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Board told to update charter-school policy after state rule change; recommendation to place IBB on public review
Summary
Superintendent's office recommended revisions to Board policy IBB to align with a state board rule that unified charter categories and set accelerated timelines; the suggested language follows GSBA guidance and staff recommended placing the policy on the table for public review.
Barrow County Schools staff told the Board Sept. 30 that a state Board of Education rule change requires revisions to local policy IBB governing charter schools.
District presenters said state board rule 164.9.05 (as described by staff) collapsed prior categories — startup, conversion and renewal charters — into a single category and established accelerated timelines for local review. Under the…
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