Putnam Schools Aiming To Stay Out Of Reserve Fund
New money will keep the Putnam County Schools from dipping into its reserve fund, as the School Board approved the second reading of its budget Thursday. Director of Schools Corby King said the district’s expected expenditures still sit at some $123 million with some $122 million in expected revenues. He said the latest TISA estimate […]
Putnam Leaders Expect Big Crowd For State Championship Game
Upperman High School goes for the first football state title in school history Saturday morning in Chattanooga, with Highway 111 expected to be busy with traffic. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said said he expects fans countywide to make the drive in support of the Bees. King said the special thing about Putnam […]
Two Putnam County Schools To Install Ballistic Film Over Doors
Ballistic film will be installed at two Putnam County Schools, Prescott Elementary and Middle Schools, marking the first installation of the protective security device. Director of Schools Corby King said while high-powered rounds can still shoot through the film, the aggressor cannot bust through the glass as was seen at the Covenant School shooting in […]
Putnam BOE Sets School Calendar For Years 23-26
The Putnam County School Board approved its 2023-2026 school calendars Thursday night with minimal changes. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said a calendar committee created the package based on community feedback. “The committee decided to use the format and keep the format with a two week fall break, the one week spring break, taking Easter Monday […]
