As elected representatives of one of the most diverse school districts in the state of Georgia, your Clarke County School District Board of Education understands that its advocacy in the area of local, state, and federal legislation pertaining to education policy is critical. The Clarke County School District Board of Education understands that as an elected body, collectively, it must play an important role in promoting strong public policy for our local schools and for public education across our State.
The Clarke County School District Board of Education closely monitors legislation so it can both inform and work with our Legislative Delegation and other elected officials regarding the impact of legislation on local students and citizens. The Clarke County School District Board of Education has created a Government Relations Committee (hereinafter known as GRC) that meets monthly to monitor and track legislative happenings in Georgia.
Ongoing Activity in Clarke County School District School
- Developing an annual legislative agenda for Clarke County School District Schools Communicating with local, state and federal officials about the district's initiatives and legislative goals
- Communicating with local, state and federal officials about the district's initiatives and legislative goals
State Legislative Priorities
Clarke County School District has six (6) priorities for the 2019 session.
2019 Clarke County School District Legislative Agenda
CCSD Board of Education - Government Relations Committee
The District's Role
School Board members and CCSD staff serve as advocates for strong public education at the local, state, and federal levels. Part of the group’s work is to speak on behalf of all children and youth before governmental bodies and other organizations.
In order to comply with state and federal rules, the School Board and staff work with members of both political parties in order to enact change. Clarke County School District Board of Education members or district staff participate in legislative activities that educate lawmakers about officially adopted School Board positions or support a particular piece of legislation that is in agreement with the adopted legislative program. This is done on a strictly non-partisan basis.
Resources
We encourage interested students, parents, staff, and community members to learn about the issues facing public education in Georgia. This webpage provides important information and links regarding the legislative work in the state capital as well as our county and nation. It is important for our school system and society to have an informed and engaged citizenry.
Who represents you?
Senator Bill Cowsert
District 46
Capitol Office
121- F State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 463-1366
District Information
P.O. Box 512
Athens, GA 30603
Phone: (706) 543-7700
bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov
Senator Frank Ginn
District 47
Capitol Office
121-I State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-4700
District Information
P.O. Box 1136
Danielsville, GA 30633
Phone: (706) 680-4466
frank.ginn@senate.ga.gov
Representative Houston Gaines
District 117
District Address
P.O. Box 1203
Athens, GA 30603
Phone: (706) 424-9897
houston@houstongaines.com
Marcus A. Wiedower
R - Watkinsville
District 119
District Address
P.O. Box 623
Watkinsville, GA 3067
Phone: (706) 254-3251
mwiedower@gmail.com
Spencer Frye
D - Athens
District 118
Capitol Address
604-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg.
18 Capitol Square SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
404.656.0265 - Office
District Address
P.O. Box 8101
Athens, GA 30603
Phone: 706-254-1679
spencefrye@gmail.com
Federal
Georgia's U.S. Congressional Delegation
U.S. Department of Education
State
Georgia
Legislative Updates
Local
Athens-Clarke County
Local advocacy groups
