Cumberland Schools Approve New Cell Phone Policy Thursday
The Cumberland County School Board approved a new cell phone policy Thursday night, with many of the details still up in the air. The new policy will require students to store their cell phones in school-approved systems during the school day. Board Member Shannon Stout said the board is preparing to receive a lot of […]
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 […]
Cumberland School Board Optimistic About New Director
Members of the Cumberland County School Board said they are optimistic about the system’s direction after electing Dr. Rebecca Farley as the next director of schools. Board Member Jon Matthews said he has been impressed with Farley’s performance over the past two months as interim director. Matthews said he is optimistic that Farley can pull […]
Cumberland Schools Hire Farley As Director, Contract Next
The Cumberland County School Board voted Dr. Rebecca Farley to be the next Director of Schools. Farley has been serving as the school system’s interim director for the past two months. School Board Member Scott VanWinkle said he was impressed with Farley’s interview. “She demonstrated that she understands many of the challenges we face in […]
Two Candidates Address Goals For Cumberland Schools
The Cumberland County School Board interviewed its two finalists for Director Of Schools Monday, in-house candidate Rebecca Farley and west Tennessee educator Randy Shannon. Shannon serves as the Career and Technical Education director in the Benton County School System. He has also served as a middle school assistant principal. Shannon said he wants students to […]
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 […]
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, Stepp Separate Early; Farley Named Interim
The Cumberland County School Board has mutually parted ways with Director of Schools William Stepp and elected Chief Academic Officer Rebecca Farley as the Interim Director. Stepp’s contract was set to expire at the end of June. He will be placed on a paid leave of absence for the remainder of his contract. Attorney Chris […]
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 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 […]
