To Best Handle Tax Money, Jackson Finance Team Certified
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy and members of the system’s finance team now Certified County Finance Officers (CCFO). Hardy said Finance Director Freda Hammock pushed for the certification. Hardy said the team started taking certification classes over a year ago. “We want them to have the utmost confidence in us,” Hardy said. “And […]
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 […]
Jackson BOE Approves Updated Teacher-Administration Memorandum Of Understanding
Jackson County School Board approved the school system’s new memorandum of understanding Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the process occurs every three years and updates the agreements between administration and teachers. She said that this year’s process went smoothly and resulted in some great wins for teachers. “We were able to […]
Former Jackson Schools Bus Driver Arrested For Sexual Battery
Former Jackson County School Bus Driver Kenneth Borawski has been arrested for sexual battery by an authority figure. The investigation began with a complaint of suspicious activity to School Officials who immediately started an internal investigation and contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Video recordings provided by the Jackson County School System as well as […]
Lee Proposes Funding To Relocate Flood-Susceptible Schools Like Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro Elementary was one of 14 schools identified in Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State Address that is severely susceptible to flood damage. Lee proposed some $200 million dollars in funding contributions for communities that wish to relocate public schools from flood plains. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that they have […]
Jackson Schools To Bid Out Work For GES Roof And Partial DBS Roof
Jackson County Schools will bid out work on the Gainesboro Elementary Gym Roof and work for part of the roof at Dodson’s Branch School. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that money for the work has already been allocated through ESSER funds. “I will say I appreciate our maintenance coming in on our snow days,” […]
Jackson Schools Approve Almost $200K In Grant-Funded Project Bids
The Jackson County School Board approved bids for almost $200,000 of improvement projects at a meeting Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the three approved bids were all covered by grant funding. “We’ve been able to make the most of our grant funds and do some of the upgrades and maintenance for […]
