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Parents, mayor urge board to support American Classical Academy Rutherford
Summary
Multiple parents, a student and La Verne’s mayor told the board they support the new American Classical Academy Rutherford (ACAR), arguing the charter offers distinctive classical curriculum, strong community engagement and has improved options for families in Rutherford County.
Several public commenters used the board’s public comment period to urge continued support for the American Classical Academy Rutherford (ACAR), defending the school against metrics shown at a prior Feb. 19 meeting and asking board members to visit the campus.
Tony Custer introduced himself as a La Verne resident and parent who said ACAR kept his family in the county and urged the board to consider recent improvements the school's board and staff had made. "They listened to parents, faculty, and staff... they brought on…
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