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Clayton County board approves $1.5M for Communities In Schools after debate over cuts and process
Summary
After extended debate about budget timing and student supports, the Clayton County Public Schools board voted unanimously Aug. 4 to fund Communities In Schools at $1.5 million for the 2025–26 school year, amid promises to seek grants and reassess coverage of schools dropped from the vendor plan.
The Clayton County Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 4 to fund Communities In Schools (CIS) at $1,500,000 for the 2025–26 school year after a lengthy discussion about cuts, renegotiation and which schools would retain services.
Board members and district staff debated earlier budget decisions and the impact of reduced CIS coverage on students who receive targeted case management for academic, behavioral and attendance needs. The vote followed board discussion about whether to accept a lower contract the district had negotiated with CIS and whether the board should restore more funding from district reserves.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith told the board the reduction is part of broader, districtwide cost-saving measures…
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