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DeKalb wants parent input on school future

By Rich McKay
Sept 7, 2011

The DeKalb County School System is holding a strategic planning meeting and is inviting parents and other interested people to attend and give their thoughts on the future of Georgia's third largest school district. The "Community Engagement Session" is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 20, at the DeKalb school administration complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain. To Attend: Please RSVP by calling 678-676-0023 or by email: research@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us.

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