Archive for May 8, 2012
Campus Wide High School Meetings Hosted by Karen Waldon, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
Karen Waldon will host four campus wide meetings at the following high school campuses to discuss the recommended transition from Small Schools to Small Learning Communities:
South Atlanta
Booker T. Washington
George Washington Carver
D.M. Therrell
View the flyer below for dates and times. Download the flyer here: FLYER Campus meetings
Board of Education Member Courtney D. English to Host Focus Group for Teachers and Administrators
Atlanta Board of Education member Courtney English will host a focus group for teachers and administrators to share concerns and ideas for the continued advancement of Atlanta Public Schools.
This event will take place Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Hope -Hill Elementary School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
D. M. THERRELL SCHOOL OF LAW, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY VISITS ATLANTA CITY HALL
Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms welcomed 40 students and several teachers from the D. M. Therrell School of Law, Government and Public Policy to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, May 7.
Councilmember Bottoms took the special guests on a guided tour of City Hall offices including the Office of the Atlanta City Council and the Office of the Mayor.
Councilmembers Bottoms along with her colleagues also answered the students’ questions on their career paths in public service. The students also shared their career goals with the elected officials.
The Therrell students ended their day by sitting in on a council committee meeting as well as the meeting of the full Atlanta City Council.
Located in District 11 in southwest Atlanta, D. M. Therrell School of Law, Government and Public Policy is focused on developing a student’s critical thinking skills necessary for success in college and the workplace. These skills include problem-solving, logical reasoning, oration and critical reading and writing. Particular emphasis is being placed on developing connections between content and disciplines through interdisciplinary planning and external experiences such as community service, mentoring and internships in local colleges/universities, law firms, public service and social justice organizations.
Source: Atlanta City Council, Office of Council Communications
Budget Community Meetings Scheduled for May 15, 17, 22, 24
The district’s proposed 2012-13 budget is $564.8 million, compared to the current year’s adjusted $605.2 million budget. The administration is currently enacting measures to close a projected $47 million gap by reducing up to 475 employee positions and other actions. The position reductions are expected to be realized through redistricting school closures, division and department reorganizations, employee separations associated with the 2009 Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) state investigation results and normal attrition.
Among other cost saving measures, the district is proposing outsourcing more custodial work; enacting a 10 percent cut for all major divisions and departments, except Curriculum & Instruction; reducing transportation special trips; reducing student administrative transfers; and selectively increasing class sizes while remaining within the limits set by the state.
The Atlanta Board of Education approved the proposed tentative budget for the next school year at the May 14 monthly meeting. The board is scheduled to consider a final 2012-13 district budget at the June 4 meeting.
Tuskegee Airmen Honored by F.L. Stanton Students, Staff and Congressman John Lewis
Enjoy this photo gallery from Career Day at F. L. Stanton Elementary, recognizing the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Students paid tribute to Master Sergeant Earl Martin, Master Sergeant W.O. Smith and Chief Master Sergeant Donald Summerlin.
Honorees were escorted into the program by the F. L. Stanton cheerleaders, followed by the presentation of colors by honor guards from Atlanta Fire Safety. A tribute to the Airmen was given by Congressman John Lewis. Stanton school counselor Dale Tate presented a proclamation from the office of the Mayor and Governor.
Airman Summerlin was one of three honorees.
Airmen were cheered into the building by Stanton cheerleaders.
Sgt. Michael Bell, USAF, salutes the Airmen.
Counselor Tate pays tribute to Airman Summerlin.
Airmen Smith, Sommerlin and Martin are greeted by Principal Weems.
Congressman John Lewis provided a tribute.
Stanton students had a front row seat to living history.
