Echols County Schools

FIVE YEAR HISTORY & TAX DIGEST FY20 LINK
LINKS TO:
Handbook Updates
COVID-19 K12 No Close Contact Letter
COVID-19 School Letter
ECSD Declared Surplus and Equipment Sealed Bid Form
SPLOST schedule for FY20 Available by clicking on this link
All E-rate information for bid consideration can be obtained by contacting the district E-rate consultant, Hugh Manning, at hugh@k12consultants.com
If anyone is interested in participating in future Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and/or Basic Small Repair, Handyman Jobs/Projects for the Echols County Board of Education, please contact Missy Pittman at 229-559-2477 with their credentials to be added to the job contact list.

Five Year History and Tax Digest available by clicking this link
Arming Staff Policy Draft is available for public review by clicking this notice.
As of November 1, the Department of Education has published its new financial data reporting tool as required by HB 139. The reporting system can be found at the following link:

http://www.gadoe.org/Finance-and-Business-Operations/Financial-Review/Pages/School-System-Financial-Information.aspx

"Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart"

Tip sheets on how to protect yourself from online threats

Identity Theft and Internet Scams

Online Privacy

School Bus with Children Back to School

2020-2021 Yearlong Calendar

FY21 Back to School

Link to Reopening Presentation

Link to ECS Reopening Plan

STATE LAUNCHES INTERNET SPEEDTEST PILOT FOR SCHOOLS

The Governor’s Office has announced a Statewide initiative to map wireless carriers in support of education. The goal is to draw a clear picture of what wireless access really looks like in our State by creating maps to assist with decision making. We ask that you help spread the word about this effort and encourage your students, parents, staff and the public in your areas to participate. The link to the press release is on the Governor's website and information that you can use to spread the word.

Link to speed test www.speedtest.net

FREE Public WiFi for Georgians Link

Governor's Directive Effective March 26 2020

Per Governor's Directive at this Link

Link to Superintendent's Notice Letter

Link to Open Education Resources for Teachers & Students

Link to FREE Resources for Parent to Use with Students

Link to Educational Resources

CLEVER is available for Teachers and Students on School Home Pages

Link to GA Home Classroom Information

Link to GPB Online Resources

Link to coastal Plains RESA Wraparound COVID-19 Resource List

DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Dual Enrollment Brochure for Families

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information

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NOTICE TO PARENTS!!!!

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, before starting the

2020-2021 school year, all students entering or transferring into

eleventh grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4),

unless their first dose was received on or after their 16^th birthday.

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection of the brain and spinal cord fluid.

Meningitis Vaccine Parent Letter

Click this link for important vaccination requirements - English!!

Click this link for important vaccination requirements - Spanish!!

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Information on Dual Enrollment

GSFC’s “How to apply for Dual Enrollment” video…

https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/

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The district is committed to securing student data and informing parents of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and privacy Act (FERPA) and the Student Data privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act of Georgia. Policy JRA also establishes a process for making student data privacy complaints.

Policies JR and JRA are linked below (see eBoard on district website for these and other policies).

· FERPA Directory Information and Parent Rights

· ECBOE JR and JRA Policies and JRA-E(1)/JRA-E(2) Complaint Forms

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OPEN RECORDS NOTICE

Records of the Echols County Schools are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.

All written requests for public records made pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Title 50, Article 4, Chapter 18 must be sent to the Open Records Officer, Mrs. Kelly Wicks, at Echols County Board of Education, 216 Hwy 129 North, Statenville, GA 31648 or to kelly.wicks@echols.k12.ga.us.

BOE meeting dates
are located in the
Calendar section.

District News

School News

Save the Date! BOE Meeting Early Release 12 Noon Early Release 12 Noon Post-Planning School Holiday

216 US Hwy 129 North | Statenville, GA 31648 | (229) 559-5734 | (229) 559-0484

The Echols 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. (BOE policies GAAA and JAA). Any employee, student, applicant for employment, parent or other person who believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of this policy may contact Echols County Board of Education, 216 Hwy 129 North, POB 207, Statenville, Georgia 31648, (229) 559-5734.

Echols County Schools is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. If you would like additional assistance or have accessibility concerns, please contact Kelly Wicks at 229-559-5344. We are always striving to improve the accessibility standards of our website.