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 […]
This Week: Porter Starts Budget, Warren Talks Armory
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter will begin the budget process Tuesday night with the selection of this year’s Budget Committee. Commissioners will also hear from Tech President Phil Oldham Tuesday night. The meeting begins at 6pm following 5:15pm committee meetings at the Putnam County Courthouse. The meeting moved to Tuesday because of President’s Day. Cumberland […]
Jackson Schools Approve The Purchase Of A New Bus; On Road After Break
The Jackson County School Board approved the purchase of a new bus with one of the current fleet ailing. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the $115,000 bus should be on the road after Christmas break. He said the turn around on a new bus is usually 180 days or more. “It was unexpected,” Hardy […]
Jackson Director Of Schools Expecting CTE Plans In Coming Days
The Jackson County School Board should have designs plans for a new career and technical education building in the coming days. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the school board on Thursday an architect will be getting plans to him for the new high school facility. The building will have four shops for […]
Jackson County School Board Planning For Leftover ESSER Funds
The Jackson County School Board discussed future plans for how to best spend leftover ESSER funds. The conversation came about after the system completed its renovation projects under budget. While discussing what to do with the rest of the budget, Board Chairman Mark Brown said that they also have to take into account the upcoming […]
Jackson County Giving Teachers A Pay Raise
Jackson County Teachers will be receiving a pay raise in the coming school year. This was passed in the 2023-24 school Year Budget by the Jackson County Board of Education Thursday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the raises were changed from a flat rate to percentage-based in order to reward longevity and give teachers […]
Election Day Across The Upper Cumberland
It’s Election Day across the Upper Cumberland, with most polls opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Cookeville voters will be paying close attention to the City Council race, with 11 candidates vying for 5 seats. The top vote-getter will be the Mayor-Elect. Van Buren County voters will see new leadership in its […]
Five Candidates Interview For Jackson County Director Of Schools
The Jackson County Board of Education met in a special called session Thursday night to interview five director of school candidates. All five candidates were allotted 30 minutes to answer questions. The board brought each member before them in an order decided randomly. First up was Jackson County Middle School Principal Gary Tinsley on how […]
Jackson Schools Reviewing Two Proposals For New CTE Building
The Jackson County School Board will schedule a special called meeting to further review proposals to construct a new CTE building. The initial plans include a facility with four learning areas for trades such as HVAC. Director of Schools Kristy Brown called it the biggest project since the Jackson County Middle School or Dodson Branch […]
All Jackson County Teachers, Staff Getting Raises In School Budget
Jackson County teachers and staff are getting raises after the school system’s budget was approved by board members on Thursday night. Teachers will be getting a $1,200 raise, with staff receiving a 3 percent raise. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is the largest raise during her 17 years in the school system. “That’s […]
