CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Education will meet this afternoon for its final work session of 2025, taking up several operational and planning items that will shape the year ahead, including a proposed fuel-purchase partnership with the City of Baldwin and an update on the school system’s long-term strategic plan.
The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the district office in Clarkesville and will open with a facilities report from district staff members David Leenman, Staci Newsome, and Denise Gunn.
Fuel Partnership with the City of Baldwin
One of the most notable agenda items will be a discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Baldwin that would allow the school district to purchase gasoline fuel through the city. Baldwin’s City Council unanimously approved the agreement in November, providing the school board the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Baldwin.
District officials say the arrangement is expected to reduce fuel costs and streamline purchasing for Habersham County Schools’ transportation fleet.
Strategic Plan and Literacy Update
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Susan Davis will deliver a Strategic Plan Progress Report and lead a literacy discussion, offering an update on academic benchmarks, instructional alignment, and systemwide goals.
The literacy conversation will be part of the board’s ongoing effort to monitor student performance and refine teaching strategies as the district looks ahead to 2026.
Calendar and Meeting Schedule Planning
Board members will also review the draft 2026–2027 system calendar, presented by Angela Robinson, and begin discussions about next year’s proposed Board of Education meeting dates, led by Patrick Franklin.
No votes are expected tonight, but these items will likely return for formal action in upcoming regular meetings.
Executive Session Expected
To close the evening, the board is expected to enter executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters, as listed on the agenda.
