Meriwether County School System
FY 24 Operating Budget
MCSS STUDENT DRESS CODE
6/13/23
Board Policy JCDB: Student Dress Code
Status: ADOPTED
Original Adopted Date: 06/13/2000 | Last Revised Date: 06/13/2023 | Last Reviewed Date: 06/13/2023
Meriwether County School System’s Dress Code
Meriwether County School System developed the dress code policy. The following policy allows students to dress for success while attending Meriwether County Schools:
The Meriwether County School System's dress code will consist of the following for Pre-K through 12th grade:
Shorts need to be to the top of the knee.
Skirts need to be to the top of the knee.
Dresses need to be to the top of the knee.
No athletic shorts
No excessive tight or form fitting clothing (i.e. dresses, pants, skirts)
All tops need to have a neckline no lower than the armpit.
No halter-tops, tank tops, tube tops, strapless shirts, or spaghetti straps, etc.
Shirts cannot be see-through.
No bra straps showing at any time.
No leggings/jeggings in middle and high schools
No Yoga pants, sweatpants or joggers
No undergarments may be showing.
No pajamas
No body cleavage or midriff may be showing.
No holes in jeans, shirts, dress, or any garment worn on the body that exposes bare skin.
No hats or caps may be worn in the building.
Sweatshirts, light sweaters, and light jackets are highly encouraged during the colder months. No bulky jackets or jackets with more than two pockets will be allowed. This includes the inside and outside the jacket.
No Hoodies at all
No ski masks
Clear book bags are required
Any clothing with inappropriate (profane, vulgar, sexual, racial, ethical, alcohol, drugs and tobacco, gang related signs or words, sayings, slogans or graphics will not be allowed.
No SAGGING. Pants must be worn up on the waist.
No solid colors can be worn for an entire outfit. For example, students will not be able to wear all red, blue, white, or black. Students cannot wear a red shirt, red pants, and red shoes. This could be considered gang affiliation.
No flip-flops, open toe shoes, slippers/house shoes, heels above 3 inches
Closed-toed sandals may be worn; however, MCSS prefer closed-toed sandals have a strap on the back.
No blankets
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MARCH 2024
Meriwether County Schools
Regular School Board Meeting
03/12/2024 06:00 PM
Central Office - Board Room
2100 Gaston Street
Greenville, GA 30222
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
A. Call to Order
B. Prayer and Pledge to Flag
C. Public Comment: (3 min-time limit)
D. Strategic Plan Update- Dr. Robert Griffin, Superintendent
E. ACTION ITEM: Consider Bus Bids- Mrs. Mickie Samper, Transportation Director
F.CONSENT AGENDA:
1. ACTION ITEM: February 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
2. ACTION ITEM: Board Resolution: Certifying Greenville Middle High School HVAC Project Complete- Dr. Robert Griffin
3.ACTION ITEM: MCSS Appointing to Meriwether County Library Board- Ms. Cynthia Kilby
4.ACTION ITEM: Asset Disposal (Hydraulic Vehicle Lift)- Dr. Robert Griffin
5. ACTION ITEM: MMS -706 Boyz Travel Team (Softball Field) - Ms. Erica Short, MMS Principal
6. ACTION ITEM: Election of Mr. Willie A. Hinton, Jr., Board Member as Delegate @ GSBA Delegate Assembly for 2024
7. ACTION ITEM: Election of Dr. Bob Patterson, Chair, as Legislative Liaison for 2024
8. ACTION ITEM: Election of Ms. Rebecca Kay King, Board Member, as the Alternate Delegate @ GSBA Delegate Assembly for 2024
9. ACTION ITEM: Meriwether County Recreational Department (GEWES Parking Lot)- Mr. Randy Carter
10. ACTION ITEM: (MHS) Beautiful You Dance Studios for 5.5.2024 and 5.19.2024- Suze Neal, MHS Principal
11. ACTION ITEM: MMS- Boys and Girls T.I.M.E.S. (Gym) - Ms. Erica Short. Principal
12. ACTION ITEM: GHS- (Help Us Reach Them)- Mr. Thaddeus Jackson, Principal
G. ACTION ITEM: RIF Plan- Dr. Robert Griffin, Superintendent
H. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of Financial Report
I. Personnel Recommendations: Presenter Dr. Marci Vining
1. ACTION ITEM: Personnel Recommendations for 3-12-24
2. ACTION ITEM: Amended Salary and Supplement Sheet for 3-12-2024
J. Legal Matters - Mr. Michael Hill
K. Other Matters by Board Members
L. Superintendent Report by Dr. Robert Griffin
M. Adjourned
Topic: MCSS Board Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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WHAT SCHOOL AM I DISTRICT FOR?
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706-441-0610.
Please provide address to determine the school that you are district for.
Thank you!
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POLICY: BCBI -Public Participation
If an individual or group request to appear before the board, please email the Superintendent,. Dr. Robert A. Griffin. by 12 noon the day of the meeting. You will be contacted by the Superintendent. (see policy above for more details)
NOTE: There is a 3 minute time limit
Regulation BCBI-R : Public Participation in Board Meetings
Adopted 9/21/22
RULES OF CONDUCT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES
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MCSS
Student Handbook
2022-2023
MCSS
Student Handbook
2023-2024
Public Comments
Please review all pending policies if you have any questions or comments please email the Superintendent. Dr. Robert A. Griffin.
Email: robert.griffin@mcssga.org
Cpt. Royce Thompson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION
Community News
The Meriwether County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
School Board Policy Manual - click here
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2100 Gaston Street, P.O. Box 70 | Greenville, GA 30222 | Phone 706.441.0601 | Fax 706.672.1618 | www.mcssga.org
The Meriwether County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
March Board Meeting:
Called Board Meeting
1/26/24
10 AM
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The Meriwether County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
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MARCH SCHOOL BOARD MTG.
RECEPTION 5:15- 6 PM
3/11/24- 6 PM (WORK SESSION)
3/12/24 - 6 PM (REGULAR BOARD MEETING)
Meriwether County Schools
Regular School Board Meeting
03/12/2024 06:00 PM
Central Office - Board Room
2100 Gaston Street
Greenville, GA 30222
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
A. Call to Order
B. Prayer and Pledge to Flag
C. Public Comment: (3 min-time limit)
D. Strategic Plan Update- Dr. Robert Griffin, Superintendent
E. ACTION ITEM: Consider Bus Bids- Mrs. Mickie Samper, Transportation Director
F.CONSENT AGENDA:
1. ACTION ITEM: February 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
2. ACTION ITEM: Board Resolution: Certifying Greenville Middle High School HVAC Project Complete- Dr. Robert Griffin
3.ACTION ITEM: MCSS Appointing to Meriwether County Library Board- Ms. Cynthia Kilby
4.ACTION ITEM: Asset Disposal (Hydraulic Vehicle Lift)- Dr. Robert Griffin
5. ACTION ITEM: MMS -706 Boyz Travel Team (Softball Field) - Ms. Erica Short, MMS Principal
6. ACTION ITEM: Election of Mr. Willie A. Hinton, Jr., Board Member as Delegate @ GSBA Delegate Assembly for 2024
7. ACTION ITEM: Election of Dr. Bob Patterson, Chair, as Legislative Liaison for 2024
8. ACTION ITEM: Election of Ms. Rebecca Kay King, Board Member, as the Alternate Delegate @ GSBA Delegate Assembly for 2024
9. ACTION ITEM: Meriwether County Recreational Department (GEWES Parking Lot)- Mr. Randy Carter
10. ACTION ITEM: (MHS) Beautiful You Dance Studios for 5.5.2024 and 5.19.2024- Suze Neal, MHS Principal
11. ACTION ITEM: MMS- Boys and Girls T.I.M.E.S. (Gym) - Ms. Erica Short. Principal
12. ACTION ITEM: GHS- (Help Us Reach Them)- Mr. Thaddeus Jackson, Principal
G. ACTION ITEM: RIF Plan- Dr. Robert Griffin, Superintendent
H. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of Financial Report
I. Personnel Recommendations: Presenter Dr. Marci Vining
1. ACTION ITEM: Personnel Recommendations for 3-12-24
2. ACTION ITEM: Amended Salary and Supplement Sheet for 3-12-2024
J. Legal Matters - Mr. Michael Hill
K. Other Matters by Board Members
L. Superintendent Report by Dr. Robert Griffin
M. Adjourned
Topic: MCSS Board Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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