Overton BOE Structuring Employee Buyouts At Next Meeting
The Overton County Board of Education is working on a structured financial plan for future buyouts of retiring employees. Chairman Jarman Hicks said members are considering making the option available this school year and continuing buyouts every five years. “A structured buyout first off it helps your employees plan ahead for those that are anticipating […]
Overton Schools Lighting Ownership Being Explored
The Overton County School System is working with UCEMC for consistent ownership of exterior school lighting. Ownership of Livingston Academy’s parking lot lighting is split between the school and UCEMC. Chairman Jarman Hicks said this has created some inconsistencies when it comes to maintenance. “Anytime the school system has issues with the lighting Upper Cumberland […]
Overton Co. School Board To Vote On Support Staff Raises
The Overton County Board of Education will vote on support staff raises at its February meeting. Members will have four options to increase the current pay scale. Five cents, six cents, 10 cents or 13 cents. Chairman Jarman Hicks said the last raise given dates back to 2013. “It’s important to every family in Overton […]
Overton County Schools Start Director Search Process
The Overton County Board of Education will begin the process of finding a permanent director of schools. That after previous director Dr. Mark Winningham was removed from his position Tuesday. Chairman Jarman Hicks said the process will begin with opening applications. “Usually, what Overton County Schools does is take applications and conduct a director search,” […]
Overton BOE Approves 21-22 School Calendar
The Overton County School Board Tuesday approved the new 2021-2022 school calendar with no major changes. Chairman Jarman Hicks said school will begin on August 6th with May 24th as the last full day. “Our administrative team comes up with a 200 day calendar,” Hicks said. ‘We try to coincide with our neighboring, surrounding counties. […]
Overton BOE Approves Cleaning Machines; One-Time Bonuses For Food Services
Overton County Food Service employees will receive bonuses for working extra during the summer. The Board of Education Tuesday approved splitting a $15,500 Food Services surplus for one-time bonuses. Chairman Jarman Hicks said this bonus is for employees who worked in June and July. “They worked through the summer feeding thousands of meals to Overton […]
