The St. Johns County Commission on Tuesday is set to decide whether or not a new charter school will be able to open in St. Johns County.
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Brinkhoff Charter School wants to open a K-8 campus on 1600 Brinkhoff Road, just off State Road 207. The plans call for a combined 64,000-square-foot development with a two-story school and an early learning center.The Planning and Zoning Agency heard the school’s request at its regularly scheduled public hearing last month and recommended approval with a vote of 4 to 2.
At the meeting, agency members and the public discussed various topics, such as traffic concerns, compatibility with the nearby area, and the topic of charter schools in general. The commission will vote on the future of the school — located in a county with one of the top public school systems in the state — as its final act during the meeting on Tuesday.Digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for more than 25 years and focuses on important local issues like education and the environment.
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