Atlanta school Superintendent Erroll Davis said the district will start dismissal proceedings against employees who fail to complete annual ethics training, which became mandatory following the state cheating investigation. Davis said about 8 percent of the district's employees have not completed the training and have until the end of the year to do so. Monday, the school board approved a contract with Kennesaw State University to offer training next year.

"There will be consequences for any employee who fails to complete this training," he said.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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