July 2020 Board Briefs

A monthly publication highlighting work session and regular monthly meetings of the Board of Education.

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Summary Of The July Meetings

The Forsyth County Board of Education consists of five members who are elected by district to staggered, four-year terms.

Highlights Of Presentation And Discussion Items

The following items were presented to the Board:

Finance Report -

As of June 30,2020 the Board learned the system is at 101.14 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for June 2020 were up 5.48 percent from 2019 collections and up 13.17 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

ARC Update -

Steve Straughan, ELA Content Specialist K-5, and Michaela Claus-Nix, World Languages Content Specialist, presented an update on the American Reading Company (ARC). The data supports the success of using ARC. Next year it will be introduced to all 2nd grades and the following year to all 4th & 5th grades. The ARC presentation is attached.

Highlight Of Action Items

The following items were approved:

FY21 Budget-

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the FY21 Budget. This was approved by unanimous vote.

FY21 Millage Rate -

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the FY21 Millage Rate of M&O 17.3 and Debt Service of 2.418. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Approve 2020-2021 School and Employee Calendars-

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the 2020-2021 School and Employee Calendars. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Upcoming Events

August Regular Meeting

August 18, 2020 6:00 PM

Work Session

August 11, 2020 4:00 PM

Forsyth County Schools

Address:

1120 Dahlonega Highway,

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-887-2461

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