Hart County Schools, 2026 Board Meetings, Calendar & Family Help
The Hart County Board of Education is the local school board for Hart County Charter System in Hartwell, Georgia. Families and residents usually arrive here looking for a Board meeting date, school calendar, Board member, Central Office phone number, enrollment appointment, bus help, job posting or school contact.
This independent guide separates those tasks so you can reach the right district page without confusing Board business with day-to-day school services.
Hart County Board of Education quick facts
Hart County Charter System lists its district office at 284 Campbell Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643. The district phone is 706-376-5141. The Board has five members, one from each Board district, serving four-year terms.
Entity check: this article covers Hart County Charter System in Hartwell, Georgia. Do not confuse it with Hart County government, the Georgia State Board of Education or a different Hart County in another state.
Board question, school question or district department?
The Hart County Board of Education handles governance for the school system. It creates district policies, hires the Superintendent, acts on employee recommendations, manages certain property decisions and performs other Board responsibilities described by the district.
Use the Board route
Board meetings, Board policies, meeting minutes, public participation, Board members, governance and districtwide Board action.
Use your school first
Attendance, teacher concerns, student schedules, pickup questions, grades, campus activities and most individual student issues.
Use a district department
Enrollment, transportation, special education, nutrition, employment, technology, finance and other operational services.
Student privacy: private education records, IEP details, medical information, discipline issues and identifiable student concerns should stay in school or district channels rather than public Board comments.
Hart County Board of Education 2026 meeting dates
The district publishes a date-by-date regular Board meeting schedule instead of relying only on a recurring monthly rule. Several 2026 meetings fall on the third Monday rather than the second Monday, so it is safer to use the official schedule.
| Date | Status on 2026 schedule | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting; use minutes for the record. |
| March 9, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting. |
| April 20, 2026 | Third Monday | District marks this as a schedule exception. |
| May 11, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting. |
| June 15, 2026 | Third Monday | District marks this as a schedule exception. |
| July 13, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting. |
| August 10, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting. |
| September 14, 2026 | Regular meeting | Past meeting. |
| October 19, 2026 | Third Monday | Next listed regular meeting after October 2. |
| November 9, 2026 | Regular meeting | Recheck official notice before attending. |
| December 14, 2026 | Regular meeting | Recheck official notice before attending. |
| January 11, 2027 | Regular meeting | Listed with the published meeting cycle. |
Special meetings can still occur. The district says special meetings may be called by the Board chairperson or Superintendent under the circumstances described on the official meeting page. Always verify a current notice before traveling.
How to address the Hart County Board of Education
The district provides a formal public-participation process. A request to speak should be made in advance through the Superintendent’s office or the district form. The Board also asks people with instruction, discipline, transportation or personnel concerns to work through the normal resolution path before bringing the issue to public participation.
Verify the meeting
Confirm the date and current meeting notice before counting backward from any speaking-request deadline.
Submit the request
The district’s public-participation page says a request to speak should be made at least 24 hours in advance. Use the current form because timing instructions can be updated.
Use the normal problem-solving route first when it fits
The district lists teacher, principal, Central Office administrator, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent as a progression for many instruction, discipline, transportation and personnel concerns.
Keep public comments concise
The current procedures provide five minutes for an individual public-comment speaker, subject to Board or Chair limits for efficient meeting operations.
Do not use public comment for individual students or employees. The published rules say individual employee matters, individual student matters and pending litigation are not subjects for public participation.
Hart County Board of Education members and districts
Hart County’s Board has five members, one from each district. Terms and leadership positions can change through elections and Board organization, so use the official Board page before formal correspondence.
| Board member | Role | District | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Pierce | Chair | District 3 | December 31, 2028 |
| Lonnie Robinson | Vice Chair | District 1 | December 31, 2028 |
| Henley Cleary | Board Member | District 2 | December 31, 2026 |
| Richard Sutherland | Board Member | District 4 | December 31, 2026 |
| Dennis Dowell | Board Member | District 5 | December 31, 2028 |
Superintendent Jennifer Carter
The district lists Jennifer Carter as Superintendent. Her office oversees district curriculum and operations.
Board member vs. Superintendent
The Superintendent leads district administration. The five elected Board members are the governing Board. They are separate roles.
Hart County Schools calendar dates families should know
The official 2026–27 calendar lists August 3, 2026 as the first student day and May 28, 2027 as the last student day, with students released at 1:00 p.m. on the final day.
| Date | School calendar event |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | First day of school for students |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day student/teacher holiday |
| October 5–9, 2026 | Fall Break |
| October 15, 2026 | Early Release / Report Cards |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 18, 2026 | Last student day before Christmas break; 1:00 p.m. release |
| January 7, 2027 | Students return / report cards |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break |
| March 29–April 2, 2027 | Spring Break |
| May 28, 2027 | Last day of school; students release at 1:00 p.m. |
Board calendar and school calendar are different. The academic calendar is for student days, holidays and breaks. Board Meetings is the source for governance meeting dates.
Hart County Charter System school directory
The district currently links five schools. Start with the school office for attendance, teacher communication, student schedules and campus-specific events.
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | 59 Fifth Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 | 706-376-5461 |
| Hart County Middle School | 176 Powell Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 | 706-376-5431 |
| Hartwell Elementary School | 147 S. College Ave., Hartwell, GA 30643 | 706-376-4425 |
| North Hart Elementary School | 124 Ankerich Road, Bowersville, GA 30516 | 706-856-7369 |
| South Hart Elementary School | 121 E & M Dairy Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 | 706-856-7383 |
Local shortcut: if the issue concerns one student’s day at school, call the school before escalating to Central Office or the Board.
How to enroll a student in Hart County Schools
The district’s current enrollment page covers the current school year and 2026–27. Families are asked to complete paperwork online before coming in when possible and then schedule an enrollment appointment. Pre-K is the exception: the page says a Pre-K appointment is not required and families can visit the Board office during the listed normal office hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Complete the district paperwork
Use the official enrollment page and linked online paperwork rather than a copied third-party form.
Schedule an appointment
The district provides an appointment link. If enrolling more than two children, the instructions ask families to book two consecutive appointment times.
Make sure the enrolling adult is authorized
The district lists a parent, legal guardian, adult with a properly executed Power of Attorney or adult with a properly executed Kinship Caregiver Affidavit.
Bring valid photo identification
Examples listed by the district include an unexpired driver’s license, state ID, passport or another official government/state-issued unexpired photo ID.
Bring student and residency records
The district requires the enrollment documents described below. Use the live page in case a document rule changes.
Student documents
Certified birth certificate, Georgia Form 3231 immunization record or applicable exemption, Georgia Form 3300 vision/hearing/dental/nutrition screening, Social Security card and custody/guardianship documentation when applicable.
Residency evidence
The district lists a recent water/electric/gas utility bill, notarized lease/rental agreement, property tax receipt or property deed. It specifically says cell-phone and satellite bills are not accepted for this proof category.
Living with someone else? The district explains that a residency affidavit may be used when the parent or guardian does not rent or own the address. Follow the official affidavit instructions instead of assuming a standard utility bill is enough.
Hart County Schools bus routes and transportation contact
The district lists Jeff Garner as Transportation Director. His department oversees daily student transportation and bus services.
Bus route help
The public Bus Routes page lists Transportation at 706-856-7295 for route questions.
Route-year warning: the public bus-route page currently labels posted route files as 2025–26. For a 2026–27 route question, call Transportation or the student’s school instead of assuming an older PDF still applies.
Infinite Campus, handbooks, menus and family resources
The district Parents section groups practical tools separately from the Board pages. This is the faster route when you need account access, menus, school supplies, student handbooks or family support rather than governance information.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Use the district-linked Parent Portal for authorized student information and family account access.
Student handbooks
The district publishes separate elementary, middle and high school handbook resources, along with dress-code and Code of Conduct links.
Meals and school resources
Parent pages link breakfast/lunch menus, school supply lists, community resources, Peachjar flyers and student accident insurance.
Login safety: start from hart.k12.ga.us before entering Infinite Campus or other student account credentials. BoardofEducations.org does not collect parent or student login information.
Special education and district support contacts
Individual student-support questions belong with the student’s school and the appropriate district support team rather than public Board discussion.
Special Education & Student Services
Julie Franklin is listed as Director overseeing special education, student services, Section 504 and related support.
MTSS
Stacy Martin coordinates MTSS, interventions, PBIS and student-support processes.
Enrollment & student data
Heather Crump is listed as Data & Assessment Coordinator with responsibility that includes Infinite Campus and student enrollment.
Privacy reminder: do not put IEP, Section 504, disability, evaluation or medical details into a public Board comment. Use the private school and district process.
Hart County Charter System jobs and substitute work
The official Employment Opportunities page currently lists active categories such as bus driver, computer technician, benefits coordinator, student advocacy specialist, custodial services, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, elementary paraprofessional and school nutrition substitute positions.
District vacancies
Use the live Employment Opportunities page because school-system vacancies change frequently.
Substitute teaching
Hart County Charter System says it partners with ESS for daily and long-term substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. Applicants are directed to ESS’s job system.
Meeting minutes, policies and eBoard records
Hart County uses district Board pages and an eBoard transparency system for governance material. Use the right record for the question instead of treating a calendar event or social-media post as proof of Board action.
Meeting Minutes
Use the district Meeting Minutes page for recent and archived Board minutes.
eBoard Transparency Portal
The district links eBoard for agendas, minutes, policies and other Board-management records.
Student records are separate
Transcripts, attendance, grades, medical records and special education files should go through the school or authorized district process.
Hart County Board of Education address, phone and map
Enrollment office timing: the district enrollment page specifically lists normal office hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for Pre-K enrollment visits. For unrelated departments, call ahead rather than assuming every office follows the same public walk-in schedule.
Common Hart County Schools mistakes and quick fixes
You calculated the next meeting yourself
Use the official 2026 schedule. April, June and October are specifically marked as third-Monday meeting dates.
You need to speak tonight
Review the current Request to Address the Board page before going. The district publishes advance-request and public-participation rules.
You have an individual student complaint
Use the teacher/principal/district resolution route instead of sharing student details during public comment.
Your enrollment proof was rejected
Check the official acceptable-residency list. Cell-phone and satellite bills are specifically excluded from the listed proof category.
You found an old bus-route PDF
The public route page currently shows 2025–26 route files. Call Transportation for a current 2026–27 route question.
You need a student record
Start with the school or authorized district records route. Board minutes and eBoard are governance records, not a student’s education file.
Verified Hart County Charter System links
Hart County Board of Education questions
What is the Hart County Board of Education phone number?
Hart County Charter System lists 706-376-5141 as the main district phone number.
Where is the Hart County Board of Education office?
The district office is at 284 Campbell Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643. The mailing address is P.O. Box 696, Hartwell, GA 30643.
Who is the Hart County Schools Superintendent?
Jennifer Carter is the current Superintendent listed by Hart County Charter System.
When is the next Hart County Board meeting after October 2, 2026?
The official 2026 schedule lists October 19, 2026 as the next regular meeting. It is one of the dates specifically marked as a third-Monday meeting.
How many Hart County Board members are there?
The Board has five members, one elected from each district in the county for a four-year term.
How do I speak at a Hart County Board meeting?
Use the official Request to Address the Board process. The district publishes advance-request rules and currently provides five minutes for an individual public-comment speaker, subject to Board procedures.
When did Hart County Schools start in 2026–27?
The official 2026–27 calendar lists August 3, 2026 as the first day of school for students.
When is Hart County Schools Fall Break in 2026?
The district calendar lists Fall Break from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When is Spring Break for Hart County Schools in 2027?
The 2026–27 calendar lists Spring Break from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
What documents are needed for Hart County school enrollment?
The district lists enrolling-adult photo ID, a certified birth certificate, residency proof, Georgia Form 3231, Georgia Form 3300, the student’s Social Security card and custody or guardianship proof when applicable.
Do Hart County Pre-K families need an enrollment appointment?
The current enrollment page says no appointment is necessary for Pre-K enrollment and directs families to the Board office during the listed 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. normal office hours.
Who handles Hart County school bus questions?
Jeff Garner is listed as Transportation Director. The district Bus Routes page lists 706-856-7295 for Transportation questions.
Where can I find Hart County Board meeting minutes?
Use the official Meeting Minutes page or the district-linked eBoard Transparency Portal for Board records and governance materials.
Should I discuss an individual student problem during public comment?
No. The district’s published public-participation rules say issues involving individual students or employees are not subjects for public participation. Use the appropriate private school or district route.
Best way to use this Hart County Board of Education guide
For Board meetings, members, minutes and public participation, use the Hart County Charter System Board pages. For the academic calendar, enrollment, bus routes, jobs and parent tools, use the corresponding district or school page instead.
BoardofEducations.org is an independent informational website. It is not Hart County Charter System, the Hart County Board of Education or the Georgia Department of Education. Official district notices, Board records and student-specific instructions take priority over any third-party summary.