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Last updated: 10/15 @ 8:45 a.m.

SAY NO TO CLOSING CSD SCHOOLS.

CSD is planning on closing a K-2 school.

The community asks for transparency in this process and full disclosure of reasoning and supporting documents.

Let’s stand together to ensure our voices are heard.

Thank you for taking action!

— Decatur Parent Advocates

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO HELP

Attend the City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority Meeting on Wednesday, October 15 at 6 p.m.

Share your concerns about the possibility the school district plans to sell a current school property to pay back bonds for the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC). 

  • Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

  • Location: Decatur City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room, 509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Attend Superintendent Dr. Whitaker’s Zoom Fall Listening Session on Thursday, October 16 and share your thoughts.

Email members of the Board of Education to express your thoughts on their plans to close a K-2 elementary school.

Past Events

Attend the School Board Work Session – 10/14

  • Time: 2:05 p.m.

  • Location: Wilson Center, 125 Electric Avenue

This is a listen-only session, but critical updates will be shared.

Attend the Monthly School Board Meeting – Also 10/14

  • Meeting starts at 5:10 p.m.

  • Public comments expected around 6:30 p.m.

  • Location: Wilson School Support Center, 125 Electric Avenue

  • Wear your school's spirit wear to show support and unity. There is strength in numbers!

UPDATES AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY DECATUR PARENT ADVOCATES

10/12 - From the comms team: Concerned CSD parents will attend CSD board meeting on 10/14 and speak to the follow areas:

  • Community impact and disruption

  • Transparency around process and lack of community engagement

  • Financial and data questions

  • Historical trauma with Westchester closure in 2004

  • Why the urgency?

  • The impact of school closures on children: An educators perspective

10/13 - From the legal team: An open records request has been submitted by legal counsel. It would be irresponsible — and a breach of public trust — for this Board to proceed with a vote before those documents are disclosed and the community has had the opportunity to review them.

10/14 - Spreading the word with 95.5 WSB interview with CSD Parents:

10/14 - Connect with media outlets to share information and get the word out. See NEWS COVERAGE section.

10/14 - Community members of Decatur Parent Advocates gathered at the CSD board meeting and shared their thoughts during the comment section.