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Gilmer County board allows The Gideons to distribute literature at county schools annually
Summary
The board voted to allow The Gideons to set up tables and offer Bibles and literature to students on a voluntary basis at Gilmer County Schools, with a planned starting opportunity during the Veterans Day assembly.
The Gilmer County Schools board voted to permit The Gideons to distribute religious literature at county schools on an annual basis.
Superintendent Dr. Manny explained the proposed practice and said The Gideons typically set up a table and allow students to take materials if they wish. "They usually set up a table and if the student like to take one they're allowed to if not they just walk by," he said, describing plans to have them present as a partner at the countywide Veterans Day celebration.
The board moved, seconded and approved the request for The Gideons to hand out materials at both Gilmer County High School and the elementary school on a yearly basis; the transcript records a voice vote and the motion carried.
The meeting record does not show conditions, a policy change, or whether the district consulted legal counsel about religious-distribution policy; the transcript indicates the board approved the practice as presented. The superintendent said the distribution would likely coincide with the Veterans Day event and be voluntary for students.
Next steps: the district will allow The Gideons on school property for distribution as approved; any operational details (timing, supervision, parental notification) were not specified in the meeting minutes and should be confirmed with the central office if required.
