January 2021 Board Briefs

A monthly publication highlighting work session and regular monthly meetings of the Board of Education.

Summary Of The

January Meetings

The Forsyth County Board of Education consists of five members who are elected by district to staggered, four-year terms.

Highlight Of Presentation And Discussion Items

The following items were presented to the Board:

Finance Report -

As of December 31, 2020 the Board learned the system is at 70.61 percent for the budget year. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues for December 2020 were up 19.04 percent from 2019 collections and down 4.81 percent from last month. A financial statement, investment reports, and bond summaries were also shared, as well as a detailed capital projects analysis.

Calendar Timeline -

Joey Pirkle, Deputy Superintendent, presented the timeline for the 2022-23 Calendar.

Highlight Of Action Items

The following item was approved:

EOC Weight-

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve counting EOC scores in Algebra 1, Biology, US History and American Literature as 10% of student's final grade if the EOC score increases the student's final grade and to allow the 5 main administration days for EOCs to be online learning days for high school students not taking an EOC. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Election of Officers-

The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the election of officers as presented. This was approved by unanimous vote.

Upcoming Event

February Regular Meeting

February 16, 2021 6:00 PM

February Work Session

February 9, 2021 4:00 PM

Forsyth County Schools

Address:

1120 Dahlonega Highway,

Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-887-2461

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