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BCSD School Consolidation Review Updates

BCSD School Consolidation Review Updates

Consolidation Town Halls Scheduled

The Bibb County School District is seeking your input on the school consolidation process! Come out to a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. to discuss the needs of students and schools. This meeting will take place at the Professional Learning Center, located at 2003 Riverside Drive.

There will also be a virtual town hall option on Thursday, November 14, at 5 p.m. Check this page for the link!

Steering Committee Meeting - October 21, 2024

The steering committee met to discuss the relevant data trends for making any potential school consolidation decisions. 

BOE Meeting - October 17, 2024

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Katika Lovett and Dr. Thelron Please of Towering Your Success provided Board members with an update on the school consolidation review process for 2024-25. To see the update, click here.

The timeline is currently in Phase 2, which includes the data collection and analysis phase. An outline of Phase 2 is below:

September-Ongoing:

  • Conduct Surveys and Focus Groups:
    1. Gather input from students, parents, teachers, and the community about their concerns and expectations. Ensure diverse student voices are heard.
  • Facility Assessments:
    1. Evaluate the condition and capacity of current school buildings, focusing on the impact on the student learning environment.
  • Financial Analysis:
    1. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of potential cost savings and financial implications of consolidation.
    1. Analyze current expenditures and resource allocation across schools and administrative functions.

October-November 2024:

  • Analyze Enrollment Trends:
    1. Project future enrollment patterns and identify schools with declining or increasing numbers. Consider the implications for student diversity and inclusivity.
  • Budget Analysis:
    1. Review financial implications and potential cost savings of consolidation, prioritizing resources for student programs and support services.

November-December 2024:

  • Develop Preliminary Scenarios:
    1. Create multiple consolidation and non-consolidation models based on collected data, emphasizing the impact on student outcomes, financial implications, and community sentiment.
    1. Conduct a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each scenario, including impacts on student achievement, community cohesion, operational efficiency, and financial health.
  • Present Findings to Steering Committee:
    1. Review data and preliminary scenarios for feedback and refinement, ensuring student representatives are actively involved.

The BCSD Consolidation Committee held its first meeting in September. The purpose of the BCSD School Consolidation Committee is to carefully evaluate the current structure and resources of our school district, with the goal of improving educational opportunities, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. The committee will analyze enrollment trends, facility usage, academic programs, and community needs to provide informed recommendations to the school board, prioritizing the best interests of students, staff, and the community.

The School Consolidation Steering Committee is composed of representatives from various stakeholder groups to ensure diverse perspectives and equitable representation. The breakdown of the committee members is as follows:

  • Teachers (9): Includes representatives from different grade levels and subject areas.
  • Parents (10): Represents families from different schools affected by the consolidation.
  • Business Leaders (7): Local business community representatives who can provide insights into economic impacts and opportunities.
  • Community and Faith-Based Leaders (5): Representatives from community organizations and religious institutions to offer perspectives on social and community impacts.
  • Central Office Leaders (9): District administrators with expertise in areas such as student affairs, teaching and learning, finance, operations, data, and human resources.
  • School-Based Leaders (10): Principals and assistant principals from throughout the district.
  • Students (3): Student representatives from different grade levels to provide first-hand perspectives on the impact of consolidation.
  • Elected Officials (2)

A community engagement session to seek feedback and input on the consolidation process will be held in the coming weeks. Information will be shared once a date is finalized.

Steering Committee Meeting - September 17, 2024

The Steering Committee held its first meeting to discuss the timeline for the process. This committee comprises interested stakeholders from various stakeholder groups, to include parents, community leaders, staff members and more.

BOE Meeting - August 19, 2024

Dr. Katika Lovett, Deputy Superintendent, provided Board members with an update on the District's school consolidation review process. Dr. Lovett shared that more than 250 stakeholders completed an interest form to participate in BCSD's Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will be narrowed down to about 50 members, who will review and consider potential school consolidations in support of instructional and operational efficiencies. Next steps include community engagement sessions and hiring a Project Manager.

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