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APS Sets Meeting Dates For Demographic Studies

First of two rounds of meetings set for next week

by Patch Staff

The Atlanta Public Schools has scheduled a series of community meetings concerning the ongoing demographic study being conducted throughout the district.

The study, designed to be a comprehensive look at school capacity and population trends and projected enrollment, will serve as the basis for possible consolidation of schools and closures.

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The first round of meetings are scheduled for next week at 6:30 p.m.:

  •  School Reform Team 2 cluster – Monday, Nov. 28 – South Atlanta High School
  • SRT 1 and SRT 4 NW cluster (schools zoned to Douglass HS, B.E.S.T. Academy and Coretta Scott King Academy) – Tuesday, Nov. 29 – Douglass High School
  • SRT 4 NE cluster (schools zoned to North Atlanta High School) – Wednesday, Nov. 30 – North Atlanta High School
  • SRT 3 cluster – Thursday, Dec. 1 – Parkside Elementary School

The second and final round of community meetings will be held January 23-26.  The meeting schedule will be published later this year.

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After the community meetings, APS Superintendent Erroll B. Davis Jr. is expected to make preliminary recommendations on capacity scenarios that are to be implemented in the 2012-13 school year.

“We implore parents, students and community members to review the present scenarios and provide feedback to ensure that we implement plans that are best for our schools and communities,” Davis said in a statement.  “The purpose of these meetings is to provide a public forum for community input into the process so that APS can continue to provide a quality education for all students.”


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