DeKalb School Board Votes To Extend Director Cripps
The DeKalb County Board of Education will extend the contract of Director of Schools Patrick Cripps and increase his salary following a positive annual evaluation. The school board approved a one-year extension of his current contract, with a pay raise of an estimated $11,000 per year. School Board Chairman Shaun Tubbs said the extension comes […]
DeKalb Offering Adult High School Program
Tennessee adults who have not graduated high school now have an opportunity to finish school and receive a high school diploma through the Dekalb County Diploma Completion Program. The program is being offered through a partnership between the school system and Graduation Alliance. DeKalb County Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said he hopes the program […]
Dekalb Schools Asking County For Help With Salaries
Dekalb County School officials told the County Commission’s Budget Committee Tuesday night, it needs help funding salary increases for teachers and staff. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said by keeping a healthy fund balance, the district has managed to fund raises itself in years past. He said as general expenses increase and the district works […]
