Take Action to Protect Our Schools
Here are a few things you can do to help make your voice heard.
Apply to be a part of the Community Advisory Team (CAT)
Each high school cluster will form a Community Advisory Team (CAT) comprised of up to 10 representatives from each school within the cluster. Previous SAP committee members will be given priority in selections, all others will be randomly selected. CAT members are encouraged to attend the public comment meetings as well.
Lakeside cluster CAT members will meet on the following days:
Tuesday, September 8th
Tuesday, September 29th
Tuesday, October 27th
The application window closes Tuesday, August 25th, so fill out the interest form now! https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=SsRPUXRPsYYUsPsPsP&lang=0
Attend School Board meetings and Parent Engagement Meetings
In-person public input matters. Show up and speak out.
Upcoming SAP Public Comment Sessions:
Tuesday, September 1st @ Lakeside High School | Define Goals, Process, Expectations
Tuesday, September 22nd @ Tucker High School | Consider Multiple Options
Tuesday, October 20th @ Druid Hills Middle School | Refine Options
Upcoming HMES Community Engagement Meetings:
Upcoming school board meetings:
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, October 5, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, December 7, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Sign up to speak at the school board meetings.
To request to speak in person at a Board of Education meeting, you must submit a request in writing to communityinputspeakerrequests@dekalbschoolsga.org by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To speak virtually, email the request on the Sunday prior to the meeting before 5:30 p.m.
Visit the DeKalb County Schools website for full instructions and information.
Contact the DeKalb County School District’s Board of Education
Let decision-makers know how this plan affects your family and community. Share information on the flaws in the SAP process and concerns with the lack of understanding around the impact of these school closures.
Spread the word
Not everybody is aware of the school closing plans proposed by the county’s SAP plan even though it’ll affect the entire county. To help more families understand what’s at stake you can share information on social media, talk to your neighbors, display a yard sign and invite others to public meetings.
