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State Board approves program extension, charter amendments and Learn Everywhere renewal
Summary
The State Board approved (by voice vote) a one‑year extension for nine educator‑preparation approvals, multiple charter amendments (Lionheart Classical Academy, MC2, Big Blue Community Connections) and a Learn Everywhere renewal for the Nashua Community Music School; motions were made and seconded on the record.
The State Board of Education approved several formal actions during its meeting.
Program‑review extension: A board member moved that the State Board approve a one‑year extension for nine program approvals, principally to allow institutions with insufficient candidate enrollment (notably computer science) to complete on‑site reviews. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Charter amendments: The board approved amended charter language for Lionheart Classical Academy (staff and attorney presented changes clarifying identification of board members and fundraising/finance roles). The board subsequently approved amendments for MC2 (Making Community Connections Charter Public School) and Big Blue Community Connections Charter School after brief presentations by each school's representative.
Learn Everywhere renewal: The board approved renewal of the Nashua Community Music School’s Learn Everywhere application. Tim Carney introduced the item and Lindsay Rinaldi, executive director of the music school, described plans to serve roughly 600 students weekly and to launch a music‑technology course pending funding. Board members encouraged the applicant to follow up with staff on competencies and implementation details.
How the board voted: Motions on these items were made and seconded on the record and approved by voice vote; the transcript records "Aye" for the actions but does not include a roll‑call tally of individual member votes for each motion.
Recorded actions at the meeting: program extension (one year) approved; charter amendments for Lionheart, MC2 and Big Blue approved; Nashua Community Music School Learn Everywhere renewal approved.
What happens next: Staff will process the extensions and amended charter documents and follow up with applicants as needed on implementation details and required reporting.
