Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has announced a series of community engagement opportunities designed to gather public input on the district’s Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan (CLRFP), known as APS Forward 2040.
According to a release from APS, the initiative aims to address critical infrastructure challenges while ensuring equitable access to quality learning environments for all students.
The engagement campaign kicks off with four community outreach meetings in late August and early September, followed by additional sessions throughout the fall. Each initial meeting will present the same overview of scenarios under consideration, allowing community members to attend the session most convenient for their schedule.
Since May, APS has collected more than 3,700 survey responses and hosted multiple public meetings and task force sessions, the release said. The feedback gathered has already begun shaping the scenarios under consideration, which will continue to evolve based on community input, the release said.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
Public Meetings (In-Person) at Center for Learning and Leadership, 130 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.
Virtual Public Meetings Registration links available here
- Monday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.
Community Outreach Meetings
- Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. – The Hub – Gymnasium, 601 Thomas Cole Jr Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Crawford Long Middle – Auditorium, 3200 Latona Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30354
- Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. Sutton 7th & 8th Grade Campus – Auditorium, 2875 Northside Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305
- Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. Jean Childs Young Middle School, 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
The October round of meetings will focus on a refined set of recommended scenarios based on community feedback from the initial sessions, the release said.
The Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan addresses critical challenges facing the district, including overcrowded schools, underutilized campuses, aging facilities, and inequitable access to specialized academic programs. The initiative’s primary goal is creating stronger, more equitable learning environments that serve student needs for decades to come.
Community members can access additional information, meeting registration links, and ongoing updates here.
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