Meeting Date: August 18, 2026
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Executive Board Room, J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC), 437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, Georgia
Meeting Overview
The Monthly Work Session - August includes superintendent reports, staff reports, business meeting preparation items, anticipated future presentations, and governance team discussion.
This work session is structured around informational updates and discussions, including academic performance data, staffing information, financial updates, legislative and policy updates, and preparation for upcoming Board agenda items.
Superintendent Reports
Milestones Data SY2026 Update
District leaders will present Milestones results for the 2025-2026 school year.
The presentation will include updates from:
- Dr. Al Taylor, Chief Accountability Officer
- Dr. Shawn Bird, Chief Academic Officer
- Mary-Anne Sheppard, Chief of Schools
- Miranda McLaren, Executive Director of Accountability and Assessment
The presentation focuses on reviewing student assessment results from the 2025-2026 school year.
Staff Reports
Human Resources Report
Cathy Hardin, Chief Human Resources Officer, will provide an update related to current staffing needs for Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Topics include district staffing information and current human resources updates.
Monthly Financial Update
Masana Mailliard, Chief Financial Officer, will provide the monthly financial update.
The packet identifies this item as a regular financial information update for the Board.
Legislative and Policy Update
Jorge Gomez, Executive Director of Administration and Policy, and Dr. David Goldie, Legislative and Educational Policy Administrator, will provide updates regarding changes made in accordance with policy and/or mandates in state and federal law.
Business Meeting Preparation
Business Meeting Agenda Items
Time is designated for Board questions regarding agenda items that will require a vote at the 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting on August 20, 2026.
The packet identifies this session segment as an opportunity for questions about upcoming Board agenda items.
Upcoming Presentations
Anticipated Presentations for the September 23, 2026 Work Session
Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella will share anticipated presentations planned for the September 23, 2026, Work Session.
Governance Team Open Discussion
Governance Team Communications
The meeting includes time designated for Governance Team communications and open discussion.
Meeting Purpose at a Glance
This work session provides time for Board members and district leaders to:
- Review Milestones results for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Receive updates on staffing needs.
- Review monthly financial information.
- Discuss legislative and policy updates.
- Ask questions about upcoming Business Meeting agenda items.
- Review anticipated future Work Session presentations.
- Participate in Governance Team communications.
