Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
At a special called Cherokee County board meeting May 21, members voted unanimously to approve recommended resignations, terminations, employments and transfers for certified and classified personnel; the motion carried with no discussion.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
The Cherokee County School District board approved a real estate purchase agreement with Cherokee County government to acquire the existing Free Home Elementary School property on Georgia State Highway 20.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
The Cherokee County School District board approved awarding the construction contract for Sequoia High School facility improvements to Carol Daniel Construction following receipt and review of proposals.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
Cherokee County School District approved its FY26 local plan for career, technical and agricultural education (CTAE) as required by the Georgia Department of Education.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
District capital-outlay staff told the board on May 15 that interior work and athletic facilities at the new Cherokee High School are progressing on schedule and within budget; Freehomes Elementary furniture installation is complete and Sequoia High School proposals will be presented to the board.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
The Cherokee County School District renewed its long-standing partnership agreement with First Baptist Church of Woodstock, allowing continued use of the church facilities for district graduations and events.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
Superintendent Dr. Davis told the Cherokee County School District board on May 15 that the district will carry four key priorities into 2025-26, emphasizing reading proficiency, new instructional materials in ELA and math, a pilot of Orton‑Gillingham interventions, and continued planning for the Cherokee High School replacement.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
Cherokee County School District approved granting 0.075 acres of right-of-way and 0.202 acres of easements to Cherokee County government to support intersection improvements at East Cherokee Drive and the Macedonia Elementary entrance.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
The work session was adjourned on a motion that carried at the conclusion of the May 15 meeting.
Georgia / School Districts / Cherokee County
Finance staff told the board on May 15 that fiscal-year collections and fund balances are in line with expectations, SPLOST receipts are above projections, and independent auditors reported no material weaknesses or federal compliance findings for fiscal 2024.