The called Clarke County Board of Education meeting for today (Monday, Feb. 20) at 6 p.m. has been canceled. No plans for rescheduling as of yet.
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The Clarke County Board of Education will hold a called meeting Monday, February 20 at 6 pm regarding the Georgia Square Mall redevelopment.
Board members are expected to vote on an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement between the Clarke County School District and the Athens-Clarke County government related to the Mall area TAD project.
The amendment calls for the Mayor and Commission to approve a Community Benefits Agreement. Among the items that CBA includes are:
- A change in date
- A request for space for a daycare
- Making district employees a priority for affordable housing units, if possible
- Internships for CCSD students.
The board also requests the developer make good faith efforts to provide opportunities for minority and female businesses.
The board tabled a vote on the issue at its February 9 meeting.
