The Georgia State Board of Education agreed to give DeKalb school board members time to address issues set forth by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The state board summoned DeKalb board members to the hearing after SACS put the district on probation last month.
"I assure you that we fully realized the seriousness and gravity of this situation, and we are wholeheartedly committed to taking the appropriate steps necessary to address each of the 11 actions with plans and progress before this committee reconvenes," DeKalb County School Board Chairman Gene Walker told the state board.
Walker said they are willing to do what it takes to get off of probation.
"This is a sincere, conscious and collective choice, the board made to accept and work successfully to satisfy the required actions by SACS. We truly believe that in accepting and following this course of action, ultimately we will be more functional and effective board," Walker said.
The State Board of Education summoned the board members to the hearing, requesting evidence as to why they should not recommend the governor suspend them with pay.
"I'm disappointed, angry and embarrassed at our plight. Disappointed that my number one goal of ensuring a quality education for all DeKalb County students has taken a back seat to adult issues," said DeKalb County School Board member Pamela Speaks.
Board members asked to grant a consent order giving the school board a chance to address and rectify the issues laid out in the December SACS report. The non-governmental agency placed the school system on probation after uncovering violations, including having inappropriate behavior at meetings and mismanagement of supervision of funds.
A second hearing has been set for Feb. 21 for a progress report on how the school system is addressing those problems.
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Sudden rains caused flash flooding in parts of the metro Atlanta area on Monday.
Sudden rains caused flash flooding in parts of the metro Atlanta area on Monday. The Georgia Department of Transportation said that northbound lanes of Interstate 75 at Forest Parkway were closed after the roadway was flooded.
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Tyler Perry is donating $50,000 to help a good Samaritan left paralyzed from the waist down after risking his life to save a young girl swept away by a creek.
Tyler Perry is donating $50,000 to help a good Samaritan left paralyzed from the waist down after risking his life to save a young girl swept away by a creek.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:48:40 GMT
The committee overseeing the new Atlanta Falcons stadium plans chose a preliminary stadium design on Monday.Back in April, a tentative agreement for the Kansas City-based 360 Architecture was approved
The committee overseeing the new Atlanta Falcons stadium plans chose a preliminary stadium design on Monday.Back in April, a tentative agreement for the Kansas City-based 360 Architecture was approved
