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Board denies two charter applications, allows 30 days for resubmission
Summary
Rutherford County School Board voted to deny the Novus Smart Academy K–8 application and Rocketship Tennessee application for 2025–26, with the board noting review-committee concerns and allowing applicants an opportunity to resubmit within 30 days.
The Rutherford County School Board on April 24 voted to deny two charter applications recommended for denial by the district’s charter review committee: Novus Smart Academy K–8 and Rocketship Tennessee (Charter School #4). Board members cited committee concerns about each application’s readiness and performance evidence as the basis for denial. In both cases, the board noted applicants may revise and resubmit an amended application within 30 days for the committee and board to review.
During the meeting, board members said denial does not end the process.…
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