Putnam Delay Decision On Cell Phone Policy
The Putnam County School Board has delayed the third and final reading for a new policy limiting cell phone usage during instructional time. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the board is still making tweaks and will further discuss the policy in May’s work session. King said the board is aiming to bring […]
Putnam Schools Rename Old Park View School
On Thursday, the Putnam County School Board approved a new name for the Pre-K school that will be housed in the Old Park View school. The school will now be called the Putnam County School System Early Learning Academy. Naming Committee Spokesperson Tyler Asher said the name focuses on the ELA aspects of learning. “We […]
Putnam Elementary Proficiency Trending Up
Putnam County Schools made strides in both third grade ELA and math proficiency last year, with improving numbers in most areas of elementary education. The School Board received a first update Thursday as part of the state’s TISA Accountability Process. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said third grade proficiency in reading/language arts improved by […]
King Negotiating School Property Acquisition
Putnam Schools Director Corby King will begin negotiating the purchase of a 11,000 square foot building on South Franklin Ave. King said a local businessman came to him looking to lease or sell the former Frontier Communications office building because he felt it would be a good fit for them. King said the building would […]
New Principals Hired For Cane Creek, Sycamore
Putnam County’s Cane Creek Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary have new principals. Kathy Kaughan will replace the recently retired Rhonda Mahan at Cane Creek Elementary School and Deborah Robbins will replace the retired Tracy Nabors at Sycamore Elementary School. Director of Schools Corby King made the announcement Friday. Robbins has served at the school as […]
Trentham, Herron Get Permanent Principal Posts
Karen Trentham has been named the permanent Executive Principal at Cookeville High School. Trentham took over as interim principal at Cookeville High School last August, just weeks after the school year began. She replaced Max Petett, who resigned for health and personal reasons. Trentham spent 15 years at Cookeville High School. “I am so honored […]
Raises, New Positions In Putnam Schools Budget
Putnam County Schools certified staff will get a $1,500 raise in the new fiscal year under the system’s new budget. The School Board approved the new budget’s first draft Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the budget aligns with the district’s five-year strategic plan that was instituted in 2023. He said it also […]
Cookeville, Monterey Highs Honored As Purple Star
Cookeville and Monterey High Schools recognized for service to families connected to military, as both schools named Tennessee Purple Star School Award winners. Just 44 schools across the state have received the honor. The state created the award in 2019. Lieutenant Alex Anderson of the Air National Guard joined other dignitaries Wednesday in presenting the […]
Putnam Schools To Allow Nose Studs For Teachers
Putnam County Schools looking to amend its teacher attire policy after several teachers reached out asking the board to permit nose piercings. The policy change approved on first reading after the School Board considered the idea. It will be reviewed again in April. Director of Schools Corby King said the requests were sent to the […]
Tentative Price To Renovate Park View Near Expected Number
Renovations to the existing Park View Elementary School will likely cost between $6.8 and $8.5 million. Energy Systems Group Account Executive Bobby Cox told the Putnam County School Board that number is subject to change depending on the final designs. The School Board is considering converting Park View as a Pre-K center for Cookeville once […]
