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Suspension of every single school board member in Georgia district recommended by state
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- The Georgia Board of Education voted unanimously (10-0) to suspend all seven members of the Dublin City Schools Board of Education due to a financial crisis and a $20 million deficit in the district.
- The state had previously delayed a decision after an initial hearing in June but reconvened last week to hear arguments from both sides before voting.
- The Dublin City Schools district has responded to the financial crisis by cutting staff and shortening the school calendar, following emergency payroll assistance and accreditation threats from the state.
- The suspension recommendation now awaits final approval from Governor Brian Kemp, with no timeline announced for his decision.
