Charter Contract 2025-2030
WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL SYSTEM?
A charter school system is a local school district that operates under the terms of a charter contract between the State Board of Education and the local Board of Education. They system receives broad flexibility in the form of waivers of certain state laws, rules, and guidelines in exchange for greater accountability for increased student performance and an emphasis on school-based leadership and decision-making.
2026-2027 SYSTEM GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Cindy Kinney (BMES)
Kaitlyn Green (BMES)
Kim Bennett (KES)
Mandy Power (KES)
Tasha Hamil (RVES)
Brian Bliss (RVES)
Linda Bearden (RES)
Rachel Hipp (RES)
Taylor Cole (DCMS)
Erin Martin (DCMS)
Dessica Pritchett (DCJH)
Justin Power (DCJH)
Michael Negley (DCHS)
Seth Stowers (DCHS)
Brooke Anderson (DCHS)
2026-2027 SYSTEM GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
September 2, 2026 – 4:00 PM at the Professional Development Center (PDC)
December 2, 2026 – 4:00 PM at the Professional Development Center (PDC)
March 24, 2027 – 4:00 PM at the Professional Development Center (PDC)
SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCILS
View meeting dates, agendas, and minutes of each School's Governance Council by clicking on the links below.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Kilough Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School
Dawson County Middle School
Dawson County Junior High School
Dawson County High School
CHARTER SYSTEM RENEWAL INFORMATION
Dawson County School District became a charter system in 2010. The State Board grants this Charter to the Local Board to operate a Charter
System for a 5-year term beginning on July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2030.
Dawson County Schools Strategic Plan