VHCA Education Committee Offers Thoughts on Search for New APS Superintendent

September 16, 2013

On Monday, September 9th, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Education Committee submitted a letter to Ann Cramer, chair of the Atlanta Public School Superintendent Search committee. The letter outlines some of the experience and qualities the committee would like to see in the new superintendent. The Atlanta Public School Board hired Superintendent Erroll Davis on July…

VHCA Co-Sponsoring APS BOE At-Large Candidates’ Forum This Week

September 15, 2013

The Virginia Highland Civic Association and Inman Park Neighborhood Association are sponsoring an Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education At-Large Candidates’ Forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Inman Middle School auditorium, 774 Virginia Avenue NE. Candidates in attendance are running for at-large seats Districts 7, 8 and 9. Confirmed attendees to date include: Courtney English (At-Large Seat 7);…

VHCA Comments on APS Superintendent Davis’ Letter to Inman Task Force

August 2, 2013

On July 26, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Errol Davis sent a letter to Inman principal Paula Herrema and the Inman overcrowding task force announcing his decision to recommend a small expansion of Inman Middle School – 6 to 8 classrooms consisting of a total of about 10-12,000 square feet. In effect, these classrooms will replace the temporary…

Grady High to Host “State of the Cluster” Meeting

February 5, 2013

The location of a future new 6th grade academy and other capacity issues are expected to be on the agenda when Grady High hosts a State of the Cluster meeting this Thursday February 7 at 6:30 PM. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are invited to attend. Click here to…

VHCA Board Members Meet With APS Superintendent; Discuss Overcrowding Task Force Recommendations

February 2, 2013

By: Jack White, VHCA Board President In December, the Inman Task Force formed by school board representative Cecily Harsch-Kinnane issued a report on the two issues it was asked to consider: (1) whether a 6th or 8th grade academy would be a better short-term solution for the Grady Cluster’s overcrowding, and (2) potential sites for such an academy. The Task…