Harelson Introduced As The Next Stone Memorial Principal
Cumberland County School System has promoted Marcy Harelson to become the next principal at Stone Memorial High School. Harelson currently serves as the assistant principal at Stone. Harelson has more than 20 years of education experience. The promotion takes place as 9-12 Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Dr. William Maddux plans to retire at the end […]
Cumberland School Board Approves Budget After Revisions
The Cumberland County School Board approved a revised budget Tuesday night to propose to the Cumberland County Budget Committee. The budget originally faced a $4 million deficit. Cumberland County Schools Chief Operations Officer Kim Bray said the newly approved budget still sits some $2.9 million in the red, but could be balanced. “The $3.1 million […]
TSBA To Assist Cumberland Schools With Hiring Director
The Tennessee School Board Association will be assisting Cumberland County Schools in the search for a new director of schools. Cumberland County School Board Member Jon Matthews said TSBA will be handling the application process and will be recommending the best candidates. Matthews said though TSBA is handling the process, the school board will ultimately […]
Cumberland Board Looking For Interim Director Candidates
The Cumberland County School Board asking school personnel who might be interested in serving as the system’s Interim Director to reach out. School Board members met with the Tennessee School Board Association this week to discuss getting help with choosing a replacement for Billy Stepp. School Board Chair Chris King said he’s concerned that the […]
Cumberland Studying Conversion To Middle Schools
The Cumberland County School Board considering the conversion of its two K-8 schools into middle schools. School Board Member Jon Matthews said Cumberland County does not have designated middle schools and that the transition from K-8 to high school is tough on young students. Matthews said studies have shown that designated middle schools provide better […]
Cumberland Schools Make Changes To Meeting Summaries
The Cumberland County School Board will change the way the board transcribes meetings going forward. School Board Chair Chris King said the school system’s secretary is having to transcribe meetings word-for-word. King said the proposal was changing the process to generalized minutes. King said word-for-word transcription is time-consuming. “It’s a lot of pages and I […]
Cumberland Consulting With TSBA On Director Search
The Cumberland County School Board agreed Thursday night to consult with the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) as a staring point in the search for a new director of schools. The school board will also use other resources, including the system’s Human Resources Department, as has been used for past director hiring. Board Member Travis […]
Cumberland County High Debuts Its New Auditorium
Cumberland County High School Theater students will bring up the curtain on the school’s newly built auditorium with a drama production Thursday. Cumberland County Theater Teacher Angela Robbins said performing in the new auditorium is something many people have been waiting on for quite some time. “I’ve been teaching in this building since 2003 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
