SPECIAL EDITION of Monroe Messages for the Monroe County School System

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Parents, Guardians, and Community Stakeholders of MCS:

I feel it is important to make you aware of a rumor started on 3/12/2012 regarding a possible weapon being on one of the school campuses. A school level investigation has occurred with appropriate law enforcement involvement as needed.

It seems that late yesterday afternoon a "rumor" was started indicating a student had brought a gun to Hubbard Elementary School. The administration took appropriate action to verify whether or not a weapon had been brought to the school. The investigation concluded that NO weapon had been brought to the campus.

The matter continues to be reviewed to determine the circumstances which led to the rumor. When matters of this type are reported to any system personnel, an investigation involving local law enforcement will begin to ensure the safety of all students on all campuses.

Respectfully submitted,

Anthony Pack

Superintendent

Monroe County Schools

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.