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This was a procedural adjournment of the work session; no substantive policy actions were taken at that moment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cherokee County Board of Education Work Session - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The work session was adjourned on a motion that carried at the conclusion of the May 15 meeting.","taxTitle","Cherokee County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",72639,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6042037,"Study finds most districts leave apparel decisions to schools; Cherokee staff outline next steps for stakeholder input",0,2243000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47&start=2243&end=2243","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47/thumbnail_2243000.jpg","/articles/6042037/Georgia/Study-finds-most-districts-leave-apparel-decisions-to-schools-Cherokee-staff-outline-next-steps-for-stakeholder-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042037-c69774b4fcd9ffc967f46c7571f82a08/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095910&Signature=gOTzXLVQJJvR0G56-1VnCaWULWfdtw-lNf4UpQat78pzmw3ZnbQJJWlFMmXUp0m11ZgPk8yO9PDbWyK1atZQjmTp2w~JvygB~6aoPHR80VvlV-SKZptjBQJHpiCgP~hcqXmr2LcsCLt29nosU~darLfOzR7xkDgamSrGW-qPT27oxR4g5yfJ5d-psKWdEFtUJMDIcR926~amwD4Agt34VJFuf4s~Pz5V4jTHC4MMW16dit-V8SO8ClDuuqT4g8Vxc21vT9cDtpyUtFlZo-QH~oNDjgOXVy8FOUVbGSwF98t3mJ4mUiSYfvN9X6PF5sI73roukUAz-ZMn3TDe1FE6CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Murdock presented a district research study on May 15 examining districtwide exclusive apparel contracts and vendor arrangements. The study surveyed 26 districts and found that four—Atlanta Public Schools, Bibb County, Fulton County and Newton County—use districtwide exclusivity; the remaining districts in the sample generally let local schools manage apparel purchases.

Dr. Murdock said the study showed a mix of approaches: “Of those 4 districts with exclusivity contracts, 3 have contracts with vendors, which offer exclusivity with a brand, and 1 with a direct agreement with apparel brand, all determined through a RFP process,” she said. She added, “This is also the model that CPSD is currently using,” language used in the presentation to describe the district’s existing local‑management approach.

Board members discussed possible next steps, including polling athletic directors and coaches and engaging stakeholders (parents and booster organizations) to understand interest and potential benefits. Several board members suggested that if the district were to consider a districtwide approach, the next steps would include stakeholder polling and, if appropriate, issuing an RFP to solicit vendor proposals.

Discussion versus decision: the presentation was informational and included discussion of options; no formal board policy decision or contract award was made during the work session.

Next steps: board members requested staff follow up with athletic directors and coaches and return with stakeholder input before any formal procurement or policy recommendation.","A district‑commissioned study presented May 15 found that 4 of 26 surveyed districts use districtwide apparel exclusivity; most districts leave athletics apparel decisions to local schools. Board members discussed polling athletic directors and coaches before any RFP or districtwide approach.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6042040,"Cherokee High replacement on schedule and within budget, district says; Sequoia High proposals to come before board",103,2095000,2198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47&start=2095&end=2198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47/thumbnail_2095000.jpg","/articles/6042040/Georgia/Cherokee-High-replacement-on-schedule-and-within-budget-district-says-Sequoia-High-proposals-to-come-before-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042040-5b5cb18b941d53d5975d3bc6f580af34/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095910&Signature=QPIOspotzkjlTS10AOuK1zkT2kpDfiDI2ZjH4X0Fff6feVjeeTP-a03TwD0vz~dIfeEW-FWjucw9l0QILsme32W4t3T-g-S5qiEPoOB1p380vvp4aCiatqhCkXodJL~C9bhwIPeLmUtNgqc9jAGBMdGgiIZyKboC~lxJUqXPAOHyL9BAFk17qH6ZPgUmwpVegoUjTWTg7jE0bln2ItlP1lmBllwptsldQff1-VVGGzlex65EB~PpUfiEZ2NoScp4a6Mz0TOBT3XMq5gRp3FzZP4pYK6LPC7hATKaorspnw2SZdFWyTLvoQ5Kl58JpBktWj4RzJrPlbY8kW5wnrglzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District capital‑improvements staff told the board on May 15 that interior work at the Cherokee High School replacement is progressing and that athletic‑facility work, including bleacher installation, is underway. “That project is currently on schedule and within budget,” a district capital‑improvements presenter said.

The presenter reported that Freehomes Elementary (reported in the record as “Free Home” / “Freehomes Elementary School”) has completed furniture installation and that the new gym will support local youth activities. He noted the community will benefit from a full gym at the site.

Staff also said the district received four proposal submissions for Sequoia High School on April 24; those proposals were reviewed and scored by capital‑improvements and district staff and will come before the board for review as part of the regular board meeting process.

Discussion versus decision: the capital‑outlay presentation was informational. The board praised the Freehomes project during discussion; no formal votes or contract awards were recorded in the work session.

Next steps: Sequoia High School proposals will be brought to the board for consideration during the regular meeting process; staff will continue to report project milestones.","District capital-outlay staff told the board on May 15 that interior work and athletic facilities at the new Cherokee High School are progressing on schedule and within budget; Freehomes Elementary furniture installation is complete and Sequoia High School proposals will be presented to the board.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6042046,"Auditors give Cherokee County schools unmodified opinion; district reports SPLOST receipts above projections",1649,404000,2053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47&start=404&end=2053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6042046/Georgia/Auditors-give-Cherokee-County-schools-unmodified-opinion-district-reports-SPLOST-receipts-above-projections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042046-acea72c20d2e6c7390f8adcf4239330b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095910&Signature=Oz4uz9DXk3fRVDQDpJITgzYy8c-9aT61y8sHBgqJ5WgN4aeSiNJTuiatHw7cpXWL2DL-7lP32NGPfSO1qXtghaKtu4qw~TJOn358GVMqeLjnk0vB-XOaaElXpRHM69ev01qKbM1~u1pa00lF-SnGL8faM8Q9pBjWxjPlWa53tLSm9i27NKTP1K4sWpDL8qtRyGqo7QExyQojqD3bFBzENpQaEsyJZyTG647DnqM5XtaYi70089QETnpNpKkgMDQPWampXtSWlwk~m5Kge~zip5WV9B55XmUV7xDag-0tE5sGFerCtL3ezWS0OvVt6l0q4vuaiAZ9Tr6yQ6gPg0AKDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ken Owen presented the district’s monthly finance report on May 15 and said the district is on track for the fiscal year: “It’s the tenth month of the fiscal year which means 83% of the fiscal year is finished,” he told the board.

Owen reported that in the general fund the district had received $498,000,000 of $597,000,000 budgeted (about 83.5%) through April 30. Expenditures reported were about $437,000,000, roughly 75% of budget; staff said several recent purchases (instructional resources and devices) were not yet reflected in the published numbers.

On capital and SPLOST receipts, Owen said the building fund balance was $159,600,000 and that SPLOST proceeds received for March were $5,660,000. He said cumulative SPLOST receipts were about $24,800,000 above projections for the period, with total collected of about $167,100,000 against $290,000,000 authorized (about 7.6% above projections). The debt service fund balance was reported at $48,600,000; the next scheduled debt-service payment was reported as Aug. 1, 2025.

Independent auditors Williamson and Company CPAs reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the district’s basic financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, and identified no material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, or federal compliance findings for the major programs tested. “A clean opinion,” auditor Christian Hatch said when describing the report. The auditors also reported no findings in the single-audit work for major federal programs (school nutrition and Title I).

Rating agencies and bond sale: staff noted that rating agencies affirmed the district’s creditworthiness—Moody’s affirmed an AA1 rating—and that the district’s bond issue in January 2025 was purchased by investors “in less than 45 seconds,” language used by finance staff. The transcript did not specify the bond principal amount in a way that could be verified from the meeting record.

Authorities and compliance noted during the presentation included requirements under Georgia and federal statutes for independent audits, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance for single-audit selection, and a GFOA certificate of achievement for the district’s annual comprehensive financial report. Georgia Department of Education monitoring schedules for federal formula funds were also referenced.

Discussion versus decision: the presentation and auditor reports were informational; no formal board vote or policy change was recorded in the work session on the finance or audit reports.

Next steps: staff said they will continue to present quarterly and annual financial reports and will make supporting reports available to the board for review.","Finance staff told the board on May 15 that fiscal-year collections and fund balances are in line with expectations, SPLOST receipts are above projections, and independent auditors reported no material weaknesses or federal compliance findings for fiscal 2024.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":79,"_43":114,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6042051,"Cherokee County superintendent lays out four priorities for 2025-26, including reading interventions and high school replacement",735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47&start=735&end=735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699681-7dc5ee66bbc3bb5914340975c53c1d47/thumbnail_735000.jpg","/articles/6042051/Georgia/Cherokee-County-superintendent-lays-out-four-priorities-for-2025-26-including-reading-interventions-and-high-school-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042051-0ef7cfa166956133790c4dee454e1582/orig.mp4?Expires=1775095910&Signature=JlzzCG~a4MooRPt8ImGCXJ14COlM8gwVNRVQXGGYco6eAzvsxylumsEEcIBGpqJBY3LTYyJVnxsUPh2yn3yfv9~RDS2PxvBcQvKKwsQdNOV64VixUlXsaytnZOo36Pbe~YMTkBChc-vP-Ax5oHTG54OiVGbUreaxVjxFICgLrTUcPZaWQInKy9HnfibjopHeqVnGEYUjY5Zk57MnwWfAO-TTwX~ph-qP-RlqKb7ksfSvULCQGYMVH3WR-yP9fkRWI3vgo4EMl5LyWNPxh9VwoCi9rj1XKiaboRfz1OUDObODLcLBGKMk9lkJSMsZTeqrnRYo2fpDJ~-39IYmVVfuKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Davis told the Cherokee County School District board on May 15 that the district will carry four key priorities into the 2025–26 school year, including implementing new ELA and math instructional resources and piloting Orton‑Gillingham interventions for students who show gaps in foundational reading skills.

The priorities come at the end of a year of district engagement: Dr. Davis said there were “hundreds of school visits, 90 employee focus group meetings, and 20 parent partner focus group meetings” used to inform the district’s plan. “We are excited to celebrate our class of 2025,” she said at the start of her presentation.

Why it matters: district leaders said the effort is intended to raise reading and math proficiency across schools and to create clearer, more consistent expectations for behavior and student accountability. The superintendent identified reading on grade level as a central goal and said the district will “pilot Orton Gillingham as an intervention tool for readers who are showing gaps in the fundamental skills.”

Board members heard that the district will monitor progress toward the new achievement goals in ELA and math and will “set out to study promotion retention and grading to consider whether policy improvements might be appropriate for following years,” language Dr. Davis used when describing the monitoring work the board will undertake.

Dr. Davis also reported on facilities planning. She described the Cherokee High School replacement project as a district priority and said the district will host community feedback sessions about the future of the current Cherokee High School campus and the CHS North site as part of the transition planning.

The superintendent described forthcoming changes to the district code of conduct that will emphasize stronger consequences for vaping and school threats, and that will address use of cell phones, school attire, and timely submission of student work as part of promoting academic responsibility.

Discussion versus decision: the presentation was an informational and planning report from the superintendent; no formal board action or policy vote on the priorities was recorded in the work session. Dr. Davis said she will continue to report progress to the board through regular board reports.

Looking ahead: Dr. Davis closed by noting the district is preparing for the 2025–26 school year, which she said is “less than 80 days away.”","Superintendent Dr. Davis told the Cherokee County School District board on May 15 that the district will carry four key priorities into 2025-26, emphasizing reading proficiency, new instructional materials in ELA and math, a pilot of Orton‑Gillingham interventions, and continued planning for the Cherokee High School replacement.","actionData","errors"]

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Board adjourns Cherokee County School District work session

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Cherokee High replacement on schedule and within budget, district says; Sequoia High proposals to come before board

Auditors give Cherokee County schools unmodified opinion; district reports SPLOST receipts above projections

Cherokee County superintendent lays out four priorities for 2025-26, including reading interventions and high school replacement