Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Wade Richardson’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cobb County Board of Education Board Meeting
The Board meeting included the Superintendent's report regarding the first day of school, a financial status update, and an annual enrollment demographics study. Several student and staff achievements were recognized, including athletic championships and teachers of the year awards. The Board approved personnel action reports, including appointments, resignations, and retirements. Additionally, the Board authorized the disposal of school properties, awarded construction contracts for the Adult Education Center, Green Acres Elementary, and Vaughan Elementary renovations, and accepted the FY2027 Carl D. Perkins V Program Improvement Grant.
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The board meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Key discussions included a financial status update from the Chief Financial Officer and several action items regarding school district facilities, such as the disposal of school properties, a utility easement for Murdock Elementary School, capital outlay project closeouts, and contract awards for replacement projects at Campbell High School and Kincaid Elementary School. The board also adopted a resolution establishing the district millage rate at 18.70 mills, appointed members to the Facilities & Technology Citizens Oversight Committee and the Cobb Schools Foundation Board, and reviewed personnel matters following an executive session.
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cobb County Board of Education Tax Digest Public Hearing
The meeting focused on the third public hearing for the tax digest, where the Chief Financial Officer presented information regarding property value assessments by the Cobb County Tax Assessor and their impact on millage rates and property tax revenue. The presentation explained the necessity of public hearings mandated by the Georgia Taxpayers Bill of Rights due to increased property values. No public comments were received during the hearing.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cobb County Board of Education Tax Digest Public Hearing
The Board convened a public hearing regarding the Tax Digest, featuring a presentation by the Chief Financial Officer regarding property assessments, the district millage rate, and the requirements of the Georgia Taxpayers Bill of Rights. Additionally, the Board conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters, after which they approved various appointments for administrative positions at the principal, assistant principal, and director levels.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
