Fulton County Board of Education: An Overview
The Fulton County Board of Education plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of Fulton County Schools (FCS). This article provides an overview of the board's structure, responsibilities, and its approach to improving student achievement.
Structure and Membership
The Fulton County Board of Education consists of seven members, each elected by district to serve a four-year term. These are elected officials and not employees of the school system. They do not have individual offices at the school system's Administrative Center. The Superintendent serves as an ex-officio member of the Board and acts as Secretary-Treasurer. Information received at the Administrative Center is sent to the school board members weekly.
Community Engagement
Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting (either virtual or face-to-face) open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns. The Board may adjourn into executive session following the discussion topics. One such meeting was held at the South Learning Center, 4025 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, Ga. The Fulton School District No. 58 Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Fulton School District No.
Responsibilities and Policy Enactment
The primary duty of the Board of Education is to enact policy. The Superintendent and staff enforce the policies and ensure that each student has an equal opportunity for a quality education.
Local School Decision-Making
Fulton County believes that increased local school decision-making promotes the creation of new ideas and culture that can achieve the District's mission. Fulton County's Theory of Action is that increased local school decision-making promotes the creation of new ideas and flexibilities to achieve the District's mission. There is untapped innovation and excellence in our schools and communities that can be released with shared governance and flexible systems. It is the intention of the board that increased local decision making with appropriate accountability as a theory of action will provide a stable, long-term framework for improving student achievement in Fulton County Schools. However, we recognize that from time to time, based on research and experience, this theory of action will need to be revised. While we welcome opportunities to continuously improve our theory of action, we are committed to this approach for improving student achievement.
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Addressing Achievement Gaps
Today, some FCS schools serve large numbers of low-income students, while others serve few. School communities vary by such characteristics as the number of English language learners, amount of parental support available at home, and special needs populations, to name a few. Achievement also varies. In some schools, almost every student meets or exceeds state math and reading standards, while in others, many do not. Thus, while FCS strategies have pursued over the years have generated some positive results, they have not succeeded in eradicating achievement gaps.
Academic Achievements and Initiatives
Fulton County Schools (FCS) continues to lead Georgia in both ACT participation and performance, surpassing state and national averages for the ninth consecutive year. FCS has returned to pre-pandemic levels of SAT participation and performance, exceeding scores of school districts across the metro Atlanta area. A total of 5,135 students - 5.9% - sat for the exam, the district’s highest number of test takers since 2019. FCS proudly announces its fifth year of breaking graduation records, reaching a new milestone of 91.9%, the highest in the district's history. The last five years, beginning in 2020 when the rate dipped for the first time since 2012, have shown a steady rise in each year's all-time high for a total 6.4% increase.
Special Events and Programs
The air in the gymnasium was thick with anticipation, with more than 150 Ison Springs Elementary School students in attendance. Their eyes were fixated on one person, New York Times-bestselling author Katherine Applegate. Students at Crabapple Crossing and Summit Hill elementary schools were recently treated to a special performance by GRAMMY award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, a performing artist who also teaches at the University of Texas El Paso. With oversized scissors in hand and even bigger smiles, College Park Elementary students officially opened their new STEM lab on Wednesday morning, and they did it in style. From the moment guests arrived, the students took charge.
Additional Information
We’re excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Family Matters event, a celebration of learning, creativity, and connection for the entire family! New here? Explore a step-by-step guide to this school's profile. Welcome to Fulton! We believe students have a positive impact on their world. The high performing, highly diverse Fulton staff contains the most outstanding educators hand-selected for their dedication, skills and commitment to students. Ms. We’ve expanded our school profiles with new metrics to support CPS’ reimagined approach to analyzing school practices and student outcomes. These metrics are organized around four key aspects of school life that provide a fuller picture of how the District and schools are meeting the needs of the whole child. CPS is committed to providing the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for all our students.
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