The proposed Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School (PCSC) is working its way through the application process as the Academic Policy Committee (APC) overseeing the school aims for a fall 2026 opening date.

On Monday night the APC gave a presentation to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board on the mission, goals and estimated finances for the charter. Following the presentation they heard questions from board members who will hold a work session on the application Oct. 14 and make a final vote at the regular board meeting Oct. 21.

The presentation and discussion lasted over four hours and in the interest of collaboration and the successful approval of the charter, both parties agreed to add more work sessions and the APC considered waiving the deadline, holding off on a decision until t

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