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Board approves Somerset Academy application for two new charter schools
Summary
The board voted 4-0 to approve Somerset Academy's application to open two schools in August 2027; a board member raised concerns about a recruitment plan that referenced a YMCA partnership not available locally and about space for students with IEPs, asking staff to ensure these issues are addressed in contract terms.
The School Board of Indian River County voted unanimously on March 16 to approve Somerset Academy's application to open two new charter schools — Somerset Academy West Bureau and Somerset Academy West Bureau Middle — targeted to open in August 2027.
Board materials note the application was reviewed by the district's Charter School Application Review…
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