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Decatur school board authorizes Phase 1a archaeological survey at planned early-learning site

City Schools of Decatur Board of Education · April 27, 2026
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The City Schools of Decatur board voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to hire an archaeologist to conduct a Phase 1a survey at the Early Childhood Learning Center site after members clarified the difference between monitoring during construction and a proactive survey.

The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education on Monday voted to authorize the superintendent to retain an archaeologist to perform a Phase 1a survey at the proposed Early Childhood Learning Center site.

Board Chair Dr. Carmen Fulton opened the discussion by describing the recommendation to retain an archaeologist for the ECLC work. During debate, board members distinguished a reactive construction monitor from a Phase 1a survey—a proactive, surface-level assessment that evaluates the…

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