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Fulton board approves Club America chapter after students speak in favor and express concerns arise in follow‑up
Summary
Students from two high schools asked the board to allow a Club America chapter; the board approved the club (Action 6.03, passed 5–0–1). Later a different student raised concerns about founders’ views and potential impacts; the superintendent offered to follow up.
The Fulton City School District Board of Education approved recognition of an extracurricular Club America chapter after two student speakers described the club and its activities and later public comment raised concerns about inclusivity.
"We are asking you to fulfill your duties and board members to allow us to have our club as we're required to do under the Equal Access Act and give our club equal treatment," student speaker Josephine Smith told the board as she requested formal…
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