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Four Elements of a Facilities Plan

  • We often use the analogy of a four-legged stool in which the seat represents the facilities, and that seat is supported by four legs of equal importance. The legs include:

    • Educational Framework: Curriculum, Programs, Delivery Models, and Policy
    • Demographics: Enrollment and the data that impact enrollment
    • Condition: Physical Condition and Educational Suitability
    • Funding: Ability to fund and sources of funding

    Though one of the legs of the stool often necessitates the call for a plan, each of these legs carries an equal amount of importance when developing a facilities master plan. Add the element of community and stakeholder involvement that reflects the culture and values of Atlanta Public Schools and that sets the foundation for a successful planning process.

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Community Engagement Calendar

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      Public Meetings

      • Public Meetings

        Public Meetings

        Upcoming Public Hearings

        December 3, 2025 - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
        Center for Leadership and Learning
        130 Trinity Ave. SW
        Atlanta, GA 30303

        *Community meeting will follow the hearings

        **Community members may share input during the public comment portion of the regular board meetings, which begin at 6:00 p.m. these days.

         

        Past Meetings

        November 5, 2025
        Center for Leadership and Learning
        130 Trinity Ave. SW
        Atlanta, GA 30303



        Past Regional Virtual Meetings

        September 8, 2025

        Jackson, Carver, & South Atlanta Clusters
        5:00-6:30 PM

        Washington & Midtown Clusters
        7:00-8:30 PM

        September 9, 2025

        Douglass & North Atlanta Clusters
        5:00-6:30 PM

        Mays & Therrell Clusters
        7:00-8:30 PM

        *Recording Posted to the Website after the meeting is adjourned.

        **Additional meetings may be added or considered as needed.

        *Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

        *Online surveys will also be available to provide feedback

      Community Outreach Meetings

      • Upcoming Vision Meetings

        • November 13, 2025
          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
          Ralph J. Bunche Middle School
          1925 Niskey Lake Rd SW
          Atlanta, GA 30331

        • November 18, 2025
          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
          Crawford W Long Middle School
          3200 Latona Dr SW
          Atlanta, GA 30354

        • November 19, 2025
          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
          John Lewis Invictus Academy
          1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW
          Atlanta, GA 30318

        • December 2, 2025
          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
          Herman J. Russell West End Academy
          765 Peeples St SW
          Atlanta, GA 30310

        Topics

        Early College
        How can we accelerate post-secondary readiness by expanding access to advanced placement, dual enrollment and college credit?

        Technology
        How can we expand access to specialized technical instruction and STEAM pathways?

        Vocational & Trades
        How can we ensure that interested students have access to career and technical trades?

        Arts
        How can we create more robust arts instruction and offerings?

        Biomedical
        How can we strengthen health science pathways through more specialized and rigorous instruction aligned to the evolving needs of the biomedical and healthcare industries?



        Past Community Outreach Meetings

        Wednesday, September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
        Jean Childs Young Middle School
        3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

        Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
        K-5 Dual Campus Engagement Opportunity
        Warren T. Jackson, Morris Brandon, and Sarah Smith
        Morris Brandon Elementary Main Campus
        2741 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

        Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
        Over-Utilized High Schools Engagement Opportunity
        Maynard H. Jackson, North Atlanta, Midtown
        Midtown High School Auditorium
        929 Charles Allen Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

        September 24, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
        Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Plan

        September 25, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.
        Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Plan

        BEST Academy: Monday, October 6th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Carver Early College: Monday, October 6th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Cleveland Avenue ES: Tuesday, October 7th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Continental Colony ES: Thursday, October 2nd | 6:00 p.m. 

        Coretta Scott King YWLA: Monday, October 6th | 5:00 p.m. 

        Douglass HS: Thursday, October 2nd | 6:00 p.m. 

        Dunbar ES: Wednesday, October 8th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Finch ES: Wednesday, October 1st | 6:00 p.m. 

        FL Stanton ES: Wednesday, October 1st | 6:00 p.m. 

        Hollis Innovation Academy: Thursday, October 2nd | 6:00 p.m. 

        Humphries ES: Monday, October 6th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Hutchinson ES: Thursday, October 2nd | 6:00 p.m. 

        Jackson ES (Primary): Wednesday, October 8th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Perkerson ES: Wednesday, October 8th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Peyton Forest ES: Monday, October 6th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Sarah Smith Intermediate: Monday, October 6th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Scott ES: Tuesday, October 7th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Sylvan Hills MS: Tuesday, October 7th | 6:00 p.m. 

        Toomer ES: Wednesday, October 1st | 7:00 p.m. 

        Usher-Collier ES: Wednesday, October 8th | 6:00 p.m. 

        West Manor ES: Wednesday, October 1st | 6:00 p.m. 

        Young MS: Tuesday, October 7th | 6:00 p.m. 

      Board of Education Updates

      • Board of education updates

        Board of Education Updates

        Planning Framework

        May 5, 2025 Board Meeting

        Process Update

        August 11, 2025 Board Meeting

        Scenarios Go Public

        Week of August 18

        First Read

        November Board Meeting

        Second Reading

        December Board Meeting

        *Recording Posted to the Website after the meeting is adjourned.

        **Additional meetings may be added or considered as needed.

      Community Task-Force

      • Community task force

        Community Task Force

        Options Review

        August 5, 2025 - 6:00 PM

        Recommendation

        Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 PM

        Zoom Meeting

        September 22, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
        Task Force Meeting