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April 2021, Vol. 19, No. 7
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GCPS Scenes of... GCPS' 2021 STAR Student and 2021 STAR Teacher
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District launches search for next superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially launched its search for Gwinnett County Public Schools’ next superintendent on April 5 with the posting of the Superintendent Search Announcement and a Community Input Survey. The announcement includes an overview of the school district and the Gwinnett community and outlines the qualifications the Board is seeking in its next leader. The survey, which is open to all in the community—including students, parents, teachers, school and district staff, Gwinnett County residents, and area business owners—will be open through May 16.
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Board of Education tentatively adopts FY2022 budget
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Board of Education appoints new leaders
At its April meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named the following new leaders:
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Dr. Sally Lehmann - Principal, Burnette Elementary School (2021-22)
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Mark Moon - Principal, Chattahoochee Elementary School (2021-22)
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Dr. Tereka Williams - Executive Director of Continuous Quality Improvement (TBD)
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Ride the wave of learning this summer!
This summer’s K-8 learning experience—GCPS’ Summer Enrichment + Acceleration (SEA) program—has been redesigned with the goal of helping all students, while addressing learning losses that occurred during the pandemic. The focus on enrichment and acceleration is intended to help students get a head start on next year’s learning. There is no charge to families to participate.
The four key SEA opportunities are:
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In-Person SEA Program—In-person program available by invitation for ES and MS students who teachers feel would benefit most. (June 14-July 2)
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Rising K Academy—In-person program for children registered for kindergarten in the fall at a GCPS school. (June 14-July 2)
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Digital SEA Program—Self-paced digital format accessed through the Student Portal. (June 14-July 16)
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Enrichment Camps—Week-long enrichment camps where HS students earn an industry-recognized certification. (June)
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GCPS launches registration for incoming kindergartners and Dual Language Immersion program
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For 2021-22, juniors need proof of meningitis booster shot
on or after 16th birthday
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Register for GCPS’ HS summer school
Gwinnett high school students can catch up or get ahead with summer classes.
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Online summer classes (June 7-30) will be available through Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC). Register for online classes through May 30.
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Face-to-face summer classes (June 14-July 7) will be offered at three locations—Collins Hill High School, Duluth High School, and Parkview High School. Register for face-to-face summer classes through June 4.
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GCPS will pay for up to two summer school classes for high school students needing to retake a class they previously failed. The district is offering this option to students at no cost to address COVID-related learning gaps and to provide students with an additional opportunity to earn credit for courses failed this year.
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For students taking a course for the first time, the cost per course is $250 for GCPS students and $275 for non-GCPS students. Rising 9th graders may take Health and/or Personal Fitness (PE) at Duluth High School (face-to-face), Gwinnett Online Campus (online), and many Community Schools (face-to-face). Learn about all summer school programs at www.gcpsk12.org/SummerSchool.
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GCPS hosts Special Education Virtual Interviews
Other exciting opportunities to join the GCPS team include:
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Bus Drivers: Competitive salary (from $17.63 to $24.98 per hour), excellent benefits, paid training, summers off, a “flashy” company car, and the opportunity to drive student success! GCPS needs bus drivers and monitors. Interested candidates are invited to attend an upcoming career fair. Apply online (posting #70814).
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Substitute Teachers: Gwinnett County Public Schools is hiring substitute teachers! This involves going out to local schools and providing instruction through an in-person, digital, or hybrid format. You get to choose the assignments that you accept and determine your own schedule! Daily rates range from $108/day to $120/day. Learn more and apply online (posting #68471).
- GCPS is hiring part- and full-time custodial staff for its schools and facilities. Review positions and apply online.
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For your calendar...
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The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting in person on Thurs., May 20. The work session and business meeting are available online for viewing through GCPS TV and links are posted the next day.
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Mon., May 24 and Tues., May 25 are early release days for high school students' final exams.
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The last day of school is Wed., May 26
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Find the 2020-21 calendar and the 2021-22 calendar online.
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2021 Gwinnett County Board of Education
Everton Blair, Jr., Chairman (District IV);
Karen Watkins, Vice Chairman (District I); Steven B. Knudsen (District II);
Dr. Mary Kay Murphy (District III), and Dr. Tarece Johnson (District V).
CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks
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