October 2021 Board Briefs

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

Summary Of The

October 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 September 30, 2021 the Board learned the system is at 16.14 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for September 2021 were up 23.11 percent from 2020 collections and up .70 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

Draft Attendance Map 2022-2023 -

Mitch Young, Deputy Superintendent, presented the draft map for the 2022-2023 school year for New Hope ES.

School Calendar Draft 2023-2024 -

Mitch Young, Deputy Superintendent, presented the 2023-2024 school calendar.

Highlight Of Action Item

The following item was approved:

Naming Request (NFHS and MATTES)-

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve renaming a food line to Mama Margaret's in honor of Margaret Evans who worked in the cafeteria for 22 years and to name Matt ES sensory room the Staci Fyfe Sensory Room in honor of Staci who was a special education para since 2015. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Upcoming Events

November Regular Meeting

November 16, 2021 6:00 PM

November Work Session

October 9, 2021 4:00 PM

Forsyth County Schools

Address:

1120 Dahlonega Highway,

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-887-2461

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