March 2021 Board Briefs

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

Summary Of The

March 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 February 28, 2021 the Board learned the system is at 80.63 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for February 2021 were up 15.17 percent from 2020 collections and down 27.61 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education (CTAE) Update -

Dr. Valery Lowe, College & Career Development Director, presented and update on CTAE.

High School Improvement Committee Recommendations -

Dawn Phipps, High School Director, presented recommendations from the High School Improvement Committee.

Highlight Of Action Items

The following items were approved:

Revised School Calendar 2021-2022/2022-2023

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. Mr. Pirkle also presented the school calendar for 2022-2023. This was also approved by unanimous vote.

Employee Calendars 2021-2022 -

Dr. Cindy Salloum, Associate Superintendent, presented the Employee Calendars for 2021-2022. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Upcoming Events

April Regular Meeting

April 20, 2021 6:00 PM

April Work Session

April 13, 2021 4:00 PM

Forsyth County Schools

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1120 Dahlonega Highway,

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-887-2461

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