Abbotts Hill Elementary School issued the following announcement on March 8.
The Fulton County School Board met on Tuesday, March 8, for its regularly scheduled Board meeting at the North Learning Center. Following are highlights of some of the more highly discussed topics, with the full agenda available online. Other topics discussed or approved are available via BoardDocs. Summaries of Board actions can be found here and Board policy updates can be found here.
FY 2023 Forecasted Enrollment Projections
Executive Director for Operational Planning Yngrid Huff provided an update on student enrollment projections. Huff reported 90,415 students enrolled in Fulton County Schools for the 2021-22 school year. This total was 1,462 students below the expected enrollment but reflected an annual increase of 39 students. Enrollment declined quite substantially during the previous school year due to challenges experienced during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Population lulls continue over these same concerns this year. Huff detailed where growth/decline has occurred in each region and level of the county. In North Fulton schools, 46,534 students enrolled, a regional decrease of 230 students from last year. The Sandy Springs regional schools experienced declines in both enrollment and cohort movement to reach 9,271 students. Enrollment in South Fulton County schools declined by 658 students to reach 33,261 students. Enrollment projections were also provided for the next five years. Trends will be monitored for the duration of the 2021-22 school year and during summer pre-registration periods. See the full presentation here.
FY 2023 Preliminary Revenue Forecast
Chief Financial Officer Marvin Dereef's presentation of the preliminary General Fund revenue forecast highlighted the Board's strong financial stewardship while sharing the district's fiscal condition leading into the FY23 budget process. Dereef is projecting a 3 percent growth in the tax digest and a reduction in state funding due to decline in enrollment and rise in local fair share. The district is forecasting $1.1 billion in General Fund revenue and planning at least a .1 reduction in the millage rate from 17.59 to 17.49. As Dr. Looney pointed out, due to the Board's diligent financial stewardship, the district will be able to absorb any revenue challenges, while still investing in our staff by giving a significant pay raise to employees.
Upcoming key dates and events:
Budget Markup #1 (March 17, 2022)
Budget Markup #2 (April 14, 2022)
Salary Hearing #1 (If necessary) (May 3, 2022)
Public Budget Hearing #1 (May 3, 2022)
Salary Hearing #2 (If necessary) (May 12, 2022)
Superintendent’s Report
During his comments, Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney acknowledged several important special recognitions happening this week for some of the district's key groups.
Exceptional Children’s Week - According to the Council for Exceptional Children, special education focuses on providing individualized education, related services, and specialized accommodations so that students with special needs make great strides, prepare for transition, and as a result, achieve academic and life-long personal success, and independence. Please take this opportunity to honor children and youth with exceptionalities, and the professionals who serve them! This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Committed to the Future, Cheers to 100 years!”
National School Social Work Week celebrates school social workers across the nation and appreciates their work in helping students achieve academic success. Please take this opportunity to thank your school social worker.
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) recognizes the federal School Breakfast Program, which provides low-income children with a nutritious morning meal each school day. The program is dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation’s children.
Finally, Dr. Looney informed the Board that FAST, a district charter school, has requested to expand their enrollment. More information on that topic will be provided.
Revisions to 2022-23 School Year Calendar
Dr. Gyimah Whitaker presented slight revisions to the already approved 2022-23 school calendar. The proposed revisions increase full instructional weeks for students and staff while maximizing opportunities for professional learning. Revisions include removal of late start Mondays and early release days and incorporating opportunities for remote learning for students. See the full list of proposed calendar parameters below and in BoardDocs.
August 2022
Add August 1, 2022, to pre-planning calendar
August 2 & 3 designated as professional development days
September 2022
Add Professional Development/Remote Learning Day September 6
October 2022
Add Professional Development Day on October 11th
Add Teacher Workday on October 12th
January 2023
Designate January 2nd as a recognized holiday
Add Teacher Workday on January 3rd
Change first day of semester to January 4th
Add Professional Development/Remote Learning Day on January 17th
February 2023
Move Professional Development Day on February 17th to February 21st
March 2023
Change Teacher Workday on March 10th to Teacher Workday on March 14th
Summer School/Extended School Year 2022
As in years past, students will be offered summer learning opportunities in a face-to-face setting, a virtual setting, or through an Extended School Year as determined by a students' IEP team. Summer School is an opportunity for students to accelerate or recover credits during the time between school years. Face-to-face and virtual offerings exist, and often provide students with a broader array of options than those available during the school year. The focus of this summer's learning opportunities will be on those students who are below grade level in reading or math or who have failed an end-of-year EOC course. Registration is open until May 26. Schools will be inviting students to summer school based on specific criteria. If you have questions, please reach out to your local school. Click here for more information.
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