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Decatur board approves submission for JROTC program aimed at boosting attendance and graduation
Summary
The Decatur Public Schools board voted to approve submission of an application for a JROTC program for the 2027'28 school year. Presenters said the program is designed to improve attendance and graduation rates, will be cost-shared with the Army for instructor salaries, and requires two retired instructors; the board approved the submission 7-0.
The Decatur Public Schools board voted to approve submission of an application to establish a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2027'28 school year.
A presenter explained the program would be cost-shared with the Army (the district pays half of instructor salaries), require two retired instructors with at least 10 years of military experience, and aim to enroll…
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