Charter school proposals will be vetted in public hearings prior to final decisions by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. Applicants seeking to establish Inspire Charter School in Columbus will present their proposal and receive public comments on Monday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the offices of the Columbus Coalition for Educational Options, 1820 23rd Street North, Columbus. Applicants proposing to establish Midtown Public Charter School in Jackson will discuss their application and receive public comments on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mississippi Department of Education, 359 North West Street, Jackson.