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The Board of Education held a special-called meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, to discuss archeological monitoring at the proposed site for a new early childhood learning center, Senate Bill 625, and the New Early Learning Center and Decatur High School Expansion project scope.


Meeting Agenda:

Special-Called Meeting


Watch the recording of the April 27, 2026, special-called meeting.

Board Members Board Members

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Dr. Carmen Sulton, Chair

Mr. Hans Utz, Vice Chair

Ms. Lorraine Irier, Board Member

Mr. James Herndon, Board Member

Ms. Tracey Anderson, Board Member

Ms. Nia Batra, Student Board Representative (not pictured)

Board Meeting Action/Discussion/Information Items Board Meeting Action/Discussion/Information Items

Archeological Monitoring

The board unanimously voted to authorize the superintendent to retain an independent archeologist to conduct a Phase 1-A survey of the site of the proposed new early childhood learning center. The survey will assess the likelihood of intact archeological resources, identify historically documented features within the project area and evaluate the extent of modern disturbance. The selection criteria for the archeologist will specifically require expertise in the history of the African American community and the African diaspora.

Senate Bill 625 Discussion

The board also voted to allow the board chair to sign and send a letter to the governor requesting a veto of Senate Bill 625, weighing concerns over legislative overreach against calls for greater financial transparency and public input.

New Early Childhood Learning Center and Decatur High School Expansion Project Scope

The board authorized the superintendent to pursue all financing options to discuss at the May 12, 2026, board of education meeting.

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Community Feedback Opportunities

The community is invited to share feedback on the newest designs of the new ECLC by May 8, 2026. The Board Management Oversight Plan (BMOP) and FY27 Budget are also available. Please review and provide feedback on the BOE’s public feedback webpage.

Board of Education Meeting Information Board of Education Meeting Information

Next Regular Meeting: The next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.


Link to Join Board of Education Meetings Virtually: https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/95614159391


Board Agenda(s): Go to Simbli to access the CSD Board of Education meeting agenda(s), supporting documents, and meeting minutes.


Public Comments: Click here for information on signing up to speak at a CSD Board of Education meeting.


Contacting Board Members: Email the entire board at board@csdecatur.net. Click here to view board member bios and contact information.


The board values hearing from members of our community. Each board member reviews and reads all emails sent by our stakeholders.


Georgia law governs school boards, and they cannot intervene in the day-to-day administrative operations of the school district, including direct staff and personnel matters. If you write to us with a concern about district operations, your message will be forwarded to the school or district administrator, who can best address your concern.


The board has also adopted a set of norms that govern our local communication protocols.

These include:


1. Emails to individual board members are shared with the entire board.

2. Issues and concerns received by the board and or individual members will be referred to the superintendent.

3. Board members will follow the chain of command and educate, instruct, and encourage others to do the same.

4. The board chair will reply to emails from constituents sent to all board members. That reply will include the superintendent and other board members on the thread, and the constituent will be informed that the superintendent or their designee will respond to the inquiry/request.

5. Direct all stakeholders' questions, input, or discussion to the superintendent, who will communicate them as needed to the board.

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City Schools of Decatur Board of Education

Email: board@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net
Location: 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-3601

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