Update - 3/5/21

The Clarke County School District (CCSD) released findings from the latest Cognia™ Monitoring Review Report which shows demonstrated improvement toward full Accredited Status. Although the district remains in Accredited Under Review status, the report showed that the district made gains in two of the three Board governance areas cited as deficient in its January 2020 review. “We depend on our Board members to help keep us focused on student equity, achievement, and success,” said Xernona Thomas, CCSD superintendent. “While I am encouraged by the progress Cognia has noted, the report also clearly outlines the steps needed in order to provide the type of school system our communities expect and our students deserve.”

• Click here to read the full press release.
• Click here to read the Cognia Monitoring Report.

Superintendent's Updates - 9/3/20 BOE Meeting

• Virtual visit scheduled for December 7-8, 2020. Participants will be able to meet with Cognia representatives via Zoom.
• 15-30 minute presentation to team with Dr. Gantt and Dr. Thomas.
• The district will provide a narrative response under each component of the standards addressed and upload evidence of completion or progress (Diagnostic Tool).
• Interview groups will be 45 minutes each - BOE, administrators, building leaders, community members.
• Board training, management and efficiency of meetings, and understanding the role of governance and not operations are overall areas to be addressed. 

Documents Related to Cognia Special Review - Posted 4.27.20

• Clarke County Accreditation Status Letter - 3.31.20
• Clarke County School System Special Review Report - 215148
• AdvancED Policies and Procedures for Accreditation and Certification - Effective June 29, 2018

Documents Related to the Cognia Complaint

• FAQ - Cognia Special Review - 1.24.20
• Notice of Special Review (sent by Cognia to CCSD) - 12.19.19
• Statement Provided to BOE President and Vice President by Superintendent Demond Means at BOE Meeting - 9.13.19
• Response to AdvancED by Superintendent Demond Means - 9.13.19

Information About Cognia (formerly AdvancED)

• Cognia Website (Accreditation and Certification)
• AdvancED Performance Standards
• AdvancED Policies and Procedures for Accreditation and Certification - Effective June 29, 2018