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Board allows off-campus religious classes during school
What happened
On November 17, 2025 the board voted to let LifeWise Academy run off-campus Bible classes during the school day for students whose parents sign them up.
Why it matters to families
Students who join leave school for part of the day. Parents choose whether their child takes part.
The evidence
The November 17, 2025 recording includes the LifeWise presentation and the voice vote allowing it to be part of the district's program. A start date was not set.
The source
November 2025 regular board meeting (recording)See the full record for Gates County Schools.
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