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The Charter System Foundation, Inc. was founded on the belief that meaningful change in education can occur only if principals, teachers, parents, and community partners are empowered with the authority and flexibility to make decisions at the school house level to best meet the individual needs of each student.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Connecting with Our Member Districts This Summer

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, I want to personally thank each of our member districts for your extraordinary leadership, commitment, and service to students, staff, families, and communities across Georgia.

Leading a school district is both challenging and deeply meaningful work. This year has once again demonstrated the resilience, innovation, and dedication that define our Charter Systems. Your continued efforts to expand opportunities for students and strengthen learning across your communities are truly appreciated, and I am grateful for the partnership we share.

Over the summer months, I would welcome the opportunity to connect individually with our member superintendents through brief Zoom conversations. My hope is to hear more about your district’s successes, learn about the innovative work taking place across your system, and better understand any challenges or priorities ahead. These conversations will also help us identify ways the Charter System Foundation team can continue supporting the outstanding work happening in your districts.

If you would like to schedule a brief Zoom conversation this summer, please feel free to reach out at your convenience. I would sincerely value the opportunity to connect with you.

Thank you again for your leadership and continued partnership. I look forward to speaking with many of you over the summer.

Eric Arena

Executive Director Charter System Foundation

eric@charter-system.org

706.318.4647

DEFINING CHARTER SYSTEMS & STRATEGIC WAVIER SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The Charter System Foundation presents a comprehensive document that clarifies and defines Types of Performance Contracts for Georgia School Districts.

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CHARTER SYSTEM FOUNDATION

VIRTUAL SEMINARS

Thank you everyone for attending our monthly webinars. We will take a summer hiatus, and will return once school starts back.

#DidYouKnow when you apply for the PEACH Education Tax Credit, you can directly designate your dollars to an approved school or school system of your choice.

By selecting a fundraising partner, your contribution helps fund important educational initiatives in your community. Check out this list of approved school fundraising partners to find out if your local school is a fundraising partner: https://bit.ly/4lcncZM

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Charter System Foundation

Fall Conference & Awards Breakfast

November 3rd and 4th 2026

Athens, GA - UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Presenter Proposals Opportunities

*CHARTER SYSTEM OF THE YEAR & CHARTER SYSTEM LEADERSHIP AWARD APPLICATIONS

**CHARTER SYSTEM AWARDS APPLICATION CHECKLIST

***CHARTER SYSTEM AWARDS APPLICATION RUBRIC

Registration link and hotel information coming soon

Charter Districts in the News

The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) presents the President’s Award annually to recognize superintendents who demonstrate exceptional leadership and make measurable improvements in student outcomes across Georgia.

CONGRATULATIONS

Dallas LeDuff - Superintendent Barrow County

Tangela Madge - Superintendent Randolph County

The President’s Award is given to superintendents who:

Show strong, forward-thinking leadership
Implement programs that improve student outcomes
Make measurable impacts in their communities through education

Recipients are selected by regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs) and presented at the GSSA’s annual Spring Bootstrap Conference in Savannah, GA.

Charter System Foundation Welcomes Mr. Lee Mobley as the new Coffee County Schools Superintendent

The Coffee County Board of Education has announced the hiring of Lee Mobley as the next Superintendent of the Coffee County School System. The announcement was made during tonight’s regular monthly board meeting by Board Chairman Jesse Jowers following a unanimous vote by the five board members. Mobley will officially take office on July 1, following the retirement of current Superintendent Dr. Morris Leis. Mr. Mobley currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations for the Coffee County School System.

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Charter System Foundation Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Stribling as the new Superintendent White County Schools.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — It took just a few minutes for the White County Board of Education to give its unanimous approval for Dr. Jonathan Stribling to be the next Superintendent of Schools. The vote came Monday evening during a called meeting of the board after the required 14-day waiting period following Stribling being selected as the sole finalist for the superintendent’s role.

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THANK YOU to the FOLLOWING CHARTER DISTRICTS for your FY27 CONTRIBUTIONS

Ben Hill County Schools

Stephens County Schools

Union County Schools

Charter System Foundation Board of Directors Meetings

June 11, 2026

September 10, 2026

December 10, 2026

All Meetings are virtual via Zoom at 10:00am

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STRATEGIC PLAN

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PERSPECTIV

Our mission at Perspectiv is to help as many people as possible find their purpose and live meaningful, impactful, and happy lives by helping them select the right career path.

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GEORGIA READS

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Georgia Council on Literacy

We’re proud to partner with the Georgia Council on Literacy—alongside the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia City Solutions—for the Georgia Reads campaign, a statewide initiative recognizing and supporting community-driven efforts to advance literacy. As part of the campaign, our signature literacy program, READBowl, helped students across Georgia rack up over 61 million reading minutes, and more than 11,000 books were distributed to children throughout the state! Together, we’re inspiring a love of reading and empowering communities across Georgia to build a brighter, more literate future

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This practical guide supports leading collaborative school improvement. Click on this link for Team Ed & Guide

The Institute for Performance Improvement invites high-performing and high-potential education leaders to join the exclusive 2025 ElevatED!

Learning & Performance Journey along with a sponsor and peer professionals from industry, the community, or other vested stakeholder groups. Participants earn either the Certified School Improvement Specialist (K-12) or Certified Performance Improvement Facilitator (others) credentials by applying learning and proven tools directly to a chosen local, regional, or complex challenge that requires collaboration.

Together participants will form a Community of Practice that shares best practices for collaborative improvement and innovation in Georgia and nationally.

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Deb Page, CPT, CPIF

President, The Institute for Performance Improvement

www.TIFPIedu.org

706-453-6182

REACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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