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Find the presentation here that was shared with each faculty during postplanning. |
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KBSutton Elementary had its first
No Pencil- No Paper Day |  |
No Pencil- No Paper Day at KBSES was a celebration of innovative teaching and learning through digital and tactile media and technology aimed to engage students and provide them with a rich, personalized educational experience. Teachers were asked to incorporate hands-on activities, mini project-based learning activities, and technology into their classrooms for one special day. The experience encouraged students and teachers to push the boundaries of learning as well as "go green" and save paper. To learn more about KBSutton's No Pencil-No Paper Day, visit their school website.
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Leading Learner Summit is Coming |  | |
Employees are invited to participate in a systemwide professional learning initiative July 30 through August 2.
For registration, employees need to access PLU Center. |
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New Student Enrollment
July 26
New Student Enrollment August 9
MPHS Freshman Orientation (A-M) August 14
MPHS Freshman Orientation (N-Z) August 15
Elementary Registration August 15 Contact your school for details.
MPHS Junior/Senior Schedule Pickup August 16
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We're Getting
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Beginning in July, Monroe County School System's website along with its school websites will get a fresh, new look. Look for more information to come as we remodel our internet presence. |
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A Message from the Superintendent... |
The Monroe County Board of Education recognized employees who retired in the 2011-2012 school year. "Years of Service" listed below denotes years served in Monroe County School System. For a complete gallery of retiree recognition pictures, travel to the news section of http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us.
Monroe County Schools Retirees 2011-2012
Retire/Years of Service in MCS
Lois Allen - 28
Carol Blades - 11
Eula Brown - 35
Kathy Daniels - 30
Minnie Evans - 34
Sylvia Green - 25
Johnie Glaze - 11
Wendy Hamm - 12
Laurie Harris - 22
Sharon Hopper - 31
Janet Innes - 30
Cathy Jenkins- 30
Gloria Johnson- 31
Susan Kyte - 38
Sandra McCord - 8
Suzanne Rozar - 27
Katrina Smith - 15
Rodney Walker - 7
The Board of Education also recognized employees who retired in the 2010-2011 school year.
Gail Bannister - 27
Margie Campbell - 34
Carolann Evans - 29
Stacey Fletcher - 16
Carolyn Gantt - 30
Cheryl Herndon - 24
Lorene Jackson - 35
Caroline LaBorde - 20
Whit Maples - 30
Candace Shaw - 19
Ann Wiggins - 31
Brenda Head - 34
Ernestine Singleton - 17.5
 | | Rising Star Program participants were recognized at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting. They are (from left) Kevin Yancey, Assistant Principal of Hubbard Middle School; Ms. Penny Smith, Rising Star Coach and Middle Georgia RESA representative; Joann Binns, Teacher, KBSutton Elementary School; Patricia Hightower, Assistant Principal/Counselor, TGScott Elementary School; and Sandy Metts, Instructional Coach, Banks Stephens Middle School. |
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Board of Education to Consider Budget at Called Meeting | | The Board of Education will meet at a called meeting on Tuesday, June 19th to begin the first steps in the budget approval process. If approved, the budget will be advertised, and a hearing will be held on on the evening of Tuesday, July 17th prior to the Board of Education's regular monthly meeting. |
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A Message from Human Resources | |
Professional Leave Policy is Changing July 1st
For a full copy of the new leave policy with professional leave changes, click here.
* The Board of Education fully believes that teachers need to be in their classrooms with their students as much as possible. They have asked school leaders to work on reducing the amount of time that teachers are not in the classroom.
*AESOP data shows that teachers are missing significant amounts of class time for professional learning and principal assigned duties. When added to other types of leave taken by each employee, the days missed in class by teachers can take a huge toll on the students and their performance in our school system.
*In most cases, the system or the school has assigned teachers or other personnel to specific professional learning training sessions.
*To help the system and school monitor the amount of time teachers are out of the classroom, we are implementing a new leave policy.
*Employees may not take more than 3 days for professional leave (professional learning or staff development) in an academic year
*Employees may not take more than 3 days as principal assigned leave in an academic year There may be exceptions but any exceptions must be approved by the superintendent or assistant superintendent for the grade level or department. If the employee exceeds the 3 day leave in the categories listed above and does not get prior approval for the requested leave days, the employee's pay will be docked. |
GALILEO Summer Resources for Grownups |  The GALILEO Library view includes resources and topics for the general public. K-12 teachers, staff, and students have access to these using the GALILEO password for your school. Magazines for Hobbies, Fitness, and More
MasterFILE Premier includes magazine articles about many hobbies and interests, such as gardening, entertainment, pets, sewing, cooking, sports, fitness, and more. To find particular magazines, go to Magazines A-Z and search for it by title or search for a topic. Here are a few examples of magazines you can find in GALILEO: Baseball Digest, Bicycling, Consumer Reports, Country Living Dream Homes, Discover, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, Golf Digest, Harper's Magazine, House Beautiful, Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness, Outdoor Life, People, Runners World, Shape, Skiing, Sports Illustrated, This Old House, Vanity Fair, Woodworker's Journal. Travel
If you plan to travel in Georgia, the New Georgia Encyclopedia and GeorgiaInfo are excellent sources of information about cities and towns in Georgia, including history and some points of interest about each place. If you're traveling outside of Georgia, Encyclop�dia Britannica has information about other states and countries, including maps, historical information, quick facts, and places of interest, and MasterFILE Premier includes articles and information about different places for travelers. Also check with your public library for travel guides for an area you'd like to visit. Ancestry
For those interested in researching their family history, the public libraries in Georgia have access to genealogy resources, such as HeritageQuest Online. Every Georgia citizen has access to GALILEO through his or her public library, so check with your public library to obtain your public library GALILEO password and for other genealogy resources the public library may offer. History
History buffs may also be interested in Georgia history. New Georgia Encyclopedia, Digital Library of Georgia, and GeorgiaInfo are excellent sources for all things Georgia - past and present, including people, places, culture, and more. Reading
Finally, NoveList is a great source of recommendations to find books to read on the beach - or anywhere. Just search for a topic or a favorite book and author to find books as well as recommendations for similar books and authors. |
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A Message from Monroe County Counselors |  Volunteers become Mandatory Abuse Reporters Governor Nathan Deal recently signed into law mandatory reporting of child abuse is changing. As part of a criminal justice reform law signed by Governor Deal last month and effective July 1, the bill changes the definition of "child service organization personnel" to include volunteers. Educators are already mandatory reporters, but this change in the law will now include volunteers at the schools, too. State Attorney General Sam Olens said anyone who works with children, including volunteers, should already feel obligated to report suspected child abuse, but the new law makes it a legal requirement. Educators are already required to report suspected abuse, and educators' roles are not directly affected by this change in the law; however, educators will be adding this to the training agenda for new and existing volunteers. The hope is that with this change in the law, more people will be made aware of their responsibility and that incidences of child abuse can be noticed and reported more quickly at places like after school care, churches, and civic groups and clubs so that children can live with confidence in their safety. If you suspect a child is in danger in a school setting, contact school administration as soon as possible. To report suspected abuse or neglect from 5pm-8am weekdays, or holidays and weekends, dial 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453). As always, if you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact law enforcement by dialing 9-1-1. As the school year begins, volunteers should look for more information regarding training for mandatory reporting. For more information, contact Rayceen King, Director of Student Support Services. |
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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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