Our School Board
District 1
Matthew Smith,
Vice President
District 3
Mike Steede
District 4
Christopher Hilbun
President
District 5
Wade Whittington
Executive Secretary
Susan Moore
Board Attorney
Cherie Wade
George County School District Board Policies
The George County School District is continuously reviewing and updating School Board Policies. All current board approved policies will be made available on this site by clicking on the link above. If you have questions concerning School Board Policies, please contact the George County School District Central Services Office at 601-947-6993.
Swear In - Wade Whittington, District 5 School Board Member
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
All regular school board meetings are set for the first Tuesday night of each month unless otherwise posted.
Meeting will be livestreamed here:
- Education/Learning is an essential element in the development of an individual.
- Each individual deserves the opportunity to reach his or her maximum potential.
- All individuals have intrinsic* value and are worthy of respect.
- Challenge is necessary for individual growth.
- A physically safe and emotionally secure environment is important to success.
- Each individual has a responsibility to make the most of his or her opportunities.
- The choices an individual makes affect his/her life as well as our community.
- Morals and values are critical to the development of society.
- The family influences the moral, ethical and educational development and success of an individual and community.
- Each individual has the obligation to serve others for the betterment of the community.
- Building and maintaining meaningful relationships in families and communities foster success.
- Cooperation among elected officials and community leaders is essential to a successful and progressive community.
- The community share responsibility for shaping the future of our children.
- Change is inevitable; the manner in which we manage change will determine our success.
- Every student will demonstrate proficiency in core curricular areas with emphasis on reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
- Every student will successfully complete his or her education program.
- Every student will develop character traits consistent with those of a responsible citizen.
- Every student will be successful in his or her next educational or career endeavor.
- We will treat all people with dignity and respect.
- We will assure all decisions and actions are congruent with our mission.
- We will never allow the quality of our educational programs to be compromised.
- We will hold high expectations for all.
- We will base all decisions strictly on what is best for the individual student.
- We will develop and implement a seamless instructional program that is meaningful, challenging and enjoyable.
- We will ensure community involvement and parental support in providing a comprehensive learning experience.
- We will ensure quality staff in every classroom and in every school.
- We will pursue every avenue to increase funding for our school district.
- We will guarantee an atmosphere of unity characterized by open and interactive communication.
- We will ensure teachers and staff meet the needs of the individual development in our curriculum.
- We will integrate character development in our curriculum.
- We will ensure safe and secure school environment.
School Board Meetings
All meetings are set for the first Tuesday night of each month unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change.
All meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m.
GCSD Access to Public Records Policy, Fee Schedule, & Request Form
-February 8, 2024 Board Agenda
-February 6, 2024 Board Agenda
-January 25, 2024 Board Agenda
-December 5, 2023 Board Agenda
-November 7, 2023 Board Agenda
-September 27, 2023 Board Agenda
-September 5, 2023 Board Agenda
-April 18, 2023 Board Meeting Notice and Agenda
- 3/28/2023 Work Session Agenda
-3/14/2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
-2/14/2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
-2/1/2022 Board Meeting Agenda
-December 7, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
-November 30, 2021 Board Meeting Notice and agenda
- November 1, 2021 Board Meeting Notice
- October 15, 2021 Board Meeting Notice and Agenda
- October 5, 2021 Board Meeting Notice
- October 5, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
- September 7, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
-August 10, 2021 Board Meeting Notice and Agenda
- August 3, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
- July 29, 2021 Board Meeting Notice
- July 29, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
-July 8, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
-July 8, 2021 Board Meeting Notice
Archived School Board Meeting Documents
494 Cowart Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: 601-947-6993
Notice of Non-discrimination
George County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic origin, disability, or sex.
GCSD Title IX Coordinator: District Athletic Director/Director of Operations
1-601-947-6993