Winningham: No Comment on Lee Investigation
Director of Overton County Schools Dr. Mark Winningham declined to comment on the end of the criminal investigation of Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee. “I would rather not comment on the investigation at this point,” Winningham said. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway announced Thursday that the investigation of any criminal wrongdoing by Lee would not […]
Clay County Schools Add Four New Teachers
Clay County Schools hired four new teachers for the upcoming school year. The teachers will fill positions at Hermitage Springs School and Celina K-8 School. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said recruiting to a rural area remains a tough challenge. “Unless you are fortunate to get sometime hometown people that want to return […]
Pickett County High Improvements Set To Begin
Pickett County High School is in the process of multiple renovations this summer. The Board of Education approved bids for the parking lot paving and ceiling replacement project. Quality Asphalt and Sealing Incorporated won the bid as the sole bidder at $29,545. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the parking lot will be numbered, striped […]
Majority Of Overton Parents Ready For School To Return
61 percent of Overton County parents want to see their children return to school on time. Almost 4,000 people responded to a survey published on the Overton County Schools website. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the parents play an important roll in the decision to return. “Of course, we are going to consider the […]
Putnam Schools Plan For Reopening
As Putnam County School officials begin planning for the next year, they have a tool to help to help cover every scenario. Director of Schools Corby King said the Return to School Roadmap is a comprehensive plan assisting public schools facing uncertainty facing the new school year. “Under each tab, there are things you do […]
Swallows’ Contract Approved As Warren Co Director
The Warren County School Board voted Monday night to approve Grant Swallows’ contract as the new director of schools. The board voted 5-1 to approve a four-year contract for Swallows with an annual salary of $115,000. Swallows will have one year to move to Warren County. He currently serves as principal at White County High […]
White Co Schools Working On Lessons From Shutdown
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school leaders want to learn from the COVID-19 shutdown. He siad one of the biggest challenges the school system has faced has been a lack of internet connections. Dronebarger said even if the district had a device to give every student during the shutdown, many would not […]
Swallows The Pick For Warren Co Director
The Warren County Schools will offer White County High School principal Grant Swallows the position of director of schools. School board members held two rounds of voting Thursday night with Swallows receiving the most votes in each tally. The two sides must still agree on a contract. Swallows would replace Bobby Cox, who will step […]
Overton Planning to End School Year
Overton County Schools will end its school year a week earlier than planned. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that final week is used to complete tasks that won’t be necessary due to the shutdown. “The last day of student work is going to be May 15,” Winningham said. “The last day, I think, was […]
