Putnam Schools BOE To Approve Communications Supervisor Position
Putnam County Schools are looking to add the system’s first communications supervisor. The position would facilitate school updates and inquiries from community members. Director of Schools Corby King said being able to provide accurate information quickly has became a necessity for large school systems like Putnam County. “Just getting timely communication,” King said. “Timely messages, […]
Putnam Schools Considering Long Term Partnership For Upgrades
The Putnam County Schools will consider partnering with a Franklin company to complete a comprehensive evaluation of its building systems. Schneider Electric works almost exclusively with school systems to evaluate everything from HVAC systems to comfort issues. Director of Schools Corby King said the company creates long-term plans for dealing with upgrades and replacements. “They […]
Putnam Schools Director Wants Break To Recharge District
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King wants the two week fall break to give teachers and students a chance to recharge after a demanding first nine weeks. “Teachers especially, this fall break is huge,” King said. “This nine weeks have been incredibly stressful and incredibly draining. But also, for the students. Both in looking […]
Deadline For Putnam Virtual Learning Now Tuesday
The deadline for Putnam County parents’ decision on how their child will learn for the remainder of the school year has been postponed to Tuesday at 4:00. Director of Schools Corby King said the board of education voted to let the county health department handle quarantining and contact tracing within the school. King said parents […]
Putnam Schools Want State Testing Dismissed
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said he wants this year’s state standardized testing to be exempt. King said teachers and students already face enough challenges from COVID. Preparing for state testing should not be one of them. “Right now, our focus is teaching students at grade level, grade level standards, grade level academics,” […]
School’s New Tool: Individual Shut Downs
School systems statewide will have a new tool for dealing with a COVID reopening: the closing of one school because of a COVID outbreak. Putnam County’s Director of Schools Corby King said shut downs could be tailored. “With this, the state has given us leeway to close individual schools,” King said. “So if I have […]
