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Each month of the 2023-24 school year, we will spotlight one of our strategic priorities or Portrait of a Graduate competencies by sharing the stories of two clusters—highlighting their classrooms, notable events, community insights, achievements, community service projects, student organizations, volunteer efforts, and more.

Equity

Focusing on equity in education means acting with intention and passion about the conditions under which each and every child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential. GCPS is committed to providing access to ensure that all students have the knowledge and skills to succeed as contributing members of a global society, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, English proficiency, faith, socioeconomic status, or disability.

In December, we'll focus on Equity in the Norcross cluster and at our Special Entity schools.

Gwinnett County Public Schools recently adopted school calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26 after seeking input from families and staff. The decision came after offering all students, staff, and parents the chance to vote on four calendar options, two of which accommodated various religious holidays. Despite the majority choosing a calendar similar to the current version, the district remains committed to cultural sensitivity, engagement with the community, and acknowledging and respecting diverse holidays. Although the new calendar doesn't add days off for religious observances, GCPS maintains policies for excused absences during such holidays, ensuring respect and support for students observing them.

Thank you in advance for responding to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Development Survey by December 11. Your participation is one of the first steps in the budget development process for FY2025 (the 2024-2025 school year). Please continue to watch the Board Work Sessions for more information about FY25 budget development.

• Board meeting and work session (November 16)
  
• Connected (November 9)
  
• GCPS Links (November 16)
  
• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  
• News You Can Use
  

• Keep Connected with news from GCPS TV… the next episode airs December 7!
  
• The next regular Board meeting is December 14. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)
  
• Watch for the next issue of GCPS Links on December 14!