Jackson Co. Schools Sets Official Weeks For Breaks
Jackson County Schools has designated official weeks for fall and spring break moving forward with future school calendars. Director Kristy Brown said Fall Break schedules begin the second Monday of October of each school year and Spring Break will begin the second Monday of March each year. “That would be a good thing to go […]
Jackson Co. Schools Wants Raise Awareness For AP Access For ALL Program
Jackson County Schools working to get more students involved in a state program that covers the costs of AP courses and testing. AP Access for ALL provides students across the state with access to 17 different virtual Advanced Placement courses, eliminating financial barriers and supporting student enrollment in AP coursework. The state program provided AP […]
Jackson Co Schools Secure Entrance Project Moves Forward
The Jackson County School Board took the next step on a system-wide secure entrance project Thursday night. Board members approved a notice to proceed to the lowest bidder. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the project would add access control to each school entrance. Brown said cameras will also be installed. About $14,000 dollars was […]
Jackson Co. School Bus Routes Undergoing Strains Due To Driver Shortage
A change in the Jackson County school bus schedule was due to a lack of bus drivers. Transportation and Attendance Director Phyllis Goad said one bus needed to be released early this week because there was not a driver available to cover that route. “They wouldn’t have gotten home until 6, 6:30, 7 p.m. because […]
Jackson Co School Director Voices Concern About Attendance Rates
Attendance rates of Jackson County students a major concern for Director of Schools Kristy Brown. Brown reported that 17.6 percent of students missed at least 10 percent of instruction time last school year. Brown said the chronic out of school rate is unacceptable. “That’s concerning when we have that many students that is missing three […]
Jackson Schools Reach Agreement On Tri-County TCAT Building
An agreement reached between the Jackson County School Board, Macon County School Board and TCAT on the Tri-County TCAT location. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the contract extends the use of the building for another two to three years. It is used for vocational classes such as wielding and culinary arts. Negotiations […]
Jackson BOE To Engage Negotiations On Security Project Work
The Jackson County School Board voted Thursday night to allow its architect to engage negotiations with the lowest bidder for a system-wide secure school entrance project. That after the prices of work came in almost double than what was pre-approved. School Board Chair Mark Brown said the projects need to move forward considering the current […]
Jackson Schools Budget Sees Biggest Teacher Salary Increase In 20 Years
Jackson County School Board approved its budget Thursday night with some of the largest teacher salary increases in 20 years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that increase amounts to about $2,000 a year for certified personnel. “We want to do all that we can to recruit teachers and retain the ones we have,” Brown […]
Jackson Director Of Schools Receives High Marks, Contract Extension
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown received high marks on this year’s director evaluations, scoring a 4.9 out of 5. Board Chair Mark Brown said that Kristy Brown is a blessing to the school system, and the county itself. “I think we have a highly skilled and highly trained director of schools here that […]
Kristy Brown Voted By Peers As Region’s Superintendent Of The Year
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown has been named the Upper Cumberland Superintendent of the Year. The award is voted on by other school directors in the region. Brown said the recognition from peers makes the award even more special. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve students and children in my county,” Brown […]
