SAY NO TO CLOSING CSD SCHOOLS.

THE ISSUE

CSD is considering closing a K-2 school.

  • A school closure and redistricting will have far-reaching impact on the entire district and city.

  • The entire process is scheduled to happen in just over 8 weeks (Final vote is Dec. 9).

  • There is limited engagement with the community and viable alternative proposals.

THE ASK

The community asks for:

  • Transparency in this process.

  • Substantial community engagement.

  • Full disclosure of reasoning and supporting documents.

  • Slow down the process so the community can engage and have their voices heard.

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO get involved

  • Complete the district’s feedback form about school closures and redistricting attendance zones.

  • Email James Wilson, CEO of consulting firm Education Planners, to express your thoughts on plans to close a K-2 elementary school.

    Email: [email protected]

  • Email members of the Board of Education to express your thoughts on their plans to close a K-2 elementary school.

    Email: [email protected]

  • Attend Public Hearing 1 on Wednesday, October 29 and provide feedback on proposed school consolidation and attendance zone changes.

    • Time: 6:30 p.m.

    • Location: Beacon Hill Middle School, 220 W. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

  • Attend the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 11 and provide feedback on proposed school consolidation and attendance zone changes.

    • Time: 6:30 p.m.

    • Location: Wilson Support Center, 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

  • Attend Public Hearing 2 on Thursday, November 13 and provide feedback on proposed school consolidation and attendance zone changes.

    • Time: 6:30 p.m.

    • Location: Beacon Hill Middle School, 220 W. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

THE PROBLEM AND THE CONCERNS

TOP PRIORITY NEWS

10/16 - Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker sent a letter to CSD families officially notifying them of the district’s “review of K-2 school utilization.”