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Board pulls Boys & Girls Club ACT/SAT proposal for more details on pay, oversight and targets
Summary
A proposed partnership to offer after‑school and Saturday ACT/SAT prep with Boys & Girls Club was pulled for more information after board members pressed for teacher qualifications, job descriptions, oversight, and confirmation of a $125 hourly rate; staff said the program targets about 180–191 students and planned to start mid‑January but likely will shift to February if delayed.
The Martin County School Board on Dec. 23 delayed action on a proposed partnership with the Boys & Girls Club to deliver ACT and SAT test preparation on district campuses, citing unresolved questions about instructor qualifications, oversight and program logistics.
Program staff explained the partnership would use Martin County teachers employed by Boys & Girls Club to run targeted cohorts (first‑time test takers and students working to reach a concordant score). The district said its assessment team would identify eligible students and that the proposal targets roughly…
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