Fall Break
October 18, 2016
Fall Break will be the week of October 24-28. Classes will resume on Monday, October 31.
Superintendent Dixon Receives CEOLDP Diploma
October 18, 2016
Eddie Dixon, Holmes County Superintendent of Schools, recently received the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program diploma. Dixon was presented the diploma by Senator Bill Montford, Florida Association of School Superintendents CEO and Diann Morell, Director of Training and Development. It is the highest certification a Florida Superintendent can earn. “I am very proud because only about one-third of Florida Superintendents ever complete the two year program and it is entirely voluntary. I have always felt a responsibility to represent the people of Holmes County in the best light possible in Tallahassee.” said Dixon. Pictured are Senator Montford, Superintendent Dixon, and Ms. Morell.
Report Cards Issued
October 13, 2016
Report cards will be issued on Wednesday, October 19.
No School--Friday, October 7
October 4, 2016
There will be no school on Friday, October 7. Classes will resume on Monday, October 10. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Rodeo Weekend.
Bullying Prevention Month
October 4, 2016
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention center, http://www.pacer.org/bullying, founded the nationwide campaign in 2006, a decade ago. For additional information on National Bullying Prevention Month, please visit the Office of Safe Schools’ website, http://fldoe.org/schools/safe-healthy-schools/safe-schools/bullying-prevention.stml.
Disability History and Awareness
October 3, 2016
The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks! Section 1003.4205, Florida Statutes, entitled Disability History and Awareness Instruction, was signed into law in 2008. It requires school districts to designate the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks and also promotes providing instruction for students in all public schools to expand student knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement.
For more information please visit http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info/disability-history-awareness.stml
Substitute Bus Drivers Wanted
September 15, 2016
School Board Special Session--September 12
September 7, 2016
HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA
SPECIAL SESSION
September 12, 2016
10:00 A.M.
701 EAST PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
BONIFAY, FL 32425
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. RESOLUTION FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PRIOR YEAR’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR.
3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
a. APPROVAL OF FUND BALANCES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
b. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
c. TOTAL USE OF CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
d. APPROVE THE ANNUAL CANON LEASE
e. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH PAEC, FOCUS, AND GATEWAY TO PROVIDE FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES.
Schools Closed--Friday, September 2
September 1, 2016
Holmes County Schools will be closed on Friday, September 2 due to the threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Hermine.
Labor Day--No School
August 31, 2016
There will be no school on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.