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Board approves five charter contracts; members urge closer academic oversight
Summary
The Fairbanks school board approved five charter school contracts for FY26–FY30. Members acknowledged academic gains at some charters but called for stronger monitoring and more frequent check-ins on reading and math outcomes.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board voted Tuesday to approve five charter-school contracts covering fiscal years 2026–2030, adopting administrative agreements for Boreal Sun, Chinook Montessori, Discovery Peak, Effie Cochran and Watershed Charter School.
Board members praised aspects of the schools while also expressing concern about student achievement metrics. Board member Missus Doolian said she supported the approvals but pressed for more frequent…
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