TAKE ACTION

  • Complete the district’s feedback form about school closures and redistricting attendance zones.

  • In an email to the community on Oct. 30, Education Planners recommended that City Schools of Decatur should proceed with a community-based process. They created 4 committees for the community to join. Join a committee today by filling out this form.

  • Attend the Board of Education’s Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and offer your comments.

    • 6:30 to 8 p.m.

    • Location: Talley Street Upper Elementary School, 2617 Talley St, Decatur, GA 30030

    • Topics: FY27 Budget Priorities and Parameters, Student Allotment Guidelines, and K-2 Utilization Study

  • Attend one of Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker’s Winter Listening Sessions:

    • Tuesday, January 20, 2026

      • 11:30 a.m.

      • Virtual: https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/92376058628

    • Thursday, February 5, 2026

      • 5:30 p.m.

      • Decatur Housing Authority Community Resource Center, 481 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

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

    Email: [email protected]

  • Email James Wilson, CEO of consulting firm Education Planners, to express your thoughts on plans to close a K-2 elementary school.

    Email: [email protected]

  • Attend the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and provide feedback on plans to consolidate K-2 schools and change attendance zones.

    • Pre-work Session—1:30 p.m.

    • Work Session-3:25 p.m.

    • Regular Board Meeting—5:05 p.m.

    • Public Comment—6:30 p.m.

    • Location: Wilson Support Center, 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030