Jackson Co. Schools Approve $22 Million Budget, Raises
The Jackson County School Board approved a $22 million general-purpose budget during its monthly meeting Thursday. The budget features a $3,000 raise for teachers and a four percent raise for non-teachers. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said though the overall revenue has gone down, the budget is balanced. “Very happy with this budget, it’s getting […]
Sparta OKs New Parts And Rec Master Plan Development
With hopes of getting new money to fund parks and recreation growth, the City Of Sparta agreed Thursday night to work with a consultant on a new master plan. Mayor Jerry Lowery said state officials encouraged the idea, noting money that would become available. The plan requires just a $12,000 city match. “[A master plan] […]
Putnam Approved Cell Policy, Decides On Cheaper Case
The Putnam County School Board passed a new cell phone policy and will use a special plastic case to house phones during the day. The NuGerm case is a clear, plastic case with a magnetic lock in which students will keep their phones throughout the school day. Associate Director of Schools Tim Martin said the […]
Nicole Wright Appointed DeKalb Clerk And Master
DeKalb County’s new Clerk and Master is Nicole Wright. Wright was appointed as clerk and master by Chancellor Ronald Thurman. Wright said the clerk and master’s primary responsibility is overseeing the Chancery Court System. “I’m really honored to receive this appointment from Chancellor Ronald Thurman,” Wright said. “I’m very humbled that he thinks that I […]
Monterey Forming Paving Street Plan, Needs Outlast Money
The Monterey Street Committee has begun efforts to form a street paving plan. Street Committee Chairman Larry Bennett said some streets need a total pavement replacement. Others have potholes that need to be repaired. Bennett said the final decision will be up to the town’s aldermen. “Each alderman in their ward will go around in […]
Putnam 911 Getting New GIS Admin, Sharing With EMA
Putnam County 911 creating a new GIS System Administrator position pending the County Commission’s final budget approval. Geographic Information Systems help emergency services quickly locate and respond to emergency situations. 911 Director Penny Foister said EMA Director Brandon Smith no longer has time to handle the responsibilities. “What we’re asking for, and it’s in Brandon’s […]
Wilmore 2nd Person Ever To Receive Order Of Eagle Award
Tennessee Tech awarded Trustee Butch Wilmore with the Order of the Eagle Honor Thursday, just the second time the honor has been awarded in the University’s history. Tech President Phil Oldham said the award recognizes Wilmore’s unparalleled service to his alma mater. In addition, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to name the new […]
First Aid And CPR Classes Coming To Cookeville Friday
An American Heart Certified instructor will get you ready for the summer ahead with a first aid and CPR class in Cookeville Friday. Instructor Marie Mosley said the two classes will be taught back to back. Mosely said the first aid class contains lots of information on medical emergencies and how to spot them. Topics […]
Tech Trustees Committee Votes Against Cutting History
The Tennessee Tech Trustees Academic & Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously Thursday morning to deny a request to reduce the American History requirement in general education. The change had been proposed during a spring faculty and student evaluation of general education requirements. It would have reduced American History from six hours to three hours, if […]
Cumberland School Board Approves Farley’s Director Contract
The Cumberland County School Board approved a new contract for new Director of Schools Rebecca Farley Wednesday with the exception of an annual bonus. Board Member Scott VanWinkle expressed concern with the incentive bonus in Farley’s contract, which could be worth up to $5,000 on top of her $135,000 salary. VanWinkle said he wanted the […]
