Media Kit 2019-2020

Media Kit 2019 – 2020 School Year Our mission is that our students will be high-achieving. Our vision is that our system will be world class.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark Scott Values  Safety is our number one priority.  Students will graduate college and career ready.  All students will achieve academic success. All means all!  Ensure the academic and social-emotional growth of students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.  Support quality learning, by student, by standard.  Take collective responsibility for teaching, learning and professional development through professional learning communities.  Use evidence-based, high-leverage practices to meet the needs of all students. The Houston County Way  Strive for excellence in all that we do.  Have a professional attitude.  Go the extra mile.  Base decisions on what’s best for students.  Provide quality customer service.  Work hard, with dedication and love for students.  Approach work every day with a positive attitude, hope, enthusiasm and compassion.  Do things right; do the right thing. Our Ultimate Goal: Graduation This Media Kit is provided by the Houston County Board of Education Community Relations Department. The Community Relations Department supports the district’s mission and vision. Our goals are to: develop positive relationships with our employees, students, parents, businesses, Robins AFB leaders, elected officials and media representatives; provide our customers with accurate, timely and transparent information through a variety of communication tools; increase community awareness; promote our students and employees’ successes; and to build support and trust for public education. For more information, please contact: Mrs. Beth Conley McLaughlin Director, Community & School Affairs  478.988.6390  [email protected] 1100 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069  www.hcbe.net

Table of Contents Page Number Working Together: Schools & the Media ........................................ 5 System Quick Reference ..................................................................... 7 Houston County Board of Education Members.............................. 8 Board of Education Meeting Schedule.............................................. 9 Central Office Staff ............................................................................ 10 Schools, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Principals & E-mails....... 11 School System Calendar.................................................................... 12 Test Schedule ...................................................................................... 13 Report Card Dates .............................................................................. 14 Special Dates........................................................................................ 15 Graduation ........................................................................................... 16 Accreditation ....................................................................................... 17 School Start and End Times.............................................................. 18 School Zones........................................................................................ 18 Enrollment History............................................................................. 19 Budget ................................................................................................... 20 Millage Rate ......................................................................................... 21 Georgia Milestones Assessment System ....................................... 22 College & Career Readiness Performance Index ......................... 25 Advanced Placement ......................................................................... 26 ESOL Program...................................................................................... 27 Student Services ................................................................................. 28

Table of Contents, Continued Page Number Facilities................................................................................................ 30 Transportation .................................................................................... 31 Map of School Locations ................................................................... 32 School Mascots and Colors............................................................... 33 Teachers of the Year.......................................................................... 34 Employees of the Year ...................................................................... 36 Exemplary Awards............................................................................. 37 Educational Web Sites........................................................................ 41 Georgia Department of Education .................................................. 42 Georgia Board of Education.............................................................. 43 Education Acronyms ......................................................................... 45 Education Definitions ........................................................................ 51

Working Together: Schools & the Media Relationship with the Media The Houston County Board of Education invites and welcomes the active participation of newspapers, magazines, radio, television and other mass media in promoting good education. Our school system appreciates the local media and their interest in our schools. Our system views reporters as representatives of the public at large. We understand that reporters have an important job, and we do our best to be responsive and respectful of deadlines. Our goal is to provide accurate information in a timely manner. Board of Education policies and procedures and federal and state laws govern the system’s public information program. Key HCBOE Policies and Procedures  All visitors, to include media representatives, are to report to the main office upon arrival to check in and obtain a visitor’s badge to wear while on campus. At the end of the visit, they are to report their departure to the main office.  Interviews with students and school system employees, as well as photographing or videotaping on school system property, must be approved by the Director of Community and School Affairs. Exceptions are when the media have been invited to the school through a press release or the media is covering a regularly scheduled athletic event.  In the event of approval for an interview with a student, the parent must provide consent or be present for the interview.  Students may not be photographed or videotaped without parental permission. General images of children in which no one student is identifiable, such as backs of heads or shots of legs and feet, are permissible. References: KB, Communication with the Public; KBF, Use of Students for Public Information Programs; and Procedures Manuals, School Visitors and Requests for Interviews, Videos and Photographs Georgia Law Regarding Visitors to Schools Maintaining a safe, orderly educational environment on campus and in the classroom is the most important consideration for a principal, including when working with the news media. The principal’s judgment will be the primary factor in determining the extent to which the news media will be allowed access to Houston County schools. O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1180 requires school visitors to check in at the designated location and give the reason for their visit. Upon signing in at the main office, media representatives will be escorted by the principal or designee while in the building. Schools may refuse access to media representatives on school property if their presence or behavior would be disruptive to the school environment. The Georgia Legislature strengthened the law regarding visitors on school property: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1181 prohibits disruption of a public school.

Working Together: Schools & the Media, cont. Federal Law: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) School systems have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect the privacy of students and their education records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and limits information a school system may release about a student without parental/legal guardian consent. For example, school personnel may not disclose students’ grades, disciplinary record or academic program (such as if the student receives special education services). Georgia Law Regarding Employees Likewise, the Houston County School System has a responsibility to protect the rights of its employees, especially those who may be in the public spotlight. For example, employee home telephone numbers and addresses are exempt from release and would be redacted from files before made available for the public. Media often request a personnel file or ask for comments about an employee who is facing a disciplinary hearing. The school system follows the Open Records Act, Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 51-18-70 et seq., and discloses information that is legally releasable. At the same time, the system is bound by law to not disclose certain information. For example, per O.C.G.A. § 20-2-210, performance evaluations are confidential and not considered open records. Also, documents used as part of an employee investigation also are not releasable until 10 days after the investigation has concluded or, if necessary, after the Board has taken action. Crisis or Emergency Situations During a crisis or an emergency, media access to schools and other facilities may be limited to ensure student and staff safety or to maintain order. Administrators, however, may designate an area on school property to conduct news briefings on the crisis or emergency. In these situations, normal access procedures for media and other visitors may be suspended in the interest of safety and an orderly emergency response. Media Requests for Public Records The Houston County Board of Education fully complies with the Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 51- 18-70 et seq.), which exists to foster confidence in government through transparency. Open records requests for public records should be submitted in writing to the Director of Community and School Affairs, the district’s designated Open Records Officer. She will share requests with the appropriate department, help arrange inspection of records and assess staff time and copying costs, when necessary, in document retrieval and reproduction. As required by law, a response will be provided within three business days. Media Liaison The media liaison for the Houston County School System is the Director of Community & School Affairs, Beth C. McLaughlin. Mrs. McLaughlin may be contacted by e-mail at [email protected], by telephone at the office at 478-988-6390, ext. 0, or by cell phone at 478-256-8550. E-mail is best. When calling, please try the office number first. Suggestions to improve the flow of information are always welcome. 6

System Quick Reference  14th largest school district in Georgia  Enrollment as of October 2019: 30,221  38 Campuses  23 elementary schools (grade ranges Pre-K through 5)  8 middle schools (grades 6-8)  5 high schools (grades 9-12)  1 each – WIN Academy (alternative school) and Career Academy (charter school)  ~ 6,500 military-affiliated students, representing more than 22 percent of the student population; this includes about 2,000 students with an active duty military parent  Economically disadvantaged as of October 2018: 58.67%  Students with Disabilities: ~11.6%  Enrolled in Gifted Program: ~12.1%  Ethnicity as of October 2018: ∙Asian 2.62% ∙Black 38.40% ∙American Indian .17% ∙White 42.90% ∙Hispanic 9.65% ∙Multiracial 6.26%  Female/Male: 48.97% / 51.03%  English Learners: 3.0%  34 different languages are spoken as our students’ native language.  4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate, 2019: Houston County = 87.9%; Georgia = 82.0%  Pupil-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 (total number of teachers divided into enrollment)  Our district employs a total of approximately 5,500 employees, to include part-time employees such as substitutes. Our 2,261 certified staff, which includes classroom teachers and other support personnel, hold the following degrees:  10 hold a teaching permit;  603 have a bachelor’s degree;  859 a master’s degree;  670 a specialist degree; and  119 a doctorate degree.  100% of Houston County teachers and paraprofessionals are deemed Professionally Qualified by the Georgia Department of Education.  FY 2020 Total Budget: $397,820,424  Average Expenditure per Pupil FY18: $11,772.31 7

Board Members In Houston County, we are fortunate to have the best Mr. Fred Wilson Mrs. Helen Hughes Mr. Dave Crockett Board of Education that one could find anywhere in the U.S.! Chairman, District 4 Vice Chairman, District 5 District 3 478-929-0605 478-987-4829 478-987-4194 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/22 Term Expires: 12/31/20 Term Expires: 12/31/20 Member Since: January 1995 Member Since: June 2009 Member Since: September 2015 Mrs. Lori Johnson Mr. Hoke Morrow Dr. Rick Unruh District 2 District 6, At Large District 1 478-284-9547 478-988-4094 478-923-3829 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/22 Term Expires: 12/31/22 Term Expires: 12/31/20 Member Since: September 2015 Member Since: January 2015 Member Since: March 2013 Mr. Bryan Upshaw District 7, At Large 478-256-3284 [email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/20 Member Since: August 2014

Board of Education Meetings The Houston County Board of Education typically meets twice a month. The formal session is held the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Board of Education located at 1100 Main Street in Perry. The work session is held the Monday evening prior to the second Tuesday unless that Monday falls on a holiday. The work sessions are held at 6:00 p.m. either at the central office or a school. Special meetings are called as needed. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss any lawful business that should come before the Board. Meeting dates, locations and times are listed below and are approved through December. 2019 – 2020 Houston County Board of Education Meetings July 8 Work Session – BOE, Perry – 6:00 p.m. July 9 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. August 12 Work Session – BOE, Perry – 6:00 p.m. August 13 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. September 9 Work Session – Northside High – 6:00 p.m. September 10 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. September 30 Board Retreat – Herman Ragin Center, Perry – 8:30 a.m. October 1 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. November 11 Veterans Day Holiday – No Work Session November 12 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. December 9 Work Session – David Perdue Primary – 6:00 p.m. December 10 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. January 14 Work Session – Northside Middle – 6:00 p.m. January 15 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. February 11 Work Session – Parkwood Elementary – 6:00 p.m. February 12 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. March 11 Work Session – Pearl Stephens Elementary – 6:00 p.m. March 12 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. April 8 Work Session – David Perdue Elementary – 6:00 p.m. April 9 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. May 13 Board Retreat – Herman Ragin Center, Perry – 8:30 a.m. May 14 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. June 10 No Work Session June 11 Meeting – BOE, Perry – 1:00 p.m. Note: The Board approves the meeting calendar in January for the calendar year, so the school locations are tentive. All meetings are subject to change. 9

Central Office Staff, 2019 - 2020 Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Mark Scott Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services: Cindy Flesher Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Business Operations: Stephen Thublin Assistant Superintendent for School Operations: Dr. Richard Rogers Assistant Superintendent for Student Services: Dr. Zabrina Cannady Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning: Dr. Eric Payne Executive Director for School Operations: Dr. Chris Brown Executive Director for Teaching & Learning: Lazunia Frierson Director of Accounting: Michelle Morris Director of Career, Technical & Agricultural Education: David McDermott Director of Community & School Affairs: Beth McLaughlin Director of Employee Benefits: Kristin Smith Director of Facilities: Forrest Walker Director of Federal Programs: Dana Morris Director of Gifted Education: Jan Jacobsen Director of Maintenance: Billy Dollar Director of Personnel: Tonya Maddox Director of Professional Learning: Sharon Moore Director of Purchasing: Jessica Deese Director of School Nutrition: Meredith Potter Director of School Operations: Dr. Walter Stephens Director of School Operations: Dr. Cheryl Thomas Director of Student Services: Dr. Jenny McClintic Director of Technology: Brian Trent Director of Transportation: Tom Walmer Coordinator of Accountability: Steven Hornyak Coordinator of Assessment: Chuck Dumas Coordinator of Certification: Michelle Casey Coordinator of Certification: Marie Porter Coordinator of Health Related Services: Dana Rollins Coordinator of Language Arts, K-5: Dr. Amanda Yoh Coordinator of Language Arts, 6-12 & World Languages: Dr. Amy Fouse Coordinator of Mathematics K-5 & School Improvement Specialist: Nikki Cooper Coordinator of Mathematics, 6-12: Dr. Cassie Rape Coordinator of School Nutrition: Shana Wood Coordinator of Science, K-5: Dr. Tonya Woolfolk Coordinator of Science, 6-12: Dr. Ann Williams-Brown Coordinator of Social Studies, K-5: Gretna Soltis Coordinator of Social Studies, 6-12: Dr. Melanie Watson Coordinator of Special Programs: Blanche Lamb Coordinator of Student Services: Bonnie Brown Coordinator of Student Services: Dr. Alicia Campbell Coordinator of Student Services: Jason Pinkney Coordinator of Student Services: Monica Smith Coordinator of Student Services Technology: Alissa Green Coordinator of Cyber Security: Jarett (JC) Hill Any of these staff members may be contacted at (478) 988-6200. 10

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School Calendar July 25 – 31 2019 August 1 September 2 Pre-Planning (Opening Session July 25) October 7-10 First Day of School October 11 Labor Day Holiday October 14 Fall Holiday, Students & Teachers Columbus Day Holiday Observed November 11 System/Site Collaboration, Parent Conferences, Student November 25-29 Holiday December 20 Veterans Day Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday December 23 – 31 Last Day of 1st Semester – ½ day for Students, full day for Teachers Christmas Holiday January 1-3 2020 January 6 January 7 New Year’s Day Holiday January 20 Site Collaboration, Student Holiday February 17 2nd Semester Begins February 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday March 30 – Apri1 3 Presidents’ Day Holiday May 22 System/Site Collaboration, Student Holiday Spring Break May 22 – 23 2nd Semester Ends, Last Day of School – ½ day for Students, May 25 full day for Teachers May 26 – 27 High School Graduation Memorial Day Holiday Post-Planning / Site Collaboration 12

Test Schedule Elementary School Assessments August 1 – September 12 GKIDS Readiness Check, Grade K August 1 – May 8 GKIDS 2.0 Main Administration, Grade K August 5 - September 6 MAP Growth & MAP Reading Fluency, Grades 2 & 4 August 19 – September 6 HCLI Beginning Year Assessment, Grades K-2 August 19 – September 13 HCLI Beginning Year Assessment, Grades 3-5 November 18 – December 20 HCLI Mid-Year Assessment, Grades 3-5 November 18 – December 20 MAP Growth & MAP Reading Fluency, Grades 2 & 4 December 2 – December 20 HCLI Mid-Year Assessment, Grades K-2 TBD GKIDS DOE Checkpoint January 15 – March 6 ACCESS for ELLs / ALT ACCESS for ELLs March 9 – March 27 MAP Growth Spring Administration, Grades 2 & 4 March 23 – May 1 GAA 2.0 Administration April 8 – May 1 Georgia Milestones EOG Main Administration, Gr. 3-5 April 27 – May 15 HCLI End of Year Assessment, Grades K-4 May 4-22 MAP Reading Fluency Spring Administration, Gr. 2 & 4 May 12–15 EOG Retest Grades 3 and 5 Middle School Assessments August 5 - September 6 MAP Growth, Grade 6 November 18 – December 20 MAP Growth, Grade 6 January 15 – March 6 ACCESS for ELLs / ALT ACCESS for ELLs April 8 – May 1 Georgia Milestones EOG Main Administration, Gr. 6-8 March 23 – May 1 GAA 2.0 Administration May 12–15 EOG Retest Grade 8 August 12-16 High School Assessments September 9-13 October 15–18 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month October 16 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month November 4–8 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month December 9–13 PSAT January 13–17 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month January 15–March 6 Georgia Milestones EOC Winter Administration February 10–14 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month / Retest March 9–13 ACCESS for ELLs / ALT ACCESS for ELLs Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month March 23 – May 1 Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month April 6 - May 1 GAA 2.0 Administration April 20 – May 13 End of Pathway Assessments May 4–15 Georgia Milestones EOC Main Administration June 15-19 AP Exams Georgia Milestones EOC Summer Administration Note: Dates subject to change based on state updates or system needs. For more information, please visit our Testing webpage.

Report Card Dates, 2019 - 2020 2019 – 2020 Report cards are issued as follows, based on 180 days of school:  Elementary School: every nine weeks (about 45 days)  Middle school: every 18 weeks at the end of the semester (about 90 days), with progress reports issued at six and 12 weeks of each semester.  High School: every 18 weeks at the end of the semester (about 90 days), with progress reports issued close to six and 12 weeks of each semester. Nine Weeks Period Elementary School End Date Date Report Issued September 4 Progress Report, Day 22 August 30 October 17 November 15 Report Card (9 weeks), Day 44 October 3 January 10 February 7 Progress report, Day 67 November 13 March 18 April 24 Report Card (9 weeks), Day 89 December 20 May 22 Progress report, Day 110 February 5 Report Card (9 weeks), Day 133 March 11 Progress Report, Day 158 April 22 Report Card (9 weeks), Day 180 May 22 Semesters Middle School Date Reports Issued Progress Report, Day 31 September 17 Progress Report, Day 60 End Date November 5 End 1st Semester, Day 89 September 13 January 7 Progress Report, Day 120 November 1 Progress Report, Day 150 December 20 February 25 End 2nd Semester, Day 180 April 14 February 21 May 27 April 10 May 22 Semesters High School Date Reports Issued Progress Report, Day 31 September 17 Progress Report, Day 60 End Date November 5 End 1st Semester, Day 89 January 7 Progress Report, Day 120 September 13 Progress Report, Day 150 November 1 February 25 End 2nd Semester, Day 180 December 20 April 14 May 27 February 21 April 10 May 22 14

Special Dates SEPTEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY 2020, CONT. National School Attendance Awareness 2 Groundhog Day Month 3-7 School Counseling Week 10-14 National FCCLA Week 8 Grandparent’s Day 22-29 National FFA Week 11 Patriot Day 29 Teacher Recruiting Fair, VHS 17 Constitution Day 23 First Day of Autumn MARCH 2020 Exceptional Children’s Month OCTOBER 2019 Music in Our Schools Month Down Syndrome Awareness Month Social Work Month National Physical Therapy Month Youth Art Month National Principals Month 2 NEA’s Read Across America 1 FTE Count 1-7 National School Social Workers Week 6-12 Fire Prevention Week 2-6 National School Breakfast Week 7-11 Georgia Pre-K Week 5 FTE Count 14-18 National School Lunch Week 8 Daylight Saving Time Begins (spring 16 Health Tech Appreciation Day 16 National Boss’ Day forward) 21 Georgia School Bus Driver 10 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 16-20 School Board Member Appreciation Week Appreciation Day 17 National Agriculture Day 21-25 National School Bus Safety Week 19 First Day of Spring 23-31 Red Ribbon Week NOVEMBER 2019 APRIL 2020 Georgia Apply to College Month Autism Awareness Month Parent Engagement Month Month of the Military Child 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends (fall back) Occupational Therapy Awareness Month 4 Custodian Appreciation Day Month of the Young Child 5 Election Day 18 Prom 11 Veterans Day 19-25 National Library Week 11-15 School Psychology Awareness Week 19-25 National Volunteer Week 14 Thanksgiving lunch in schools 22 Earth Day 22 Administrative Professionals Day DECEMBER 2019 24 National Arbor Day 12 Christmas lunch in schools 24 Gifted Day 15 Bill of Rights Day 21 First Day of Winter MAY 2020 Better Hearing and Speech Month JANUARY 2020 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week Gifted Education Month 4-8 School Nutrition Employee 22 100th Day of School Appreciation Day FEBRUARY 2020 4-8 National Music Week 4-10 Children’s Book Week Black History Month 5 National Teacher Day Career, Technical & Agricultural 6 School Nurse Appreciation Day Education Month 11-15 National Police (SRO) Week American Heart Month 12 Retirement Banquet Children’s Dental Health Month Grad21u26-2a3tGAirroamdneudatFioornces Day

Graduation Graduation 2020 May 22 - 23, 2020 Georgia National Fairgrounds Miller-Murphy-Howard Building Perry, Georgia Friday, May 22, 2020  Warner Robins High, 4:30 p.m.  Veterans High School, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020  Perry High, 8:30 a.m.  Houston County High, 12:00 p.m.  Northside High, 3:30 p.m. 16

Accreditation In 2019, as in 2014 and 2009, the Houston County School System was granted District Accreditation by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) accreditation seal. This means that the system and all 38 schools are accredited, recognizing Houston County across the nation as a quality school system. The accreditation process involves three ongoing components: 1) meeting high quality standards; 2) implementing a continuous process of improvement; and 3) engaging in quality assurance through internal and external review. Accreditation is good for five years; regular monitoring of progress and reporting occurs during the five-year term. District Accreditation provides Houston County a nationally-recognized mark of quality for our system overall, as well as all schools within our district. It demonstrates our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve. District Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. 17

School Times Primary and Elementary Schools All Primary and Elementary Schools: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Doors Open at 7:45 a.m. Middle Schools All Middle Schools: 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p. m. High Schools All High Schools: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Houston County Career Academy: 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Houston County WIN Academy: 8:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. School Zones School zones are posted online. An interactive tool is available where one may enter an address to see the schools zoned for that specific address, as well as the distance to the school, two closest bus stops, bus number, school times and a printable map. This information is accessible from the HCBOE website Zoning and Transportation pages. 18

Enrollment History School 2018- 2017- 2016- 2015- 2014- 2013- 2012- 2011- 2010- 2009- Bonaire Elementary 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 CB Watson Primary 855 845 813 747 726 726 685 Centerville Elementary 530 834 545 596 582 676 669 David Perdue Elementary 628 537 670 680 678 679 704 675 David Perdue Primary 661 631 645 656 647 628 639 671 650 601 Eagle Springs Elementary 757 677 766 743 686 690 722 739 630 561 Hilltop Elementary 772 751 825 769 768 785 779 800 719 721 Kings Chapel Elementary 695 825 635 653 624 640 625 601 779 849 Lake Joy Elementary 544 660 497 504 481 510 498 504 626 591 Lake Joy Primary 620 544 634 617 615 572 554 577 502 484 Langston Rd. Elementary 746 630 651 646 634 641 637 643 565 593 Lindsey Elementary 783 684 693 611 610 621 583 Linwood Elementary 249 789 383 408 423 434 428 425 Matt Arthur Elementary 0 347 0 0 0 507 485 459 404 401 Miller Elementary 792 759 705 717 810 799 743 507 444 Morningside Elementary 533 0 580 583 571 572 545 554 666 683 Northside Elementary 488 778 505 481 486 404 401 409 543 527 Parkwood Elementary 572 563 477 465 505 475 489 486 416 431 Pearl Stephens Elementary 667 501 674 688 708 664 610 618 480 477 Perry Primary 446 484 429 421 395 418 380 344 599 577 Quail Run Elementary 0 659 0 0 0 550 515 517 357 375 Russell Elementary 740 443 717 728 765 749 759 729 552 565 Shirley Hills Elementary 679 700 701 650 737 746 714 740 680 Tucker Elementary 557 0 609 576 573 592 562 558 700 690 Westside Elementary 499 731 461 470 451 373 356 380 536 517 TOTAL ES 545 719 583 562 577 572 559 493 384 396 Bonaire Middle 593 13728 13518 13324 471 477 Feagin Mill Middle 14358 454 14283 14076 13893 1,012 972 916 13123 12892 Huntington Middle 1,041 525 930 1,010 1,006 766 719 665 862 849 Mossy Creek Middle 935 14359 832 779 752 790 758 775 669 641 Northside Middle 818 952 786 719 717 690 660 687 758 811 Perry Middle 734 882 689 701 667 708 704 649 683 670 Thomson Middle 899 826 786 677 676 854 851 849 636 625 Warner Robins Middle 864 732 856 859 853 835 812 831 794 772 HC Crossroads Middle 779 822 766 794 791 801 784 759 820 848 TOTAL MS 835 872 757 782 769 52 742 753 HC Crossroads High 750 46 67 6,456 6260 6183 59 58 HC Career Academy 40 810 6,448 43 6,298 0 122 6023 6027 Houston County High 6,945 61 93 6,364 116 47 75 76 139 113 Northside High 6,707 0 117 44 1,717 1,766 92 93 Perry High 97 112 1859 1,710 1,712 1,755 1,724 1883 2302 Veterans High 0 1840 0 1,780 1,752 1,243 1,184 1796 1956 Warner Robins High 1905 0 1338 1,791 1,243 1,257 1,352 1,271 1224 1238 TOTAL HS 1827 1880 1600 1,807 1,474 1,344 1,690 1,785 926 1367 1885 1542 1,321 1,588 1,652 7832 7928 1855 2166 TOTAL 1659 1321 1,506 7764 7915 7868 1612 1651 8272 1,548 7955 27610 27435 1575 27948 27061 26787 8467 29003 8090 28146 8424 29770 28530 29490

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Millage Rate The millage rate is the tax rate at which property is assessed in the county for the purpose of public education. The 2019 millage rate for the Houston County Board of Education (HCBOE) is in the lowest 10 percent in the state, ranked at 165 out of 180 school systems. Based on the 2018 Tax, the Board approved a rate of 13.297 mills for Calendar Year 2019 Property Taxes. A “mill” is one-thousandth of a dollar. In Houston County, the taxable value is 40 percent of the assessed value, so a $100,000 home assessment would be taxed on $40,000. The millage has only been raised one time in more than 10 years. The current rate is lower than the 2004 millage rate. 21

Academic Performance, GMAS Georgia Milestones Assessment System Scores from the 2019 Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) were released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) on July 26, 2019. Houston County’s students improved in 18 of 24 content areas and performed at or above the state average on 22 of the 24 assessments. Houston’s elementary and middle school students outperformed the state in all 22 content areas of End of Grade assessments, for every grade in every subject and every reading level. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Scott said, “We are proud that our students continue to outperform the state and make gains at the highest levels of achievement. Our teachers’ hard work, complemented by the support of administrators and parents, pays dividends in the form of student progress.” Students in grades 3-8 take Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) Assessments. Students in grades 9-12 take Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) Assessments. GMAS results are used to calculate the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), Georgia’s accountability system. The Milestones tests are rigorous and aim to better prepare students for college and career and to provide a more realistic picture of academic progress. GMAS measures student learning on four levels of achievement: 1. Beginning, 2. Developing, 3. Proficient and 4. Distinguished. The achievement levels help teachers pinpoint where students are in relation to their peers across the state, giving teachers the data they need to develop individualized strategies to help students continue to improve and be more successful. To test students in grades 3-12 across 38 schools in 2018-2019, the district administered 54,157 state mandated Milestone assessments. This was an increase of 329 assessments over the previous year. Parents received their child’s preliminary scores in May. This fall they will receive a detailed score report showing how their child’s performance compares to the system and state. System and state scores follow. 22

Academic Performance, GMAS, cont. 2019 EOG System and State Reading ELA Math Science SS Grade System/ % at % at % at % at State Grade Level Levels Levels Levels Levels or Above 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 Grade 3 System 79% 78% 88% - - State 73% 71% 83% - - Grade 4 System 69% 81% 88% - - State 64% 75% 83% - - Grade 5 System 80% 83% 82% 75% 82% State 73% 76% 75% 70% 77% Grade 6 System 63% 76% 84% - - State 61% 74% 78% - - Grade 7 System 78% 77% 83% - - State 75% 72% 79% - - Grade 8 System 78% 85% 86%* 79%* 83% State 74% 80% 78%* 69%* 79% *Includes students who took Algebra I and Physical Science in 8th grade. These students take the appropriate End of Course Assessment in lieu of an End of Grade Assessment. 2019 EOC System and State System/ 9th Gr. Reading Am. Lit. 9th Gr. Lit. & Am. Lit. & Biology State Reading Composition Composition System Grade Level or Above % at Levels 2, 3 and 4 State 87% 75% 92% 80% 74% System/ State 83% 75% 87% 81% 71% System Econ/Business/ Physical U. S. History Geometry Algebra 1 State Free Enterprise Science % at Levels 2, 3 and 4 72% 79% 79% 81% 82% 74% 74% 78% 71% 73% Georgia law requires a comprehensive summative assessment program in grades 3-12, with EOG assessments in English/language arts and math for grades 3-8 and EOG assessments in science and social studies for grades 5 and 8. EOC assessments are required in designated core subjects for grades 9-12: 9th grade Literature and Composition, American Literature and Composition, Algebra I or Coordinate Algebra, Geometry or Analytic Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, U.S. History and Economics. 23

Academic Performance, GMAS, cont. A description of the performance levels follows.  Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.  Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified by Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.  Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level or course and are on track for college and career readiness.  Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level or course and are well prepared for college and career readiness. Georgia law requires a comprehensive summative assessment program in grades 3 - 12, to include End of Grade assessments in English/language arts, math, science and social studies for grades 3-8 and End of Course assessments in designated core subjects for grades 9 - 12. During the 2015-16 school year, science and social studies assessments were required in grades 3 – 8; those assessments were only required in grades five and eight as a result of Senate Bill 364 passed by the 2016 General Assembly and signed into law in May 2016. Georgia Milestones results are used to calculate the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), Georgia’s accountability system. Milestones replaced the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) which was last given in 2013-2014. For more information, please visit the Georgia Milestones Assessment System website. 24

Academic Performance, CCRPI College and Career Ready Performance Index The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released the 2019 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) on October 25, 2019, based on data from the 2018-2019 school year. The CCRPI is Georgia’s accountability tool to measure how well public schools and school districts prepare students to achieve college and career readiness goals. Houston County’s overall single score is 83.1, which is 7.2 points above the state overall score of 75.9. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Scott commented, “We are pleased that the hard work taking place in our schools is showing results! Our district shows an unprecedented 6.5 point increase in our overall CCRPI score. In fact, 28 of our schools saw an increase in their score, with an average increase of 8.1 points. Our schools outperformed the state in every single indicator across all grade spans. This improvement is directly attributed to our work through Professional Learning Communities. I commend our administrators, teachers and students on this progress!” The 2019 CCRPI scores and graduation rates for the Houston County School District and Georgia follow. CCRPI Houston County Georgia Elementary Schools 85.8 77.1 Middle Schools 81.4 72.1 High Schools 80.7 77.0 83.1 75.9 Total CCRPI Houston County Georgia Graduation Rates 87.90 82.02 4-year Graduation Rate 89.41 83.73 5-year Graduation Rate The CCRPI has five overall components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness and, for high schools only, Graduation Rate. The Closing Gaps component rewards schools making significant progress with traditionally underserved subgroups - English Learners, Economically Disadvantaged and Students With Disabilities. The Beyond the Core indicator at the elementary and middle school levels incentivizes student participation in enrichment courses beyond the traditional academic core, such as fine arts, world language, physical education/health and career education. As required by state law, the CCRPI gives a score based on a 100-point scale. The CCRPI calculation has changed annually since it was implemented in 2012, with the exception of this year, which is the same as 2018. The 2019 and 2018 scores, therefore, are directly comparable. Scores from prior years are not comparable because of changes to the CCRPI calculation as part of the State ESSA Plan. For more information, visit the GaDOE CCRPI webpage. 25

Academic Performance, AP Advanced Placement Advanced Placement (AP) is an international program of college level courses and exams for secondary students. Participating students who earn a qualifying exam score may receive college credit at the same time they are earning high school credit. Each May students have the option to take an AP exam after completing college-level courses at their high school. Houston County students are encouraged to enroll in AP classes for the rigor and challenge, have the opportunity to take college courses early with highly-trained Houston County teachers, and may take AP exams with the possibility of earning college credit. Houston County Board of Education offers 28 of the 38 AP courses offered through the College Board. In May 2019, Houston County issued 1,874 exams. Exams with a qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5 totaled 1,204. 64% of students in Houston County earned an exam score of 3 or higher which totaled an estimated $3,855,810 in tuition savings for Houston County families in 2019. 26

English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning: Dr. Eric Payne Director of Federal Programs: Ms. Dana Morris ESOL Program Goals Languages Represented (As of Nov. 2018) The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program goals are to help students obtain English Arabic language proficiency and to meet age and grade Chinese appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation. Dutch Farsi This program assists students to succeed socially and French academically in all four language skills (speaking, German listening, reading and writing). Gujarati The ESOL Program is federally mandated and was Hindi established to ensure equal access to the school Haitian Creole system’s instructional program for those students who Hebrew have limited English proficiency. Italian Program Description Japanese Elementary students participate in mainstream Khmer classes and receive ESOL instruction based on each Korean student’s proficiency level and grade level. Small Lao group instruction is designed to develop listening, Filipino, Tagalog speaking, reading and writing skills in English. Portuguese Middle and high school students are scheduled Russian into classes where they are provided extra language Spanish support. Some students in middle and high school Swedish grades also spend a portion of their school day in self- contained intensive English classes or content-based Thai ESOL. All students participate in mainstream Turkish electives. The scheduling of classes is based on the Vietnamese grade level and English language proficiency of the Other African ESOL student. Other Asian Enrollment Procedures for English Learners Other Indian All students enrolling in Houston County schools are Punjabi surveyed using a Home Language Survey to determine Romanian language background other than English. ESOL Ukrainian instructional support will be provided after the student qualifies according to the WIDA-ACCESS Placement Urdu Test (W-APT) or WIDA Screener. Eligible students are Arabic then assigned to a cluster site. English Learners are Chinese assessed annually on the state-adopted English Dutch proficiency measure (ACCESS) to determine continued Farsi eligibility. ACCESS=Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State). If any question on the Home Language Survey is answered with a language other than English, More than 900 students are served. students must be screened for possible ESOL services. ESOL instructional support will be provided after the student qualifies based on an English Language Proficiency Test. Parents have the right to select ESOL program services, remove their child from the ESOL program upon request, or decline ESOL services. Acronyms BICS: Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills CALP: Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency EL: English Learner LEP: Limited English Proficient PHLOTE: Primary Home Language Other Than English

Student Services Assistant Superintendent for Student Services: Dr. Zabrina Cannady Director of Student Services: Dr. Jenny McClintic The mission of Student Services is to eliminate barriers to student achievement. We believe that student failure is not an option. The Houston County School System provides a wealth of services for our students. The departmental goal is to assist school-based personnel with implementing instruction that will maximize student achievement for all students. The Student Services department partners with parents, students, community members and school personnel to meet the Georgia Department of Education criteria for exemplary school status in the areas of academics, attendance, dropout rate and graduation rate. This department encompasses several programs, which are listed below. Special Education Department: The special education department includes 385 special education teachers, 40 speech language pathologists, and 339 special education paraprofessionals who support the efforts of approximately 3,876 students with disabilities as they strive for academic success. The department includes personnel that serve system-wide: program specialists, behavior and academic intervention teachers, transition specialist, special education technology, an audiologist, assistive technology, physical therapist, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants and a child find team. Itinerant services are offered in the areas of hearing impairment, visual impairment, autism and orthopedic impairment. Psychology Department: The psychology department consists of 11 school psychologists who work to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school and the community for all students. School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education, completing a minimum of a specialist-level degree program that includes a year-long supervised internship. This training emphasizes preparation in mental health and educational interventions, child development, curriculum/instruction, and assessment. School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. The National Association of School Psychologists sets ethical and training standards for practice and service delivery. For more information, contact Mrs. Monica Smith. Health Related Services: Our System employs 8 nurses, 36 health technicians, 2 Occupational Therapist (OT) with 5 Certified OT Assistants, 1 Physical Therapist (PT) with 2 Certified PT Assistants and an Audiologist. We involve parents, students, and teachers in the development of appropriate health related accommodations and procedures. Specific individual health and safety plans are developed and implemented for students with medical conditions that impact attendance and learning. We partner with community agencies to bring programs and opportunities to our schools. For more information, contact our Coordinator for Health Related Services, Mrs. Dana Rollins, RN, MSN. 28

Student Services, continued Social Services: The social services department consists of 8 school social workers. School social workers serve as a liaison between school, home, and the community in order to minimize and/or remove psychological, social and economic barriers to educational achievement. Ensuring that every child is present for school is the main focus of the social services department. Through innovative programs and initiatives, school social workers in collaboration with school staff are able to reduce truancy and provide students and parents with resources necessary to ensure a successful school year. For more information, contact Dr. Alicia Campbell. Counseling Department: The counseling department employs 59 school-based counselors. The school counseling program’s mission is to promote the academic, personal/social and career development of students to eliminate barriers to student achievement through the implementation of a school guidance curriculum that is organized, planned, sequential and flexible for all students. In addition to the counseling department, our school system employs achievement specialists at each of the Title I high schools. Through the use of disaggregated data, our achievement specialists plan for program and activity development to design interventions and to close the achievement gap between specific groups of students and their peers. School Nutrition Program: The Houston County School Nutrition Program consists of more than 400 employees, including food assistants, managers, area managers, dietitians and even a Chef. This program offers breakfast, lunch, after school snack and a summer feeding program. All schools offer a variety of nutritious menus each day. Meal prices are shown below. Meal Prices Reduced Paid Adult Guests Breakfast, Elementary $.30 $1.75 $2.00 $2.00 Lunch, Elementary $.40 $2.50 $3.75 $3.75 Breakfast, Middle and High $.30 $1.75 $2.00 $2.00 Lunch, Middle and High $.40 $2.75 $3.75 $3.75 All school nutrition employees are required to complete a 30-hour employee orientation course within their first year of employment. Employees must attend a six-hour, in-service training each year. Several other training opportunities are offered throughout the year for professional enrichment. Managers must complete 150 hours of coursework and be ServSafe certified. In accordance with state law and local board of education policy, all kitchens are inspected by the Houston County Health Department. Our schools have an excellent record, with an average system wide score of above 99 percent. As shown in the chart that follows, millions of meals are served to the students of Houston County each year. For more information, please contact the Director of School Nutrition, Meredith Potter, MBA, RD, LD. 29

Student Services, continued Annual Lunches Served 2018-2019 Average Daily Student Lunches Served Annual Breakfasts Served 3,577,404 Average Daily Student Breakfasts Served 19,875 Annual Afterschool Snacks Served Average Daily Afterschool Snack Served 2,148,160 Summer Meals Served May, June and July 11,934 School Nutrition Workers 155,669 865 246,549 389 Facilities Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Business Operations: Stephen Thublin; Director of Facilities: Forrest Walker Our 38 campuses have a total of 2,044 instructional units. The schools are located on 953 acres county wide. Auxiliary buildings such as the maintenance shop, stadium, warehouse and central office are located on another 76.5 acres. The average building age is 31 years, and the oldest facility is the central office which was built in 1925. The Facilities Department oversees building, renovations and modifications, to include projects approved by voters through an education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E- SPLOST). As part of managing the facilities, this department handles all security alarms, video surveillance cameras and fire alarms covering more than four million square feet of buildings. E-SPLOST The 2012-2017 E-SPLOST project improvements included: additional cameras; secured vestibules; updating older HVAC systems; improved lighting; replacing carpet with vinyl composition tile or, in gyms, with sports flooring; renovation of mechanical systems and fixtures; kitchens; and site upgrades such as additional parking and storm water allowance. A new stadium, Freedom Field, opened August 2016. A central Bus Facility, located on Bear Country Blvd. In Warner Robins, opened in 2017. The citizens of Houston County approved a continuation of this E-SPLOST on March 1, 2016, and the 2017-2022 E-SPLOST began April 2017. Current projects include: upgrading security camera systems, fire alarm panels and access control; parking and drive upgrades; HVAC upgrades; Northside High auditorium renovation and classroom addition; and new competition gyms at four high schools. For more information, please visit the Facilities Department webpage. 30

Transportation Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Business Operations: Stephen Thublin Director of Transportation: Tom Walmer Children transported 2018 - 2019 Bus routes 14,061 students transported twice daily Total # Buses Route Buses / Used for spares & activities 175 Daily School Bus Stops 257 Bus Drivers 178 /74 Monitors 6,207 Miles Driven Daily 203 Area Covered 59 Extracurricular trips 11,916 Houston County, 379.8 square miles 4,938 trips On average, each bus driver completes two routes twice a day, with most driving either a middle school or high school route and then an elementary school route. Safety Record / Driver Training Our system has an outstanding safety record. All first- time school bus drivers in Houston County successfully complete a minimum of 44 hours of training, to include 12 hours in a classroom, 8 hours of bus inspection and 24 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The behind-the- wheel training consists of 12 hours of driving without students and 12 hours of driving with students. In addition all drivers must pass the Commercial Driver’s License test and receive current, nationally recognized instruction in student management. Bus Inspections In accordance with state law and the local Board of Education policy, all school buses are inspected annually by the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety prior to the beginning of each school year. Additionally, all school buses must be inspected every 30 days by the transportation department. Fuel Diesel buses are fueled offsite using local fuel suppliers. Propane buses are fueled onsite. 31

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School mascots and Colors Elementary Schools Wildcat Red Bonaire Elementary Warrior Red & Blue C. B. Watson Primary Mustang Royal Blue Centerville Elementary Bulldog Red, Black & White David Perdue Elementary Panda Navy, Blue & White David Perdue Primary Eagles Royal Blue & Silver Eagle Springs Elementary Cougar Green & Yellow Kings Chapel Elementary Hawk Red and Black Hilltop Elementary Lion Black, Silver, Royal Blue Lake Joy Elementary Lion Black, Silver, Royal Blue Lake Joy Primary Stallion Red & Blue Langston Road Elementary Jet Blue & Gold Lindsey Elementary Knight Purple, Silver & Black Matt Arthur Elementary Rockets Royal Blue & Orange Miller Elementary Panther Burgundy & Gold Morningside Elementary Falcon Silver & Teal Northside Elementary Blue Eagle Royal Blue & White Parkwood Elementary Warrior Red & Blue Pearl Stephens Elementary Cub Burgundy & Blue Quail Run Elementary Patriot Red, White & Blue Russell Elementary Mustang Green & Blue Shirley Hills Elementary Tiger Blue & White Tucker Elementary Wildcat Blue & Orange Westside Elementary Middle Schools Jaguar Purple, Black & White Bonaire Middle Feagin Mill Middle Wolf Black & Silver Huntington Middle Mossy Creek Hawk Red, Black, Gray & White Northside Middle Gator Gold and Black Perry Middle Jets Green, White & Gold Thomson Middle Panther Maroon & Gold Warner Robins Middle High Schools Tiger Blue, White & Orange Houston County High Northside High Warrior Orange, Black & White Perry High Bear Black, Silver & White Veterans High Eagle Blue, White & Orange Warner Robins High Panther Maroon & Gold Alternative School Warhawks Red, White & Blue HC WIN Academy Demon Cardinal & White Cougar Blue, White, & Gold 33

2019 – 2020 Teachers of the Year 2019-2020 Houston County Teacher of the Year Mrs. Kathy Releford, Matt Arthur Elementary 2019-2020 Systemwide Finalists  Bonaire Middle ~ Brenda Taylor  Lake Joy Primary ~ Tamra Andrews  Tucker Elementary ~ Susan Jolly  Warner Robins High ~ Nicholas Sistillio 2019 - 2020 Houston County Teachers of the Year Bonaire Elementary........................................................................................................... Tanya Harden * Bonaire Middle................................................................................................................ Brenda Taylor C.B. Watson Primary....................................................................................................... Jennifer Fowler Centerville Elementary......................................................................................................... Sara Keever David Perdue Elementary................................................................................................... Kevin Rivers David Perdue Primary.................................................................................................. Brittany Mitchell Eagle Springs Elementary...................................................................................... Morgan Aeschliman * Feagin Mill Middle..................................................................................................... Robbie McDuffie Hilltop Elementary............................................................................................................. Sandy Sawyer Houston County Career Academy................................................................................. Lucas Fletcher Houston County Crossroads Center........................................................................ Kaleena Marshall * Houston County High......................................................................................................... Jared Allen Huntington Middle.................................................................................................... Ashley Williamson Kings Chapel Elementary............................................................................................... Ashley Bennett Lake Joy Elementary.......................................................................................................... Lori Langevin * Lake Joy Primary......................................................................................................... Tamra Andrews Langston Road Elementary.............................................................................................. Kathy Conrad Lindsey Elementary.............................................................................................................. Arielle Scott * Matt Arthur Elementary.............................................................................................. Kathy Releford Miller Elementary............................................................................................. Shannon Golphin-Smith Morningside Elementary............................................................................................. Amy Hutchinson Mossy Creek Middle......................................................................................................... Molly Childers Northside Elementary......................................................................................................... Rachel Jones Northside High......................................................................................................................... Cherri Nix Northside Middle................................................................................................................. Melissa Dent Parkwood Elementary........................................................................................................... Sheila Miles Pearl Stephens Elementary......................................................................................... Shannon Kirksey Perry High........................................................................................................................ Anjelica Barajas Perry Middle................................................................................................................... Jeremy Manning * Quail Run Elementary................................................................................................. Darren Layfield Russell Elementary......................................................................................................... Rebecca Walker Shirley Hills Elementary................................................................................................. Leann Buttrom Thomson Middle.......................................................................................................... Leshan Ferguson * Tucker Elementary............................................................................................................... Susan Jolly Veterans High........................................................................................................................ Dana Morris * Warner Robins High................................................................................................. Nicholas Sostillio * Warner Robins Middle........................................................................................... Carrie Wurderman * Westside Elementary....................................................................................................... Eliza Moralez * Top 10 semi-finalist for Houston County Teacher of the Year 34

2019 - 20 System Teacher of the Year Dr. Kathy Releford Matt Arthur Elementary 35

Employees of the Year, 2019 - 2020 Maintenance Employee of the Year Adam Isbell Custodian of the Year Marcus J. Hayes, Veterans High School School Nutrition Manager of the Year Jennifer Howard, Lake Joy Primary School Central Distribution Employee of the Year Daniel Rice Bus Driver of the Year Tonya Grant Bus Monitor of the Year Terrence Kendrick 36

Exemplary Awards National Awards, 2018 – 2019  At the national FCCLA competition, five schools won 11 awards, to include 8 gold medals. In addition, Houston County High won the Families First National Program High School Overall award, and Warner Robins Middle was named the National Financial Fitness Award winner.  Bonaire Middle’s FFA program was named a Top 5 Finalist for the Middle School Model of Excellence Award, the highest national honor FFA bestows upon a middle school.  Houston County High and Perry High FBLA students placed in the top four of their category at national competition, with a Perry High student winning first in the nation for his category. In addition, a Houston County High student served as FBLA National Secretary.  6 Houston County High students received National Merit Scholarship Commendations. One was a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, as well as a President’s Volunteer Service Award Winner.  A Perry High senior won the 2019 National August Wilson Monologue Competition after also winning the top state award.  A Houston County High senior was named a Coca-Cola Scholar and National Beta Club top scholar. He also served as the National Beta Club President.  A Veterans High student was a member of the multi-national team that placed third in the International History Olympiad.  The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs honored our Houston County Sharks with an award for best school-based program and oustanding female student athlete. In addition, two supporters won awards for volunteerism and representation in the media.  Northside Middle teacher Ginger Caldwell was 1 of 32 teachers chosen nationwide for the Farm to Table food science professional development program in Washington, DC.  Huntington Middle Principal Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor was elected to the National Association of Secondary School Principals Executive Board of Directors.  Dr. Amy Fouse served on the National Council of Teachers of English REALM Program as the state coordinator.  Our Community Relations Department won a national Golden Achievement school public relations award. 37

Exemplary Awards, continued Major State Awards, 2018 – 2019  All five of our high schools were named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. Our schools are represented in five AP categories: STEM Schools, STEM Achievement Schools, Humanities Schools, Merit Schools and Access & Support Schools.  Northside Elementary won first place in the 2018 Technology Association of Georgia STEM Education Awards in the Certified School Outreach category.  At the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair, Bonaire Middle students won first place, best 8th grade project, and Best in Category. Feagin Mill Middle also won 1st place and Best in Category.  Northside High took 1st place at the state National History Day Competition.  Houston County High won Best in Class at the Georgia Social Studies Fair. Our Board is very supportive of our Career Tech programs and student organizations. In fact, our district has more Ag educators than any other district in Georgia. Our schools are very competitive, with our students bringing home many state awards.  In FFA, four schools won seven state championships – Veterans High won three; Perry High won two; and Northside High and Mossy Creek Middle each won first place in one category.  In FCCLA, nine first at state was won by four schools: Perry High, Northside High, Houston County High and the Houston County Career Academy.  In addition, Perry Middle was named Georgia State Superior Chapter and Feagin Mill Middle was named Reserve Superior Chapter; the top two FCCLA chapters in the state.  For SkillsUSA, Veterans High and Career Academy students won gold medals and advanced to nationals.  For Beta Club, Warner Robins High students won state awards to include first place in woodworking.  Houston County High students won the Technology Student Association Leadership Conference Technology Bowl. As home to Robins Air Force Base, we’re proud to support our Armed Forces and military families as illustrated by military-affiliated awards.  Veterans High AFJROTC earned a score of \"Exceeds Standards,\" the highest possible rating granted by AFJROTC Headquarters. 38

Exemplary Awards, continued  Hilltop Elementary received an inagural Military Flagship School Award for providing an outstanding supportive environment for military students and families. Our Fine Arts programs have thousands of students enrolled and active participation at the local, state and national levels.  Perry High School won Best Play from among 10 southeastern states.  Fifty-six students were selected for All-State Chorus from eight schools.  Eleven students were chosen for All-State Band from six schools.  Students from Houston County High and Perry High won four All-State Art Symposium awards.  Art by Quail Run Elementary and Perry High students was selected for display at the State Capital Art Exhibit. Our students also perform quite well in athletic competitions!  The Houston County Sharks won three state championships in Handball, Football and Basketball. They have won 23 state championships since the team’s inception.  State championships in wrestling were awarded to Veterans High and Perry High.  Houston County High School was home to Georgia’s Most Positive Adapted Sports Athlete.  All of our schools are active in Special Olympics. During the Georgia State Fall and Winter Games, students from seven schools won 22 medals. As illustrated by these awards and recognition, we have outstanding students and employees! We hire only the very best. Notable awards from last year include:  Langston Road Elementary Principal Dr. Elgin Mayfield was named the Georgia Distinguished Principal for the state of Georgia. He also received the GAEL Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award.  Mossy Creek Middle is home to Georgia’s Distinguished Principal, Dr. Andy Gentry, and Outstanding Assistant Principal, Mr. Frank Kenney, who were both honored by the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals.  From our Transportation Department, Mr. Sean McPhail won the Georgia Department of Education Bus Technician’s Competition.  Our Business Department earned the “Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting” from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. 39

Exemplary Awards, continued  Our Community Relations Department won seven Georgia public relations awards, to include five Gold and two Best in Category.  Our system was awarded continued District Accreditation in 2019 by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. The system and all 38 schools are accredited for another five years.  All of these accomplishments could not be possible without the dedication and leadership of our school board, which was named an Exemplary School Board for the 4th year by the Georgia School Boards Association. We are proud that many of our staff members serve at the state and national level.  Dr. Zabrina Canady is President of G-CASE.  Dr. Tonya Woolfolk is the Georgia Science Supervisors Association President.  Dr. Amy Fouse is President of the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors.  Langston Road Elementary’s Dr. Mayfield serves as President of the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals.  Veterans High teacher Ms. Michelle Starley is President of the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.  Mrs. McLaughlin is the Georgia School Public Relations Association President- elect.  In addition, one of our parents was presented the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Parent of the Year Award. Ms. Karen Singleton serves as president of our local Houston County Association for Gifted Children. These top awards illustrate our phenomenal students, teachers and leaders! We are accomplishing great work in our mission to produce high-achieving students and our vision that our system will be world class. 40

Educational Web Sites Houston County Board of Education, http://www.hcbe.net/ Includes HCBOE goals, school calendar, job openings, Board policy, zone maps, bus routes, Board meetings, facilities plans, school lunch program and links to system schools. Georgia Department of Education, www.doe.k12.ga.us/ Includes the Georgia Public Education Report Card, education definitions, education acronyms, and information on the curriculum, Georgia public schools and the State Board of Education. View the AYP report. Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, www.gaosa.org/ The OSA was established to address two major goals that affect all students: student achievement and school completion. Georgia School Council Institute (GSCI), www.gsci.org/ The GSCI has several tools to include www.GeorgiaEducation.org, which provides student achievement data, school council training and resources, education news and links to education information resources. Georgia School Boards Association, www.gsba.com Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, www.gpee.org Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, www.ciclt.net/gael/ Organization that provides unity of school leadership groups in Georgia American Association of School Administrators, www.aasa.org National Center for Education Statistics, nces.ed.gov/ National Association of Elementary Schools Principals, www.naesp.org/ National Association of Secondary School Principals, www.nassp.org/ National Education Association, www.nea.org/ U.S. Department of Education, www.ed.gov/ Education Writers Association, www.ewa.org/ Georgia Department of Human Resources View immunization requirements for children entering schools. 41

Georgia Department of Education Mr. Richard Woods, State Superintendent 2066 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 800-311-3627; [email protected] Deputy Superintendent for Policy, Flexibility and External Affairs Tiffany Taylor: 404-657-2965; [email protected] Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Dr. Caitlin McMunn Dooley: 404-656-2804; [email protected] Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement Dr. Stephanie S. Johnson: 404-651-7277; [email protected] Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Business Operations Ted Beck: 404-656-2492; [email protected] Deputy Superintendent for Assessment and Accountability Dr. Allison Timberlake: 404-463-6666; [email protected] Chief Information Officer Robert Swiggum: 404-657-0810; [email protected] AskDOE, State School Superintendent’s Helpdesk 800-311-3627; [email protected] 42

Georgia Board of Education Members First Congressional District Mike Long 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Second Congressional District Dr. David “Butch” Mosely 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Third Congressional District Helen Odom Rice 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Fourth Congressional District Lisa Kinnemore 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Fifth Congressional District Kenneth Mason 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978; [email protected] Sixth Congressional District Scott Sweeney 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978; [email protected] Seventh Congressional District Mike Royal 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] ** Eighth Congressional District Jason Downey 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Ninth Congressional District Kevin Boyd, Vice Chair 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Tenth Congressional District Lee Anne Cowart 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Eleventh Congressional District Scott Johnson, Board Chair 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] 43

Georgia Board of Education Members (cont.) Twelfth Congressional District Trey Allen 404-657-7410; FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Thirteenth Congressional District Matthew Krull 404-657-7410; FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Fourteenth Congressional District Larry Winter 706-278-2834, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] Chief Executive Officer Richard Woods, Georgia Superintendent of Schools 404-656-2800, FAX: 404-651-8737, [email protected] Administrative Assistant to the State Board Debbie Caputo 404-657-7410, FAX: 404-657-6978, [email protected] 44

Education Acronymns A American Association of School Administrators AASA American Counseling Association ACA American Council on Education ACE American College Testing ACT Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Attention Deficit Disorder ADD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD American Educational Research Association AERA American Federation of Teachers AFT ALA American Library Association AP Accommodation Plan (Section 504 Students) AP Advanced Placement APEG Adequate Program for Education in Georgia ASBO Association of School Business Officials ASCA American School Counselor Association ASCD Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ASL American Sign Language ASP After-School Program ASFSA American School Food Service Association B Behavior Disorder BD Basic Education Opportunity Grant BEOG Behavior Intervention Plan BIP Board of Education BOE Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs C Central Auditory Processing CACREP Corrective Action Plan CAP Curriculum Based Assessment CAP Common Core Georgia Performance Standards CBA College and Career Ready Performance Index CCGPS Child Development Associate CCRPI Child Nutrition Act CDA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant CNA Cerebral Palsy COTA Criterion-Referenced Competency Test CP Criterion Referenced Competency Test – Modified CRCT CRCT-M Department of Family and Children Services Department of Education D Department of Human Resources DFACS DOE DHR 45

DJJ Department of Juvenile Justice DTAE Department of Technical and Adult Education E Emotional/Behavioral Disorder Early Childhood Education EBD Early Intervention Program ECE English Learner EIP English Language Learner EL End-of-Course Test ELL Education Resources Information Center EOCT Elementary School, Grades K-5 ERIC Elementary and Secondary Education Act ES English to Speakers of Other Languages ESEA Every Student Succeeds Act ESOL Extended School Year ESSA Educational Testing Service ESY ETS Free and Appropriate Public Education Functional Behavioral Analysis F Future Business Leaders of America Family, Career and Community Leaders of America FAPE Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FBA Full-time Equivalent FBLA Free and Reduced Lunch FCCLA Fiscal Year FERPA FTE FRL FY G Georgia Alternative Assessment GAA Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators GACE Georgia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision GACES Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors GACIS Georgia Association of Colleges of Teacher Educators GACTE Georgia Department of Education GaDOE Georgia Association of Educators GAE Georgia Art Education Association GAEA Georgia Association of Educational Leaders GAEL Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals GAESP Georgia Association of Managers of Educational Information Systems GAMEIS Georgia Association of Middle School Principals GAMSP Georgia Association of Partners in Education GaPIE Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation GAPT Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards GAPSS Georgia Association of School Business Officials GASBO Georgia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development GASCD Georgia Association of School Psychologists GASP Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators GASPA Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals GASSP 46

GCSTME Georgia Coalition for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education GCTM Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics GED General Education Development (Diploma) GELI Georgia Early Learning Initiative GERA Georgia Educational Research Association GERSC Governor’s Education Reform Student Commission GFIE Georgia Foundation for the Improvement of Education GHEA Georgia Home Education Association GHP Governor’s Honors Program GHSA Georgia High School Association GHSGT Georgia High School Graduation Test GHSWT Georgia High School Writing Test G-KAP-R Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program – Revised GIMS Georgia Initiative in Math and Science GKAP Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program GLISI Georgia’s Leadership Institute for School Improvement GMAS Georgia Milestones Assessment System GMEA Georgia Music Educators Association GMSA Georgia Middle School Association GPA Grade Point Average GPB Georgia Public Broadcasting GPEE Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education GPPF Georgia Public Policy Foundation GPS Georgia Performance Standards GPEE Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education GREAT Gang Resistance Education and Training GSAMS Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System GSBA Georgia School Boards Association GSCA Georgia School Counselors Association GSCI Georgia School Council Institute GSDC Georgia Staff Development Council GSEI Georgia Superintendent Evaluation Instrument GSFC Georgia Student Finance Commission GSFSA Georgia School Food Service Association GSP Georgia Scholars Program GSPRA Georgia School Public Relations Association GSSA Georgia School Superintendents Association GTAPP Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program GTE Gifted and Talented Education GTEP Georgia Teachers Evaluation Program GYSTC Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center H Hospital/Homebound Higher Education Act H/H Home Education Information Resource HEA Hands On Atlanta HEIR Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally HOA Higher Order Thinking Skills HOPE High School, Grades 9-12 HOTS HS 47

I International Baccalaureate Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IB Independent Educational Evaluation IDEA Individualized Education Plan IEE Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium IEP Intelligence Quotient INTASC In-school Suspension IQ Iowa Test of Basic Skills ISS Instructional Unit ITBS IU Leader Assessment on Performance Standards Learning Disability L Local Education Agency Limited English Proficient LAPS Leader Keys Effectiveness System LD Least Restrictive Environment LEA LEP Manifestation Determination Review LKES Mildly Intellectually Disabled LRE Moderately Intellectually Disabled Middle School, Grades 6-8 M National Assessment of Educational Progress (National Report Card) MDR National Alliance for Effective Schools MID National Association of Elementary School Principals MOD National Association of State Boards of Education MS New American Schools Development Corporation National Association of Secondary School Principals N National Board Certification National Board for Certified Counselors NAEP National Board of Professional Teaching Standards NAES National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education NAESP National Center for Education Statistics NASBE No Child Left Behind Act NASDC National Council on Teacher Quality NASSP National Education Association NBC National Education Goals Panel NBCC National Governor’s Association NBPTS Next Generation Schools Project NCATE National Institutes of Health NCES Norm-Referenced Test NCLB National School Boards Association NCTQ National Science Foundation NEA National School Public Relations Association NEGP National Teachers’ Examination NGA NGSP NIH NRT NSBA NSF NSPRA NTE 48

O Official Code of Georgia Office of Civil Rights O.C.G.A. Office of Education Accountability OCR Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education OEA Other Health Impaired OERI Orthopedically Impaired OHI Office of School Readiness OI Out-Of-School Suspension OSR Occupational Therapy OSS OT Professional Association of Georgia Educators Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports P Pervasive Developmental Disorder Professional Development Plan PAGE Phi Delta Kappa PBIS Pay for Performance PDD Profoundly Intellectually Disabled PDP Present Level of Performance PDK Pyramid of Intervention PFP Professional Practices Commission PID Pre-Kindergarten PLOP Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test POI Professional Standards Commission PPC Postsecondary Options Program Pre-K Physical Therapy PSAT Parent Teacher Association PSC Parent Teacher Organization PSO Parent Teacher Student Association PT Parent Teacher Student Organization PTA PTO Quality Basic Education PTSA Quality Core Curriculum PTSO Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control Q Regional Education Program Regional Educational Service Agency QBE Response to Intervention QCC Regional Youth Detention Center R RBOC REP RESA RTI RYDC S Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Scholastic Assessment Test SACS Southeastern Association for Year-Round Education SAT State Board of Education SAYRE SBOE 49

SDD Significant Developmental Delay SDRC State Data and Research Center SDU Staff Development Unit SEA State Education Agency SEBD Severe Emotional/Behavioral Disorder SI Speech Impaired SID Severely Intellectually Disabled SIS Student Information System SLD Specific Learning Disability SLP Speech Language Pathologist SLEP Secondary Level English Proficiency Test SLO Student Learning Objectives SLP School Lunch Program SMCP System Media Contact Person SOE School of Excellence SOP Summary of Performance SPAI Speech Pathologist Assessment Instrument SREB Southern Regional Education Board SRC Southern Regional Council SRO School Resource Officer SSS Student Support Service SST Student Support Team SSW School Social Worker STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STW School-to-Work SYDC State Youth Development Campus SWSS Strategic Waivers School System T Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Test of Achievement and Proficiency TANF Traumatic Brain Injury TAP Teacher Certification Test TBI Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages TCT Teach for America TESOL Third International Math and Science Study TFA Teacher Keys Effectiveness System TIMSS Test of English as a Foreign Language TKES Teachers of the Year TOEFL Teachers Retirement System of Georgia TOTY Teacher Support Specialist TRSGA TSS Visually Impaired V VI 50