Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA
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Gwinnett County Public SchoolsGA averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment182,214 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,482 (FY2020)
Schools140 · 12,830 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$2.34B (FY2020)
Reading proficiency53% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency54% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch53% (2018)
Recent meetings
Wed Mar 18, 2026
FY2027 Board Budget Work Session 5:00 p.m.
School board holds FY2027 budget work session
The Gwinnett County Board of Education is meeting for a work session to review the proposed FY2027 budget. Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor and staff will present an overview, followed by board member questions and discussion. No final decisions are expected at this meeting; the board will later hold public hearings and adopt the budget and millage rate in May and August 2026.
- Overview of FY2027 Budget presented by Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor
- Board discussion and comments on budget priorities
- Review of budget calendar: tentative adoption on April 16, 2026
- Public hearings scheduled for May 14 and May 28, 2026 at J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center
- Final budget adoption and tentative millage rate adoption set for May 28, 2026; final millage rate in August 2026
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FY2027 Board Budget Work Session 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Subject
FY2027 Board Budget Work Session
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - FY2027 Board Budget Work Session 5:00 p.m.
Category
Agenda
Type
Discussion
Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Executive Board Room
J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center
437 Old Peachtree Road NW
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Board considers $1.2 million increase for school metal detectors
The Gwinnett County Board of Education is meeting to approve routine business items and recognize student achievements. Key decisions include funding for network infrastructure and an amendment to a weapons detector contract.
- Amendment to GA-2502BM for $1,240,900.75 for additional metal detectors for elementary school pilot and Dr. Mary K. Murphy Middle School
- Purchase of District WAN (Wide Area Network) Services from AT&T
- Purchase of campus core switches from Lockstep Technology Group
- Roof replacement for Bethesda ES
- RFP-2510KM for purchase of school buses, accessories, supplies, and parts
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED)
2. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject
2.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
2. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Type
Information
2.01 Call to Order
File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Moment of Reflection
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
2. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Information
2.02 Moment of Reflection
Executive Pastor Gary Robinson, representing Mountain West Church, will lead the audience into a moment of reflection.
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2.03 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
2. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Information
2.03 Pledge of Allegiance
The Norcross High School Army JROTC will present the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Teachers : Lieutenant Colonel Frank Cook, U.S. Army, Retired; First Sergeant Dorian Ballard, U.S. Army, Retired
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Subject
2.04 Student Presentation
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
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2. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2.04 Student Presentation
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Board discusses charter petition, discipline data, and legislative updates
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several topics, including a charter petition from Achievement Preparatory Academy, a review of student discipline data for the 2024-2025 school year, and legislative and policy updates. No votes are taken; these are information and discussion items.
- Update on Achievement Preparatory Academy charter petition by Dr. Emily Coady and Dr. Leilani Scott
- Presentation of student discipline data for 2024-2025 by Eric Thigpen and Dr. Richard Welsh
- Legislative and policy update by Jorge Gomez and Dr. David Goldie
- Discussion of business meeting agenda items requiring a vote at 7:00 p.m.
- Preview of anticipated presentations for April 14, 2026 work session
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a Work Session for the purpose of discussing a variety of topics related to student achievement and effective operations within the school system. The Monthly Work Session on March 17, 2026, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room at Gwinnett County Public Schools J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC), 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia.
1. Superintendent Reports
Subject
1.01 Achievement Preparatory Academy Charter Petition
Meeting
Mar 17, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Superintendent Reports
Type
Information
1.01 Achievement Preparatory Academy Charter Petition
Dr. Emily Coady, Director of Program Development and Improvement, and Dr. Leilani Scott, Executive Director of Staff Development, will provide an update on the start-up petition from the Achievement Preparatory Academy.
File Attachments
FINAL 2026 Petition Review Cycle.pdf (143 KB)
Subject
1.02 Student Discipline Data Review 2024-2025 School Year
Meeting
Mar 17, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Superintendent Reports
Type
Information
1.02 Student Discipline Data Review 2024-2025 School Year
Eric Thigpen, Executive Director of Academic Support, and Dr. Richard Welsh, Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University, will pr …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Board to vote on $1.5M fire safety services contract and other consent items
The board will consider a consent agenda including a $1.5 million contract for on-demand fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguisher services, a contract for tires and services for the bus fleet, and an increase in mental health services funding. Also scheduled are board recognitions for a school nutrition director and a counselor, as well as student public comments.
- Approval of B-2612LM: $1,500,000 annual contract for on-demand fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguisher services
- Approval of RFP-2604KM for tires and related equipment, supplies, and services for school bus and support vehicle fleets
- Approval of increase in spend for mental health services (B-2303BM) with The Stepping Stones Group
- Recognition of Ken Yant, Executive Director of School Nutrition, for 2026 FAME Golden Director Award
- Recognition of Shayla Thompson, Counselor at Crews Middle School, as 2025 Georgia School Counselor of the Year
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 P.M. (CLOSED)
2. FINE ARTS PERFORMANCE - 6:30 P.M.
Subject
2.01 Snellville Middle School Orchestra
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
2. FINE ARTS PERFORMANCE - 6:30 P.M.
Type
2.01 Snellville Middle School Orchestra
Director: Rebecca Donnaud
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3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00 P.M.
Subject
3.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00 P.M.
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Information
3.01 Call to Order
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3.02 Moment of Reflection
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00 P.M.
Type
Information
3.02 Moment of Reflection
Pastor Jayson Price, representing 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, will lead the audience into a moment of reflection.
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Subject
3.03 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00 P.M.
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Information
3.03 Pledge of Allegiance
The Snellville Middle School Junior Leadership Corps will present the colors and lead the Pledge of …
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Board to hear recommendation for sex education curriculum adoption
The Board will hear a presentation on the sex education pilot results and a recommendation for curriculum adoption. Staff will also update on legislative and policy changes, and discuss agenda items for the upcoming business meeting. No votes are taken at this work session.
- Presentation of sex education pilot results and final resource recommendation for Board approval
- Legislative and policy update on changes from state/federal law
- Discussion of items requiring a vote at the Feb. 19 business meeting
- Preview of anticipated presentation for the March 17 work session
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a Work Session for the purpose of discussing a variety of topics related to student achievement and effective operations within the school system. The Monthly Work Session on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room at Gwinnett County Public Schools J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC), 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia.
1. Superintendent Reports
Subject
1.01 Instructional Resources Review and Recommendations for Curriculum Adoption
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Superintendent Reports
Type
Information
1.01 Instructional Resources Review and Recommendations for Curriculum Adoption
DeNelle West, Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Jon Valentine, Executive Director of Enrichment and Support Programs, Dr. Tasha Guadalupe, Director of Health and Physical Education, and Bob Chase, Director of Instructional Resources and Support, will present the results of the Sex Education pilot of instructional resources. Based on the data and recommendations from all stakeholders, the final resource will be presented to the Board for approval.
File Attachments
Sex Ed Adoption Board Presentation_Final.pdf (796 KB)
2. Staff Reports
Subject
2.01 Legislative and Policy Update
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
School board to elect chair and vice chair for 2026
The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board will elect a new chair and vice chair for 2026, reaffirm all board policies, ratify the 2026 meeting calendar, appoint Pereira, Kirby, Kinsinger & Nguyen, LLP as board attorney, and designate the Gwinnett Daily Post as the official legal posting organ. The board will also act on a consent agenda including purchase orders, certificates of completion for capital projects (e.g., HVAC at Duluth HS and Camp Creek ES, roof at North Gwinnett HS), and approval of minutes.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
- Appointment of Pereira, Kirby, Kinsinger & Nguyen, LLP as Board Attorney
- Designation of Gwinnett Daily Post as Official Legal Posting Organ for 2026
- Ratification of 2026 Board Meeting Calendar (12 dates from Jan 15 to Dec 17)
- Certificates of completion for state-funded capital outlay projects (Duluth HS HVAC, Camp Creek ES HVAC, North Gwinnett HS roof, Norcross ES roof, Suwanee ES interior renovation, Shiloh ES interior renovation)
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) 6:00
2. FINE ARTS PERFORMANCE - 6:30 p.m.
Subject
2.01 Coleman Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
2. FINE ARTS PERFORMANCE - 6:30 p.m.
Type
Information
2.01 Coleman Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Director : Jill Stutgen
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3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00
Subject
3.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00
Type
Information
3.01 Call to Order
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3.02 Moment of Reflection
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00
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Information
3.02 Moment of Reflection
Pastor Tito Ruiz, Senior Pastor at Stonemill Church Atlanta in Berkeley Lake, will lead the audience into a moment of reflection.
File Attachments
Subject
3.03 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Category
3. CALL TO ORDER, MOMENT OF REFLECTION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 7:00
Type
Information
3.03 Pledge of Allegiance
The Peachtree Ridge High School Navy JROTC will present the colors and lead the Pledge of Alle …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Gwinnett County Board of Education to review student performance and policy updates
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss student achievement and school system operations. Members will receive updates on performance indicators and legislative changes. The session includes a discussion of items requiring a vote at the subsequent 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) update
- College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) district results summary
- Legislative and policy updates regarding state and federal law mandates
- Review of agenda items for the 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting
- Preview of anticipated presentations for the February 18, 2026 Board Meeting
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a Work Session for the purpose of discussing a variety of topics related to student achievement and effective operations within the school system. The Monthly Work Session on January 13, 2026, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room at Gwinnett County Public Schools J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC), 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia.
1. Superintendent Reports
Subject
1.01 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Update
Meeting
Jan 13, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Superintendent Reports
Type
Information
1.01 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Update
Dr. Shanna Ricketts, Executive Director of Research, Evaluation and Analytics, will provide an update on the Key Performance Indicators.
File Attachments
KPI-CCRPI Board Update_2026.pdf (4,576 KB)
Subject
1.02 College and Career Performance Index (CCRPI) Update
Meeting
Jan 13, 2026 - Monthly Work Session 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Superintendent Reports
Type
Information
1.02 College and Career Performance Index (CCRPI) Update
Miranda McLaren, Executive Director of Accountability and Assessment, will provide a summary of district results on the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).
File Attachments
KPI-CCRPI Board Update_2026.pdf (4,576 KB)
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