Forsyth County Schools | Board of Education Work Session October 13, 2026

Forsyth County Schools Board of Education work session, October 13, 2026: The board reviewed a proposed 2028–29 student calendar, including a one-day reduction in pre-planning, a student holiday/professional-development day tied to the November 7 election, and an October 13 PSAT notation. The calendar was presented for another 30 days of feedback, with a vote expected November 17; it was not adopted at this meeting. The board unanimously adopted its 2027 meeting dates and then moved to enter executive session for personnel matters.

District staff and a student presented an overview of AI use in instruction and operations, including staff training, student AI literacy, and approved tools such as Canva, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. Staff said the district is exploring work with a company to connect data across applications for broader operational analysis, but no vendor selection, contract, spending amount, or procurement action was reported. No procurement activity was identified.