” . . . The board also likely will discuss four charter schools seeking approval for their petitions to operate next school year: Imagine International Academy of Mableton and International Academy of Smyrna, which are seeking renewal, and newcomers STEAM Academy of Cobb and Turning Point Charter Leadership Academy School of Excellence.
In late June, Turning Point and STEAM joined the two existing charter schools in requesting and receiving 30-day extensions to shore up problems the district had with their initial proposals.
Imagine International brought a big crowd of students and supporters to the board work session June 8. Three of the seven people who spoke during the public comment period at the board’s Aug. 25 meeting urged the board to renew the school’s charter. . .”
Article published on September 14, 2011 by NortheastCobbPatch