The Fulton County Board of Education met for their monthly work session on Jan. 9 2024.

• The board nominates District 5 Board Member Kristin McCabe as Board Vice President.

• Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. He also notes the county’s new policy regarding the confiscation of all vaping devices on Fulton County Schools property.

• Chief of Staff Cliff Jones goes over Fulton County schools on the CSI, TSI, and ATSI lists.

• The board consents to new world language textbooks as well as a linear algebra textbook.

• The board consents to clarifications on school visitor requirements.

• The board consents to revisions to enrollment options and withdrawals.

• The board discusses adoption of IReady as a virtual learning resource.

Frederick Benschine, director of governance & flexibility gives a presentation on Fulton County’s charter school system (accessible below).

Andrea Gatewood, director of charter schools, gives a presentation on the independent charter schools in Fulton County (accessible below).