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.
Community Engagement Calendar
-
October 9, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Community Task Force Recommendation
-
October 13, 2025
-
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Indigenous Peoples' Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day
Let's Talk
-
Your specific question or comment will be routed to the appropriate APS staff member, who will follow up with you in a timely fashion. Available 24/7 from your phone, computer, or tablet.
-
Additional Resources
March 2025 FTE3 Enrollment Spreadsheet
Live-In Enrollment by Cluster - PDF Download
Facilities Planning Timeline - PDF Download
Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities Flyer
Regional Virtual Meetings Flyer
K-5 Dual Campus Engagement Opportunity Flyer
-
Board Presentations
-
Press Releases
- Public Statement from Atlanta Public Schools August 5, 2025
- Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Board of Education Encourage Public to Participate in Visionary Facilities Planning
- Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Board of Education Invite Public to Attend May 19 Meeting to Help Shape the Future of School Facilities
- Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Board of Education Receive Presentation on Innovative Comprehensive Facilities Plan
-
Videos
APS Forward Reshaping the Future of Education - August 21, 2025
Virtual Meetings
Community Meeting: May 19, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Facilities Task Force Virtual Session - May 20, 2025
Virtual Community Meeting - August 25, 2025
September 8th: South Atlanta, Carver, and Jackson Q&A Recording
September 8th: Midtown and Washington Q&A Recording
September 9th: Douglass and North Atlanta Q&A Recording
September 9th: Mays and Therrell Q&A Recording
Public Meetings
Community Meeting: May 19, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Facilities Master Planning Task Force Meeting - August 5, 2025
APS 8/25 Meeting - August 25, 2025
APS 8-26 Meeting V2 - August 26, 2025
APS 8-27 Meeting - August 27, 2025
APS 8-28 Meeting - August 28, 2025
-
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 Website after the meeting is adjourned.**Additional Meetings may be added or considered as needed.
-
Community Task Force
Options Review
August 5, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Recommendation
Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 PM
-
Community Outreach Meetings
We'll Come to YOU!
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
Jean Childs Young Middle School
3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311Thursday, 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 30327Wednesday, 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
-
Public Meetings
Future Virtual Meetings
October 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Attend via ZoomNovember 10, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person
Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL)
130 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303October 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM
November 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
*Online surveys will also be available to provide feedback