Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for information about the 2025 CSD Comprehensive Capital Improvement Proposal, which includes the new Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) and renovations to Decatur High School.
FAQ
- What is the new Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)?
- Where will the new ECLC be located?
- Why is CSD building a new ECLC?
- How will the new ECLC aim to address the achievement gap?
- What is the timeline for the development of the new ECLC?
- How has the community been involved in the planning process? How did CSD engage with the community to hear the voices of stakeholders?
- How can I contribute to the development of the new ECLC?
- What is the community demand for additional ECLC slots? If spaces already go unused, how can building more improve access?
- How is student enrollment determined for the Frasier Center?
- What is the current capacity of the Frasier Center?
- Has CSD surveyed DHA families on whether they want expanded Pre-K options, and if so, what kind?
- Other than space, what barriers may contribute to DHA families accessing available slots?
- Can the DHA Land Use Agreement be made available to the public?
- How does CSD plan to pay capital and operational costs associated with this project?
- Has the district explored other development options, specifically considering underutilized space in existing CSD schools?
- Has CSD considered the needs of other critical program areas? (e.g., athletics, arts, and CTAE, etc.) Has CSD considered a district-wide facilities strategy?
- What is the district’s plan for addressing the loss of urban greenspace, and are there plans for community use?
- How was the location for the proposed center selected?
- How many students will the proposed early learning center serve?
- Who will be eligible to attend the new early learning center?
- How will this impact CSD's other early learning programs, specifically the Frasier Center and College Heights?
- How many spots will be available for CSD staff, City of Decatur staff, and will they be subsidized?
- Is College Heights at capacity for pre-K?
- Is the goal still to build a Net-Zero Early Childhood Learning Center?
- How will the offices in the proposed new ECLC be used?
- Why can’t we move pre-K students to the K-2 schools to open up more space at College Heights?
- How does this capital improvement project, which includes constructing the Early Learning Center, help CSD maintain its charter?
- What has CSD done to date to eliminate barriers to quality early learning and childcare?
- Lower K-2 GaDOE Capacity and Earned vs. CSD Utilization
- What is the cost comparison between renovating Westchester and building a new ECLC?
