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 […]
UC Schools Seeing Improvements With Third Grade Reading Law
Two years after some parents got a May surprise from the state’s third-grade reading law, local school systems are seeing benefits from the focus on reading. The Third Grade Reading Law requires third-grade students who score below proficiency levels on English Language Arts be held back or complete additional classwork. Jackson County Director of Schools […]
Board Unsure On Allocating $500K Achievement Bonus
The Jackson County School Board conflicted Thursday night on how much of a state bonus for school system performance should go to employees. The system received $500,000 from the state based on having more than 50 percent of its schools finish with an “A” grade. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said employee bonuses […]
Cell Phone Law Could Help Support Local School Rules
With a new statewide school cell phone limit, Jackson County Director Of Schools Jason Hardy said that there’s clearly a desire to limit the impact on young people. State legislators passed the bill that requires all school districts to adopt policies prohibiting student cell phone use during instructional time. Hardy said many school systems already […]
Jackson Schools Get New Elementary Supervisor
Jackson County Schools will enter the new school year with Caroline Woodason as the new Elementary Supervisor. Woodason said she will be overseeing the curriculum and day-to-day processes for Gainesboro Elementary, Dodson Branch Elementary, and Jackson County Middle School. Woodason said she hopes she can improve the district with the ideas she has developed from […]
Hardy: Teacher Carry Law Very Early
Although the law permitting it has been passed, do not expect many teachers to begin carrying concealed handguns in schools this year. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he does not know of any school districts looking to institute the practice for the upcoming school year. Hardy said teachers interested would need to […]
Jackson Schools Director Happy With TCAT Growth
Jackson County Schools recorded a victory in TCAP scores just released, especially in math. Director Of Schools Jason Hardy said scores among third through eighth grades increased two percentage points. This year marked the arrival of a new math curriculum in the school system. “The math improvements that is something we had really been targeting,” […]
Jackson Schools Considering Three Electric Buses
Grant money could bring three electric school buses to the roads of Jackson County. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he attended a meeting in May where T-DOT outlined program details should the district decide to move forward. Hardy said he sees a lot of upside to the idea. He said the district […]
Jackson Schools Discuss Balanced Budget In Work Session
The Jackson County School Board will include five percent raises in its new academic year budget, discussed Thursday night. The balanced $23 million budget also includes money to construct the new CTE building. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said between ESSER funds running out and TISA recalculations, many districts have been forced to lay off […]
Parents, Teachers More Prepared For Retention Year Two
Year two of the third-grade retention law has been a much smoother process for many parents and educators because of clearer expectations and more communication. That according to Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy who said when the law was rolled out last year, it lacked clarity. He said when parents receive their students’ […]
