Overton Schools Boost Pay To Ensure Substitute Coverage
The Overton County School Board discussed Tuesday night plans to increase substitute teacher pay for the upcoming school year. The move will help the system remain competitive with neighboring districts and ensure consistent classroom coverage.Board member William Abston said the district previously struggled with no-call, no-shows when neighboring Putnam County offered higher rates. “It came […]
State Index Leads To Putnam Schools Funding Reduction
Putnam County’s ability to pay for its students’ education led to a reduction in state funding. Director of Schools Corby King said the TISA formula uses an index from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and the Center for Business and Economic Research. The index calculatse local funding capacity. “We have a higher ability […]
School Board Approves Cafeteria Budget Despite Deficit
White County School Board members concerned about the long-term health of its School Nutrition program, with increased commodity costs taking a bite. The fiscal year 2027 cafeteria budget includes a projected one percent deficit. Spending will increase some 4.5 percent next year. Finance Director Chad Marcum said the district has been drawing down on the […]
White County Board Passes $42 Million School Budget
The White County School Board will send a $42 million general purpose school budget to County Commissioners for final approval. Board of Education Chair Bob Young said the approved budget includes a deficit of approximately $4 million. Officials expect to offset that once federal program funding is released in the fall. Young said the board […]
Bailey Highlights Key Legislative Reforms As Part Of Session
Immigration reform and school choice highlight the work by the State Legislature this session, according to State Senator Paul Bailey. “Well, I think the biggest takeaway from this session was the fact that we came to Nashville and we passed a lot of legislation dealing with immigration issues, passed legislation to try to help reform […]
Tennessee Legislature Starting With Busy Schedule
Tennessee’s legislators will begin their legislative session on Tuesday, and it will not be a typical opening week for them. Getting organized is the normal procedure for week one, but State Representative Ryan Williams said they will spend the end of this week deciding on Tennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant waiver. Williams said they will come […]
