What's New with Forsyth County Schools?

Recognitions

2012 Georgia School of Excellence: Big Creek ES (Sherri Black, Principal)

Highlights of Presentation and Discussion Items  

The following items were presented to the Board: 

2014-15 District Lines Draft #1: The Board was provided information on Draft #1 of district lines for the 2014-15 school year. This fall Forsyth County Schools is redistricting for next year to relieve overcrowding and populate existing schools. Click here for more information and to provide input on the draft.

Mountain Education Charter High School: As a part of Academies of Creative Education, beginning January 2014, the district has contracted with Mountain Education Center, Inc. (MEC) to provide a full-time and part-time night school for our students. The goal is to increase the graduation rate of students who are at risk, and initial credit will also be available. Click here for the presentation.

Policy JGFGB (Concussion Management): The Board was provided information on a new policy regarding concussion management. During the most recent Georgia General Assembly, state legislators approved the Return to Play Act of 2013. This new law requires all Georgia schoolsystems to have an approved Concussion Management Policy. This policy is required for Forsyth County Schools to be compliant with the law. Click here to provide feedback.

School Counselors' RAMP Application Presentation: School counselors from North Forsyth HS presented information about their RAMP program results. As a requirement for their application for RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) designation, the NorthForsyth HS counselors presented data that demonstrate their program results. Click here to view the presentation.  

Finance Report: As of August, the Board learned the system is at 17.39 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for July 2013 were down 4.59 percent from July 2012 collections and down 2.44 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

Highlights of Action Items 

The following items were approved: 

Lanier Technical College Dual Enrollment MOU:

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lanier Technical College in regards to dual enrollment for the 2013-14 school year. The purpose of this Dual Enrollment-HOPE Program Agreement to Participate is to present the administrative guidelines for this program set forth by the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) Division of Career Technical and Agricultural Education and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Click here for the presentation or here for more information about dual enrollment in Forsyth County.

Consent Agenda Items Approved:

• Policy JBC(4) Revisions (Awarding Units and Transferring Credit)
• Bid B14-02 (Solid Waste Removal)
• Prevention Services Contract with State of Georgia