Back To School 2016

School Year

2016-17

School supply list

School system guidelines for dress After school activities for kids Bell times for public, private schools in Bulloch County

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2B – STATESBORO HERALD — Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | statesboroherald.com

Bulloch County Schools Registration Checklist Children registering for the 2016-17 school year ➤ Who can register a child for school: To register a child for school, you must be one of the following: • Parent (natural or adoptive) • Legal guardian • Foster parent appointed by a state agency • Sponsor for approved International Exchange Program

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➤ Establish Parents’/Legal Guardians’ Identity: Parents and legal guardians must identify themselves by submitting one (1) of the following valid forms of picture identification: • Driver’s license • Work ID Card • State ID Card • Passport • Military ID

➤ Establish Legal Custody or Guardianship: Parents/legal guardians registering the child must establish legal custody of the child. This is established by providing one (1) of the documents listed: • Birth certificate – Must show name of parent(s) • Magistrate court documents indicating custody • Power-of-attorney documents (military or civilian) • Letter of placement from the Department of Family & Children’s Services • Custody documents ➤ Establish Residency – Residency must

examples of acceptable forms of proof: • Federal, state, county, or school document with date of birth: • Certified, hospital-issued birth record or birth certificate • Valid student driver’s license (if applicable) • Passport • Adoption record • Religious record that is signed by an authorized religious official • Official school transcript, withdrawal form and latest report card from previous school • Official immigration documentation • Affidavit of age sworn by parent/guardian or other authorized person accompanied by a certificate of age signed by a licensed, practicing physician which states the physician has examined the child and believes the age, as stated in the affidavit, is substantially correct. ➤ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER/CARD –

According to Georgia Law 20-2-150d; An official copy of the student’s Social Security card/number is required for enrollment.

However, no student may be denied enrollment for failing to provide his/her Social Security number.

Any parent/legal guardian who objects to the incorporation of the Social Security number into the child’s school records may have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the requirement. However, a Social Security Number will be required by the state for a student applying for the HOPE scholarship.

be established to enroll a student. The location of the parents’ or legal guardians’ residence determines the student’s transportation and school zones. The parents/legal guardians must produce one (1) of the acceptable forms for proof of residency. These are examples of acceptable proof of residency documents (approved by Board of Education 2/11/16): • Current lease • Property tax notice • Homeowner’s insurance bill • Mortgage statement • Current vehicle registration form • Letter from shelter • Letter from employer if employer provides housing • A utility bill (electricity, gas, water, or landline telephone) listing the residence as the service address • Current PeachCare eligibility documents for the child

➤ Establish Proof of Immunization/

➤ Establish Child’s Age & Identity –

Packet – • Complete the Family Registration Form • Complete the Student Registration Form

Parents/Guardians must provide one (1) proof of student’s age and identity. These are

Dental – Parents/Guardians must provide proof of Immunization/EED. • Valid Certificate of Immunization – (GA Health Dept. Form 3231) The form must be completed by a staff member from a Georgia Department of Public Health health department or a Georgia doctor. A medical exemption should be noted on Form #3231 with a current date of expiration. You may request a form from your school for religious exemption.

• Georgia Ear, Eye, and Dental Certificate (EED) – (GA Health Dept. Form #3300) Forms are available from the health department or your Georgia doctor/dentist.

Letters from appropriate healthcare professionals and out-of-state certificates are acceptable, if completed within the last 12 months and stapled to the state form.

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statesboroherald.com | STATESBORO HERALD — Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – 3B

Ready, set, school!

Bulloch County students head back to classrooms August 1 Across Bulloch County, students and their families are getting prepared to go back to school.

The first day of classes in public schools is Monday, Aug. 1, while students in the three private schools return to class during the coming weeks.

To help parents prepare, the following section contains information on

registering for school, school lunches, dress codes, immunization requirements and graduation policies.

The section also includes supply lists for elementary, middle and high schools.

Open Houses ➤ Bulloch County Public Schools Thursday, July 28 — Open Houses Elementary – 4–6 p.m.

Middle, High schools – 5–7 p.m.

Statesboro High Pre-K – 4–6 p.m. s Monday, Aug. 1 — Classes begin

➤ Bulloch Academy Tuesday, Aug. 9 — Open House Middle/Upper School 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Lower School — Noon–1:30 p.m. s Thursday, Aug. 11 — Classes begin

➤ Charter Conservatory s Classes in session ➤ Bible Baptist Academy Thursday, July 31 — Orientation All students — 5:30–6:30 p.m. s Friday, July 29 — Classes begin

➤ Trinity Christian School Thursday, Aug. 4 — Open House All students — 6:15 p.m. s Monday, Aug. 8 — Classes begin

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Bell times for public, private schools in Bulloch County Bulloch County elementary schools 7:50 a.m.- 2:20 p.m.

Portal Middle High School 7:50 a.m.-3 p.m.

Portal Elementary 8:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Southeast Bulloch High School 8:10 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

Langston Chapel Middle School 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Southeast Bulloch Middle School 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

William James Middle School 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Statesboro High 8 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

Charter Conservatory Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m Friday 7:45-12:30 p.m.

Bulloch Academy Pre-K 8:05 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

K-12 8:05 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trinity Christian Pre-K 8:30 a.m.-noon K-6th 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

7th-12th 8:20 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bible Baptist Christian Academy M, Tu, Thurs, Fri 8:20 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wed 8:20 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Local involvement with schools through “Read Across America,” Book Fairs, RIF, first-year teacher supplies project • Altruistic projects supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Alzheimer’s Association, Veterans, Autism, Safe Haven, Choices of the Heart, Ronald McDonald House, Animal Shelter, Food Bank, Regional Library Children’s Programs, and more • World Understanding projects, including Project B.O.O.K.S.- Cheyenne River Lakota/Sioux Reservation in South Dakota

Contact Chapter President Marie - mtwoodward@bulloch.net

AV E R I T T C E N T E R FO R T H E A RT S NEW Programs:

After school activities for kids Bulloch County Schools partners with the Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation Department, the Averitt Center for the Arts and the Bulloch County Boys & Girls Club to further the educational, recreational and fine arts opportunities for students through afterschool programs.

Art After Hours is available for K-eighth-grade students at the Averitt Center.

It allows children to explore their own creativity and develop artistic talents.

The Boys & Girls Club provides afterschool care to many students in Bulloch County. Volunteers act as positive influences and role models a fun and engaging

program.

SBCPRD's "Our Time" program offers a structured, supervised environment for K-fifth-grade students until 6 p.m.

If a child needs extra attention with academics, then a parent can request assistance and the afterschool program will have a volunteer lend a hand.

Volunteers use their experience in the Bulloch County School System to continue educating children. After retirement, many educators still have the drive to teach.

Volunteers have been assets to the SBCPRD afterschool program for many years.

They volunteer at all

schools at the request of parents of children in the program.

SBCPRD relies on volunteers not only in the Afterschool Program, but in many other programs and events the department provides.

“We are fortunate to live in a community where we utilize over 600 volunteers a year in AfterSchool, sports, and events,” says SBCPRD Director, Mike Rollins. “We could not provide many of the services we do without great volunteers.”

Learn more about all of the after school programs under the "afterschool care section on the BCS website, www.bulloch.k12.ga.us/ backtoschool.

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4B – STATESBORO HERALD — Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | statesboroherald.com

School system guidelines for dress Here’s what’s defined as appropriate, inappropriate for students Special to the Herald

Good grooming and personal appearance are essential elements to the teaching and learning process.

Students’ dress and personal appearance are expected to not interfere with the health and safety of all people in the school and not be disruptive or interfere with the legitimate interest and welfare of the students.

The principal or designated person(s) at each school have the authority to determine inappropriate dress.

Any student violating the dress code must modify the infraction per the administrator’s request. Refusal to obey a request to modify a dress code infraction is treated as insubordination/ refusal to obey an official as described in the Violations of Student Code of Conduct section of this Handbook. At the school official’s discretion, this act will be a Class I, II, or III offense. While at

The supplies listed here

are a generic list of basic items needed. Be sure to

school students must be dressed clean and neatly and should adhere to the following dress expectations/or OSHA standards: 1. Shoes or sandals must be worn. Closed- toe shoes must be worn in laboratory and shop-type course areas consistent with OSHA standards. No bedroom shoes are permitted.

2. Hair must be clean, neatly styled, not in the eyes, and not of a length to be dangerous around machinery and equipment; long hair worn on males or females in these areas must be secured at the back of the head.

3. Clothing with pictures, writings, messages and/or symbols related to or promoting or considered to promote racism, sex, obscenities, alcohol, tobacco, violence and/or drugs are considered disruptive to the educational process and are prohibited.

tip length with hands down by the side for grade levels 4 - 12. Pants/slacks/skirts/ shorts worn by a student at an unacceptable level after having been instructed to do otherwise will be considered an act of insubordination.

Pants must be worn on the hips/waist area; sagging pants are prohibited.

6. Belts must be buckled, sashes tied, straps strapped, and suspenders properly worn.

4. Hats, athletic sweatbands, bandanas, curlers, picks, hair nets, head gear of any kind, and sunglasses are not to be worn at school or on school buses. These items must be placed in book bags prior to loading the bus or in lockers immediately upon arriving at school if a car rider.

5. Pants/shorts with holes

above the knee are unacceptable.

Students wearing pants/slacks/skirts or shorts at an unacceptable level shall move the clothing to an acceptable level and secure it with their own personal belt, or with means supplied by the administration of the school. An appropriate length for shorts/skirts is a mid-thigh length or finger-

7. Shirts must be of a length to be tucked, have a sleeve (no muscle shirts) and midsection must be covered at all times (seated/standing).

Females should not wear tops that show cleavage, bare tank tops alone, or spaghetti strap type tops without an over shirt/jacket. No brightcolored undergarments under light-colored shirts, shorts or pants.

8. Pajamas may not be worn to school. Gang-related

clothing may not be worn.

Biker pants, sagging pants, leggings, uncovered spandex, strapless attire, tank tops, half shirts, bare midriff tops, halters, see-through clothing, exposed underwear, unbuttoned shirts revealing bare chests, hanging chains (including those attached to clothing), or coats/jackets that go below the waist (including dusters/trench or other similar styles) are not to be worn.

9. Tattoos that are disruptive to the learning environment must be covered. Facial piercings and tooth grills are potential safety hazards and can be unduly disruptive to the learning environment and should not be worn at school.

10. Changing of clothes on school property is to be restricted to restrooms, dressing rooms, and other appropriate assigned places and is not to occur in classrooms or school buses.

School supply list attend your school's open house or make contact with your child's teacher

at the beginning of school to obtain a list of more specific items that might be needed. All information published here can also be found online at www.bulloch.k12.ga.us in the Back to School Toolkit.

KINDERGARTEN ▲ Box of No. 2 pencils (regular) and pack of cap erasers ▲ Two boxes of crayons (eight or 16 count) ▲ 10 glue sticks ▲ Rest mat (tri-fold; red/ blue — NOT blue/green) ▲ 1 canvas tote bag (for folder; no rolling bags) ▲ Change of clothes (labeled in a large Ziploc bag) ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ Bottle of soap or hand sanitizer ▲ One package of white paper plates ▲ Two packs of Ziploc bags (gallon or quart) ▲ Markers ▲ Magic Erasers ▲ Two boxes of tissues and baby wipes ▲ Paper plates and white or brown lunch bags

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FIRST GRADE ▲ Pack of No. 2 pencils and pack of cap erasers ▲ Two boxes of crayons (eight or 16 count) ▲ Scissors ▲ Two glue sticks ▲ Book bag (no rolling bags) ▲ Pencil box or bag ▲ One pack of washable markers ▲ Two three-prong vinyl folders ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ One box of Ziploc bags (boys bring quart size; girls bring gallon size) ▲ Two boxes of tissues; one bottle of hand sanitizer ▲ Baby wipes and disinfectant wipes SECOND GRADE ▲ One pack of No. 2 pencils and one pack of cap erasers ▲ Crayons (eight or 16 count) ▲ Student scissors ▲ Two packs of looseleaf paper (wide ruled) ▲ Two glue sticks (no liquid) ▲ Soft, zippered pencil case or box ▲ Book bag (no rolling) ▲ Two folders, one green/one yellow (two pockets, no prongs) ▲ Please NO three-ring notebooks or organizers ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ One box of tissue, baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, Ziploc bags

THIRD GRADE ▲ Two packs of No. 2 pencils, one pack of cap erasers ▲ One box of crayons (16 or 24 count) ▲ One box of colored pencils (12 count or more) ▲ Zippered pencil case or box ▲ Scissors ▲ Three packs of wideruled paper ▲ One four-count box of dry-erase markers ▲ Two composition books (no spiral) ▲ Two boxes of tissues ▲ Book bag (no rolling bags) ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ Ziploc storage bags, hand sanitizer FOURTH GRADE ▲ No. 2 pencils (no mechanical) and one pack of cap erasers. ▲ One four-count box of dry-erase markers ▲ One pack each of black and red ink pens ▲ Three-ring binder notebook (1½ inches) ▲ One pack of five write-on dividers ▲ Zippered pencil case (no boxes) ▲ Two packs of notebook paper (wide ruled) ▲ Two black-and-white composition books ▲ Book bag (no rolling bags) ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ One box of tissue, hand sanitizer, storage bags, disinfectant wipes FIFTH GRADE ▲ No. 2 pencils (no mechanical) ▲ One pack of cap erasers ▲ One pack of red pens ▲ Loose-leaf notebook paper ▲ Composition note-

book ▲ Pack of five dividers for notebook ▲ One three-ring notebook (1½ inches) ▲ One Duo Tang folder (any color) ▲ One four-count pack of dry-erase markers ▲ Book bag (no rolling bags) ▲ Grid paper ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ One box of tissue, storage bags, one bottle of hand sanitizer MIDDLE SCHOOLS ▲ Three 1½- to 3-inch three-ring binders ▲ Three-prong portfolio with pockets ▲ Three packs of loose leaf paper ▲ One pack of dividers ▲ Pens in blue, black and red ▲ Index cards ▲ Highlighters ▲ No. 2 pencils and pack of cap erasers ▲ Colored pencils ▲ Glue sticks ▲ Three composition books ▲ Book bag ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and paper towels HIGH SCHOOLS ▲ Three-ring binder (2½ to 3 inches) ▲ Pack of dividers ▲ No. 2 pencils and pack of cap erasers ▲ Blue or black pens ▲ Three packs of loose leaf paper ▲ Composition notebook or spiral notebook ➤ Classroom Wish List ▲ Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and paper towels Links to more specific lists can be found online at www.bulloch.k12.ga.us.

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statesboroherald.com | STATESBORO HERALD — Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – 5B

Public, private school contacts Bulloch County Schools

BROOKLET ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–5 Mr. Marlin Baker, Principal mbaker@bullochschools.org 600 West Lane Street Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-8300

PORTAL MIDDLE & HIGH Grades 6-12 Mr. Patrick Hill, Principal phill@bullochschools.org 27245 Hwy 80 West Portal, GA 30450 (912) 842-8360

JULIA P. BRYANT ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Ms. Julie Blackmar, Principal jblackmar@bullochschools.org 421 West Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8680

SALLIE ZETTEROWER ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Ms. Julie Mizell, Principal jmizell@bullochschools.org 1200 Cawana Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 212-8800

LANGSTON CHAPEL ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Pam Goodman, Principal pgoodman@bullochschools. org 150 Langston Chapel Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8700

SOUTHEAST BULLOCH HIGH Grades Pre-K & 9–­12 Ms. Donna Clifton, Principal dclifton@bullochschools.org 9184 Brooklet-Denmark Hwy Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-8440

LANGSTON CHAPEL MIDDLE Grades 6–­8 Dr. Evelyn Gamble-Hilton, Principal egamble@bullochschools.org 156 Langston Chapel Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8720

MATTIE LIVELY ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Dr. Caroline Vasilatos, Principal cvasilatos@bullochschools.org 204 Debbie Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8760

MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Ms. Jennifer Wade, Principal jwade@bullochschools.org 239 Beasley Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 212-8780

NEVILS ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Mr. Nate Pennington, Principal npennington@bullochschools. org 8438 Nevils-Groveland Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 842-8320

PORTAL ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Mr. Paul Hudson, Principal phudson@bullochschools.org 328 Grady Street South Portal, GA 30450 (912) 842-8340

SOUTHEAST BULLOCH MIDDLE Grades 6–­8 Dr. Torian White, Principal twhite@bullochschools.org 9124 Brooklet-Denmark Hwy Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-8400 STATESBORO HIGH Grades Pre-K & 9–­12 Dr. Ken LeCain, Principal klecain@bullochschools.org 10 Lester Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8860 STILSON ELEMENTARY Grades Pre-K–­5 Ms. Tanita P. McDowell, Principal tmcdowell@bullochschools. org 15569 Hwy 119 Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-8480 WILLIAM JAMES MIDDLE Grades 6-8 Mr. Mike Yawn, Principal myawn@bullochschools.org 18809 Hwy 80 West Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8820 TRANSITIONS LEARNING CENTER Grades 6–­12 Mr. Tim Rountree, Alt. Sch. Admin. trountree@bullochschools.org William James Educational Complex 150 Williams Road, Suite B Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8610

Charter school

CHARTER CONSERVATORY Grades 6–12 Mr. Corliss T. Reese, Director coreese@chartercat.org 149 Northside Drive E. Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-5888

Fax: (912) 489-8493 www.chartercat.org School operates on a year-round basis (nine weeks of class/three weeks off and a five-week summer break). Students submit applications to

BULLOCH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 150 Williams Rd, Suite A Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 212-8500 boe@bullochschools.org CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Charles Wilson, MBA, CPA Superintendent of Schools cwilson@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8500 Dr. Mary A. Felton Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction mfelton@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8560 Mr. Troy Brown Chief Financial Officer tbrown@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8530 Mr. Paul Webb Chief Operations Officer ptwebb@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8640 Mr. Craig Liggett Chief Information Systems Officer cliggett@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8660 Mr. Phillip Tremble Director of Human Resources ptremble@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8510 Ms. Megan Blanchard Director of Food Services mblanchard@bulloch

schools.org

(912) 212-8620 Ms. Georgiana Darsey Director of Federal Programs gdarsey@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8555 Ms. Leslie Schlierf Executive Director for Student Support Services lschlierf@bulloch schools.org (912) 212-8580 Ms. Teresa Phillips Director of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) & Move On When Ready Coordinator tbphillips@bullochschools.org (912) 212-8556

enroll, but there are no application criteria. If the number of applicants exceeds space available, students are chosen by lottery. The school is public and does not charge tuition.

Private schools BULLOCH ACADEMY Grades Pre-K–12 Leisa Houghton, Head of School lhoughton@bulloch academy.com 873 Westside Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-6297 Fax: (912) 764-3165 www.edline.net/pages/ Bulloch_Academy

BIBLE BAPTIST SCHOOL Nursery, preschool Grades Pre-K–12 Ms. Jean Livingston, Principal admin@bbcaraider.com 889 Georgia Highway 24 Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 764-5615 www.bbcaraider.com

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grades K4-12 Mr. David Lattner, Headmaster dlattner@tcsstatesboro.com 571 E. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 489-1375 Fax: (912) 764-3136 www.tcsstatesboro.org

2016-2017 School Calendar Open House

Thurs., July 28, 2016

4-6 p.m. for elementary 5-7 p.m. for middle, high First Day of School

Mon., Aug. 1, 2016

Labor Day Holiday

Mon., Sept. 5, 2016

Professional Dev. Day (Student Holiday)

Tues., Sept. 6, 2016

End of First Nine Weeks

Fri., Sept. 30, 2016

Fall Break (Schools Closed)

Oct. 17-21, 2016

Thanksgiving Holidays (Schools Closed)

Nov. 21-25, 2016

End of Second Nine Weeks/First Semester Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 Winter Holidays (Schools Closed)

Dec. 19, 2016 –

Jan. 3, 2017 Professional Dev. Days (Student Holidays) Jan. 2-3, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday

Mon., Jan. 16, 2017

Winter Break (Schools closed)

Feb. 20-24, 2017

End of Third Nine Weeks

Fri. March 17, 2016

Spring Break (Schools closed)

April 3-7, 2017

End of Fourth Nine Weeks/2nd Semester Fri., May 26, 2017 Last Day of School

Fri., May 26, 2017

Graduation Sat., May 27, 2017

2016-2017 School Board members BOARD DISTRICT 1 Cheri Wagner Co-Vice Chairman (912) 852-3495 (Home) clwag68@yahoo.com BOARD DISTRICT 2 Mike Sparks (912) 842-2460 (Home) msparks@bullochschools.org BOARD DISTRICT 3 Dr. LeVon E. Wilson (912) 489-6688 (Home) dr.levonwilson@gmail. com

BOARD DISTRICT 4 Steve Hein (912) 536-5807 (Home) shein@georgiasouthern.edu BOARD DISTRICT 5 Glennera Martin (912) 764-3291 (Home) gmartinsugarhill@yahoo. com BOARD DISTRICT 6 Jimmy 'Jay' Cook, Jr ((912) 489-3137 (H) jlcook64@gmail.com BOARD DISTRICT 7 Mike Herndon

Chairman (912) 839-3917 (Home) statesboroagency@ gmail.com BOARD DISTRICT 8 Maurice Hill Co-Vice Chairman (912) 764-7134 (Work) hillmaurice@yahoo.com *Beginning Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2020, Districts 3 and 7 will be represented by Heather Mims (912.541.3514; heathermims@live.com) and Dr. Stuart H. Tedders (912.478.1922; stedders @georgiasouthern.edu)

Board of Education meeting schedule All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise announced. Regular session and work session meetings will be held at the Central Office’s board room in the William James Complex at 150 Williams Road, unless otherwise announced. Public participation is welcome at all regular session meetings.

Work Session meetings are tentatively scheduled and will be cancelled if not needed. Any called or special session meetings will be advertised to the public in advance. Meeting dates, times and places are subject to change with advance notice.

Meeting dates are set at the first regular session meeting in January of each year. The 2017 dates will be approved and posted at that time.

Board meeting dates, minutes, policies and contact information are posted at www.bulloch.k12.ga.us. in the Board area. These are the remaining dates for 2015.

If you would like to be added to an e-mail list to receive meeting notification, or if you have any questions, please contact Mary Henley at mhenley@bullochschools.org or by dialing 212-8505.

Thursday, August 11, 2016 Regular Session Thursday, August 25, 2016 Work Session @ SEBH Thursday, September 8, 2016 Regular Session Thursday, September 22, 2016 Work Session @ PMHS Thursday, October 13, 2016 Regular Session Thursday, October 27, 2016 Work Session @ SHS Thursday, November 3, 2016 Regular Session Thursday, November 17, 2016 Work Session Thursday, December 1, 2016 Regular Session Thursday, December 15, 2016 Work Session Thursday, January 12, 2017 Organizational Meeting For the complete 2016 schedule, visit www.bulloch.k12.ga.us

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6B – STATESBORO HERALD — Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | statesboroherald.com

Staying safe as a school bus rider A message from the Bulloch County Schools Transportation Dept.

Special to the Herald

4. Never walk to another bus stop.

Here are a few basic expectations to ensure the safety of your child while riding the bus for this school term. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us to make this a safe year.

5. Never allow your parents to drive you to another bus stop.

6. If you drop something, leave it and move to a point out of the Danger Zone. Do not pick it up without getting instructions from the bus driver.

1. Be at your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled stop. Wait 15 feet from the edge of the road and do not cross the road until you get the signal from the driver.

7. Always stay away from the front and rear bus tires.

8. Before crossing the road, make eye contact with the driver and get the “thumbs up” signal which indicates it is safe to cross.

2. Get on the bus, go directly to your assigned seat and stay seated.

3. Keep your hands and book bags in your lap.

9. When unloading at school: • Walk (don’t run) straight towards the school.

• Stay away from the bus so your driver can see you.

• Keep walking until you get out of the Danger Zone (15 feet away from the bus).

4. No radios or tape/CD/ DVD players (without headphones), toys, balloons, balls, bats, sharp objects or live animals are permitted on the bus.

5. No eating, drinking or chewing gum, (this could result in choking).

6. No loud talking. Keep your voices low so the driver can listen for other students or emergency vehicles.

7. No profane language.

Respect the driver and other students.

8. Fighting is not allowed.

9. Get off bus and go straight to your house.

10. Clothing should not have a drawstring that could get caught in the handrail. All clothing should be worn so the child can safely load/ unload the bus.

11. Written permission from parent, signed by the principal, is required for a child to ride a bus to which he/she is not assigned. The note should show the child’s name, destination address and date.

Stay safe on the bus

For the third consecutive year, the state of Georgia leads the nation in bus fatalities. Ninety percent (90 percent ) of these occur while loading or unloading a school bus.

Following these 10 rules could save your life!

1. Arrive at the bus stop

five minutes before the bus is scheduled to come. Do not try to get on the bus as it starts to move.

2. Have all items in your book bag before you leave home so you do not drop anything.

3. Never chase after a bus - no matter what.

10. When loading at school: • Walk straight towards to bus door and be sure your driver can see you.

• Stay away from the front and rear bus tires and board the bus quickly.

• Never chase after a moving bus. Once the bus starts moving, you should stop moving.

Schools require immunizations Special to the Herald No child can attend public school without a Certificate of Immunization (form 3231) provided by the Department of Human Resources (DHR), the Bulloch County Health Department or a licensed physician.

Georgia law allows for two types of exemption from this code: Medical or religious.

The school principal or school system superintendent may grant a 30 calendar day waiver of the immunization certificate for either of these exemptions provided documentation is provided by a physician or the Health Department that either the immunizations are required documentation are in process. If the child withdraws from school and later reenrolls, the parent/guardian will not be granted another 30-day waiver.

A certificate for a child who is in the process of receiving all required vaccines must have a date of expiration that relates to the date the next required

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immunization is due or the date on which a medical exemption must be reviewed. A new certificate must then be obtained and submitted to the school or facility within 30 days after expiration date. Children whose parents fail to renew said certificates within the time allotted shall not be permitted to continue in attendance.

A medical exemption must be recorded on the Certificate of Immunization (form 3231) by the licensed physician. This exemption requires an annual recertification by the physician.

A religious exemption must have a written, notarized affidavit from the parent/legal guardian which certifies that the immunization requirement conflicts with the religious beliefs.

This documentation is only required of the parent one time. The school system does not offer notary services to the public.

Immunization may be required by the system should a disease be in an epidemic stage in the school/system. During an epidemic or a threatened

epidemic of any disease preventable by an immunization required by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, children who have not been immunized may be excluded from the school until (1) they are immunized against the disease unless they present valid evidence of prior disease, or (2) the epidemic or threat no longer constitutes a significant health danger.

Out of state students must meet all requirements for Georgia Immunization and the documentation must be provided on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization Form.

All children born on or after January 1, 2002, or new entrants into a Georgia school system are required to have at least one dose of Te t a n u s - D i p h t h e r i a Pertussis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine. Before starting the school year, all incoming seventh-grade students will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot and a meningococcal shot unless the child has an exemption.

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At school, nutrition matters

Special to the Herald

The School Nutrition staff at each school invites and encourages your child’s participation in the breakfast, lunch, and snack programs.

Nutritious meals and snacks are planned, prepared and served daily. Each week’s meals meet the dietary guidelines for students in the specified grade levels.

Meal Costs Breakfast is free for all students for the 2016-2017 school year. Lunch is $1.90 in elementary schools and $2.15 in middle/high schools. The reduced cost of lunch is $0.40. Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s school at mealtime with prior reservations.

Meal costs for visitors are: Breakfast - $2.25 and Lunch - $4.00. Please place meal money in a sealed envelope with your child’s first and last name, homeroom teacher and payment amount on the outside of the envelope.

If paying by check, include student's first and last name on the check.

Paying for meals in advance using the online My School Bucks system is encouraged. If paying manually, please place payment in a sealed envelope with your child’s first and last name, homeroom teacher,

and payment amount on the outside of the envelope.

Include the student’s first and last name on the check.

If the school nutrition program receives two checks marked insufficient funds on a student/family account, the program will no longer accept checks as the method of payment for school meals for that student/family for the current school year.

Pay for school meals online with “My School Bucks.” This site is easy to use, convenient, private and secure.

Simply go to the www. myschoolbucks.com website to enroll and to start using the site to deposit funds into your student’s meal account. Once your account is established, you can check balances or fund the account anytime from your home computer, phone or fax. Your child’s information is safe. Your personal and payment card information is protected by the most advanced Internet security.

Call (855) 832-5226 or visit www.myschoolbucks. com for more information.

Charging Meals Payment is due at meal time.

There is a “No Charge” policy for High Schools. Elementary and Middle school students

without cash or on account will be allowed to accumulate charges for only five (5) days. At that point the account must be paid before allowing additional charges. Negative balance letters are sent home weekly with each student.

Free and reduced-price meals Meal applications are distributed to all students the first week of school.

They are also available in the school nutrition manager’s office. All students applying for benefits must complete a new application each year.

A percentage of these approved applications will be verified for correct information in November.

Parents are responsible for providing this information for a student to continue receiving meal benefits.

• New students moving into the school system must complete an application immediately. Meal status does not transfer across county and state lines.

• Prior year students who received benefits last year in Bulloch County are eligible to continue these benefits until Sept. 13, or until a new application is processed, whichever comes first. As of Sept. 14, students without an approved application are required to pay for meals.

• Parents of Pre-K and Kin-

Questions?

Contact Megan Blanchard, of food services, at (912) 212-8620 or mblanchard@bulloch

dergarten students will receive a packet of information upon registration.

All students in a family will bring home a blank copy of the application.

Please complete only one form listing all family members and the school attending. Completed ap-

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plications must be returned to the cafeteria manager’s office for processing.

The program does not accept any responsibility for applications returned to someone other than the cafeteria manager.

For after-hours convenience, a secure drop box

Sales tax holiday

is provided at the School Nutrition Office, 18201 US Highway 80 West, Statesboro, GA 30458.

All applications will be processed within 10 days of the receiving date. Parents are responsible for payment of all meals during this approval period. You will be notified by mail if the application is approved or denied. Instructions for completing the form are attached to the application.

Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned.

Will Downs, class of ‘16

Certain items exempt July 30-31 Special to the Herald

The Georgia Department of Revenue reminds all Georgians that they will be able to purchase certain items tax free during the upcoming "Back to School" sales tax holiday.

The sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, July 30, 2016 and runs through Sunday, July 31, 2016, and will allow shoppers in Georgia to purchase many work and school related goods, tax free.

Items exempt from sales tax School supplies • Binders • Blackboard chalk • Book bags • Calculators • Cellophane tape • Clay and glazes for artwork • Compasses • Composition books • Computer printers, printer paper, and printer ink • Computer storage media • Crayons • Erasers • Folders (expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila) • Glue, paste, and paste sticks • Handheld electronic schedulers, except devices that are cellular phones • Highlighters • Index card boxes • Index cards • Legal pads • Lunch boxes • Markers • Notebooks • Paintbrushes for artwork • Paints for artwork Paper • Pencil boxes and other school supply boxes • Pencil sharpeners • Pencils • Pens • Personal digital assistants, except devices that are cellular phones • Protractors • Reference books • Reference maps and globes • Rulers • Scissors • Sketch and drawing pads • Textbooks • Watercolors for artwork • Workbooks • Writing tablet Clothing • Athletic clothing • Athletic pads and guards • Belts and suspenders • Belts for weightlifting or back support • Blouses • Bras • Coats and jackets of all types

• Coveralls • Dresses • Football pads • Footwear of all types including cleated and spiked shoes • Formal wear • Gloves and mittens for any purpose • Helmets • Knee pads • Leotards and tights • Neckties and bowties • Pants • Shin guards • Shirts • Shorts and skorts • Skates (ice, roller, roller blades) • Skirts • Socks • Sweaters • T-shirts • Underwear including long or thermal underwear • Uniforms, athletic and nonathletic Computer • Batteries (designed for a computer) • Cables (computer) • Car adaptors for laptops • Central processing units • Compact disk drives • Computers, including elec-

tronic book readers and laptop, desktop, handheld, tablet, and tower computers, consisting of a central processing unit, random access memory, and a storage drive • Data storage devices (e.g., DVDs, CDs, flash drives, diskettes, memory cards) (excluding those designed for use in digital cameras or other taxable items) • Docking stations (designed for a computer) • Hard drives (computer) • Keyboards (computer) • Memory • Microphones • Modems • Monitors • Motherboards • Mouses • Personal digital assistant devices (except cellular telephones) • Port replicators • Prewritten computer software • Printer cartridges • Printers (including "all-inone" models) • Routers • Scanners • Speakers (computer) • Web cameras • Zip drives

Lane Aaron (left) and Edward Nguyen (middle), class of ‘28

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