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Fulton's SAT average tops all in metro Atlanta
 SAT scores released this week by The College Board show that the Fulton County School System not only has the highest average in the metro Atlanta area, but is nearly tops in the state.
Fulton is second only to Trion City Schools in North Georgia which had 23 students taking the test. Fulton had participation of nearly 4,000 students.
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Results of superintendent's survey released
Last spring, staff members, parents and community members were asked for their opinions concerning the overall direction of the Fulton County School System.
More than 2,800 people responded. Results released over the summer indicate that most are pleased with the quality of education offered in Fulton County.
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AYP report shows schools are hitting the mark
 The 2007-08 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report, released in July by the Georgia Department of Education, shows that Fulton County schools are improving or reaching higher levels of achievement.
According to state reports, 76 -- or 82 percent -- of Fulton's schools achieved Adequate Yearly Progress as compared to the state's average of 69 percent.
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Passwords require changing every 30 days
All employees are reminded about the password security/management policy:
To ensure network security, data confidentiality and unauthorized access to information, computer passwords are developed for employees (and must be changed every 30 days).
Per policy, passwords are never to be shared with anyone, never entered into the computer in clear sight of anyone and never written down. | |
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Changes in benefits affect almost all employees
Changes are coming to the State Health Benefit Plan. Most noticeably, some current providers are being discontinued. The tiers of coverage also are changing for most employees.
During September, the district's Benefits Department is visiting all schools and administrative buildings to share information about the changes. Presentations also will be held Oct. 14 at the Professional Learning Center South and Oct. 16 at the Professional Learning Center North.
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Fulton's Yearbook:
A look back at 2007-08
 The 2007-08 yearbooks are in. Produced over the summer, the publication takes a snapshot look at key activities, awards and news that occurred during the 2007-08 school year.
Check out the Fulton County School System's year-in-review below.
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School systems feel pinch from state budget cuts
As news reports have ominously reported, state government agencies face funding cuts in order to keep the budget balanced. This requires Governor Sonny Perdue to make difficult funding decisions.
School systems, as well as other state agencies, are facing serious budget cuts this year as well as for next year. The Fulton County School System is expecting a $21.6 million loss in funding due to an additional $7.9 million austerity reduction and the proposed freezing of $13.7 million in homestead exemption grants.
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