2019 Legislative Priorities Forsyth County Schools Challenge #2: Student Access to Mental Health Services Challenge #1: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers (Georgia is ranked 38/50 and is close to $4,000 below average) Opportunity: Increase the State funding for starting teacher salaries ($34,872). Opportunity: Adopt the nationally recommended school counselor to student ratio; decrease from 1:450 to 1:250. Add a footer

2019 Legislative Priorities Forsyth County Schools Challenge #4: State and Local Partnership Challenge #3: Keeping Students and Teachers Safe Opportunity: Provide State funding for school safety Opportunity: Provide greater flexibility Continue to provide a strong State and local tax base for full QBE funding Increase Capital Outlay for student enrollment growth Add a footer

2018-19 Highlights Forsyth County Schools 39 Schools 4 New Schools by 2022 In Georgia Among Metro and Large Districts Finances 49,383 Students Highest ACT Score Highest CCRPI Score Highest Financial Efficiency Rating in Georgia X3 5,392 Employees Highest Credit Rating X2 Highest Graduation Rate 73% of Budget Tied to Instruction 7th Largest of 180 Districts 3 of 6 Blue Ribbon Schools Highest SAT Score No Millage Rate Increase for 5 Years Lowest Among Metro and Large Districts Add a footer