2. Largest Employer in Forsyth County – Number of Employees: 4,517 – $346 million operating budget 34 Traditional Schools – 20 Elementary – 9 Middle – 5 High Non-Traditional Offerings – 1 School: iAchieve Virtual Academy (6-12) – 2 Programs: Forsyth Academy and Gateway Academy FCS Today

3. FCS Enrollment As of May 2015 FCS was home to 42,687 students, which is a 1,851 student increase from May 2014. – 2015-16 Projection: 44,194 – 2015-16 First Week Enrollment: 44,100 7th largest district of 180 in Georgia – Moved from 9 th last year, surpassed Henry and Cherokee counties – 3rd fastest growing district in U.S.

6. 2% Raise and Step for All FC Staff Capital Improvement Projects $115 million for improvements, additions and renovations to existing schools $105 million to construct DeSana MS, Denmark HS and purchase land for schools Construct Brandywine ES $19 million for technology and school safety $9 million for transportation 2015-16 Highlights

7. Improve Online Learning for School Closures Plan No inclement weather days built into calendar Redistricting this Fall Opening of Brandywine ES and DeSana MS, August 2016 New Strategic Plan Forsyth County Education Foundation 2015-16 Highlights