ECHOLS COUNTY SCHOOLS
VISION STATEMENT
To be a school system that develops independent, responsible, lifelong learners.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Echols County Schools System is to provide an excellent education for all students.
Local Educational Agency (LEA) Annual Report Card
Echols County Schools link to Report Card
PUBLIC NOTICE:
- Link to Tenative Budget for FY22
- IDEA 2004 -- Equitable Services Meeting to be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Check in at Echols County High School office. Please RSVP by calling 559-5437 if you are planning on attending. More information located here
- FIVE YEAR HISTORY & TAX DIGEST FY21 LINK
- FIVE YEAR HISTORY & TAX DIGEST FY20 LINK
- 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
JOB OPENINGS
- Substitute lunchroom workers
Please contact Missy Pittman at the BOE
229-559-5734 if you are interested.
Echols County Schools Veterans Day Program
Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 8:30 A.M.
Echols County Schools cordially invite you and your family to attend the annual
Veterans Day Program to honor Veterans and other military personnel who have
served in all branches of the military. The Celebration will be held on
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 8:30
in the Echols County Schools Gymnasium
FY21 Back to School
Link to Reopening Presentation
Link to ECS Reopening Plan
REOPENING PLAN FY22
ESSER III
Link to Reopening Presentation
Link to ECS Opening Plan 2021-2022
Sept 2021 Updated COVID-19 Poster
Sept 2021 Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) enrollment opens May 12, 2021
Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting
https://getemergencybroadband.org
Video Honoring Mrs. Linda Worth
MASK MANDATE
For Riding a School Bus
Security Directive 1582/84-21-01Read information at links below
ECSD Bus Mask Mandate
CDC Mask Order
"Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart"
Tip sheets on how to protect yourself from online threats
Identity Theft and Internet Scams
Online Privacy
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
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
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 16th 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.
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BOE meeting dates
are located in the
Calendar section.
