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Board approves first reading to extend charter school contracts to five years
Summary
The school board approved first reading of a policy that would change charter school operational contracts from one year to five years and move review details into administrative regulations. Board members debated removing annual charter contract review and what level of reporting the board should receive.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board approved on first reading a proposed revision to policy 9‑35.25 that would extend charter school operational contracts from one year to five years and transfer detailed review procedures to administrative regulation.
Administration said the change would reduce the annual administrative burden for district staff and charter operators without removing the district’s right to review or amend a contract at any time. "Extending contract…
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