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Charter school seeks state's stamp of approval: Decision expected in early February

SHELBY — Organizers of what could become the county’s only charter school submitted their application Monday to the N.C. State Board of Education for approval and anticipate a decision in early February.

And although it will be several months before anyone knows whether Cleveland County will have its own charter school, supporters of Pinnacle Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy are continuing their plans to open for the 2012-13 school year.

“We’re planning like this school’s going to open in August,” said Lauren Tucker, proposed school director and primary charter school application author.

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