The meeting included special recognitions for student and school achievements from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement, graduation honors for the Aspiring Principals Academy, and recognition of winners in the Congressional Art Competition, Georgia Department of Education Award of Excellence, Georgia Governor's Honors Program, Georgia Junior Achievement 19 Under 19, and the HOSA State Leadership Conference. The Board reviewed the FY 2027 proposed budget and received updates on the strategic plan, including goals related to student achievement, community engagement, district culture, facilities, and talent optimization. Additionally, the Board reviewed bid results for various items such as ice cream products, copy paper, and technology equipment, and heard reports on school nurse appreciation and the rookie of the year recognition.
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The work session featured several special recognitions, including accolades for 4-H Presidents, recipients from the Georgia-American Choral Directors Association and Georgia Music Educators Association, and recognition of schools designated as Literacy Leader, Math Leader Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. Key discussion topics included Board Policy JAA regarding Equal Educational Opportunities, an Inspire School Spotlight on Greenbrier High School, updates on Culture, Collaboration, and Achievement initiatives. The session also covered the Budget and Legislative Outlook for AFY 2026 & FY 2027, including state budget considerations, the 2026 Legislative Preview (covering topics like AI, chronic absenteeism, and property taxes), local budget planning, and a draft budget calendar. Furthermore, there were presentations on FY 2025 Per Pupil Expenditures, Board Oversight and Annual Audit Review, Staff Reports, an update on Student Behavior and Discipline including State Reportable Offenses data, a Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) overview, a Special Education Update focusing on professional development and support, and a Human Resources Staffing Update, including preliminary 26-27 student projections and notes on Weighted-Staffing Talent Allocation. Building Program updates for Lakeside High School, Evans High School, and Harlem High School were also presented, alongside Superintendent Reports covering Rising Freshmen Night and Spelling Bee Winners.
