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Chair James Herndon outlines City Schools of Decatur priorities: student success, teacher support and equity
Summary
Chair James Herndon told host Dr. Whitaker that the City Schools of Decatur is emphasizing student success "in all areas," expanding honors and AP options, adding a student board member role (with limited legal authority), and pursuing teacher training and retention measures while pushing for clearer budgeting and equity-focused data.
Chair James Herndon, chair of the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education, outlined the district's top priorities on the podcast "Words with Dr. Whitaker," saying the board's work centers on student success, support for educators and organizational effectiveness.
"My priority here is student success," Herndon said, adding that the board's 2023 strategic plan provides a roadmap for those goals. He described student success as "in all areas," including honors, special education and social-emotional supports, and said community input shaped the plan.
The board is adding honors options and expanding Advanced Placement offerings, including AP African American studies and computer science, to create more rigorous pathways for high-achieving students. "We don't want to lose…
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