Clarke County Board of Education
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Athens-Clarke County
Chromebooks, Clarke Central Work Get Funding Approval at School Board Meeting
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved purchasing 3,000 Chromebooks for middle schoolers for $1.42 million at its monthly meeting Thursday. “This is an effort to create equity across the entire school district in our middle school buildings,” said Mumbi Anderson, board president and District 6 representative. “Not everyone…
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Athens-Clarke County
West Broad Complex Coverage: Clarke County School District Outlines Redevelopment Plans
Reporting II students have covered the discussions and decisions throughout fall 2025 around the Clarke County School District’s plans to repurpose and redevelop the West Broad Street School site. Nearly 80 students researched and reported on this high-interest issue in Athens. See a few of their stories below. Click the…
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District Outlines West Broad Street Complex Redevelopment for Community Career Academy Use
Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott unveiled a plan Tuesday to restore the historic West Broad Street School campus and convert it into an expansion site for the Athens Community Career Academy. The proposal centers on rehabilitating the 1938 Minor Street School building and the 1958 Campbell Lane…
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Clarke County Schools to Build Community Space at Site of West Broad Street School
The Clarke County School District plans to repurpose the West Broad Street School site and turn it into a hands-on learning and community center to help kickstart success in students and create a gathering space for the community. Jennifer Scott, the Clarke County School District’s interim superintendent, announced the plan…
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West Broad Street School Redevelopment to Honor Community’s History
Jennifer Scott presents new updates on the West Broad Street School redevelopment at the Clarke County Board of Education West Broad Street School public information session on Dec. 2, 2025. Scott addressed upcoming career pathways through the Athens Community Career Academy, including construction and welding. (Photo/Clarice Henry) The Clarke…
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Athens-Clarke County
3 Takeaways From November’s Clarke County Board of Education Meeting
Clean up and asbestos abatement is underway on the three vacant buildings on West Broad Street, Jennifer Scott, who is serving as interim superintendent, told the board Thursday. “We’re excited to really get traction going and to really do what is needed to rehab that place so that it truly…
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Athens-Clarke County
Clarke Board of Education Announces West Broad Campus Cleanup, Improvement in Teacher Retention
Cleanup for West Broad Campus after a fire partially destroyed it on Sept. 8 is underway, Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott said Thursday at the Board of Education meeting. The board plans to hold a series of public information meetings on future actions regarding the school. The…