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Forsyth County Schools: Investing in Education for a Brighter Future

Forsyth County Schools, the 7th largest school system in Georgia, aims to enhance educational facilities, safety, technology, and growth through proposed projects. Discover how the community can support these initiatives for a better learning environment.

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Forsyth County Schools: Investing in Education for a Brighter Future

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  1. May 20, 2014

  2. FCS Today • 40,821 students in 35 schools • 7th largest of 195 school systems in Georgia (9th last year) • 3rd fastest growing school district in U.S., 2005-2010 • Growing at 1,700 new students a year • Ranked 179 out of 195 school systems for total per pupil expenditures • Lowest in metro-Atlanta, $7,157 (FY13) • Lowest millage rate in metro-Atlanta • Highest Graduation Rate among Georgia’s 20 largest districts • Highest district SAT score in Georgia

  3. #1: Improvements to Existing Schools $1,400,000 $500,000 $31,286,996 Academics and Accountability/CTAE Special Education Renovations and Improvements #2 : Safety and #3: Technology School Safety Technology $2,000,000 $17,300,000

  4. #4: Growth • Transportation • Additions and Modifications • Elementary: • Middle: • High: • New Construction • Middle School #10 (projected 2016): • High School #7 (projected 2018): • Land for New Schools • These are proposed projects. All costs are proposed estimates. • * Earn $52,829,411 in state funding $ 9,000,000 $4,972,800 $16,679,422 $60,041,300 $31,508,893 $56,640,000 $16,500,000

  5. Funding • Bond: 1992, 1995, 1999 and 2005 • SPLOST: 1997*, 2001, 2006* and 2011 • By 2019, the district will have only one outstanding bond issue. • Another option for funding is state monies. Using the 2014-19 Facilities Plan, FCS qualifies for $52,829,411. However, this does not • cover all needs. • *Bonds issued

  6. $195 Million Bond Referendum • If the May 20, 2014 bond is APPROVED by voters: • Funds would be available fall, 2014 and work would begin on projects at existing schools continuing until 2018. • The financing for this bond is structured to not increase the bond debt millage rate as long as SPLOST is extended by voters. • If the May 20, 2014 bond is NOT APPROVED by voters the proposed projects, including improvements to existing schools, school safety, technology and growth may not be completed. • Projected 2018 Enrollment: 48,929

  7. Advance Voting Information • April 28 – May 9 (M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm) • Forsyth County Administrative Building • May 10 (9 am – 4 pm) • All Locations • May 12-16 (M/W/F 8 am-5 pm and Tu/Th 8 am to 7 pm) • Forsyth County Administrative Building • Cumming City Hall • Hampton Park Library • Sharon Springs Park Community Building • Midway Park Community Building

  8. Be Informed! • Visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/bond • Voter Information • Monday, April 21 last day to register to vote • Voting Day: Tues., May 20 (7 am–7 pm) at voter designated precincts • Bond Information • PowerPoint, handout and video • Project details • Enrollment Information • Financial Information

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