Richmond County School System

This document outlines the Richmond County Schools' master plan, addressing challenges such as declining enrollment, aging facilities, and inequitable program distribution. The plan details key milestones from 2023 to 2030, including facility closures and consolidations (e.g., Merry ES, Tutt MS, Jenkins White ES, Murphey MS, Glenn Hills ES), new construction projects (e.g., New Barton Chapel ES, New Langford-Tutt), and the establishment of a College & Career Academy at the TW Josey site by the 2029-2030 school year. It also addresses boundary changes, student and staff transitions, and strategies for maximizing staffing resources and state funding.

The public hearing focused extensively on the rightsizing plan for the Richmond County School System, specifically detailing proposed changes for Barton Chapel, Jenkins-White, and Murphey Middle School, and outlining future proposed changes for T.W. Josey High School effective in the 2029-2030 school year. Key discussions for Barton Chapel included its permanent rezoning for a portion of students, the temporary relocation of the rest of the students to Glenn Hills Elementary (requiring 10 portables), and the razing of the current building to construct a new 800-student elementary school slated to open in Fall 2028. Jenkins-White Elementary is proposed to close at the end of the current school year, with students being reassigned to neighboring elementary schools. Murphey Middle School is proposed for closure, with its students being divided among Langford-Tutt, Richmond Hill Middle School, and Hornsby Middle School. Significant discussion was dedicated to the proposed College and Career Academy at the T.W. Josey site, set to open in 2029-2030, which is backed by a $43 million SPLOST investment. This new facility aims to offer high-demand career pathways such as health science, energy, agriculture, IT, early childhood education, and culinary arts, alongside retaining current vocational programs like welding and HVAC, with provisions for an entrepreneurship framework and specialized transportation for students.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of a master plan aimed at addressing challenges related to declining student enrollment, aging facilities, and inefficient resource allocation. Key recommendations include facility consolidations and closures (e.g., Jenkins White ES, Murphey MS), the construction of new facilities (e.g., New Barton Chapel ES), and the establishment of a College & Career Academy at the TW Josey site. The plan outlines detailed student and staff transition strategies and identifies key milestones from 2023 through to 2030, with an overarching goal of optimizing educational resources and enhancing academic opportunities.

This document presents a Facilities Master Plan for Richmond County Schools, outlining strategic recommendations to address declining enrollment, aging infrastructure, and inequitable program distribution. The plan proposes the closure of Jenkins White Elementary School and the conversion of Josey High School and Murphey Middle School into a Comprehensive College & Career Academy, with actions phased from 2026-27 to 2028-29. It details student reassignments, staff transition plans, new facility construction, and projects enrollment trends through 2035-36, aiming to optimize resources and enhance educational opportunities for students.

This document serves as the Richmond County Triennial Assessment Tool, detailing the goals and implementation of its Local Wellness Policy (LWP). It outlines strategic objectives across five key components: Nutrition Promotion & Education, Physical Activity, Other School Based Activities to Promote Student Wellness, Nutrition Standards & Guidelines for All Foods & Beverages, and Development, Implementation and Periodic Evaluation of the School Wellness Program. The tool acts as an action plan to guide the LWP's implementation and assessment, aiming to foster a healthy school environment and promote student wellness over a three-year period (2020-2023).