Northeast Georgia topic
School-board decisions, calendars, budgets, facilities, staffing, and student services.
What are local school systems deciding?Schools issues across Northeast Georgia
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The school board picked a contractor to replace HVAC systems at Fairview Elementary, funded by ESPLOST dollars rather than new taxes.
The list of suppliers approved for the Agriculture Department and FFA program affects how the school district purchases materials for that program.
The board has finalized rules on how it handles bullying complaints and how the public can speak at its meetings.
The board's action covers retirements, resignations, and new hires for the 2026-2027 school year.
The board's vote lets the school system take part in a federal summer meal program and names the district's authorized representative to run it.
The board is weighing new radio equipment for the district's school bus fleet, though no funding or contract decision has been recorded.
The Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously to hold a closed executive session covering personnel and real estate matters.
A proposed "Distraction Free Learning" policy could change how students use personal devices during the school day.
At a work session, school leaders briefed the Habersham County Board of Education on student support and cell phone expectations at the Ninth Grade Academy.
The alternative program's report to the school board highlighted 27 graduates and student partnerships.
The tool is meant to let schools reach families by text, email, and app notifications.
The program pairs mentors with students, and the update gave the school board a look at how participation and involvement are going this year.
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