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Clarke County board votes 5-2 to opt out of House Bill 581 resolution
Summary
The Clarke County School Board voted 5-2 on Feb. 13 to adopt a resolution opting the district out of House Bill 581. Board members who supported the resolution said uncertainty about future funding and potential impacts on personnel and instruction motivated their decision; two members dissented, citing respect for the voters and staff training.
The Clarke County School Board voted 5-2 on Feb. 13 to adopt a resolution to opt the district out of House Bill 581.
Board member Tim Denson, who made the motion, said the district’s “number one role is to do what is best for our students” and argued that “with a lot of financial unknowns ... this is the best decision for our students and for our community.” Linda Davis, who seconded the motion, told the board that opting out is a “prudent choice” while financial and policy uncertainties — including the potential impact of state…
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