased projected enrollment and supportive public testimony.
The Rutherford County School Board voted June 24 to approve Novus Smart Academy’s application to open a K–8 charter school in the county. Board members and staff noted Novus addressed issues raised in earlier reviews — particularly around startup finances and leadership structure — and increased its planned initial enrollment. District staff said the state denied a prior appeal mainly because of thin financial margins and a relatively small initial enrollment; Novus revised its application to strengthen both areas. Public…
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