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Hamilton County board approves emergency enrollment increase at Skillerton Elementary, 6-4, with condition

Hamilton County Chartering Authority · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The Hamilton County chartering authority voted 6-4 to approve an emergency amendment allowing Skillerton Elementary to increase enrollment, but required Skillerton and Ivy Academy to present an updated matriculation/articulation agreement by June 30 to remain in compliance.

The Hamilton County chartering authority voted 6-4 to approve an emergency amendment that raises enrollment limits at Skillerton Elementary, subject to a requirement that Skillerton and Ivy Academy submit an updated matriculation/articulation agreement by June 30.

The review team told the board it had accepted the emergency petition for review but found the application did not "demonstrate unanticipated extraordinary circumstances," flagging unresolved concerns about matriculation, math data, staffing and the five-year budget. The team also highlighted strengths: strong demand evidenced by a robust waiting list, English-language-arts performance at or above district averages, and a clean independent audit.

Miss Markham, the school…

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