Cherokee County School District

This document outlines Georgia's 2021 K-12 Mathematics Standards, developed through extensive public and educator input. The standards are designed to establish a strong foundational understanding of mathematics, incorporate age and developmentally appropriate content, and provide comprehensive instructional supports. The plan emphasizes maintaining local control and flexibility in teaching methodologies, with the ultimate goal of preparing students for life by fostering mathematical literacy. The standards are structured around big ideas, grade-level competencies, and learning objectives spanning Numerical Reasoning, Patterning & Algebraic Reasoning, Geometric & Spatial Reasoning, and Measurement & Data Reasoning.

This document outlines the Cherokee County School District's FY 2026 Local Plan for Improving Career and Technical Education (CTAE), a one-year funding application. The plan is guided by the vision to develop, implement, and manage instructional opportunities, aiming to elevate academic excellence and student achievement within a high-quality school environment. Key strategies include aligning pathways with statewide high-demand lists, implementing YouScience, expanding career pathway offerings, maintaining a College and Career Academy, and fostering dual enrollment opportunities with Chattahoochee Technical College. The plan details specific strategies for student achievement and program improvement, focusing on meeting benchmarks for academic and technical skill attainment, graduation rates, and nontraditional participation.

The Board of Education discussed and authorized the superintendent and designated professional consultants to proceed with a competitive public offering of General Obligation Bonds. The purpose of this issuance includes funding Board-approved projects and refunding existing Series 2015 General Obligation Bonds, as the refunding is projected to generate net present value savings exceeding the established policy threshold of 3%.

The meeting was dedicated to conducting whole board governance training.

The Superintendent's Recommended FY2026 Tentative Budget for the Cherokee County School District outlines an operational plan focused on four key priorities: elevating excellence in academics and achievement for all students, effective School Board-Superintendent Governance, district coordination of goals, and fostering a high-quality school environment. Key investments include enhancing resources for students, increasing staff salaries and benefits, and advancing school safety and security, all while ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining the current millage rate. The budget projects total expenditures of $843,820,805 for FY2026, aiming to achieve specific student achievement goals.