Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
District leaders presented a detailed CCRPI component review to the Board of Education, emphasizing a record high graduation rate (reported at 97%/97.07% five‑year rate) and explaining volatile 'closing gaps' flags tied to rising state targets.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
Associate Superintendent Derek Hershey recognized multiple Lambert High championship teams, the Lambert iGEM team, 22 nurses for life‑saving care and Kathy Thomas as employee of the month; Whitlow Elementary presented its CTAE/STEM and media pathways with student demonstrations.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
The board reviewed a facilities‑naming policy last updated in 2009 and endorsed proposed changes to permit naming facilities or parts of them for living individuals who meet integrity and service criteria; the proposal will be posted for 30 days of public comment.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
During public comment, Jerry Kershaw asked the board to consider declaring December 'Christian Heritage Month,' arguing the proposal would be a non‑denominational acknowledgement of Christianity's historical influence and comparable to other heritage months.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
Larry Hamill told the board that October ended with about $86 million in cash and a fund‑balance near $68 million, and that ad‑valorem collections are slightly behind typical pacing though full receipts are expected in November; he noted some reserve draws and upcoming timing uncertainty.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
McKinney‑Vento liaison Kim Pluhar told the Forsyth County Board of Education the district has 671 students qualified for McKinney‑Vento services this year, described program cuts and continuing supports, and urged community partnerships to expand warming stations, tutoring and mentorship for homeless and doubled‑up families.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
The board adopted a resolution certifying the Nov. 4, 2025 vote to reimpose a 1% sales and use tax for educational purposes (passed 62.19%). The board read totals — 31,049 ballots cast; 19,192 yes; 11,006 no — and unanimously adopted the resolution.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
The board unanimously approved award of RFP 25‑13 to Syntegix for a systemwide safety notification (panic alert) system to comply with state law, readopted or updated several board policies and adopted two bond refunding resolutions estimated to save about $6 million over the life of the bonds.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
Staff proposed increasing district credit‑card limits (elementary designated cards from $5,000 to $10,000; superintendent limit to $15,000) citing vendor payment practices and inflation. The change will be posted for a 30‑day public comment period and return to the board for approval.
Georgia / School Districts / Forsyth County
Forsyth County Schools officials presented details of a proposed extension of the penny education sales tax, E‑SPLOST 7, and urged voters to review project lists and financial materials before the Nov. 4 election.