Forsyth County Schools delays code-of-conduct vote after staff seek more legal review
May 13, 2026 | Forsyth County, School Districts, Georgia
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District staff presented proposed revisions to the 2026–27 code of conduct at the May 12 meeting and recommended tabling adoption for one month so legal counsel can complete a final review.
A presenter told the board they were not asking for adoption tonight and asked members to allow staff more time to integrate legal feedback and community comments. Staff said many changes are editorial; the legal team replaced the bullying definition and added cyberbullying language. The draft also includes updates on alcohol and drug consumption, language addressing academic dishonesty and the "use of AI tools" (board members suggested wording focused on misuse rather than use) and a revamped dress-and-grooming section developed with principals and student voice.
Staff noted that state legislative changes to the distraction-free policy were passed but do not take effect until the 2027–28 school year, so the district is retaining local language until implementation timing is certain. Following discussion and clarifying questions from board members, the chair sought a motion to lay the code on the table; the motion passed unanimously.
Board members emphasized clarity and communication to principals and families, and staff said they would prepare any visuals and handouts and continue stakeholder outreach during the tabling period.
A presenter told the board they were not asking for adoption tonight and asked members to allow staff more time to integrate legal feedback and community comments. Staff said many changes are editorial; the legal team replaced the bullying definition and added cyberbullying language. The draft also includes updates on alcohol and drug consumption, language addressing academic dishonesty and the "use of AI tools" (board members suggested wording focused on misuse rather than use) and a revamped dress-and-grooming section developed with principals and student voice.
Staff noted that state legislative changes to the distraction-free policy were passed but do not take effect until the 2027–28 school year, so the district is retaining local language until implementation timing is certain. Following discussion and clarifying questions from board members, the chair sought a motion to lay the code on the table; the motion passed unanimously.
Board members emphasized clarity and communication to principals and families, and staff said they would prepare any visuals and handouts and continue stakeholder outreach during the tabling period.
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