We need your help. We are deeply disturbed that the Cherokee County School Board voted on rezoning our kids without informing parents that this was up for a vote. This is a major decision affecting many families. Parents should have been informed that they were discussing this at the last school board meeting, and they certainly should have known it was getting voted on! If you agree that this was overreach by the school board, please sign our petition.

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According to Code 2330

 “Each board member will receive a copy of the proposed agenda four days prior to the meeting, and the proposed agenda will be available for public inspection and/or distribution when it is distributed to the board members.  At the meeting, the board may, by a majority vote, add an item that is not on the proposed agenda before the agenda is adopted.  After the agenda has been adopted, a two-thirds vote is required to add an item to the agenda.  Any new policy or budgetary items presented as an addendum to the published agenda are not subject to action at the same meeting”.

You can find this code published at the following link

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This code requires the public and the board members to be notified of what will be voted on a minimum of 4 days prior to the event. The only thing listed for the board members was the word "facility".  (See screen shot below).

Definition of facility:

1. a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

2. an ability to do or learn something well and easily; a natural aptitude.

Where in the definition of "facility" does it explain the action of "rezoning CHILDREN"? 

Every child thrives with a consistent foundation for their growth and development, and we don't feel that the best interests of children or parents are being prioritized right now. We urge you all - fellow citizens, parents, and educators - to unite in this fight against this rezoning until all those affected can have their voices heard. Let us work together towards creating an environment where every child can thrive. Please sign this petition urging our local government officials to review these practices thoroughly and take necessary actions immediately for the best interest of our children.