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Chatham County Schools superintendent sets ambitious goals, warns state cuts will shift AP exam and pre‑K costs to families
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jackson told the Aug. 11 board meeting he expects all schools to reach at least a B within a year, outlined staffing and technology changes, and said state budget and federal adjustments mean families may face AP exam fees and the district lost about 51 pre‑K slots.
Dr. Jackson, the superintendent of Chatham County Schools, outlined academic and operational goals for the 2025–26 school year and warned that recent state and federal funding changes will require the district to shift costs to families.
Speaking at the Aug. 11 board meeting, Dr. Jackson said the district has set targets to increase school SPG composites by 3–5 points and to move ‘‘all schools to be B or above’’ after pandemic-era recovery efforts. He said teacher vacancies are ‘‘about 23’’ and that district leadership seeks a 15% reduction in central-office turnover and a 25% increase in parent and community engagement.
Dr. Jackson framed several…
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