Putnam Stops Priority 3-4 Enrollments For Upcoming Year
The Putnam County School Board voted to prohibit priority three and four enrollment at the county’s elementary and middle schools as of this week. Priority three students are siblings of students already enrolled in a school. Priority four students are those who live outside the designated school zone. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce recommended allowing all […]
Putnam Proms Set For July
The three Putnam County schools will hold proms July 23, 24, and 25. “Prom is a special night and a significant part of senior class activities,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We will continue working with local health officials and monitor the Coronavirus situation in our community throughout the month of June and early […]
Cane Creek Principal Pierce Retires
Cane Creek Elementary School Principal Emily Pierce announced her retirement Thursday. The 30-year educator will step down immediately. Pierce has been principal at Cane Creek since 2012. Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King called Pierce a respected educator and mentor to local students. “She has served as a respected teacher, administrator, friend, and mentor […]
School Board Needs To Explore Director Pay
The salary for Putnam County’s Director of Schools salary sits about $38,000 dollars below the state average for a similar-size school district. County School Board member Kim Cravens said she believes the disparity needs to be addressed. “The director’s salary is low and we want to remain competitive,” Cravens said. “Just like we want our […]
Putnam Schools Could Use Fund Balance For Budget
The Putnam County School Board approved the first draft of a new budget that will use some $1.1 million from the system’s fund balance. Director Of Schools Corby King said all county departments were instructed to present a zero increase budget due to COVID-19. King said the budget does include a expenditure increase but the […]
King Said Students Need To Push Through Next 2 Weeks
Putnam County Schools Director Corby King said students can reduce the learning impact of the COVID-19 shutdown by finishing the school semester strong. “It’s typical that students begin kind of slacking off, it’s spring, the weather’s warming up, they’re ready to end and go on for the summer,” King said. “But I’m asking that students […]
Putnam County Instruction Will Conclude May 15
Putnam County Schools will continue online instruction and packet distribution until May 15. “We know education is important in Putnam County, we know it’s valued in our community,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We’re going to continue to provide an education and educational services.” On Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee urged all schools to keep […]
