1. 2019 Legislative Priorities
Forsyth County Schools
Challenge #2:
Student Access to
Mental Health Services
Challenge #1:
Recruiting and Retaining Teachers (Georgia is ranked 38/50 and is close to $4,000 below average)
Opportunity:
Increase the State funding for starting teacher salaries ($34,872).
Opportunity: Adopt the nationally recommended school counselor to student ratio; decrease from 1:450 to 1:250.
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2. 2019 Legislative Priorities
Forsyth County Schools
Challenge #4:
State and Local Partnership
Challenge #3: Keeping Students and Teachers Safe
Opportunity: Provide State funding for school safety
Opportunity:
Provide greater flexibility
Continue to provide a strong State and local tax base for full QBE funding
Increase Capital Outlay for student enrollment growth
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3. 2018-19 Highlights Forsyth County Schools 39 Schools
4 New Schools by 2022
In Georgia
Among Metro and
Large Districts
Finances
49,383 Students
Highest ACT Score
Highest CCRPI Score
Highest Financial Efficiency Rating in Georgia X3
5,392 Employees
Highest Credit Rating X2
Highest Graduation Rate
73% of Budget Tied to Instruction
7th Largest of 180 Districts
3 of 6 Blue Ribbon Schools
Highest SAT Score
No Millage Rate Increase
for 5 Years
Lowest Among Metro and Large Districts
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