Clayton School board retreat set for Saturday

The Clayton County Board of Education will meet Saturday for a retreat to discuss student achievement, legislative agenda and other issues. The 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. meeting will be at S. Truett Cathy Professional Learning Center, 1087 Battlecreek Rd. in Jonesboro. The retreat is open to the public.

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