TAKE ACTION

TAKE ACTION

In an email to the community on Oct. 30, Education Planners recommends that City Schools of Decatur proceed with a community-based process. Education Planners created four committees for community members to join.

Join a committee today by filling out the form below.

join AN EDUCATION PLANNERS COMMITTEE TO BE PART OF THE PROCESS.

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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

  • In an email to the community on Oct. 30, Education Planners recommends that City Schools of Decatur proceed with a community-based process. They created 4 committees for the community to join. Join a committee today by filling out this form.

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

    • Work Session 3:05 p.m.

    • Regular Board Meeting 4:50 p.m.

    • Public Comment 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

10/30 - The City Schools of Decatur and Education Planners sent an email to CSD families announcing:

“Education Planners recommends that the City Schools of Decatur proceed with a community-based process to explore additional solutions before the Board of Education makes a final decision. This updated approach will be presented to the school board at the November 11 meeting.”

Education Planners also asked for community members to sign up for one of four committees to help guide the next phase of the process.

10/27 - As outlined at the October 14 Board of Education meeting, consulting firm Education Planners was supposed to release two K-2 consolidation and attendance zone plans. Instead, they sent a letter to CSD families in response to “concerns surrounding the timeline and engagement.”

The letter outlines two options for the process—continuing on the original eight-week timeline or adjusting the schedule to allow for the formation of four committees to gather public input:

  • School Safety/Walk Zones

  • Transitioning Student Support Services

  • Financial Impact

  • Culture and Design

Both options appear to assume a school closure will happen.

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.”