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Superintendent reports $90,000-per-year literacy grant, Academic Decathlon heads to nationals; student board member seeks more funding for non-football sports

Fayette County Board of Education · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. McPherson briefed the board on instructional-material reviews, a four-year literacy grant of $90,000 per year, near-perfect food-service inspection scores, and the Academic Decathlon state championship. Student board member Chason Yates called for more funding for track, band and arts programs.

In his superintendent’s report on April 2, Dr. McPherson said instructional materials are available for public review and the textbook committee will meet the following Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the board office to make a recommendation.

Dr. McPherson announced a literacy grant supporting grades 5–12 totaling $90,000 per year for four years to support implementation of ELA…

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