FAQs

A: All Burke County Public School employees are Mandated Reporters. However, each school or department has a Designated Reporter who reports the referral to the Department of Family & Children Services.

A: Yes.

A: Yes.

A: Yes, it does constitute a referral if they have the necessary resources to provide the glasses but fail to provide them. However, if the resources are limited, we will assist the family.

A: If the student's hygiene (clothing or body odor) is a continuous problem, please make a School Social Worker Referral.

A: School protocol mandates that the outcome be reported to the school counselor. However, if you would like to receive a response via e-mail, complete your full name on the referral form adjacent to item number three.

A: When a student accumulates six unexcused absences, the counselor should refer the matter to the School Social Worker. However, if a student is absent for three or more consecutive unexcused days, the counselor can refer the matter to the School Social Worker. If the parent/guardian has submitted appropriate written documentation for the absences, a referral is not necessary.

A: When ALL interventions have been exhausted by the school to alleviate the problem.

A: No.

A: The Department assists and/or refers the family to community agencies.

A: No.

A: Refer the student to the school counselor.

A: Follow the School Attendance Protocol.

A: Direct all questions to the Social Work Department at the Central Office.