Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

208 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 ulton County Schools (FCS) is a bastion of transformative education in Georgia. A cornerstone of the metro Atlanta community, this school district is more than an institution; it’s a living entity, constantly evolving to the changing needs of its students and society. Yngrid Jones-Huff, the district’s Deputy Chief Operations Officer, lays it out clearly - “Our mission is to educate every student to reach their full potential, to be responsible, productive citizens.” FCS doesn’t operate in isolation but thrives through community collaboration. She says, having parents as key partners is a reason for the district’s success, noting, “Our schools are very ingrained and very much a part of the community. They are byproducts of the community. We build neighborhood schools.” F ING THE FUTURE, ONE STUDENT AT A TIME From groundbreaking educational pathways to vast infrastructure enhancements, Fulton County Schools is setting the stage for a transformative educational experience. FULTON COUNT Y SCHOOLS