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RESOLUTION NO. 616 ( #9 - 08)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A
CHARTER SCHOOL TO BE DEVELOPED IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville values each child's right to a
quality education and is currently seeking the ability to develop an
independent quality school system within our community to serve as a
benefit to current and prospective residents;
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council has long been dedicated to
the needed enhancement of the educational process and personal attention
currently offered and provided to students within the City of Jacksonville;
WHEREAS, the development and creation of a charter school within
our community will enhance and coordinate with current efforts to seek
local control of an independent school system within the City of
Jacksonville; and,
WHEREAS, the creation of a Charter School within Jacksonville can
be achieved and serve as an additional source for quality education for
students and additional employment opportunities for teachers for our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City Council of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, expresses its support for the creation of a charter school in our
community by Lighthouse Academy. It is the City Council's belief that
such an enhanced educational facility will work in conjunction with an
Independent School District for Jacksonville to obtain improved educational
facilities and opportunities for our community's youth and the
enhancement of our City.
SECTION TWO: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution
shall be in effect from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS qf'l DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2008.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
TOMMY SWAIM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN D VITT, CITY . ERK
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