On August 29, 2008 the decision was announced by Dr. Mark Elgart, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), that the accreditation for Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) will be revoked effective September 1, 2008.
According to Dr. John W. Thompson, Superintendent, there are two paths that they can now follow. One is to appeal this decision and second would be the process of reinstatement, which must be completed in a year.
Sadly, this accreditation decision is based primarily on the actions of the members of CCPS Board of Education, whose unprofessional conduct received national attention.
And yet again, the focus has been taken from what should be of primary importance - the education of our children.
What can parents and citizens do to ensure that this does not happen again? Make sure that elected board members are qualified and review their past ethical actions and background? Be informed? Attend open board meetings? Know what is happening in your local school and community? Be involved....
