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Chatham County Schools superintendent previews school year as state and federal cuts tighten budget
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jackson told the board Aug. 11 the district is ready for the 2025–26 school year but faces state budget decisions reducing AP exam support and NC pre-K slots. He outlined academic targets, staffing status, device-repair policy and accepted a contract extension while waiving a performance bonus.
Dr. Jackson, superintendent of Chatham County Schools, told the Chatham County Board of Education on Aug. 11 the district is prepared for the 2025–26 school year but expects financial and operational challenges following state and federal funding changes.
He said the district set clear academic goals after a leadership retreat, including moving all schools to at least a C this year and aiming for all schools to be B or above the following year. “This is the last year that C will be on there,” Dr. Jackson said, adding a 92 percent graduation-rate target and plans to reduce district turnover by 15 percent while increasing parent and community engagement by 25 percent.
The superintendent listed several operational and budgetary realities. He reported 23 teacher vacancies districtwide and steady overall…
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