Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Independent auditors issued an unmodified (clean) FY25 opinion for City Schools of Decatur and reported the general‑fund balance at about 22–23% of expenditures, above state guidance but within GFOA recommendations; auditors reported one management suggestion tied to fund‑balance level.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Dr. Jana Johnson Davis, leaving the City Schools of Decatur board after six years, highlighted improved reading outcomes for economically disadvantaged students and urged continued focus on early childhood access, teacher development and inclusion.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Board refined a problem statement and success criteria for a districtwide K–2 elementary utilization study, endorsed committee structures and transparency measures, and asked staff to return with school‑by‑school threshold analyses (capital, cost‑per‑student, and enrollment scenarios) ahead of a November 2026 recommendation.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Trustees voted unanimously to accept revisions to policy DJE (purchasing) for first read, adopting language that clarifies $100,000 aligns with state statute but directing staff to revise the packet to require board approval at $75,000–$100,000 with competitive bidding at $100,000 and above.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Assistant superintendent presented discipline reductions and an integrated MTSS/restorative approach; deputy superintendent highlighted substantial CCRPI gains and subgroup improvements, including higher reading readiness and graduation rates for students with disabilities.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Trustees received HR and financing updates on a proposed new Early Childhood Learning Center (opening planned 2027), including principal hiring and operating subsidies; CFO reported a pending bond‑validation challenge in DeKalb County Superior Court while financial advisers outlined funding options and ratings.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
The board agreed with administration recommendations to avoid consolidating K–2 schools for FY26–27 and to launch public committees (facilities & finance; student experience; safety & operations; culture & communications) using a single data hub to evaluate long‑term options including rezoning, expanded pre‑K, tuition and capital outlay eligibility.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
District staff presented year‑three compensation results and options for FY26. Entry-level teacher pay has risen substantially (presented as roughly $50k → $60k in three years); staff estimated costs for districtwide percent increases and proposed targeted wage options for bus drivers and certain support roles.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Staff showed the public balanced‑scorecard tracking 16 strategic objectives and 43 KPIs; 23 indicators met or exceeded targets while others lag. Finance staff said changes to high‑school master scheduling improved state QBE funding per student at secondary levels.
Georgia / School Districts / City Schools of Decatur
Teaching-and-learning staff told the board they are using a Level Data partnership to connect program costs, usage and assessment results. Early findings prompted reduced spending on some products and a proposal to discontinue Freckle at secondary schools, with estimated savings of about $82,000.