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Monroe County School System MESSAGES
February 27, 2012 |
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A Message from the Superintendent...
This past week, the legislators made a decision to move forward with House Resolution (HR) 1162 which would give the state the authority to establish charter schools using local tax payer dollars. Last year the Supreme Court ruled the State Charter Commission unconstitutional. Our legislators have decided it would be best to change the state constitution in an effort to "get their way".
Currently State Board of Education Rules allow for the creation of charter schools by pettion if requested and not approved by the Local Board of Education. After passing the house, the resolution to amend the constitution moved to the Senate Youth and Education Committee. After quickly passing through this committee, the amendment has moved to the Rules Committee. Without question, it will reach the floor for a vote quickly (more than likely this week).
Proposing and passing such an amendment deepens funding cuts depriving our boys and girls of a free appropriate education. Not funding QBE, a funding formula that is based on costs from 1985 with minimal adjustments over the last 27 years, has had enough negative impact on the education of Monroe County's students. Continuing to approve budget cuts, otherwise known as austerity reductions, further impacts our boys and girls. Passing HR 1162 supersedes Local Boards of Education elected to provide funding for their primary constituents - Pre-K through 12th grade students.
I typically do not play in the political arena. Over the last few weeks I have written several emails to those who represent us on a state level. If you would like an electronic version of the email I sent to our representatives, please send me an email to the following address requesting the information.
deidre.powers@monroe.k12.ga.us
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BOE Recognizes MPHS FFA State Champions
The Mary Persons High School FFA Ag Mechanics Team was recognized at the February Board of Education meeting. Brody Shiver was awarded individual first place in the state at the competition. Jordan Harbin was awarded second place individual participant. The entire team, Brody, Shiver, Jordan Harbin, Ethan Boyd, and Foster Hopkins, won first place in the state competition. The team is sponsored by Mr. Bill Waldrep.
The Mary Persons High School FFA Junior Land Judging Team was recognized at the February Board of Education meeting. This team won the state championship in the competition. Pictured above are: Tia Chastain, Jessica White, Caroline Waldrep, and Mr. Bill Waldrep, FFA sponsor. The team also included David Allen Robins.
Mary Persons High School FFA Senior Land Judging Team won the state championship recently, and these students were also recognized at the February Board of Education meeting.. Team members, pictured with their sponsor, Mr. Bill Waldrep, are: Ethan Boyd, Colt Music, Austin Kent, and Jonathan Daniel. |
Mary Persons High School Recognized at February BOE Meeting
Kids Yule Love Project Raised $16,190.32
MPHS Senior Class Officers Keely Jackson, President, Anna Fletcher, Vice President and Brooke Bottomley, Secretary led the school's project to raise $16,190.32 for Kids Yule Love during the recent holiday season. Funds raised were donated to the local food bank, and funds were also used to make Christmas possible for numerous families. They are pictured with Ms. Pat Busby, MPHS English Teacher and sponsor of the Kids Yule Love Project. |
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A Message from Teaching and Learning...
Monroe County School System PreK Enrollment
Thursday, March 8, 2012 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroe County Board of Education Auditorium
On Thursday, March 8, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PreK enrollment will be held at Monroe County Board of Education Auditorium 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029. Children four years of age on or before September 1, 2012 are eligible to enroll. Placement is made on a first come, first served basis with COMPLETED enrollment. School assignments will be determined at enrollment. If you have proof of residency concerns, please call Angie Dillon at 478-994-2031 prior to Pre-K enrollment.
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MPHS debuts new press box; MLB All-Star throws first pitch
MPHS wins home opener against Jackson High School
Ryan Klesko, a member of the 1995 World Champion Atlanta Braves baseball team and a 2001 National League All-Star, was on hand to help kick off the home-opener of the Mary Persons Diamond Dawgs 2012 baseball season Saturday afternoon. MP hosted longtime rivals Jackson Red Devils.
The first home game officially debuted the MP Baseball Field's newly constructed press box and improved dugouts. The construction project was a joint effort of the Georgia Department of Corrections, the MPHS Dugout Booster Club, and the Monroe County Board of Education.
MPHS Catcher Devin Skelton (left), Ryan Klesko, and MPHS Coach Jonathan Gastley
MLB All-Star Ryan Klesko takes the mount to throw the ceremonial first pitch, kicking off the 2012 home opener for the Mary Persons baseball team.
A large Saturday afternoon crowd awaits the start of the game around the new press box. |
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A Message Highlighting http://www.donorschoose.org
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Here's how it works: public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to  for a biology class. Then, the public can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires the donor. Once a project reaches its funding goal, DonorsChoose delivers the materials to the school.
The donor gets photos of the project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If the donor gives over $50, the donor will also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students.
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The Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.
It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas.
Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031
Student and Athletic Title IX Tommie Walker 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031
Student 504 Lisa Allred 433 Highway 41 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031
Any employee, student, applicant for employment, parent or other person who believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of the above areas must make a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in Board Policy GAAA. |
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