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Strategic Plan for Forsyth County Schools: Thriving Amid Challenges

Develop a plan to support school improvement and align the district with measurable outcomes. Engage stakeholders to reassess vision and mission. Evaluate the district's standing and build on previous successes.

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Strategic Plan for Forsyth County Schools: Thriving Amid Challenges

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  1. 2013-16: A Plan That Will… Excite Forsyth County Schools and enable it to THRIVE in challenging times. Support school improvement plans and annual department goals. Build on the success of and improve upon the three previous Strategic Plans. Align and focus the entire school system with measurable outcomes. Involve internal and external stakeholders using various communications tools. Reassess the district’s vision, mission and beliefs.

  2. Where does Forsyth County Schools Stand TODAY?

  3. 2011-12 Highlights • District Accreditation renewal • SAT scores above state and national averages • Top performer in state for CRCT and EOCT results • Lead metro-counties with highest graduation rate • All high schools named AP Honor Schools • 23 Governor’s Highest Achievement Awards • 3 Georgia Schools of Excellence and 1 National School of Excellence • Countless national and state-level staff and student recognitions

  4. 2012-13 School Year • 38,707 students & 5,000 staff in 36 schools • Grown +1,200 new students since May, 2012 • 9th largest district of 180 in Georgia • Student Demographics • Hawaiian 25 • American Indian 168 • Multi-Racial 988 • African American1,011 • Asian 3,334 • Hispanic 4,764 • White 28,444

  5. 2012-13 School Year (cont.) • Growth • Increased 118% since 2000 • Larger class sizes • 48 classrooms intrailers • Opened Kelly Mill ES • Last school that has funding for construction • By 2016, 17 schools will be over capacity • Current SPLOST committed to making bond payments • Began July, 2012 and expires June, 2016

  6. 2012-13 School Year (cont.) • First staff pay increase (+1%) in three years • Increased employee costs for health insurance and retirement contributions • Maintain 3 furlough days for fourth straight year • No tax increase for residents • $21.9 million less in funding from State • Since 2003, FCS has earned, but not received $115.4 million in funding from the State • Local revenue decreased 4% • Since 2009, local digest has decreased 19% • Same funding level as 2007 when FCS had 30,000 students

  7. www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/SP1316

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