Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Superintendent Dr. Looney told the board the district faces lower state revenue and federal uncertainty, proposing a reduced salary increase and cuts to central office and nonpersonnel spending; the board unanimously approved March FY2025 budget adjustments and related banking resolutions.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
A naming committee recommended three names for the new Conley Hills Elementary building; the board voted on a first read to name the school Briarwood Elementary and will consider a final vote next month.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
District officials told the school board the district enrolled 87,054 students for 2024–25, a decline of 818 from the prior year, and presented a five‑year forecast that projects continued but slowing declines tied to larger graduating classes, smaller kindergarten cohorts and regional housing trends.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Board members signaled agreement to prohibit K–8 students from using personal electronic devices during the school day, to ban device access during high school instructional time, and directed staff to revise a draft electronic communications policy to align with the Social Media Act of 2024 and new state requirements.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Fulton County Schools Chief Financial Officer Marvin Doreef presented the district’s preliminary FY26 general‑fund revenue forecast on March 11, saying assumptions remain draft while state and legislative actions continue.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
The Fulton County Board approved probationary three‑year charter renewals for Hateville Charter Career Academy and Main Street Academy, accepted executive‑session items and multiple budget and banking motions, several unanimously.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Fulton County Board voted 4–3 to close Spalding Drive Elementary and redistrict students across Sandy Springs; staff said projected new development would yield roughly 218 new students over 10 years, not enough to reverse broader district declines.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
After a public hearing and debate, the Fulton County Board of Education voted 4–3 to close Park Lane Elementary and redistrict students into neighboring schools to fill a new Conley Hills replacement school opening in August 2025.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Chief Financial Officer Marvin Dureef presented a division update highlighting a 95.1% funded pension plan, a new concise annual report featuring student artwork, expanded grant draws and efforts to reduce workers' compensation costs.
Georgia / School Districts / Fulton County
Staff recommended closing Park Lane Elementary (Zone 2) and Spalding Drive Elementary (Zone 4) at the end of 2024–25, citing under‑enrollment and aging facilities; the proposal would move affected students into nearby schools and opens opportunities to consolidate into newer Conley Hills and other facilities.