Accrediting agency changes review of Cobb schools

Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said on Monday, March 7, 2022, that the district didn’t agree with accrediting agency Cognia’s original report from August. (Ian Palmer/WABE)

The Cobb County school district recently challenged a special review conducted by its accrediting agency, called Cognia. This week the district found out it was partially successful.

Cognia carried out the review in August in response to complaints about school board conduct from the community and some board members. It initially pinpointed several areas for improvement, including fiscal responsibility, getting materials to board members in advance of meetings and board governance.

At a called meeting Monday, Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district didn’t agree with Cognia’s original report.