Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Superintendent Ragdale said planned community town halls on school safety were postponed because of a risk of disruptive political theater. He announced a partnership with the Servius Group for proactive threat identification and said two nonrenewed Campbell High School coaches would be rehired after review.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
The Cobb County School Board voted to uphold disciplinary hearing outcomes for two appeals (appeal numbers 16 and 15) following executive session.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Superintendent Ragdale told the Cobb County School Board on April 24 that planned town halls on school safety have been postponed because of risks of violent or disruptive interruptions.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
The board gave tentative approval April 24 to the superintendent's FY2026 budget so it can be advertised as required by district policy. Administration said the budget funds a full salary step and anticipates slower digest growth next year.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Fleet maintenance workers told the Cobb County School Board that aging buses, failing equipment, lack of diagnostic tools and low pay are creating safety risks and recruiting problems. Speakers asked the board to invest in equipment and staffing.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
At its April 24 meeting the Cobb County School District board gave tentative approval to the FY26 budget, approved a slate of personnel actions including senior leadership extensions, authorized a $450,000 purchase for K‑9 training and equipment, and upheld two student disciplinary appeals.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
The Cobb County School Board approved principal and cabinet appointments and contract extensions and upheld two student disciplinary appeals in votes following executive session.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Following executive session the Cobb County School Board approved multiple principal appointments, reassignments and one chief financial officer appointment, and extended cabinet contracts for the 2025–26 year.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Several Cobb County School District fleet mechanics told the board that shops lack diagnostic tools, equipment is aging, and staffing and pay are insufficient to maintain student transportation safety.
Georgia / School Districts / Cobb County
Fleet maintenance employees told the Cobb County School Board they are short-staffed, working extended overtime and lack diagnostic equipment while many district buses and service vehicles are decades old, raising worker and student safety concerns.