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Grass Valley Charter School Facing Closure

Posted: May. 18, 2016 4:07 PM PDT

A Grass Valley Charter School that was approved only two years ago is now facing possible closure. Probably the main point of contention is fiscal mismanagement regarding the EPIC Charter School on McCourtney Road, which helps mostly English Learners over 18 to complete High School and get a diploma. County Office of Education Superintendent Holly Hermanson stated at a recent Board meeting that the school has been accepting state money for non-credentialed teachers and has not offered the appropriate amount of instructional minutes. But instructor Dominique Chastain says that’s being addressed…

click to listen to Dominique Chastain

Chastain says it appears to her that the main issue left to resolve is whether EPIC Charter School will be allowed, or should be allowed, time to work out a repayment plan with the state…or close and start the process over again to restore the program…

click to listen to Dominique Chastain

The Board of Education held a hearing on the charter Wednesday afternoon, and are expected to make a decision in June.

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