South Cumberland Renovation Bids Approved
Cumberland County Schools will move forward with two construction projects, including major renovations at South Cumberland Elementary. School board approved a $546,000 bid to begin upgrades to restrooms, the kitchen, the lobby, interior stairways and ramps as well as the locker rooms. A new ADA-compliant restroom will also be built near the gymnasium. Director of […]
Jackson Schools Upgrading Emergency Preparedness
The Jackson County Schools taking steps to improve emergency preparedness and better understand crisis prevention. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School, and Dodson Branch School all attended the state’s Threat Assessment event in February. He said teachers and administrators learned how to assess the different levels of issues […]
At Least 3 Interested In Empty 6th District Seat
Three Dekalb County residents spoke Thursday night about interest in representing the sixth district on the Dekalb County Commission. Danny McGinnis, Andy Pack, and Bruce Parsley each spoke during a public meeting about their interest in the position and their qualifications. County Commissioners expected to make a decision on the open seat during the board’s […]
Pickett Schools Receive Need Improvement Designation
Pickett County Schools designated by the State Department Of Education as a Needs Improvement School System. The designation means Pickett County’s system scores ranked in the bottom five percent of all districts in the state. Indicators include student achievement, growth as well as areas such as absenteeism. A total of six districts received the Needs […]
I-40 Delays Possible Early Sunday With Utility Work
Rolling roadblocks set for early Sunday morning on I-40 through Putnam County. The utility work will impact traffic from 6am-8am, according to T-DOT. The work will be done in both the east and westbound lanes of I-40 between mile markers 290 and 304. T-DOT said delays are expected. “Drivers are encouraged to use caution as […]
High Sickness Numbers In Jackson Schools, Director Monitoring
Illness spreading through Jackson County Schools this week, especially among faculty and staff. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he considered closing schools for a day. Hardy said he spoke with other district directors and everyone is closely monitoring the situation. “Our numbers aren’t to that level yet, but we’re going to keep an eye […]
Cumberland School Board Will Discuss Stepp’s Contract
The Cumberland County School Board will consider the Director of Schools request to renegotiate his contract, following a Thursday night discussion. Billy Stepp asked the board to consider his agreement after receiving a positive evaluation. Stepp said many school systems consider raises and extensions annually based on such an evaluation. Board Member Nicholas Davis said […]
Jackson High School CTE Building Nearing Bid Process
Designs presented to the Jackson County School Board Thursday night for a new CTE building at Jackson County High School. Maintenance Lead Josh Morgan said the cosmetology lab and HVAC shop have been approved by teachers and are likely represented in the design exactly as they will be constructed. He said the building trades shop […]
