Jackson Schools Close To Completion On CTE Building
After a year of construction, Jackson County High School’s new estimated $3.3 million CTE building is close to completion. That is what Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the county school board during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday. Hardy said school officials are scheduled to have a walkthrough of the building next […]
Icy Roads Continue Closures For Jackson County Schools
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he decided to close the schools for the remainder of the week as icy roads continue to be a problem in the county. Hardy said the northern part of the county is where most of the issues still exist. Hardy said some areas do not receive much […]
To Best Handle Tax Money, Jackson Finance Team Certified
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy and members of the system’s finance team now Certified County Finance Officers (CCFO). Hardy said Finance Director Freda Hammock pushed for the certification. Hardy said the team started taking certification classes over a year ago. “We want them to have the utmost confidence in us,” Hardy said. “And […]
Jackson Co. Schools Approve $22 Million Budget, Raises
The Jackson County School Board approved a $22 million general-purpose budget during its monthly meeting Thursday. The budget features a $3,000 raise for teachers and a four percent raise for non-teachers. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said though the overall revenue has gone down, the budget is balanced. “Very happy with this budget, it’s getting […]
Jackson Teachers And Faculty Receive Bonus From Grade Allocation Funds
Jackson County teachers and faculty members will receive a bonus from the one-time $500,000 grade allocation funds the district received from the state. The board approved to give a $2,000 bonus to certified teachers, a $1,000 bonus to non-certified teachers and faculty, and reserve $125,000. The school board previously tabled a decision as some board […]
Jackson Schools Set To Bid CTE Building
The Jackson County School Board approved the blueprints for a new CTE building during its Thursday meeting and will now begin accepting bids. Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan said he worked with the fire marshal and determined the building has enough water pressure to support a sprinkler system without needing to add a pump. Director of […]
Jackson Gets Grant To Help Students With Disabilities
The Jackson County School District received a $30,000 grant designed to help students with disabilities enter the pre-K program. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the grant will provide instructional supplies. Hardy said the grant will also allow teachers in the district to receive professional development training so they are better equipped to work with […]
Jackson Middle School Fencing Upgrades Bidding
Jackson County Schools will take bids this week for security fence upgrades behind Jackson County Middle School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the board has discussed the project in several meetings as a prime candidate for a project best suited for summertime. He said there has been a fence there for years but parts […]
Jackson Kindergarten Registration Starts For 24-25
Jackson County parents have multiple opportunities to register their incoming kindergarteners over the next two weeks. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Gainesboro Elementary registration will be open from 3:00pm-6:00pm Thursday and again Tuesday. Dodson Branch registration will take place May 7. Hardy said parents should bring their child, proof of residence, immunization records, and […]
Jackson High School CTE Building Nearing Bid Process
Designs presented to the Jackson County School Board Thursday night for a new CTE building at Jackson County High School. Maintenance Lead Josh Morgan said the cosmetology lab and HVAC shop have been approved by teachers and are likely represented in the design exactly as they will be constructed. He said the building trades shop […]
