Matt Freedman

The Board approved the superintendent's recommended tentative fiscal year 2027 budget and millage rate, authorized a bond resolution and issuance, and adopted amendments to student calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Several policies were approved on final reading, covering grading systems, student promotion and retention, student learning devices, and internet acceptable use. Additionally, the Board renewed an easement agreement with the Corps of Engineers and a partnership agreement with The Children's Haven, approved the district code of conduct, and finalized human resources employment recommendations and reappointments.

This document presents the Cherokee County School District's Recommended Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining a detailed operational plan for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It addresses key priorities by detailing investments in student resources, staff compensation, school safety and security, and responsible financial stewardship. The budget includes projected revenues from state, local, and federal sources, detailed expenditures across various functions, and proposed ad valorem property tax millage rates.

The meeting included various superintendent reports regarding academics and accountability, which featured a transition planning report for Cherokee High School, the outlook for the 2026-2027 school year, and a long-range strategic planning report. Additional reports were provided on monthly finance, capital outlay, and the 2026 legislative outlook.

The Board recognized various student and staff achievements, including robotics competition winners, band and orchestra honorees, and athletics champions. Actions taken included tabling the recommended tentative FY27 budget and millage rate, nominating delegates for the Georgia School Boards Association, and holding first readings for multiple policies regarding grading systems, promotion and retention, student learning devices, and internet acceptable use. Additionally, the Board renewed a partnership agreement with local Optimist Clubs, approved human resources employment recommendations, and addressed student discipline and legal matters in executive session.

The board meeting included a work session and a business session. During the work session, the board discussed updates on transition planning, long-range strategic planning, monthly financial reports, and capital outlay reports. In the business session, various recognitions were presented, including academic and athletic achievements, as well as school board member appreciation. Action items included tabling the proposed FY27 budget and millage rate, discussing future use of current facilities, nominating delegates for the state association, and conducting a first reading of multiple school board policies related to grading, promotion, and technology usage. Furthermore, the board renewed a partnership agreement, approved human resources reappointments, and held an executive session to address student discipline and legal updates.