Resources - Dekalb County School District

Important Documents

December 2025

Evaluation Metrics

November 2025

October 2025

September 2025

March - May 2025

February 2025 - Meeting of the Whole

January 2025

November / December 2024

October 2024

September 2024 - Meeting of the Whole

DeKalb County School District has an extensive planning department that works closely with SAP. The planning team will provide all enrollment, projection, and master facility data. We will use information from the data section on the Planning website.

December 2025: Evaluation Metrics

12.10.25 Meeting Summary

November 2025: Program Scenarios | Data & Evaluation Metrics

October 2025: School Choice & Special Programs

September 2025: SAP Purpose & High-Level Special Programs

March – May 2025: Developing Guiding Principles

February 2025 - Meeting of the Whole: Guiding Principles

2.26.25 Meeting of the Whole Meeting Summary

January 2025: Learning Boundaries

November / December 2024: Learning Programs

October 2024: Learning Buildings

10.30.24 SE Meeting Summary
10.23.24 SW Meeting Summary - Note: Due to technical difficulties, the meeting notes were unable to be captured. Please refer to the broadcast or contact us with any questions.
10.9.24 Central Meeting Summary
10.2.24 North Meeting Summary

September 2024 - Meeting of the Whole: Welcome to SAP

9.18.24 Meeting of the Whole Meeting Summary

Other

Department of Education Class Sizes

Facility Age

DCSD Safe & Health Centers

Middle School History

2011-12 Redistricting & Consolidation

Demographics Map

Related Data

Any related data shared with the SAP committee or used for recommendations will be housed on this page.

Non-Resident Attendees by Sending Area and Attending School

Comprehensive Master Plan

School Choice

Buildings & Boundaries

Committee's Final Guiding Principles

Buildings	Boundaries	Programs
1.) Ensure safe, high-quality, and fiscally responsible learning environments by establishing clear standards for building age and facility conditions.	1.) School boundaries should be guided by reliable data on enrollment trends, population shifts, and school capacity to ensure balanced utilization, long-term program sustainability, and equitable access— reviewed regularly to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to change.	1.) Programs must demonstrate measurable success, meet community and student needs, operate efficiently, and undergo regular, data-driven evaluations to ensure their sustainability and relevance.
2.) Use consistent metrics to guide decisions on expansion, consolidation, or replication, ensuring long-term sustainability, and efficiency.	2.) Boundary decisions should be made through a transparent, collaborative process that actively involves all stakeholders and provides clear, timely communication to build trust and ensure community needs are reflected.	2.) Program placement and expansion should be guided by strategic analysis of enrollment, staffing, facility readiness, transportation logistics, and future scalability to optimize resource use and support district growth.
3.) Create and maintain safe, secure, and comfortable learning environments for all students.	3.) Boundary decisions should optimize transportation efficiency and consider both short- and long-term financial impacts, ensuring responsible use of resources while minimizing burdens on students, families, and the district.	3.) Ensure equitable access to all programs by considering geographic distribution, community needs, diverse learners, and intentional outreach, so that every student has the opportunity to succeed regardless of location or background.
4.) All facilities will be fully accessible to individuals of all abilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.	4.) Boundaries should support consistent school feeder patterns and equitable access to specialized programs, ensuring smooth academic transitions and expanding opportunities for all students to engage in programs that match their interests and needs.	4.) Programs should be designed intentionally with distinct focus areas, aligned entry criteria, clear student profiles, and progression models that match developmental stages and community needs.
5.) Maintain optimal school capacity to foster a supportive learning environment, prioritizing balanced utilization over mere occupancy.	5.) School boundaries should be flexible and regularly evaluated to respond to changing demographics, educational needs, and community dynamics—favoring incremental adjustments, supporting diverse learning options, and strengthening local community ties.	5.) Programs should directly support the district’s 4E pathways (Enrollment, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Enlistment) and be aligned across grade levels to ensure long-term student success and district coherence.