Putnam Budget Committee Helps Schools Cover Deficit
The Putnam County Budget Committee will help fill a $1.7 million deficit in the school budget by recommending the county commission cover school bus expenditures. The committee approved the some $820,000 expenditure to be paid through its capital projects fund Thursday. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system should be able to cover […]
Putnam Schools Could Move Away From Student Achievement Based Teacher Pay
Putnam County Schools is exploring a new way to pay teachers by moving away from level of effectiveness measures. Director of Schools Corby King introduced the idea in a recent work session. King said teachers currently receive raises based on student achievement and growth. “There are so many factors that are involved, and I really […]
King: Concerned About Bids Coming In Budget For New Putnam School
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said he has concerns that the system’s new Park View School project will come in at budget. During a Putnam County Joint Economic and Community Development Board meeting Tuesday, King said cost projections show the building needs to stay under 235,000 square feet. The current needs, based on […]
Putnam BOE Approves Grant Funding To Start New Strategic Plan
The Putnam County School Board started the process to create a new, long-term strategic plan Monday. Director of Schools Corby King said a lot has changed since the plan was updated 10 years ago. Board members discussed the growing community, federal COVID money expediting capital improvements and increasing salaries in districts across the Upper Cumberland. […]
Monterey Students Create Merch Celebrating School Director And Snow Days
Putnam County students and families can get some new gear for snow days paying homage to Director of Schools Corby King. The t-shirts and cups read, “All Hail The King Has Called,” referring to when King calls for school closures. Monterey High School Teacher Hollie Childress said the 7th and 8th grade school-based enterprise group […]
Putnam BOE Approves Contract To Expand Upperman
Putnam County Schools set to begin the process to expand Upperman High School. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system will work with Architect Kim Chamberlin to design the expansion. “We have a rough sketch of where the classrooms will be and what it will look like,” King said. “But now, he will […]
PCSS Survey On New School Name Getting Lots Of Responses
The Putnam County Schools Naming Committee will have plenty of suggestions to consider when titling the systems new school. Surveys asking for public feedback went out last week to name the new Southwest K-8 school. Director of Schools Corby King said the community has been actively participating. “We’ve sent the surveys out. We’ve got lots […]
Algood Middle To Provide Counseling Monday After Student Death
Algood Middle School will have counselors available when students return from fall break Monday after a student passed away. Director of Schools Corby King said school officials have a plan in place to answer any needs among those impacted. Extra counselors and social workers will be ready to help students, parents and school personnel. King […]
Putnam Approves Land Transfer For School System Project
The expansion of Putnam Schools’ Student Services Building can move forward after the county commission approved transferring the land deed Monday. Director of Schools Corby King said the district realized it did not own the property adjacent to Cookeville High School after beginning the expansion process. “This is part of the TDEC grant for the […]
PCSS Designing New School To Fit Budget
Putnam County Schools working to fit the system’s new school project into the $44 million bond budget. Director of Schools Corby King said he met with Upland Design Group last week with the goal to cut some 10,000 square feet from the building. “It has a lot of square footage in the original design,” King […]
