February 2021 Board Briefs

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

Summary Of The

February Meetings

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

Highlight Of Presentation And Discussion Items

The following items were presented to the Board:

Finance Report -

As of January 31, 2020 the Board learned the system is at 75.65 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for January 2020 were up 26.54 percent from 2019 collections and up 23.12 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

School Calendar 2022-2023 -

Joey Pirkle, Deputy Superintendent, presented the draft for the 2022-23 Calendar.

Lambert Hybrid Academy -

Dr. Gary Davison, Principal Lambert HS, Dr. Ashley Johnessee, AP Lambert HS and Kelli Schuyler, AP Lambert HS presented their model for a Hybrid Academy for the next school year.

Highlight Of Action Item

The following item was approved:

Revised School Calendar 2021-2022

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the revision of the school calendar for 2021-2022 as presented by Joey Pirkle, Deputy Superintendent. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Upcoming Events

March Regular Meeting

March 16, 2021 6:00 PM

March Work Session

March 9, 2021 4:00 PM

Forsyth County Schools

Address:

1120 Dahlonega Highway,

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-887-2461

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