Jackson Schools Close To Completion On CTE Building
After a year of construction, Jackson County High School’s new estimated $3.3 million CTE building is close to completion. That is what Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the county school board during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday. Hardy said school officials are scheduled to have a walkthrough of the building next […]
Jackson Schools Award Bid For Dust Collection System
The Jackson County School Board awarded a bid Thursday night to replace the dust collection system at the Jackson County High School ag room. The board reviewed three bids and awarded the low bid of an estimated $51,000 from Lee Company. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system has an $80,000 grant to […]
Icy Roads Continue Closures For Jackson County Schools
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he decided to close the schools for the remainder of the week as icy roads continue to be a problem in the county. Hardy said the northern part of the county is where most of the issues still exist. Hardy said some areas do not receive much […]
Jackson Schools Purchase Visitor Management System
Jackson County Schools are taking another step for student safety, purchasing a new visitor management system. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the system will scan a visitor’s ID before entering. Hardy said the system immediately provides background information about the visitor. “If they are on any list or anything that would be a safety […]
Jackson Schools Taking On Increased Insurance Costs
The Jackson County Board of Education approved Monday night taking on increased employee insurance rates for the upcoming year. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said insurance rates went up five percent from last year. Hardy said the school district will not pass it on to employees. “Our employees will be paying the same […]
Jackson Schools GEAR UP Hosting College Tailgate Friday
The Jackson County GEAR UP program will host a tailgate party Friday night for students to connect with postsecondary institutions before the first home football game. GEAR UP Site Supervisor Kevin Thomas said the College Career tailgate is an effort to expose students to the different opportunities available after high school. Thomas said a football […]
Jackson School Board Adopts Student Member Policy
The Jackson County School Board has adopted a new policy allowing a student to join the board when school resumes next month. The addition comes after a legislative directive in this year’s session. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the student member must be a junior or senior in good academic standing. “It’s just one […]
Jackson Schools Phone Policy Unchanged After New Law
No changes to the Jackson County School System’s mobile device policy after the School Board reviewed the policy Thursday night. New Tennessee law prohibits students from using cell phones during instructional time. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said although some districts have decided to adopt a locking phone case with their policies, it was not […]
Policies Slightly Different For Teachers, Focus Still Phones Off
As school begins over the next several weeks, tighter cell phone policies will go into effect for students, and teachers will also be reminded about using phones during class time. Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said teachers are still allowed to access phones, but they are still held to the same usage standards […]
Jackson Schools TCAP Scores Continue Positive Trends
The Jackson County School System continues to trend up, as TCAP proficiency scores improved again last school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said there was a three percent jump in English/Language Arts, two percent each in Math and Social Studies, and a seven percent jump in Science. Hardy said, at first glance, the district […]
