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March 6-13, 2015
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In This Issue
GSCS WINS THE CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
BOE BRIEFS
GSCS TRANSPORTATION INSPECTION SOARS
SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW COWAN ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
GRCCA
NEW INTERNAL TRANSFER PROCESS 2015-2016
NEW GSCS APP ELIMINATES... WHERE'S MY BUS?
GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
GSCS 
HIGH SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
 
A.Z. KELSEY

ACADEMY
A.Z. Kelsey's Employees of the Month are our custodial staff of Marvin Miller, Ira Washington and Charlie Roland. Thank you all for showing teamwork to make sure our building stays clean.


 

GRIFFIN HIGH

Griffin High School would like to name Mrs. Pamela Davis as the Employee of the Month. Mrs. Davis is the assistant principal of our 9th grade academy and works diligently to ensure success for our students. She keeps an upbeat attitude and fosters positive relationships with parents, community and students. She coordinated the Junior Showcase College Fair which we will have next week. Thank you Mrs. Davis for making Everything Matter!


 

MAINSTAY ACADEMY

Mainstay Academy's paraprofessionals are the Employees of the Month for March.  Our paraprofessionals have been SUPER TROOPERS!!! They are offering effective strategies to work with students, modeling appropriate  relationships, attending professional learning and managing student behavior in a calm, respectful and effective manner. In addition to completing these tasks they are also going back to school and/or graduating from certification programs.  EVERYTHING they do makes Mainstay Academy a better place to be. We have the very best paraprofessional staff in the state and we appreciate all they do.


 

SPALDING HIGH

Chuck Martuzas is the Employee of the Month for Spalding High School. He is dedicated to helping students find success.  One example is that he designated our senior students as "Transition Coaches" to help transition elementary students to middle school. His willingness to be flexible and adapt to change makes him a valuable asset to SHS. Great job Mr. Martuzas for thinking outside of the box and doing what is best for all students!

2015-16 EMPLOYEE WORK SCHEDULE

Click HERE to view. 

Griffin High School
1617 W. Popular Street

Griffin, GA 30223

 

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Bring resumes, transcripts and certification info.

 

Apply for positions at www.spalding.k12.ga.us

DO IT FOR THE ONES YOU LOVE!

More than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer each year and approximately 50,000 die from the disease. But lives could be saved if more people were screened for the disease and they had a greater understanding about the myths and facts about Colorectal Cancer.

 

Click HERE to view Myths and Facts About Colorectal Cancer.

I hope that all of you know about eSPLOST V that will be on the March 17 ballot. I am confident that you have developed a level of awareness and a knowledge base of the eSPLOST projects and you understand the significance. It is also my hope that you have shared your opinion with others. This is a short message this week. It is short for a purpose. eSPLOST V is important to us. Early voting is going on now. Spread the news.

 

Click HERE for eSPLOST V information.

 

Have a great weekend everybody!  

 

COLDR

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GSCS WINS THE CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

 

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Griffin-Spalding County School System its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program's high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

 

The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2014.

 

Sponsored by VALIC, the Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the school business office's commitment to financial accountability and transparency.  Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district's presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.
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BOE BRIEFS 

Click HERE to view the March 3 Board of Education meeting briefs.

GSCS TRANSPORTATION INSPECTION SOARS

 

Griffin-Spalding County School System's (GSCS) 2015 bus inspection earned a pass rate of 94%. Compared to past inspections, GSCS showed great improvement.  The total of defects was reduced by 49% and the total of serious defects was reduced by 48%. None of the discovered defects were safety related but rather minor oil and fuel leaks which can be expected during cold temperatures.

 

"Considering the current age of our fleet, this is a big accomplishment and stellar improvement compared to past years. This shows a tremendous effort by our fleet manager and shop staff. Their hard work and daily efforts to ensure the safety of our students should be recognized," said Todd Harris, transportation director.

 

The GSCS Transportation Department Fleet Manager is Kenneth Brooks and mechanics are Joel Pudzer, Larry Butler, Chuck Oxenford, Don Speers and shop assistant Robert McDowell. They were recognized at the Board of Education meeting on March 3.

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Pictured (L-R): Don Spears, Chuck Oxenford, Larry Butler, Joel Puzder and Kenneth Brooks















SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW COWAN ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

 

At its March 3 meeting, the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education appointed Cowan Elementary Assistant Principal Aleshia McCray as the principal for 2015-16.  Ms. McCray replaces Natalie Wood who is moving to Crescent Elementary.

 

McCray served as assistant principal at Cowan Road Elementary since 2012 and as Crescent assistant principal for seven years prior.  She was a math specialist in Dekalb County Schools and a teacher in the Atlanta Public Schools and Dublin City Schools  before joining GSCS. 

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Griffin Region College and Career Academy Committee accepting Technical College Systems of Georgia check from Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.

NEW INTERNAL TRANSFER PROCESS 2015-2016

 

Teachers and paraprofessionals requesting a transfer to a different GSCS work location will no longer be required to attend an internal transfer fair. We heard employee concerns, and have revised the process in a way that will be beneficial to schools and employees. Beginning this spring, employees may apply online for any advertised vacancy for the 2015-2016 school year.

 

Apply on AppliTrack

Actual vacancies will be posted for next school year as soon as they become know. Individuals wishing to transfer will be responsible for reviewing the website for job opportunities; most positions will be posted "until filled," but some, such as administrative, will have application deadlines. Once you create an application online, you can access it to apply for additional positions. You must apply for a job to be considered for a job.

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NEW GSCS APP ELIMINATES... WHERE'S MY BUS?

 

The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Transportation Department has unveiled a new web application called "My Stop" that is available to all registered GSCS bus riders.

 

"My Stop" allows students and stakeholders to access live bus information based on GPS data.  This new app allows parents and students to identify their bus, bus stop and scheduled arrival times. This live GPS information will show buses current location and provide students and families with a scheduled arrival time.  The data updates every five seconds and adjusts the scheduled arrival time to stay current
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GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Message from Helen Odom Rice, Third Congressional District Chair, State Board of Education

 

At the February 19, 2015 meeting, the State Board of Education named the recently approved standards the Georgia Standards of Excellence.

 

Moving forward the state board will begin to focus on professional development and resources to help teachers implement the Georgia Standards of Excellence with fidelity.
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Laura Beaber, Editor 
GSCS Communications and Partnerships Department 
PO Drawer N 
Griffin, GA 30224