November Board Meeting - November 2, 2026

The November 2, 2026 Atlanta Public Schools Board meeting focused on enrollment and student pathways, FY27 finances and FY28 budget planning, and 2027 legislative priorities. The board received an enrollment presentation covering family outreach, school choice, AP/IB and dual-enrollment access, career pathways, and planned school models. Members requested cost and budget comparisons for the Atlas college-and-career platform, Explore APS, and advanced coursework; staff said they would provide additional figures. Explore APS was described as produced in-house, with a district school serving as the event host. No vendor selection or contract award was presented.

The CFO reported $248.2 million in FY27 revenue and $246.5 million in expenditures through September 30, with a current fund balance of about $158.6 million and an unrestricted balance of about $100.6 million after obligations. No budget adjustments requiring board action were presented. FY28 planning identified more than $61.5 million in potential priorities, including educator compensation, secondary readiness, expanded learning, community hubs, and universal pre-K; staff are reviewing school allocation methods, district programs, facilities footprint, and zero-based budgeting for office non-personnel spending. Legislative priorities included seeking state support for school safety, building reuse, meals, and pre-K, among other issues. The board approved the prior meeting minutes and voted to enter executive session; no procurement vote or purchase approval was identified.