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Clayton County Board of Education March 2025 Board Meeting Highlights

Equity 

Summer Programming: The Department of Teaching & Learning presented a wide range of CCPS summer programs aimed at ensuring all students have access to free summer learning opportunities, including work training, fine arts, and college prep. Registration for some programs are now open. Access more details on CCPS’ summer program offerings and how to apply here. 

Federal executive orders: The district is closely monitoring federal executive orders that could impact CCPS policies, funding, and expenses. Amidst concerns from board members regarding negative impacts some executive orders may have on educational equity, district leaders affirmed that they remain committed to ensuring educational equity for all students. Review a summary of the executive orders and how they could impact CCPS here. 

Accountability & Transparency 

School year ‘25-’26 Calendar Discussion & Vote: The Board voted to accept the following 2025-2026 school year calendar. The vote was as follows:

  • 6 Yes (Hill, Haney, Tellis Cooper, Straker, Baker)
  • 1 Abstention (Williams)
  • 2 No (Christmas, Goree)

District leaders shared that the calendar was developed with the intention to maximize professional learning days for teachers to enhance classroom instruction. Board member Goree raised concerns about potential calendar conflicts with other metro Atlanta schools, which could affect district employee attendance, and the need for more diverse stakeholder input. District leaders will convene a committee over the summer to develop calendars for the next two school years and present options to the Board in October 2025.

Policy Discussions & Vote: The Board reviewed recommended revisions to student-related policies on bullying, student hearing procedures, and medication provision. The Board will discuss the recommended revisions at the next board meeting. Notable revisions included:

  1. Bullying: Revisions made to update the definition of cyberbullying to comply with state policy (SB 351). 
  2. Student Hearing Procedures: Revised to align with state policy (SB 269) to ensure students are provided with appropriate grade-level instructional materials while awaiting completion of a discipline hearing.
  3. Medication: Revised to align with Wesley’s Law, requiring schools to keep opioid antagonists on hand.

School Options & Access 

Tapestry Public Charter School: Three community members advocated for a partnership between CCPS and Tapestry Public Charter School to enhance special education services and provide more inclusive school environments for students with disabilities. Tapestry Public Charter School currently serves students in DeKalb and seeks to expand their school model to Clayton. Public commenters highlighted the need for more quality public school options in Clayton for students with disabilities. Additionally, Tapestry’s assistant principal shared how the school utilizes evidence-based practices, such as trauma-informed approaches and project-based learning, to serve both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. 

CCPS Virtual Learning Program: The application window for CCPS’ Virtual Learning Program will open from April 1 to April 30, 2025. Visit the virtual learning website here for more details on the application process. 

Take Action & Stay Informed

  • Provide input on the future of CCPS by attending a district strategic planning community meeting on March 25 or March 27. 
  • Share your input on CCPS’ “Portrait of a Graduate” by completing this CCPS survey
  • Attend or watch CCPS school board meetings. For more information, visit CCPS’ website. 
  • Follow CCPS’ Facebook page for daily district updates. 

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Dr. Keith Colbert

Dr. Keith A. Colbert has served in the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) system since 1998, starting his career as a fourth-grade teacher at Northcutt Elementary School. After a two-year tenure at Northcutt Elementary, he transferred to Morrow High School, where he served as a math teacher, special education teacher, and assistant head basketball coach. To gain insightful leadership experience, Dr. Colbert shadowed the administrative team, gained useful school leadership experience, and obtained a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Troy State University.

Dr. Colbert was selected as assistant principal of Mundy’s Mill High School (MMHS) in 2003 under the leadership of Dr. Anthony W. Smith. During his tenure at MMHS, he was instrumental in preparing the first class to graduate from the newly constructed school.

Dr. Colbert was recognized as a future principal leader in the district and was selected as one of twelve future leaders to participate in the principal preparation program, “A Forward-LEAP.” After completing this program, Dr. Colbert was appointed principal of Lovejoy Middle School in 2006, where he led more than 1,400 students. At the time, Lovejoy Middle School was the largest middle school in the district and considered underperforming. Dr. Colbert and his team led the school to substantial improvements in student achievement and were consequently selected as the 2008 Georgia PTSA Principal of the Year.

Driven to nurture a class of students from 6th grade to graduation, Dr. Colbert was appointed principal of Lovejoy High School in July 2009, where he served for seven years. He is one of the few principals in traditional high schools who is fortunate to have guided sixth graders to graduation with the Class of 2013. During his tenure at Lovejoy High School, the school was recognized as a Title I Rewards school in 2012 and 2013, SAT’s greatest gains school in 2012, and a USA News top high school in 2011. Dr. Colbert’s achievements led to a finalist for Principal of the Year for Clayton County Public Schools in 2011 and 2013.

In June of 2016, Dr. Keith A. Colbert was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Clayton County Public Schools.

Cayanna Good, Ph.D.

Dr. Cayanna Good serves as Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Impact at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), where she leads systemwide strategic planning and drives organizational improvement across all institutional pillars.
Previously, she served as Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Adult Education, overseeing statewide literacy initiatives, workforce alignment, and Georgia’s high school equivalency credentialing program.

Before joining TCSG, Dr. Good held leadership roles at the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Department of Education, Teach For America, and TNTP. Her career began in the classroom in Houston — an experience that continues to ground her unwavering commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all learners.

Dr. Good earned her bachelor’s degree from Fisk University, her master’s from Georgia State University, and her doctorate from Mercer University. She serves as Chairperson of the State Charter School Commission, she is a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Brookwood High School Local School Council.