Decatur County Schools

Good evening. Decatur County Schools would like to encourage all students to turn in their doctor and parent notes on time. Please see the Attendance FAQ page as a refresher. Please feel free to reach out to dcattendance@decaturschools.org if you have any questions. https://5il.co/2wajf

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

Decatur County School Board Agenda for Tuesday, September 10th at the Decatur County Board of Education.

ATTENTION: Decatur County School Board Meeting has been moved from Thursday, September 12th to Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 the Decatur County Board of Education.

September Menus for Riverside High School

September Menus for DES, PES, and DCMS.

Teacher Assistants The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for: 1. PreK Teacher Assistant at Parsons Elementary 2. Special Education Assistant at Decatur County Middle School Applicants must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify two years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check and a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application. They should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. . The deadline for applying is Friday, August 30, 2024.

The Decatur County Board of Education will have a special called work session at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 29th at the Decatur County Board of Education in Decaturville.

Decatur County participates in the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation, which provides free books to K-3 students. If you do not want to participate, please follow the information below.

Admission to Friday night's game is $10, and tickets can be purchased online using Gofan. Search "Collierville" within the app. Tickets purchased at the gate will also be $10.

**REMINDER** LEAPS Afterschool Registration tonight from 3-6 pm at Parsons and Decaturville Elementary. LEAPS Afterschool Programming begins Wednesday, August 21 at 3 pm.

Health Services in School Setting: Under the requirements of. T.C.A. § 63-1-173, students cannot receive non-emergent medical care absent parent consent. This may include, but is not limited to, cleaning and bandaging minor cuts or abrasions, providing and ice pack, or managing illnesses and or injuries that can occur during a school day. If consent is provided, it will remain in effect during the school year unless withdrawn in writing by the parent/guardian. There are two options to comply: 1) A paper copy will be sent home with your child. 2) You many also electronically sign through this link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScttx8r3fhvk5KTH2Gg_z3j_C2Re7QIb7b_xeKoGq964muj2w/viewform Thank you for your time and working with Decatur County Schools!

ParentVue/StudentVue is down right now. Our state data people are working to correct the problem. We will share when it is active again. Thanks.

PES & DES: LEAPS Afterschool Registration Aug. 20th

With the beginning of a new year, here is a link to our frequently asked questions document dealing with attendance for Decatur County Schools. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Scott King at dcattendance@decaturschools.org or call 7318471750. https://5il.co/1gkfc

INVITATION TO BID:

Middle School Teacher Assistant - Grades 5-8 The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position for Grades 5-8. Applicants must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify two years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check and a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application. They should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. . The deadline for applying is Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Reminder...

BASS TEAM FISHING COACH . . The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for the position of RHS/DCMS Bass Fishing Team Coach/Sponsor. Applicants should submit an application and detailed resume that includes previous employment and related coaching experience. Experience in competitive fishing is preferred. A Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required to be considered for the position. Applications may be downloaded at www.decaturcountyschools.com or picked up at the Board of Education at 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329. Applications/resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 2, 2024.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER ASSISTANT. . The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position for the Early Learning Center (Little Panther Academy). Applicants must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Experience in child care is preferred. The Early Learning Center provides daycare for children 12 weeks-3 years old. For more information, please contact Ms. Leslie Box, PreK Supervisor, at (731) 852-3822 or leslie.box@decaturschools.org. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for applying is July 31, 2024.